http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on [hiv/aids] and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/ Science journalists must help to root out misleading scientific claims, but not without sensitivity to culture and the limitations of science.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/editorials/even-bad-science-needs-putting-in-context-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:21:49 GMTSilk 'chips' capable of diagnosing a range of diseases in a matter of minutes could be ready for market by early 2013.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/fabric-diagnostic-chips-could-detect-deadly-diseases.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsFri, 16 Dec 2011 18:06:31 GMTGlobal funding for R&D on neglected diseases has suffered a blow, with funders pulling out in the wake of the economic crisis.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/neglected-diseases-see-cut-in-research-funding.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsThu, 08 Dec 2011 17:34:12 GMTA big cut in donor commitments to the global health fund has forced the agency to cancel new programmes.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/cuts-threaten-the-rollout-of-promising-hiv-treatments.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsThu, 01 Dec 2011 14:02:13 GMTA new trial has found that tenofovir gel, previously found to be effective, does not prevent HIV infection.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/a-blow-to-promising-hiv-microbicide-gel.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsTue, 29 Nov 2011 16:22:22 GMTThe inaugural Olusegun Obasanjo Prize has been awarded to HIV/AIDS researchers Salim S. and Quarraisha Abdool Karim.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/south-african-scientists-win-first-obasanjo-science-prize.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsWed, 23 Nov 2011 17:02:11 GMTIndian company Aurobindo Pharma will manufacture several antiretroviral medicines licensed to the Medicines Patent Pool.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/first-major-drug-company-draws-on-hiv-aids-patent-pool.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsMon, 24 Oct 2011 17:53:29 GMT'Boundary organisations' offer a space away from politics for scientists to engage government officials with their research, says Scott Drimie.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/opinions/creating-a-safe-space-to-advance-evidence-based-policy-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsWed, 19 Oct 2011 17:05:27 GMTA study from the Dominican Republic shows that soccer can be a tool for improving teenagers’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/soccer-harnessed-to-fight-hiv-among-teenagers-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsTue, 11 Oct 2011 17:01:30 GMTA panel including Nobel laureate economists has said that vaccine research is the biggest HIV/AIDS funding priority.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/vaccine-research-is-top-hiv-aids-funding-priority-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsThu, 06 Oct 2011 16:54:24 GMTA panel set up to review the finances of the Global Fund after the misuse of its grants has recommended a substantial overhaul.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/global-health-fund-needs-substantial-overhaul-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsThu, 22 Sep 2011 17:02:04 GMTA small and portable chip is as accurate at diagnosing HIV/AIDS as are standard laboratory tests, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/test-could-give-hiv-diagnosis-in-minutes-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsTue, 06 Sep 2011 17:13:27 GMTThe pursuit of an AIDS vaccine has boosted African research and capacity to conduct trials, and encouraged other countries to follow suit.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/features/kenyan-aids-vaccine-work-boosts-african-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsTue, 09 Aug 2011 17:19:45 GMTExcitement about new drug treatment for HIV prevention does not mean we should lose sight of other methods, cautions Priya Shetty.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/opinions/biomed-analysis-no-single-path-to-hiv-prevention-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsFri, 22 Jul 2011 12:45:11 GMTLatin America and the Caribbean have reduced hunger and infant deaths but face delays reaching goals on education, deforestation and HIV.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/good-and-bad-news-for-l-a-c-on-the-millennium-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:27:27 GMTReproductive and sexual health programmes in the developing world are more effective if they engage both sexes, says Priya Shetty.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/opinions/biomed-analysis-include-men-in-sexual-health-policies.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsThu, 30 Jun 2011 17:40:26 GMTMost neglected diseases are in retreat in Brazil and remaining challenges include reducing caesarean sections and non-infectious diseases.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/brazil-succeeding-in-its-fight-against-infectious-diseases-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsWed, 18 May 2011 00:24:07 GMTResearchers have shown that anti-retrovirals can prevent HIV transmission, with a protection rate of 96 per cent.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/scientists-celebrate-aids-prevention-breakthrough-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsFri, 13 May 2011 18:00:35 GMTHealth research partnerships do more for development than just tackling illness, argues AIDS vaccine R&D leader Seth Berkley.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/opinions/how-health-r-d-can-boost-development-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsTue, 03 May 2011 09:00:00 GMTA new centre will train African researchers to develop drugs for diseases neglected by large pharmaceutical companies.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/news/africa-gets-holistic-drug-discovery-centre.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_hivaidsThu, 14 Apr 2011 17:30:30 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/