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A study has found low condom use among communities at risk of HIV in Paraguay, suggesting that it is a key driver of HIV infection.

Scientists have recommended the antiretroviral drug efavirenz for patients suffering from both HIV and tuberculosis.

Circumcision can be cost effective and reduce the risk of human papillomavirus infection, researchers have announced.

Researchers say they have found a strong link between the use of antiretroviral therapy and prevention of new HIV infections.

The Caribbean — the second-most affected region in the world by HIV/AIDS — is launching a US$7.73 million plan against the virus.

Failure to find an HIV vaccine candidate should not mean shutting down clinical trial centres in Africa, say researchers.

Latin America has the highest proportion of HIV patients in the developing world receiving treatment, says a top scientist.

A study shows that men who have sex with other men are more vulnerable to AIDS in relation to heterosexual men.

Reseachers have shown that T. cruzi, the Chagas disease agent, is able to impair HIV replication in the human placenta.

The Cape Town High Court has banned two doctors from conducting unauthorised trials of vitamins they claim cure HIV/AIDS.

A health survey reveals that HIV/AIDS in rural Dominican areas is four times higher than the national average.

A new funding announcement means that African scientists will be able to mastermind their own medical research projects.

Pharmacy records can be used as accurate indicators of HIV patients' response to treatment, according to new research.

Scientists have developed a rapid HIV test for pregnant mothers, making it easier to prevent transmission to their children.

Clinical examination can provide as reliable a guide to patient progress in HIV treatment as laboratory testing, a study finds.

Around 40 per cent of HIV-positive Venezuelans are diagnosed late, despite the availability of free diagnosis and testing.

A leading South African HIV research initiative is struggling due to a lack of funding.

A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.

The stigma associated with HIV/AIDS is on the wane in Africa, reports a new study, but concerted strategies are still needed to fight it. 

A round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 25 February–12 March 2008.