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Infographic – HIV Infections Fall in Africa. Rise in Mideast, Europe

Chart: HIV cases worldwide and by region in 2022 and since 2010

The number of new infections from the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV declined worldwide last year and over the past decade, with the sharpest declines in sub-Saharan Africa. . . . → Read More: Infographic – HIV Infections Fall in Africa. Rise in Mideast, Europe

One-Time Crispr HIV Therapy Given Fast-Track Status

T-cell infected by HIV

A treatment for HIV taken just once, using the genome-editing technology Crispr, is receiving fast-track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. . . . → Read More: One-Time Crispr HIV Therapy Given Fast-Track Status

Infographic – Higher HIV Burden for Women, Girls in Africa

Chart: HIV infections by age and sex in sub-Saharan Africa since 2010

The data show falling numbers of young men and women in sub-Saharan Africa with new HIV infections since 2010, but the percentage of infected women and girls also rising over that time. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Higher HIV Burden for Women, Girls in Africa

Trial Shows Antibody Neutralizes, Reduces HIV Virus

T-cell infected by HIV

Results from a clinical trial show an experimental one-time antibody therapy, even at low doses, lowers levels of HIV virus in people living with the disease. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Antibody Neutralizes, Reduces HIV Virus

Roche, Global Fund to Build Local Diagnostic Processes

Transporting HIV tests

The medical products company Roche is partnering with the Global Fund to develop systems and processes for disease diagnostics in low-resource regions. . . . → Read More: Roche, Global Fund to Build Local Diagnostic Processes

Clinical Trial Underway for One-Time Crispr HIV Treatment

Crispr-Cas9

A clinical trial is underway assessing a therapy for HIV infections that aims to eradicate the virus with one dose of the gene-editing technique Crispr. . . . → Read More: Clinical Trial Underway for One-Time Crispr HIV Treatment

FDA Okays One-Time HIV Treatment Clinical Trial

HIV released from cell

A company developing a one-time treatment for HIV infections using the gene-editing technique Crispr says it received FDA clearance to begin a clinical trial. . . . → Read More: FDA Okays One-Time HIV Treatment Clinical Trial

Gates Grant Funds HIV-Birth Control Implant

T-cell infected by HIV

A biotechnology company received a foundation grant for an implanted device to prevent HIV infection and unwanted pregnancy in women. . . . → Read More: Gates Grant Funds HIV-Birth Control Implant

Cancer Immunotherapy Adapted for HIV

T-cell infected by HIV

A biotechnology company is adapting and licensing its immunotherapy process, originally designed for cancer, as a cure for HIV infections. . . . → Read More: Cancer Immunotherapy Adapted for HIV

Monthly HIV Drug Combo Approved by FDA

HIV released from cell

The Food and Drug Administration approved a drug regimen given once a month to control HIV infections, to replace daily antiretroviral medications. . . . → Read More: Monthly HIV Drug Combo Approved by FDA