CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ardea Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:RDEA) today announced that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom has authorized a Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating RDEA806, a novel non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI),
-- Blood donor question-and-answer style strengthened with technological advancements CHICAGO, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The blood transfusion community should consider pathogen inactivation methods as an alternative way to assure the safety and availability of the nation s blood supply, a pathologist wrote in
-- Pafuramidine on Clinical Hold -- Loramyc(R) Completes Patient Enrollment Ahead of Schedule -- Zensana(TM) Reformulation Complete, Resubmission on Target WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (NYSE:PRX) today provided an update on the development status of its thre
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the operator of the largest non-government HIV testing program in California, today offered its qualified support for a new HIV testing protocol signed into law yesterday in New Jersey by Acting Governor Richard J. Codey. The legis
YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Tibotec, Inc. today announced it has submitted a Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for the protease inhibitor (PI) PREZISTA(TM) (darunavir) tablets, which seeks traditional approval and an expanded indication to include human
MELBOURNE, Australia , Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Starpharma Holdings Limited , developer of VivaGel(R) vaginal microbicide today welcomed a decision by the US FDA this week requiring makers of products containing nonoxynol 9 (N9) to carry a warning that the products do not protect against sexually transmitted d
OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest study to examine the effect of depression on HIV treatment found that depression significantly worsens a patient s adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy and clinical measures, but that effective antidepressant medication can reverse this outcome, accordin
-- ATRIPLA is a Landmark Achievement of Two Co-operating Companies LONDON and CAMBRIDGE, England, December 20/PRNewswire/ -- ATRIPLA (600 mg efavirenz / 200 mg emtricitabine / 245 mg tenofovir disoproxil as fumarate), launched today in the UK, is the first and only complete HIV treatment in one pill once-daily for viro
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 1991, Kharma Amos dressed up as a condom to pass out HIV prevention materials in Tulsa, OK. That same year, 16-year-old Joshua Love began volunteering for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and AIDS service organizations in Santa Fe, NM. He wanted to combat hom
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGRM) today announced that Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE), the manufacturer of Selzentry(TM) (maraviroc), has reported the results of a study that compares Monogram s Trofile Assay and Pathway Diagnostics SensiTrop Assay. Pfizer c
-- MAYA Steps Up by Helping Latino Nonprofits and Families With Cash Donation. Photo Exhibit by Local Photographer Will Feature a DC Latino with HIV. WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following release is being issued by MAYA: What: This holiday season, MAYA is giving $10,000 to six local Latino nonpro
ATLANTA, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOVX) , an Atlanta-based biotechnology company developing HIV-1/AIDS vaccines, announced today that it has retained Financial Relations Board (FRB), as its Investor and Public Relations agency of record. GeoVax s promising HIV-1/AIDS vaccine
-- Product Developed Through Joint Venture Between Bristol-Myers Squibb and Gilead Sciences , the First of its Kind in HIV Treatment PRINCETON, New Jersey and UXBRIDGE, England, December 17/PRNewswire/ -- The European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for ATRIPLA(R) 600 mg/200 mg/245 mg film-coated tablets
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today strongly criticized Ryan White CARE Act funding levels contained in the latest budget package drafted by Congress in order to meet the restrictions of President George W. Bush s spending target for next year. The fiscal year 2008 Labo
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mike Sacco and Lejon Boudreaux are running a minimum of a marathon a day for 14 days, withstanding bone-shattering pain, reckless drivers and tons of highway debris to get a message across. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/blackaid
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The owners of five separate Miami-based health care corporations have been sentenced to prison terms today, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta of the Southern District of Florida announced today. Collec
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recent years, wealthy countries, multinational organizations, and philanthropies have increasingly mobilized to address global health issues such as the spread of HIV/AIDS and other diseases. To help inform these efforts, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Global
-- Reimbursement Restrictions Will Increase for Oncology Products, According to a New Report from Decision Resources WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, one of the world s leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that Johnson & Johnson s Pre
MANCHESTER, N.H., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today New Hampshire Fights AIDS rejected presidential candidate Mike Huckabee s explanation for a statement he made in 1992, in which he advocated isolating AIDS patients from the general public and opposed increased federal funding for AIDS research. New Hampshire F
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Action released a statement today calling on Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee to rewrite his HIV/AIDS platform to ensure that the policies he would undertake as President conform to science-based principles and end stigma against people living with HIV. Governor H
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today blasted former Arkansas Governor and current Republican Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee, for his stubbornness and recent failure to apologize for alarmist statements made during his unsuccessful 1992 Senate campaign in which he
PRINCETON, N.J. and FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and Gilead Sciences , Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced an agreement to commercialize ATRIPLA(R) (efavirenz 600 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/ teno
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is seeking clarification from the White House regarding a press briefing late last week during which Deputy Press Secretary Dana Perino had a curt exchange with reporter Les Kingsolving over questions he tried to pose regarding the Centers
PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) announces that interim results of physician-sponsored studies of clevudine for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and both preclinical and clinical results of R7128 for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) will b
NEW YORK, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new report issued today by UNICEF reveals a wealth of detailed information on progress towards the Millennium Development Goals. Progress for Children: A World Fit for Children Statistical Review is the sixth in a series of Progress for Children reports released by UNICEF,
JACKSON, Miss., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) delivered a new report on medicines in the research pipeline for major diseases affecting African Americans to Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour today. The report found that America s pharmaceutical rese
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On the heels of today s Human Rights Watch report descrying the treatment of HIV-positive immigrant detainees, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today criticized the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its callous disregard for the health and well-being of people
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sequoia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has submitted an investigational New Drug Application (IND) with the United States Food and Drug Administration to begin human clinical trials with SPI-452, a novel pharmacokinetic enhancer. SPI-452 is designed to improve th
SAN DIEGO, CA, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Corporation (TSX: NVN) today announced that the Company has completed enrollment and initiated dosing of the second cohort of patients in its Phase 1 dose escalation trial examining the safety of its lead candidate, HspE7, in patients with cervic
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which focuses on the development and commercialization of proprietary pharmaceuticals for the global marketplace in collaboration with local partners, is pleased to announce that its licensee, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, ( G
ATLANTA, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Data from 11 PROCRIT(R) (Epoetin alfa) studies will be presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 49th Annual Meeting and Exposition December 8 - 11, 2007. The data will provide important insights including: -- the potential impact on the nation s blood supply of limiting the
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- With the popularity of fillers becoming mainstream, it s no surprise people are looking for longer lasting alternatives to prevent facial wrinkles. Dr. Arnold Klein, world renowned cosmetic dermatologist with an active practice in Beverly Hills says, Fillers such as Artefil
-- Global Network of HIV Positive Activists Awarded Three-Year $5.2 Million Grant SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The HIV Collaborative Fund, a partnership of the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition and Tides, announced today that it has received a three-year grant for $5.2 million from the
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX:IMM) announced today that the Company has granted an exclusive license to BioAlliance Pharma SA (Euronext Paris - ticker code BIO) to commercialize Immtech s oral drug, pafuramidine maleate (pafuramidine), in Europe for the treatment of pneu
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- An updated analysis from a 2001 study conducted by the Gynecologic Oncology Group evaluating Epoetin alfa in 109 patients with cervical cancer has been posted online (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2007.10.011). The study (GOG-191) was terminated in 2003 due to potential con
OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente recently announced more than $1.3 million in statewide Community Benefit grants to help 74 organizations promote HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, screening, support and treatment for people living with the disease. The grants were awarded to organizations that pr
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mylan Inc. (NYSE:MYL) today announced that Matrix Laboratories Limited* has received tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) under the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ING Employee Benefits (NYSE:ING) has announced the launch of its new critical illness insurance product. An excellent complement to traditional health and disability insurance, Premier Critical Illness insurance is designed to provide additional financial protection for enr
-- James Blunt, Kate Bosworth, Ray Winstone, Christian Slater and Nelson Mandela s HIV/AIDS charity, 46664, support new online network LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- t5m today announced the first socially-conscious, online TV network, whose mission is to inspire and entertain -- http://www.t5m.com/.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Conference of Mayors and mayors all across the nation join in recognizing December 1, as World AIDS Day. America s mayors support every effort to raise awareness and mobilize action to combat the devastating and growing impact of HIV/AIDS. Since the pa
-- First Daughter Jenna Bush, U2 s Bono and Others Challenge 5,000 Teens via Simulcast to 200 Locations in 35 States to Learn More About HIV Care and Cure LAKE FOREST, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- First Daughter Jenna Bush, author of Ana s Story, headlined the first-ever HIV/AIDS Youth Summit at Saddleback
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori is the newest Madrina of the Latino Commission on AIDS, announced Dennis deLeon, President of the Latino Commission on AIDS. Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori visited the offices of the Commission in New York on December 1st, World AIDS day and receive
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A Wall Street Journal article headlined, Upward Revision of U.S. AIDS Cases Likely (Marilyn Chase and Betsy McKay, December 1, 2007), in today s paper that suggests a delay by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in releasing its latest data on HIV rates and incidence in
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Dec 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The third annual Saddleback Global Summit on AIDS & The Church concluded yesterday with a challenge from Dr. Rick and Kay Warren to the more than 1,700 attendees for the Church to lead with love in the global response to HIV/AIDS. People with HIV/AIDS need to ha
-- More Than 2 Million Children Living with HIV Stand to Benefit from Scientific Advance KAMPALA, Uganda , Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott today made its new lower- strength lopinavir / ritonavir (LPV/r) tablet, known as Aluvia(R) in developing countries and
Online TV network to deliver behind-the-scenes coverage of World Aids Day Concert, featuring artists Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox, Corinne Bailey Rae, Razorlight, Ludacris, Goo Goo Dolls and Jamelia JOHANNESBURG, South Africa , LOS ANGELES, LONDON, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- t5m.com, the first socially-conscious online TV n
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Audio, hard copy requests, contact information and more available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/30518/press.html NEW YORK, November 30 /PRNewswire/ -- THIS IS A MULTIVU REPORT BROUGHT TO YOU BY ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION. EVERY DAY, SOME 1,500 CHILDREN ACROSS THE GLOBE AR
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- AltaMed Health Services played host to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today as he launched the City of Los Angeles HIV Testing Initiative, which seeks to test 1 million Angelenos within the next three years. The Mayor tested for HIV at AltaMed s Medical and Dental group in the Ramona Ga
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Underscoring its worldwide commitment to children with HIV/AIDS, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) today joined Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in opening a new clinical center at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson Uni
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new World Vision Index of Concern released yesterday reveals that even following the death of an estimated 28 million people from the AIDS pandemic over the past 26 years, one in three adults among the world s top industrial democracies say they still know little or nothin
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Sacco and close friend Lejon Boudreaux, along with world-renowned, ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes have signed on to bring awareness to the AIDS epidemic by staging a run from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The 510-mile trip will kick off World AIDS Day activities on Dec. 1 and
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will provide $100,000 in initial in-kind services toward this landmark public/private partnership-the City of Los Angeles HIV Testing Initiative announced this morning in Los Angeles and New York. AHF s expected contributions include: * St
DAKAR, Senegal , Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalists from leading U.S. news organizations are heading to Senegal on a press trip organized by the United Nations and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) on Dec. 1-9, to report on the impact of climate change, the fight against HIV/AIDS and malaria, educat
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Test for Life marked the 19th annual World AIDS Day with a reminder that HIV/AIDS remains a serious challenge here in the U.S. and all Americans should know their status in order to limit the spread of HIV/AIDS. HIV prevention efforts have saved thousands of lives,
-- New HIV Viral Load Assay Developed Specifically for Resource-Limited Settings Joins Global Procurement Consortium UPPSALA, Sweden , November 30/PRNewswire/ -- Cavidi AB, a producer of medical diagnostic products, today announced an agreement with the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI). Under the agreement
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Responding to a new study demonstrating the severity of the HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM) in low- and middle-income countries, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, called on policymakers to put aside their prejudices and to provide the resources and
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a roundup of events that AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has spearheaded or is participating in to observe World AIDS Day, Saturday, December 1st 2007. AHF s World AIDS Day Events LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- Friday November 30th 8:30 am City of Los Angeles HI
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, President and Mrs. Bush will mark World AIDS Day 2007 by participating in a faith-based roundtable discussion at Calvary United Methodist Church in Mount Airy, Maryland. Since 2001, the Administration has delivered more than $129 billion to fight HIV/AIDS both at ho
-- New research study: One in three Americans admit knowing little about pandemic NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS activists, performers, and children and their families today concluded a 24-hour global event to honor and raise awareness about children affected by the international AIDS crisis. This
-- Cookie Johnson, Wife of Earvin Magic Johnson, Will Educate African-American Women on the Importance of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Testing and Treatment NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with World AIDS Day, Earvin Magic Johnson, the Magic Johnson Foundation and Abbott (NYSE:ABT) today announced that Cookie
-- mtvU to Exclusively World Premiere New Annie Lennox Video Sing, Announces Winner of Change the Course of HIV Challenge NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of their boundary-breaking, decade-long partnership to empower young people with the means to help end the spread of HIV/AIDS, MTV and the Kaiser Family Fou
WASHINGTON, November 30/PRNewswire/ -- December 1 is the 20th annual World AIDS Day. This year, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is urging governments and non-governmental organizations across the globe to increase their focus on preventing the transmission of AIDS from mother to child. (Video: http://www
NEW DELHI, India , BEIJING and BANGKOK, Thailand , Nov. 29 /Xinhua- PRNewswire/ -- On World AIDS Day 2007, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of men who have sex with men (MSM) will become infected with HIV in cities across the Asia Pacific, becoming the latest statistics in an almost unrecognized but ever-growing crisis tha
GENEVA, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Eli Lilly and Company, a multi- national pharmaceutical company, signed an agreement which will allow an eight-fold increase in the number of International Federation-supported programmes to fight multidru
-- Kim says HIV treatment movement has led to possibility of comprehensive primary care for poor people in the poorest countries for the first time in history. -- Reports from Zimbabwe and Russia show progress in access to AIDS treatment, but significant barriers remain BOSTON, HARARE, Zimbabwe, and MOSCOW, Nov.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) announced the appointment of Alex Coutinho, M.D., a world-renowned leader in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, as the new Executive Director of the IDI. Prior to joining IDI, Dr. Coutinho spent six years leading The AIDS Supp
-- Catholics for Choice Publishes Results of Four-Continent Poll Gauging Catholic Opinion on Hierarchy s Ban on Condoms WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Even in the face of an AIDS epidemic that costs millions of lives, the Vatican has stubbornly refused to lift its ban on condoms. A new multinational pol
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Rick and Kay Warren opened the third annual Saddleback Global Summit on AIDS & The Church by challenging attendees on the desperate need for leaders in the fight against HIV/AIDS. People are asking, How many people have AIDS? -- but that is the wrong question; rather
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa , Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- It has not been that closely a guarded secret that rock legends Queen and Paul Rodgers have been in the recording studio for their first sessions together following their successful world tour of 2005/2006. Indeed, both singer/songwriter and founding member of Free/B
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The patient he was treating in the Yale University-affiliated community health clinic was so much like him that Dr. Garth Graham thought he could almost be looking in a mirror. The man was African American, about his age, and lived near Graham s own home in New Haven, Conn
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Action Council joins organizations and individuals across the country and around the world in observing the 20th annual World AIDS Day, December 1, 2007. Since 1988, World AIDS Day has provided countless opportunities to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS pandemic and
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of the Dec. 1 observance of World AIDS Day, Secretary of Health Dr. Calvin Johnson and Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle B. Richman today urged Pennsylvanians to be tested for HIV -- the virus that causes AIDS. They also highlighted ongoing efforts to educat
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the death of former Committee Chairman Henry J. Hyde: It is with profound sadness that I receive this news. My dear friend, Henry Hyde, was a giant.
-- THT Soap Star Supporters to Make Personal Appearances at M.A.C Counters in Leeds, Manchester And Liverpool LONDON, November 29/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A host of Britain s best loved soap stars including Coronation Street s Anthony Cotton and Jennie McAlpine, Adele Silva, Emily Symons, Verity Rushworth, Hayley Tamad
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Blown Karma, The Action Heroes and Handsome Devil will headline the 2007 Rock Angel Toy Drive at 9:00 pm on December 1 at Gypsy Lounge, 23600 Rockfield Blvd #3a, in Lake Forest, California. Since 1990, Rock Angel has staged toy drives to collect and distribute holiday t
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of its HIV Testing Campaign, Test for Life announced today media availability for leading experts on HIV/AIDS issues including HIV screening, trailblazing legislation and the growing impact among minorities and women. In September 2006, Centers for Disease Control
-- World Vision U.S. President Issues Call to Action for World s Leaders to Put a Face on the Pandemic UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 25 years after HIV was discovered, one-third of the people in seven wealthy nations admit they know little or nothing about the global HIV and AIDS epidemic
BRUSSELS, November 29/PRNewswire/ -- To mark World AIDS Day, Education International is challenging educators around the world to teach the same lesson in One Hour on AIDS. The aim is to create a great global learning experience that will increase awareness of the disease and show solidarity with the millions of people
-- BID 2 BEAT AIDS begins December 1, 2007 to benefit LIFEbeat featuring items from Madonna, Beyonce, Jack Nicholson, John Travolta, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Whoopi Goldberg, Rihanna, Usher, Matt Damon, Jay-Z, Fall Out Boy, Yoko Ono, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Jessica Simpson, Victoria Beckham, Vanessa Hudgens, A
-- Interview with Madonna and exclusive performances from Cyndi Lauper, Indigo Girls, Travis, Joss Stone, Erasure s Andy Bell and others NEW YORK, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today announced that it will honor World AIDS Day -- Saturday, December 1 -- with an exclusive broadca
-- International Speakers Include Senator Hillary Clinton and First Ladies of Rwanda and Zambia LAKE FOREST, Calif., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The third annual Global Summit on AIDS and the Church hosted by pastor and The Purpose Driven Life author Dr. Rick Warren and his wife Kay will be held at Saddleback C
-- New research study: Surprisingly high percentage admit knowing little about pandemic WHAT: AIDS activists, musicians, students and families gather to mark the end of the 24-hour global AIDS vigil and remember the thousands of children orphaned by the pandemic. WHEN: Friday, November 30 from 7-9 a.m. WHERE: Fifth Av
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: AIDS VIGIL & MARCH---To inspire action and compassion for the 6,000 children worldwide orphaned by AIDS each day, World Vision will host a vigil in Los Angeles. This event is in concert with World Vision s vigils in 16 cities, scheduled to circumnavigate the globe over a 2
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was issued today by the Global AIDS Alliance Fund: WHAT: A press briefing by conference call with experts on global HIV/AIDS, assessing the latest epidemic update as well as recently issued proposals by several of the candidates for US President, including Se
-- ADP Director Renee Zito Says Treatment Admissions for Methamphetamine Abuse have Increased 500% from 1992 to 2004 SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs Director Renee Zito was joined by representatives from the U.S. Attorney General s Office, the Bureau
-- Clinton, Edwards, Obama and Kucinich support ending ban on federal funds for needle exchange NEW YORK, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Housing Works, Gay Men s Health Crisis (GMHC), and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago -- three of the nation s leading AIDS organizations -- polled 16 presidential hopefuls on pressin
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- SSP BioAnalytics Inc. (SSPB) announced today it will launch the world s first integrated STD/HIV Health Status I.D. Card System, the Safe Sex Passport (SSP) on December 1st, in conjunction with World Aids Day. Designed to help prevent the spread of Sexually Transmitted Dise
SEATTLE, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Getty Images, Inc. (NYSE:GYI), the world s leading imagery creator and distributor, today announced the successful conclusion of Change Me, an initiative in which thousands of people used powerful images to share their thoughts on how to make the world a better place. The init
RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., makers of Viramune (R) ( nevirapine ) tablets, announced today that it has begun to enroll patients in the NEwArT study to include 18 planned sites
-- Ranking of wealthy countries knowledge, attitudes and concerns -- World Vision Launching 24-hour Global Vigil to Honor AIDS Orphans NEW YORK, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following advisory is being issued by World Vision: WHAT: Christian humanitarian organization, World Vision will release the findings of
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), today expressed alarm over a Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) article that reported a startling 13% increase in HIV/AIDS cases among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States over the p
ATLANTA, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Well Project, a non-profit organization working to change the course of the AIDS pandemic through a unique and comprehensive focus on women, received two prestigious business awards for their Web portal. On November 12th, The Well Project received a Stevie(R) Award for Women in Busi
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Global AIDS Alliance Fund responded to the plan on HIV/AIDS issued by Hillary Clinton, candidate for US President. Dr. Paul Zeitz, Executive Director of the Global AIDS Alliance Fund, issued the following statement, and he and other experts will discuss the issue
-- Dr. Jim Kim joins teleconference to release report with ITPC. Kim says foundations laid by AIDS response are the best chance we ve ever had to build comprehensive health systems in the poorest settings. NEW YORK AND CAPE TOWN, South Africa , Nov.27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Treatment Preparedness
NEW YORK, November 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its launch last year, (RED) has generated more than $50 million for the Global Fund to help fight AIDS in Africa. (RED), created by Bono (U2 singer and activist) and Bobby Shriver, works with the world s best brands to make unique (PRODUCT) RED-branded products and direct up
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks today announced that it will air a lineup of special HIV-themed programming to coincide with World AIDS Day this Saturday, December 1. This HIV-focused programming rounds out a successful year for BET s pro-social initiative Rap-It-Up, which recently won the Emmy(R) Awar
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by World Vision: WHAT: To inspire action and compassion for the 6,000 children worldwide orphaned by AIDS each day, World Vision will host a vigil in Los Angeles, preceded by an Interfaith Walk to demonstrate our solidarity on the issue of
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- StatSure Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SSUR) announced the issuance in Japan and in India of additional international patents for its diagnostic testing platform, termed the barrel technology. StatSure s technology is also protected by a US patent and is
SAN DIEGO, CA, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Corporation (TSX:NVN) today announced that the Company has completed the assessment for safety and tolerability in its first cohort of patients in a Phase 1 clinical trial of new HspE7 in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). T
PRINCETON, N.J. and WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bristol- Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) in collaboration with the National AIDS Fund (NAF) today launched the fourth annual Light to Unite campaign in support of World AIDS Day. Light to Unite shines a light on the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S.
-- Following FDA Approval, Agreement will Broaden Access to Cholesterol-Reducing Medicine PHILADELPHIA and WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- GlaxoSmithKline , Philadelphia, PA, USA (GSK) and Merck & Co. , Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ, USA (Merck), announced today that they have entered into an ag
-- Ranking of wealthy countries knowledge, attitudes and concern -- World Vision Launching 24-hour Global Vigil to Honor AIDS Orphans WHAT: Christian humanitarian organization, World Vision will release the findings of an international survey conducted by Ipsos measuring a wide range of opinions and perceptions of AIDS
Thursday, November 29, 2007 -- 10:00 a.m. (EST) Leading U.S. and African Women s, Faith-based and Youth Rights Organizations Call on Congress to Start Taking Effective Prevention Seriously in Reauthorization of Global AIDS Plan WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released by the Center for
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On the eve of World AIDS Day, students, women s rights advocates, and religious leaders will march to and rally at the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator to demand that the U.S. government cut the red tape on global HIV prevention programs under the President s Eme
--Addition of New Study Site at Leading Urban Medical Center Will Expand the Eligible Patient Pool for the Ongoing Bavituximab HCV/HIV Co-Infection Trial --Dr. Sulkowski, Principal Investigator of The Johns Hopkins Study Site, Has Expertise in Studying HCV Infection in HIV Patients TUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-
ZWIJNDRECHT, The Netherlands , November 26/PRNewswire/ -- The Dutch Jippy Foundation has started a European campaign for safe sex. From now on the low-priced Jippy-condoms are available for ten cents a piece in all of Europe. According to the foundation, condom prices in Europe are kept at high levels by the main manuf
NEW DELHI, India , Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bowing to an increasing need for more effective AIDS treatments in India and recent high-profile public advocacy from a broad coalition of AIDS activists, India s National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) and Health Minister A. Ramadoss will announce the rollout of
STOCKHOLM, Sweden , Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, an EU scientific agency tasked with strengthening the EU s defences against infectious diseases, announces a new downloadable footage service for broadcast journalists, launching 22 November, 2007. To view the Multim
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following release and statements are attributed to The American Liver Foundation: The American Liver Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and improving the quality of life for the 30 million Americans with liver disease, issued a statement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the UN issued an updated estimate of the extent of HIV infection around the globe, based mainly on improved methods of determining the scope of the disease. New figures released today by UNAIDS and the World Health Organization have revised the estimated num
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was released today by Pamela W. Barnes, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation: Four years after the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) began funding treatment and prevention, today s
SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CHF International has been selected as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria s (Global Fund) new Principal Recipient (PR) for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in Honduras--the only country in Latin America awarded an HIV proposal in Round 3
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pharmaceutical researchers are testing 92 medicines and vaccines to treat or prevent HIV/AIDS and related conditions, according to a report released today by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). December 1 marks the 20th anniversary of World AI
NEW YORK, November 20/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This fall, the M.A.C AIDS Fund is marking a momentous milestone - US$100 million raised to help fight HIV and AIDS around the world. The money represents the sale, over the past 13 years, of more than 7.1 million VIVA GLAM lip products - of which 100 per cent of the sale p
-- Coalition of Patient and Consumer Groups calls for Legislative Action to Ensure Access to Off-Label Drug Treatments WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twenty-six patient, family caregiver and health professional organizations are calling upon Congress to pass legislation to require Medicare prescription
-- Roundtable examines major trends in human sexual behavior, sexual desire and satisfaction, and sexual dysfunction issues NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Since Alfred Kinsey broke cultural barriers in the discussion and study of human sexuality, an increasing number of social scientists, psychologists, and physiolo
-- Dedication Ceremony Wednesday November 21st, Prey Veng Province PHNOM PENH, Cambodia , Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest AIDS organization in the United States , which operates free AIDS treatment clinics in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, and Asia, is honored
-- Celebrity Spokespeople to Drive Young People to Do Something Radical and Simple to Fight the Spread of HIV/AIDS WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Look out for the Kick Me sign. It s back on the backs of college students around the nation. YouthAIDS, an action-based initiative implemented by Population S
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the World Health Organization (WHO) prepares to announce a dramatic decrease in global AIDS cases from an estimated high of 39 million people worldwide down to 33 million in a report to be released Wednesday, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) questioned whether this new
-- On One World, the renowned American economist and Special Advisor to UN Secretary-General will welcome top level experts, politicians, and celebrity guests, take listener calls and inspire action NEW YORK, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today announced the launch of One World,
-- Policy Calls for Wider Routine Testing, Improved Patient Privacy Protections LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today lauded the American Medical Association (AMA) for recently updating its HIV testing policy to include guidelines supporting wider routine testing and imp
UPPSALA, Sweden , November 16/PRNewswire/ -- Cavidi AB announced today that it has signed an agreement with a consortium of American and Swedish investors. The consortium has provided over US$1.0 million of operational funding, and has committed to raising additional funding as necessary. The capital will be used to dr
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the second time in two weeks, clinical researchers working to develop an AIDS vaccine have announced that their efforts have stumbled or, in the case of Merck -- outright failed -- after Merck s AIDS vaccine trial was halted last week when its vaccine was suspected of
-- HIV tropism status needed to initiate therapy with Pfizer s recently approved Selzentry(TM) (Maraviroc), CCR5 antagonist MALIBU, Calif., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Pathway Diagnostics announces that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent number 7,294,458 (the 458 patent) entitled Analysis
BOSTON, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tracy Kidder, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World, spoke today at Bunker Hill Community College to a packed audience of students, faculty, staff and community members. Kidder told the sto
-- First and Only Peginterferon Therapy Approved for Retreating Both Hepatitis C Relapsers and Nonresponders KENILWORTH, N.J., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE:SGP) today announced that the European Commission on October 30 approved 48-week standard-dose PEGINTRON(TM) (peginterferon a
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) is the first of six invited presidential candidates to confirm participation at the third annual Global Summit on AIDS and the Church to be held Nov. 27 through Dec. 1 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif. and hosted by pastor and The Purp
-- Water bearers from Fort Point Channel to the Cyclorama mark 16th Annual 24-hour vigil BOSTON, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Artist Michael Dowling is inviting thousands of youth to process with black and copper buckets filled with water from Fort Point Channel in South Boston into The Boston Center for the Arts
EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medical Services International Inc. (Pink Sheets: MSITF) is pleased to announce that as a result of the excellent independent test results obtained by regulatory agencies related to the VScan HIV and TB test kits, interest in the dual VScan test kit that detects HIV
RADNOR, Pa., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- As World AIDS Day (December 1) approaches, Philadelphia is front and center with a riveting exhibition featuring the creative works and stories of AIDS orphans and other children left vulnerable by HIV and AIDS in Uganda , South Africa ,
GOERLITZ, Germany , November 14/PRNewswire/ -- At this year s 39th World Forum for Medicine in Dusseldorf (MEDICA, November 14-17), Partec, a globally leading developer, manufacturer and provider of dedicated diagnostic solutions in the response to HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is presenting a breakthrough innovat
CHICAGO, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Female Health Company (AMEX:FHC) today announced that it has received an order for four million FC Female Condoms from the Brazilian Ministry of Health. It is anticipated that shipments will begin in early calendar 2008. Brazil is recognized by UNAIDS and othe
Leading Web resource for HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria information provides journalists with up-to-date global health resources - rights-free video, statistics, overviews, country-specific information and the latest news MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Kaiser Family Foundation announced today that
NEW YORK, November 14/PRNewswire/ -- On the first United Nations World Diabetes Day, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) calls on governments to develop national policies for the prevention, care and treatment of diabetes and calls on donors worldwide to consider the need for a diabetes global fund to tackle th
SEATTLE, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today that it will commit $50 million to work in partnership with the Chinese government and non-governmental organizations to expand HIV prevention efforts in China . The funding will increase access to HIV prevention programs targeting
PRNewswire-USNewswire - Nov. 13/ UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD BANKING: The AMA voted to adopt new ethical guidelines for physicians when discussing fetal umbilical cord blood banking with their patients. According to the new guidelines, physicians should: encourage donation to public cord blood banks when a patient wishes to d
-- Policy Experts Gather In New York To Discuss Survey s Implications On Funding, Programs NEW YORK, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- A new global study from the M-A-C AIDS Fund, the philanthropic arm of Estee Lauder-owned (NYSE:EL) M-A-C cosmetics, shockingly reveals that after a quarter of a century of HIV and AIDS, nearly ha
NEW DELHI, India , Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): As part of its ongoing global campaign to improve access to lifesaving AIDS treatments worldwide, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), which operates free AIDS treatment clinics in India as AHF/India Ca
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rev. Dr. Donald Messer, author of Breaking the Conspiracy of Silence - Christian Churches and the Global AIDS Crisis and executive director of the Center for the Church and Global AIDS, will be the keynote speaker for a special worship service in observance of World AIDS Da
-- Abbott Will Register and Make the New Lower-Strength lopinavir / ritonavir Tablet Available in More Than 150 Countries to Support Broad Access for the More Than 2 Million Children Living with HIV Worldwide ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott today announced that it has re
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Foster Peabody Awards 67th annual search for excellence in electronic media has begun. More than 100,000 Call for Entries alerts have been mailed worldwide, supplemented by ads in media-industry publications. Original broadcast, cablecast and webcast programs presented in
-- P&G FemCare brands announce joint program to provide school-based support and feminine hygiene products to girls in Southern Africa through HERO: A UNA-USA Campaign NEW YORK, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Girls living in sub-Saharan Africa can miss up to four days of school each month because they lack the b
NORCROSS, Ga., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Headlines call MRSA (methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus) deadlier than AIDS, and the media continue to report daily on recent school closings and, in the most extreme cases, student deaths due to this drug-resistant staph infection*. Even though hand-washing is advocated
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., the company that markets PROCRIT(R) (Epoetin alfa), today will formally request that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reconsider its final National Coverage Determination (NCD) for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). The c
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was written by Frankie L. Trull, President of the Foundation for Biomedical Research: Opponents of animal research are seeking to stimulate a debate where none exists, but their illogical arguments have flatlined and cannot be resuscitated. Some people believe
NEW YORK, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, the M-A-C AIDS Fund is marking a momentous milestone - $100 million raised to help fight HIV and AIDS around the world. The money represents the sale, over the past 13 years, of more than 7.1 million VIVA GLAM lip products - of which 100 percent of the sale price has gone to
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Test for Life commended the North Carolina Commission for Public Health and the North Carolina Rules Review Commission for updating the state laws to include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to make HIV screening a part of routine
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. today modified prescribing information for PROCRIT(R) (Epoetin alfa), following guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) to revise labeling for all drugs within the erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) class. The m
-- Groups Convene in Cape Town to Explore New Approaches to Managing TB in Regions with High HIV Rates CAPE TOWN, South Africa , November 8/PRNewswire/ -- Current approaches to diagnosing and treating tuberculosis are ineffective and do not reach the majority of people with drug-resistant TB, particularly in regions wi
WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Inverness Medical Innovations (AMEX:IMA) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Chemogen, Inc. for the worldwide manufacture and distribution of tests for the rapid detection of Mycobacterium, the primary causative agent of tuberculosis. The tests wil
-- Statistically Significant Improvements in Function and Tissue Preservation with ZFP TF Treatment in Spinal Cord Injury Model SAN DIEGO, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGMO) announced today the presentation of preclinical data from its ZFP Therapeutic(TM) program in nerve regenerat
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks national HIV/AIDS public awareness initiative Rap-It-Up returns to New York City to host a series of celebrity health forums throughout New York City and Newark, N.J., to address the social issues, sexual behavior and attitudes impacting today s young adults; as well as t
ATLANTA, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOVX) , an Atlanta based biotechnology company, announces that its Chief Scientific Advisor Harriet Robinson, Ph.D. has been elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as a Fellow is an honor bes
-- Safety of Trial Volunteers Must Remain Paramount Concern SEATTLE, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) released the following statement today from Executive Director Mitchell Warren in response to the release of new data from the STEP AIDS vaccine study by Merc
-- Event Chairs Include Jackson Browne, Morgan Freeman, Samuel L. Jackson, George Lopez, Deborah Santana, Alfre Woodard And Forest Whitaker LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, Nov. 15, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) will host the most soul-stirring blues celebration of the year with Shaking The Blu
DALLAS, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Preventive Medicine(R), (www.USPreventiveMedicine.com) a company organizing and commercializing the market for proactive preventive health services, announced today that it will rename the recently acquired company Specialty Disease Management to U.S. Care Management(TM), (www.USCare
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGRM) today announced that the California ADAP program under the California Office of AIDS has established coverage and reimbursement for Monogram s Trofile Assay. This coverage will be administered by the Public Health Ser
-- Michael Stipe, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mike Myers, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Yoko Ono, Rachael Ray Among Lunchbox Designers NEW YORK, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One-hundred-plus iconic celebrities from the entertainment, fashion, art, music, literary and culinary worlds, remind us that food matters, by creating personalize
WASHINGTON D.C., November 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a business update, Danish-based biopharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic, reported a number of developments in its vaccine project pipeline. IMVAMUNE(R) next-generation smallpox vaccine Clinical development of IMVAMUNE(R) as a safe smallpox vaccine is proceeding
EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medical Services International Inc. (Pink Sheets: MSITF) is pleased to announce that it has begun working with U.S. based Companies to expand its distribution network worldwide. These companies have established distribution networks and are interested in carrying the
-- Florida has the 6th highest rate of teen pregnancy and 2nd highest rate of annual HIV infection SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Barriers to providing comprehensive sex education in Florida remain firmly in place throughout the state according to two scientific papers presented yesterday at the 135th Annual Me
-- Unavailable at NACO ART Centers, Group Provides Patients Free Second-line ART NEW DELHI, India , Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), which operates free AIDS treatment clinics in India (as AHF/India Cares) that provide treatment, care and support services to over 5,000 Indian clients,
BOSTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Scimitar Equity Research, Inc. (Scimitar) issues a review of StatSure Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SSUR) , entitled, FDA Approves CLIA Waiver for StatSure s Patented Barrel Technology for Rapid HIV Testing. This review is available at website: http://www.scimitarequity.com/.
INDIANAPOLIS and DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In recognition of her research and development of strategies to reduce HIV risk-associated sexual behaviors among African-American, South-African and Latino youth and adults, the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, announced the sel
ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Metrex Research Corporation introduces MetriCide OPA Plus(TM) Solution, a new high-level disinfectant to complement the company s industry-leading line of infection-prevention products. Effective for use in both manual and automated reprocessing, the new ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA)
-- One Society s Mission to Protect World Health NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 1963, when Karl Johnson, M.D., chose to set up a laboratory in Bolivia for the National Institutes of Health instead of taking a job working on a vaccine for the common cold, little did he know that his research woul
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- YouthAIDS, a global initiative dedicated to educating and protecting young people from HIV/AIDS, gathered leading celebrities, public officials, corporate leaders and musicians to raise funding and awareness to fight this pandemic around the world. The annual gala hosted by
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- StatSure Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SSUR.OB) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ), through its Center for Devices and Radiological Health, has approved a waiver under the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments of 1988
-- Bavituximab Appeared Generally Safe and Well Tolerated at All Doses Tested -- Signs of Anti-viral Activity Seen at All Dose Levels -- Exploratory Analysis of Cytokine Profile Following Treatment Supports Proposed Immunomodulatory Mechanism of Action TUSTIN, Calif. and BOSTON, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peregri
WHAT: Press briefing on STEP study data WHO: Lawrence Corey, M.D., principal investigator, HVTN and co-director of Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Margaret I. Johnston, Ph.D., director, Vaccine Research Program in the Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and
-- Response to recommendations by WHO for use of TB liquid culture in low-income settings CAPE TOWN, South Africa , Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX), a leading global medical technology company, and FIND (Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics), a non-profit product deve
-- Demonstration of Statistically Significant Pain Reduction in Animal Model of Bone Cancer Pain SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGMO) announced today the presentation of data demonstrating that treatment with a zinc finger DNA-binding protein (ZFP) Therapeutic targ
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This week in Washington, experts and activists on global health and HIV/AIDS protested a visit by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, acting on concerns raised by a number of Ugandan organizations and human rights groups. Mr. Museveni visited the US to give a speech on AIDS
ATLANTA, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOVX) , an Atlanta based biotechnology company, announced today excellent safety and immunogenicity data from its full-dose HIV/AIDS vaccine human trial which began in September 2006. This full-dose trial is the second in a series of four Phas
Special Guest Appearances by Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Common, Romeo and Lyfe Jennings WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks today announced that their award-winning national HIV/AIDS public information campaign with the Kaiser Family Foundation, Rap-It-Up teamed up with BET News on the provocative new HIV/AIDS s
BOSTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) today announced data from a four-year cohort (ETV-022/901, n=146), which showed that 91 percent (98/108) of patients treated with BARACLUDE(R) (entecavir) suppressed the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood, or viral load, to undetecta
BOSTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche today announced final results from the REPEAT study, which demonstrated that treatment with once-weekly PEGASYS(R) (peginterferon alfa-2a) and daily COPEGUS(TM) (ribavirin) for 72 weeks is a promising treatment option for patients whose infection did not respond to previous treatmen
BOSTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- R1626, one of Roche s new investigational drugs for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, has shown promising antiviral activity when given in combination with PEGASYS(R) (peginterferon alfa-2a) and COPEGUS(TM) (ribavirin), according to results being presented at the American Associa
BOSTON, November 2/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This Landmark Study Also Shows Response at 12 Weeks is a Powerful Predictor of Eventual Treatment Success. Roche today announced final results from the REPEAT study, which demonstrate that treatment with once-weekly PEGASYS(R) (peginterferon alfa-2a(40KD)) and daily COPEGUS(R
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Romark Laboratories, a privately-owned biotechnology company, today announced results of a randomized phase II clinical trial showing that 79% of interferon-naive patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 4 receiving nitazoxanide plus the standard of care had a sustained virologic r
PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) announces the results of a 14-day Phase 1 multiple ascending dose monotherapy study of R7128 for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection. In this study, being presented as a late-breaker abstract at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Am
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by James Wagoner on the $28 million increase in abstinence-only program funding: Today, we learned that the Democratic-controlled Labor HHS Appropriations conference committee report includes the full $28 million increase requested by President
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- I think it s clear by now that the federal government needs to reclassify marijuana. People who need it should be able to get it -- safely and easily, says The Price Is Right and Power of 10 host Drew Carey in a new Reason.tv video examining medical marijuana and the war o
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Data from six studies of PROCRIT(R) (Epoetin alfa) will be presented at the 40th annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) on November 2 - 5, 2007. Several of these studies provide information on issues that have been the subject of recent scientific and regulatory
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As part of its commitment to support national nonprofit partners and the communities they serve, Target created an exclusive holiday product collection, providing guests with a chance to help support organizations such as St. Jude Children s Research Hospital(R) and The Sal
WATERTOWN, Mass., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Enanta Pharmaceuticals today presented data on novel Hepatitis C protease inhibitors with potent antiviral activity in the cell-based replicon assay and favorable pre-clinical pharmacokinetic properties with the potential for once-daily dosing in humans. The
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Lord & Taylor announces the unveiling of CHRISTMAS IS THE MOMENT!, its 2007 holiday windows, Tuesday, November 13, 5:00 PM. Jane Elfers, Lord & Taylor s President and CEO, will be joined by special guests Iman, Founder and CEO of IMAN Cosmetics and Global Ambassador of Keep a Ch
SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lung Rx, Inc., announced today the completion of their TRIUMPH-1 Phase 3 trial of Viveta, an inhaled formulation of treprostinil, in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Preliminary anal
HYDERABAD, India , Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Asia is moving too slowly in reducing maternal deaths, enabling young people to avoid HIV and making family planning more accessible, regional experts, advocates and activists agreed today. Existing commitments and know-how must be applied more effectively to tackle
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mrs. Vivian Berryhill will be a distinguished keynote speaker at the 2007 Global Summit on AIDS and the Church, at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California. Berryhill is founder and president of the National Coalition of Pastors Spouses (NCPS), a nonpartisan, nonpr
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- GOOD, a media company committed to creating entertaining, relevant content for a socially engaged audience, has announced partner selections for GOOD magazine s second annual Choose GOOD Campaign. Through the magazine s innovative subscriber model, the Choose GOOD campai
WASHINGTON and FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Emergency Plan/PEPFAR) joined BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding today to establish a public-private partnership to improve overall laborat
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rx for Africa, Inc. (Other OTC: RXAF.PK), announced today that effective immediately, its stock will now trade under the symbol RXAF.PK and that the name Diamond Entertainment and its symbol (DMON.PK) will no longer be used as part of the company s operations. Rx for Africa,
PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) entered into a research collaboration and license agreement with the University of Cincinnati (UC) on behalf of its Genome Research Institute (GRI).The purpose of the collaboration between Pharmasset and GRI s drug discovery professionals
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Barack Obama today stepped ahead of all other candidates for President in one of the most critical areas of foreign policy, the effort to eradicate extreme poverty. As a part of reasserting America s leadership in this area, he pledged to increase spending on global
NUTLEY, N.J., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche today announced that new study results for PEGASYS(R) (peginterferon alfa-2a), the world s leading treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, as well as the company s robust pipeline of hepatitis C compounds in clinical development, will be presented at the upco
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 50 volunteer staff from oneworld member airlines and the alliance s central team are due to land in South Africa today on what is believed to be the first mission of its kind carried out by any of the global airline alliances anywhere worldwide. They wi
Roundtable examines critical and emerging threats to global health and socio-economic factors that affect prevalence of these diseases NEW YORK, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20th century ushered in many notable medical advances and achievements in public health. However, the increased incidence and burden of major infec
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck s new integrase inhibitor, Isentress, approved last week by the Food and Drug Administration, used Roche Diagnostics COBAS(R) HIV-1 AMPLICOR viral load test during its clinical trials. The new HIV drug, generically known as Raltegravir, is an HIV integrase inhibitor. Integras
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Chantel Christie, daughter of NBA power couple, Doug and Jackie Christie, is being named the Metro TeenAIDS Youth Ambassador for HIV/AIDS Awareness on November 17, 2007 by Metro TeenAIDS, and various city officials will be in attendance. As the new spokesperson for Metro TeenAIDS Org
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today Senator Hillary Clinton pledged that, if elected US President, she will deliver on a range of bold, new policies to address global HIV/AIDS, the plight of orphaned children, women s rights, and related issues. Religious and community leaders belonging to two local gr
MADISON, N.J., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE:DGX), the nation s leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, announced today that it has entered into a non- exclusive license agreement for the heteroduplex tracking technology underlying Pathway Diagnostics S
Posts Third Quarter 2007 GAAP EPS Growth to $0.43 from $0.17 and Non-GAAP EPS Growth to $0.38 from $0.22 Revises 2007 Full-Year GAAP Guidance to $1.28 to $1.33, from $1.35 to $1.45, in Connection with the Adnexus Acquisition During the Fourth Quarter
MADRID, Spain , October 25/PRNewswire/ -- New data from the combined RESIST studies (RESIST-1 and RESIST-2) show that Aptivus(R) (tipranavir), used with Norvir ( ritonavir ), provides a superior and durable treatment response for up to three years i
Company Ends Third Quarter With Cash and Investments of $84.2 Million RICHMOND, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGMO) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Revenues for the third quarter of 2007 were $2.3 million as compared to third
Trofile(TM) Assay Introduced Commercially; Pivotal VeraTag(TM) Study Initiated Conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGRM) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. Third Quarter Results
EVENT CHAIRS INCLUDE JACKSON BROWNE, MORGAN FREEMAN, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, GEORGE LOPEZ, DEBORAH SANTANA, ALFRE WOODARD, AND FOREST WHITAKER LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, November 15, 2007, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) will host Shaking The Blues, a star-studded benefit, at The Wiltern in Los
Delivering Enhanced Computational Capabilities for the Interrogation of HIV-1 TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics (www.siemens.com/diagnostics) today announced that the TRUGENE(R) HIV-1 Genotyping Kit and OpenGene DNA Sequencing System are now supported by the Apple iMac OSX o
SALINE, Mich., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- PositiveFriends.com (www.positivefriends.com), a new online support network for those affected by STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), today announced its official launch into the online social networking and dating scene. The site is the result of two years of R&D and featur
PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) has received fast track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for R7128 for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. R7128 is a prodrug of PSI-6130, an oral cytidine nucleoside analog polymerase
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: The upcoming episode of the Charlie Rose Science Series will discuss the fundamental problems of health in the developing world -- ranging from the AIDS crisis to malaria, tuberculosis, cholera, dengue fever and other neglected diseases. A group of experts will explore the challe
SHOREVIEW, Minn., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of headlines of the recent tragedies caused by Community Acquired - MRSA (CA-MRSA) Superbugs, Key Cleaning Solutions, LLC, part of the Key Medical Group of Companies, announced that they have mobilized and launched a website today to aid in the dissemination of info
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 23 -- Today the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) asked the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to investigate the possibility that the agency is violating federal law by funding nonprofit groups operating needle exchange programs for drug us
-- Abbott Innovations Honored for Third Time in Five Years ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott (NYSE:ABT) has received a 2007 Chicago Innovation Award for its m2000(TM) molecular diagnostic instrument (www.abbott.com/global/url/content/en_US/60.15:15/feature/Feature _0021.htm ) and the Abbott Re
BENICIA, Calif., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- AcroMetrix, the leading provider of quality control standards for clinical diagnostic and blood testing laboratories, announced that they have enhanced their OptiQuant HIV-1 Quantification Panel to be the first to utilize an EDTA-based normal human plasma matrix. This product is
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Dan Gewirth, Hauptman-Woodward senior research scientist, has just solved the structure of the first mammalian GRP94 protein implicated in immune diseases such as sepsis, AIDS and certain cancers. His work is being published today in a cover article in a top scientific journal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by YouthAIDS: WHAT: In March 2007, YouthAIDS Global Ambassador, acclaimed actress And philanthropist, Ashley Judd teamed up with Bollywood stars Sushmita Sen, Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan to explore how HIV travels from high-risk groups to
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States is falling short on its commitment to rid the world of dire poverty by 2015 under the U.N. Millennium Development Goals (MDG), according to a report released today by InterAction, the main coalition of U.S.-based non-governmental anti-poverty organization
PRINCETON, N.J., FOSTER CITY, Calif. and WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY), Gilead Sciences , Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) and Merck & Co. , Inc. (NYSE:MRK) announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicin
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles S. Cohen, president and owner of prestigious design centers including the Pacific Design Center (PDC) in West Hollywood, the Decorative Center Houston (DCH), the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach (DCOTA) and the Decoration & Design (D&D) Building in New York,
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Bros., World s Biggest Engagement Ring Store(R) announces its major sponsorship at this year s 23rd Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles fundraising event scheduled for Sunday, October 21, 2007 in West Hollywood. As a proud and passionate sponsor, Robbins Bros. will donate 60,000 bo
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- It has long been known that hydrogen peroxide can kill germs without being harmful to users. However, up to now, this remarkable chemical had not been considered stable enough to be practical as the foundation for a system of commercial disinfectant cleaners. Scientists at Virox Tech
Highlights to Include New Research on HIV Screening, Pandemic Flu, Neonatal Genetic Screening, Food Safety And School Bullying WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 13,000 public health professionals will meet in Washington, D.C., Nov. 3-7 to address the nation s top public health challenges at the A
-- New Resources and Scientific Progress Help Pave the Way Toward Malaria Eradication -- U.S. Presidential Candidates Urged to Sustain and Expand President s Malaria Initiative SEATTLE, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bill and Melinda Gates today called on global leaders to embrace an audacious goal - to reach a day
-- Product Developed Through Joint Venture Between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Gilead Sciences , the First of Its Kind in HIV Treatment PRINCETON, N.J. and FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) announced today that Hea
-- Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) Organizes Artists Sign-On Letter as Part of Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) HIV Prevention Advocacy Coalition LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, 39 celebrity activists and Artists for a New South Africa issued a letter to members of Congress, urging the
DALLAS, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- STA Travel, the world s largest student and youth travel organization, and Keep A Child Alive have partnered to help fight the AIDS pandemic in Africa. Through the Good Cents Initiative , college students across the US can participate in a creative online contest asking them to compose a
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Crumbs Bake Shop today announced it will sell The Birch Batacular Cupcake designed by students from Birch Family Services, an organization aiding children and adults with autism and other developmental challenges, from October 17-31 at all five New York locations. One hundred percent o
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- While most would consider it difficult, if not impossible, to find anything positive or redeeming about the escalating HIV/AIDS pandemic, author and advocate Kay Warren does just that in her debut book Dangerous Surrender: What Happens When You Say Yes to God, published by Z
-- Bob Beamon, Peggy Fleming, Bruce Jenner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Greg Louganis and Mark Spitz Educate Americans on the Importance of Specialized Pharmacy Care FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In years past, each has battled for Olympic gold. Today they are fighting a new battle- waging a persona
SYDNEY, Australia , Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Starpharma Holdings Ltd today announced the signing of an agreement with SSL International plc , owner of Durex(R), the world s leading condom brand. The agreement, under which a commercial licence will be negotiated, sets out a co-development program for condoms wi
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On October 15th more than one thousand organizations in over 300 cities across the nation, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands , will come together to promote HIV testing and prevention initiatives in recognition of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), a
-- Company Prices New HIV/AIDS Salvage Drug at $9,900 USD Per Patient Yearly Following FDA s Recent Approval of Isentress, Merck s New Integrase Inhibitor. AHF Decries Overall Price Spiral on New AIDS Drugs; Urges Restraint by Entire Pharmaceutical Industry in Pricing LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AID
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Test for Life marked the fourth annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day and announced the launch of its newest state coalition, Test for Life Florida. Increasingly, HIV/AIDS is spreading among minority communities, particularly among Hispanics. Nationally, one in
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The sense of family in the Latino community is so strong academics have coined a term for it: familismo. But for Latinos, family includes the village, the community at large. Dr. Garth Graham, a physician who heads the Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department
-- AB 1334, (Swanson, D, Oakland), Sponsored by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), and the Southern California HIV/AIDS Coalition (SCHAC) Could Have Helped Reduce Spread of HIV and Other STDs Among California Inmates Governor Instructs Department of Corrections to Implement Pilot Condom
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While preferring that the Governor would have seen fit to sign AB 1334 into law, Center for Health Justice applauds him for recognizing the public health benefits of expanding prisoner access to sexual barrier devices and for opening the door to a pilot project in one of
TinselVision to broadcast YouthAIDS public service announcements via its online video service to South Asian entertainment fans throughout 2008 WASHINGTON and MUMBAI, India , Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- (www.tinselvision.com) TinselVision, a new online service which delivers premium Bollywood movies and Indian TV, music an
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Inc., the nation s largest healthcare alliance, gave its 1,700 hospital members access in August to the Roche COBAS(R) Ampliprep/COBAS(R) TaqMan(R) HIV-1 assay -- the only real-time PCR test for HIV offered to its members. Premier added the new HIV-1 monitoring test, COBAS(
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallmark Cards, Inc. today announced its partnership with (RED)TM and the Global Fund, to help fight AIDS in Africa. The (RED) partnership will be Hallmark s largest social-impact initiative in the history of the company. (RED) is a for-benefit brand created by Bono and Bobby S
-- Enterprise appoints founding president of Canadian Institutes of Health Research to head global effort to coordinate HIV vaccine development CAPE TOWN, South Africa , Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At the Keystone Symposium in Cape Town today, the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise announced the appointment of its fi
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Coming Out Day is celebrated each year on October 11th to commemorate the 1987 Lesbian and Gay March on Washington and the first unfurling of the AIDS Quilt on the National Mall. Comparing public opinion polls on key issues from 1987 to today shows a dramatic shif
Survey Shows Nearly Three-Quarters of Women Struggle in Managing Their Daily Lives ATLANTA, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings from the Women Living Positive survey show a communication gap between women living with HIV and their health care providers when it comes to having important discussions about HIV treatment
-- New Trial in Important Patient Subgroup Will Assess Safety and Anti-Viral Activity TUSTIN, Calif., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PPHM), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer and hepatitis C virus infection (HCV
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spirit of our historic role of advancing prophetic social justice ministry, Black clergy are stepping forward to play a stronger leadership role in advocating for theologically sound HIV/AIDS public policy. Working with the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS (NBLCA), w
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy winning artist, actor and children s author Lonnie Rashid Lynn, known as Common , has announced the launch of The Common Ground Foundation, Inc. The foundation will be overseen by Executive Director Jodie Blum, and is dedicated to the empowerment and development of urban you
-- Fast-Track Grants Initiative to Support Hundreds of Research Projects Involving Scientists Around the World CAPE TOWN, South Africa , Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today that it is committing $100 million over five years to create a new fast-track grants initiative to suppo
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research!America today presented its 2007 Eugene Garfield Economic Impact of Medical and Health Research Award to two University of Chicago economists. Tomas Philipson, Ph.D., and Anupam Jena, Ph.D., were honored for their study Who Benefits from New Medical Technologies?
RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) granted full (traditional) approval of Aptivus(R) (tipranavir) capsules. The FDA granted accelerated approval to APTIVUS in June 2005; accelerated approval is a regulat
-- Effectiveness of High Impact Social Marketing Campaign, Funded in Part by the County of Los Angeles, Measured by Remarkably High Recall, Identification of Key Messages and Resonance Across Ethnic, Age and Socio-Economic Boundaries LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A post-campaign survey of AIDS Healthca
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CalbaTech, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CLBE) , an emerging life sciences company (http://www.calbatech.com/) concentrating on the collection and banking of adult stem cells for possible future therapeutic uses and providing products and platforms to the biotech and pharm
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, today announced several key appointments to its staff and volunteer leadership. Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole named Sharon Stone to the position of Global Fundraising Chairman and announced the election of Natasha Richardson and D
-- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Backs Society s Training Sessions CHICAGO, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) continues to expand its program to fight AIDS in Africa. The Society learned this week that another $2,841,902 will be granted to support programm
-- Anne Hathaway, John Legend and Wyclef Jean join Terrence Howard, Natalie Maines and Abigail Breslin to help launch the new (2 WEEKS) T-Shirt and latest Gap (PRODUCT) RED collections SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gap is proud to introduce its latest marketing campaign for (PRODUCT) RED, a for-benefi
Facility, AHF s First in Kenya , is US AIDS Group s 39th Global AIDS Treatment Clinic in 14 Countries Worldwide. New Kenyan Partnership Will Provide Life- saving Anti-retroviral Therapy in Town of Mtongwe, Mombasa, Kenya, where the National HIV/AIDS Prevalence is Over 6% MOMBASA, Kenya and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3 /PRNewswi
PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) has commenced dosing in a Phase 1 study of R7128 in combination with Pegasys (pegylated interferon) plus Copegus (ribavirin) in up to 75 treatment-naive patients chronically infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1. R7128 is a prod
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A doctor involved in a $7 million HIV infusion therapy scheme to defraud Medicare has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, seven months home confinement, and three years supervised release, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attor
-- Initial grants will support organizations working on HIV prevention, care, and treatment among men who have sex with men in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean NEW YORK, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, today announced that it is seeking proposals from front-line organ
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP today announced that Marcia Levy will be joining the Firm, effective today, as Special Counsel for Pro Bono Initiatives. As Special Counsel, Ms. Levy will work with the Firm s Pro Bono Committee to develop and expand further the Firm s pro bono programs, and
-- Bono and Chris Rock Announce ONE Campus Challenge MTV and CGI Present: Giving - Live at the Apollo, with Live Performances from Alicia Keys, Shakira and Wyclef, plus Roundtable Discussion on Youth Activism, Premieres October 12th at 8pm on MTV and Available on Demand at Think.MTV.com NEW YORK, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ --
-- Monogram establishes European organization for commercialization of Trofile and partners with Lab21, Ltd. in the U.K. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGRM) today announced the establishment of its European organization to facilitate access to Trofile,
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDIX), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of human viral diseases, today announced a strategic restructuring. As part of the restructuring, Idenix has amended the collab
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (NYSE:PRX) today announced its commitment to developing and marketing novel prescription drugs, through the establishment and introduction of Strativa Pharmaceuticals, its proprietary specialty pharmaceuticals division. Strativa
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bono, U2 lead singer and activist, and DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa), the advocacy organization he co-founded to combat poverty and disease in Africa, were presented with the National Constitution Center s 2007 Liberty Medal last night for their groundbreaking work i
-- Landmark Bill Would Allow Condom Distribution in CA Correctional Facilities LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Southern California HIV Advocacy Coalition (SCHAC) and the California HIV Alliance will hold a press conference on Tuesday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m. (in front of L.A. Central Jail, 441 Bau
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia AIDS Consortium is launching its seventh successful year as a National Direct grantee of the Corporation of National and Community Service (CNCS). Access to Care Through Service (ACTS), TPAC s national service program targets people living with HIV/AIDS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There were 22,480 state and federal inmates who were HIV infected or had confirmed AIDS on Dec. 31, 2005, which was a decrease from 22,936 at the end of 2004, the Justice Department s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) reported today. The 2005 decline was the sixth consec
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $35 million in funding to state and local health departments to increase HIV testing opportunities among populations disproportionately affected by HIV, primarily African Americans. Twenty-three states and major metropolitan areas will receive awards ranging fr
NEW YORK, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Immtech) (AMEX:IMM) announced today that the State Food and Drug Administration of the People s Republic of China (SFDA) has granted Immtech s application Fast Track Status for conducting a Phase III clinical trial with pafuramidine, the Compan
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeurogesX, Inc. (NASDAQ:NGSX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel pain management therapies, today announced that the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) submitted by NeurogesX for NGX-4010, the Company s lead product candidate for periph
BOSTON, Sep. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC) today presented written and oral testimony to the Joint Committee on Public Health on a variety of bills having to do with privacy, informed consent and mandatory testing. Rebecca Haag, Executive Director, AAC, testified in support
ATLANTA, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOVX) , an Atlanta based biotechnology company, announced receipt of an estimated $15,000,000 Integrated Preclinical/Clinical AIDS Vaccine Development [IPCAVD] Grant to support its HIV/AIDS vaccine program. This large Grant was awarded by th
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new national report by the Black AIDS Institute on the State of AIDS in Black America was released today at a news conference hosted by members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) at the Cannon House Office Building, Cannon Terrace. To retrieve a copy of the report
-- Another All-Star Performer Added, Webcast Time Set for Historic Roundtable Discussion and Concert WHO - President Clinton, Bono, Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Shakira, MTV President Christina Norman, MTV News correspondent Sway Calloway, and now, Wyclef. Proud sponsors include ONE: The Campaign to Make Poverty History (o
WASHINGTON, Sep. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Action Council applauds the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 1943, The Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2007 earlier today. The bill filed by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) in April would provide routine non-mandatory (opt out) HIV counseling and testing at entry and re
-- Formerly the Prevention and Testing Department, Name Change Reflects Agency s Expanded Charter to Provide Community Health Education and Public Health Policy Development to a Broad, Diverse Audience Aimed at Reducing HIV and STD Infections in the U.S. and Globally LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AID
-- Commends the Black AIDS Institute and Supports Congressional Black Caucus s Call to Action WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Action Council congratulates the Black AIDS Institute on today s release of We re the Ones We ve Been Waiting For, its latest report on the state of AIDS in Black America an
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Amnesty International issued the following statement in response to President Bush s speech to the United Nations today on human rights around the globe: The president made a strong statement that placed human rights at the center of his concern. But actions speak louder
-- High Infection Rates, Rising Rapidly Among Minorities and Women, Continue to Plague State -- 10,688 Living with AIDS in Tampa-St. Petersburg Area; 32% of HIV Cases in Area Are Female ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 25 /PRNewwire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation: What:
LAGUNA SECA, Calif., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Race Against Pain is coming to the Monterey/Salinas area this weekend when Mike Roman competes in a Sports Car Club of America racing event at Laguna Seca Speedway. Roman, whose right leg was amputated 12 years ago, will race Saturday, September 29th @11:00 a.m. and Sun
ATLANTA, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOVX) On September 21, 2007, Merck & Co. , Inc. announced their candidate AIDS vaccine failed to provide protection in a human study designed to test for efficacy. In this Merck trial involving high risk volunteers, an equal number of pe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The African Club 25 Society, a Safe Blood for Africa Foundation subsidiary, is proud to announce it has dramatically reduced the incidence of HIV infections among its members. This organization of 62,000 members in 15 sub-Saharan African countries is made up of young peop
-- US Largest AIDS Group Joins Forces with AMICAALL and FLAS, PSI, the Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Swaziland and the Manzini City Council in Partnership to Provide Life-saving Anti-retroviral AIDS Therapy at New Free Treatment Center MANZINI, SWAZILAND and LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Health
-- Calls on every candidate from every Party to commit to creating a National HIV/AIDS Strategy WASHINGTON, Sep. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former Senator and Presidential candidate John Edwards today released a policy paper calling for a comprehensive strategy to combat HIV/AIDS. Among the details, Senator Edwards
WASHINGTON, Sept 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today in Washington, presidential candidate Senator John Edwards is announcing a new proposal for what the US needs to do next to stop HIV/AIDS in the US and abroad. To address the crisis outside the US, Senator Edwards plan promises $50 billion in resources to reach unive
-- PEGINTRON and REBETOL(R) will be the only available hepatitis C therapy approved in the EU for a retreatment indication, upon European Commission approval KENILWORTH, N.J., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE:SGP) today reported that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
Bill Gates on Fighting Diseases Like Malaria and Tuberculosis: The Evidence is in: These Problems can be Solved I m Now More Convinced Than Ever That we Can Create a Healthier World for Everyone Newsweek Profiles Four Innovators Working to Bring Vaccines to the Developing World, Beating Science, Logistics and Financing
Applauds Merck s Leadership and Calls for Reinvigorated Effort to Design and Test AIDS Vaccines NEW YORK, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) released the following statement from Executive Director Mitchell Warren about the announcement that vaccinations have been discontinue
TORONTO, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Commissioner of Patents issued today a compulsory licence for ApoTriavir under Canada s Access to Medicines Regime Program (CAMR) allowing Apotex to proceed with manufacturing of the product. This drug, a triple combination AIDS therapy, was the first product to be approved
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeurogesX, Inc. (NASDAQ:NGSX) announced today that it has completed enrollment in study C119, a second Phase 3 clinical trial of its lead product candidate NGX-4010 for the treatment of painful HIV-distal sensory polyneuropathy (HIV-DSP). NGX-4010 is a dermal patch
WASHINGTON, September 20/PRNewswire/ -- Bavarian Nordic, the Danish-based biopharmaceutical company, announced it will establish a new separate sales and marketing function to strengthen the company s commercial activities and increase marketing efforts on its third-generation smallpox vaccine, IMVAMUNE(R) as well as f
BALTIMORE, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Current family planning use prevents over one million HIV-positive births worldwide each year and has great potential to further reduce the number of infants born with HIV, according to the latest issue of Population Reports, Family Planning Choices for Women With HIV, pub
-- The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) user fee goal date will be January 18, 2008 YARDLEY, Pa., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Tibotec Pharmaceuticals Ltd. today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for TMC125 (etravirine), an investigational non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), has been a
-- The first European nation to introduce new model to all its public health clinics SEATTLE, Sept 20/PRNewswire/ -- Portugal has replaced the 15 year-old polyurethane female condom, Femidom, with a new clinically proven latex condom worn by women. The VA w.o.w. Condom Feminine has been available nationwide since J
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:NPSP) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration s Office of Orphan Products Development has granted orphan drug designation to PREOS(R) (parathyroid hormone [rDNA origin] for injection) for the treatment of hypoparat
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeurogesX, Inc. (NASDAQ:NGSX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel pain management therapies, announced today that it is scheduled to present at the 2007 UBS Global Life Sciences Conference on Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Anthony DiTonno, Presid
RICHMOND, Calif., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGMO) announced today that Edward Lanphier, Sangamo s president and chief executive officer, will provide an update on the progress of Sangamo s ZFP Therapeutic development programs and an overview of the company s business strategy
-- No evidence of CNS disturbances, rash or elevations in lipids, side effects observed with other NNRTIs -- Pharmacokinetics support further investigation with once- and twice-daily dosing -- Preclinical and Phase 1 clinical data indicate a low propensity for drug-drug interactions CHICAGO, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstC
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 20, 2007, physicians and patient advocates will gather at the Third Annual Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Conference (http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/) at Vanderbilt University s Student Life Center in Nashville, Tennessee to bring awareness to a promising treatment for
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGRM) today announced multiple presentations demonstrating the strength of its Trofile(TM) Assay at the 47th Annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC). Among the presentations is one
-- 11 new grants will speed development of TB vaccines, diagnostic tests, and drugs in support of the Global Plan to Stop TB SEATTLE, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today grants totaling $280 million to help fight tuberculosis, an epidemic that infects one-third of
-- Preclinical Animal Data Demonstrates Selective Survival Advantage of ZFN-Treated Immune Cells after HIV Infection RICHMOND, Calif., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGMO) announced today the presentation of data demonstrating that human CD4 T-cells can be made permanently resistan
Pfizer reports long-term safety and efficacy data for HIV drug Selzentry(TM) (Maraviroc) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGRM) announced today that its collaborator Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE:PFE) has separately announced data that reinforces long-term safety
- PREZISTA/ ritonavir data presented at ICAAC - BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a new ongoing, randomized, controlled, open-label Phase 3 study showed that 84 percent of treatment-naive HIV-1 infected adults taking an investigational dose of PREZISTA(TM) (darunavir) 800 mg (two 400 mg tablets)
* RDEA806 is highly active in vitro against wild-type and the majority of HIV strains carrying key reverse transcriptase mutations * RDEA806 has the potential to be used in both naive and treatment-experienced patients * RDEA806 has a much higher barrier to resistance than currently approved NNRTIs, which could transla
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Earlier this year, President George W. Bush called for a reauthorization of the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which is set to expire at the end of fiscal year 2008. The plan calls for an increase in funding from the initial 2003 commitment of $15 bi
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 100 organizations from across the country are calling for the next President to commit to ending the AIDS epidemic in America. They have requested that every Presidential candidate commit to developing a results-oriented national AIDS strategy designed to signif
Collaboration validates unique HIV assay system that identifies potential tRNA inhibitors CARY, N.C. and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Trana Discovery, a drug discovery company, today announced the development of a high throughput screening (HTS) assay for the identification of new compounds for
Britain s University of the Year Announces Potential Breakthrough in the Fight Against Hepatitis C. CHICAGO, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The British Midlands Development Corporation today announced that the University of Nottingham in the British Midlands has released a statement promoting the development of a possible He
Next-Generation Once-Daily CCR5 Antagonist Designed to Block HIV Infection of Immune System Cells KENILWORTH, N.J., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE:SGP) today announced that it has initiated two large Phase III clinical studies with vicriviroc, its investigational CCR5 antagonist, a
FERNDALE, Mich., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 300 of Detroit s most prominent artists will donate original pieces of art to be auctioned at the twelfth annual ART WORKS FOR LIFE. This exciting event will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn to benefit the Midwest
Roche test processes 50 percent more samples in 1-day shift INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche Diagnostics newly developed, automated real-time PCR test for HIV provides shorter turnaround time and less hands-on labor than one of its main competitors, according to a new study published in Clinical Chemistry a
-- PROPHESYS Will Identify Factors That Influence Early Response to Treatment BASEL, Switzerland , September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Roche announces the start of a large multinational observational study, called PROPHESYS, in patients with hepatitis C (HCV). This international cohort study will evaluate the important factors
ATLANTA, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOVX) , an Atlanta based biotechnology company, announced the presentation of successful human trial results for its HIV/AIDS vaccines at the AIDS Vaccine 2007 Conference held August 20-23, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. GeoVax HIV/AIDS human
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following was revealed on the POWER OF 10 episode broadcast on Tuesday, September 11 -- 20% of Americans think their parents should not have gotten married -- 88% of Americans said they had sex on their wedding night -- 82% of Americans judge a book by its cover -- 2
The newsmagazine ranks the 40 greatest LGBT heroes of the last 4 decades and showcases sophisticated redesign LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Advocate, the award-winning newsmagazine for the LGBT community, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special Collector s Edition, featuring a provocati
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medical Services International Inc. (Pink Sheets: MSITF) wishes to announce that it has completed testing with its VScan HIV test kit and the VScan Hepatitis C test kit in Europe. Completion of this testing will allow it to apply for EU approval of both test kits.
AB 682 (Berg, Garcia, Huffman), the California Routine HIV Screening Bill, Cleared the Legislature Today; Bi-Partisan Bill, Sponsored by AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the California Medical Association, & the Health Officers Association of California, Will Improve Health Outcomes & Reduce HIV Transmission SACRAME
The once-daily HIV treatment would greatly increase effectiveness for patients, but Gilead Sciences and Merck and Co. have failed to register it in countries where it is needed most LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today called on Gilead Sciences and Merck to immediately
CHICAGO, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Female Health Company (AMEX:FHC) announced it has signed a contract with John Snow, Inc., which implements the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, for the delivery of five million female condoms (FC) for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs. For ma
-- Conference Call Scheduled for 8:30AM (ET) Today PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) reports preliminary safety and potent antiviral activity with R7128 following 14 days of monotherapy in 40 patients chronically infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) who have failed prio
-- Conference Call Scheduled for 8:30AM (ET) Today PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) is presenting safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic and food effect data following single ascending doses of R7128 at the 14th International Symposium on Hepatitis C Virus and Related Vi
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- At approximately 3:21 PM today, Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, Chairman and Founder of CureHIV.us, agreed to act as a conduit to provide samples of Global Humanceuticals, Inc s., new extremely effective, safe and stable drug candidate to profit, non-profit, academi
Open Letter Print Ad to Appear Today in Major Indian Newspapers Includes Chart Comparing Cipla Drug Prices in India vs. Africa; AHF Urges Lower Prices, Greater Access for Indians in Need NEW DELHI, India, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing global campaign to lower drug prices and improve access t
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Globally, approximately 418 million people are currently infected with hepatitis, and the unrecognized importance, danger, and costs of hepatitis in the 21st century cannot be understated or underestimated, according to Global Hepatitis Strategies, a new report by Kalorama Information.
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will host a press conference and teleconference today, Thursday, September 6th, at its AHF/Positive Healthcare State Headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale at 3:00 p.m. E.D.T. to announce the recommendation by a Florida administrative law
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) and Roche announced today that four scientific presentations related to R7128 for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) will be made at the 14th International Symposium on Hepatitis C Virus and Related Viruses being held from S
As people debate whether to continue the traditional reading of the names, others have already found new ways to honor those lost through good deeds NEW YORK, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathy Moretenson of Miami, Florida, is planning to remember the events of September 11, 2001, this year by purchasing school supplies for
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today applauded the actions of the Ft. Lauderdale City Commission in affirming the city s support and respect for diversity, but urged the Commission to go further and call for Mayor Jim Naugle s resignation because of his recent
Kennedy Caused A Great Deal Of Pain For Gay Americans, Said Truth Wins Out s Executive Director Wayne Besen MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Televangelist Rev. D. James Kennedy of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church passed away today, only months after he suffered a heart attack. Kennedy was a radical
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from an investigational study researching the use of PROCRIT(R) (Epoetin alfa) in medical, surgical and trauma patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) were published in today s New England Journal of Medicine. The study was sponsored by John
LONDON, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is expected to unveil today an important new proposal to help coordinate the broad array of global health initiatives now underway. The International Health Partnership was developed by Brown together with a number of African governments, UN agen
Healthcare providers receive guidance for coding of claims to Medicare for Trofile(TM) as tropism test for Pfizer s Selzentry(TM) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGRM) today announced that the National Heritage Insurance Company (NHIC), the contractor th
-- Preclinical and Phase 1 Data Scheduled for Presentation at 47th ICAAC on September 18-19, 2007 CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ardea Biosciences, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ARDC) announced today that it has successfully completed Phase 1 single-ascending-dose, multiple-ascending-dose, food-effect, and dr
-- Trial Meets Primary and All Secondary Endpoints San Carlos, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeurogesX, Inc. (NASDAQ:NGSX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel pain management therapies, today announced positive top-line results from its second pivotal study of NGX-4010, the Company s de
At Famed Thai AIDS Temple Where Thousands Received Compassionate Hospice Care Before Dying, Thailand s Lop Buri Provincial Government, the Dramaraksa Foundation and AIDS Healthcare Foundation Now Partner to Open Free AIDS Treatment Center Providing Lifesaving Antiretroviral Treatment The Wat Phrabatnampo-Center of Hope
Proceeds from the Yellow Collection to benefit children and families living with HIV, AIDS in Africa WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- RUNWAY AFRICA and The South African embassy will showcase the latest in Afri-chic style during RUNWAY AFRICA 2007, the first couture fashion show dedicated to shining a spotlight on A
-- Saturday, September 8th at House of Blues in Las Vegas -- ?uestlove of The Roots Set to Be Celebrity DJ NEW YORK, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The year 2007, marks a milestone for LIFEbeat, the national non-profit organization dedicated to reaching America s youth with the message of HIV/AIDS prevention, as it observes i
Pat s contributions to upholding the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-positive people are immense. NEW YORK, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patricia M. Logue will receive NLGLA s Dan Bradley Award on September 6th. The Dan Bradley Award recognizes efforts by a member of the LGBT legal co
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today announced that it is has named Homayoon Khanlou, M.D. as its Chief of Medicine, U.S. Prior to assuming his new role as Chief, Dr. Khanlou served as AHF s Associate Director of Medicine, Regional Medical Director of Western Region, wh
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeurogesX, Inc. (NASDAQ:NGSX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel pain management therapies, announced today that it is scheduled to present at the 2007 NewsMakers in the Biotech Industry Conference on Thursday, September 6, 2007. Anthony DiTonn
-- After AIDS Healthcare Foundation Publicly Challenged Indian Company Over Its AIDS Drug Pricing, Cipla Demands One Billion Rupees (USD $25 Million) from HIV/AIDS NGO and Threatens Lawsuit India s Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission Opened Inquiry of Drug Maker; AHF to Urge MRTPC to Expand Its Invest
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today announced that it has partnered with Management Sciences for Health (MSH) as a member of the MSH consortium recently named by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as one of six contractors eligible to compet
SEATTLE, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vical Incorporated (NASDAQ:VICL) announced today that results from a series of HIV vaccine Phase 2a clinical trials, using a plasmid DNA (pDNA) vaccine developed by the NIH Vaccine Research Center and manufactured by Vical, reinforced previously reported Phase 1 conclusions th
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVAX) announced today the oral presentation of a paper entitled Recombinant Baculovirus Derived HIV-1 Virus-Like Particles Elicit Potent Neutralizing Antibody Responses at the AIDS Vaccine 07 conference in Seattle by Dr. Weimin Liu, University of A
Former Key American Media, Inc. Executive Will Oversee All Business Lines in Southern US - Including Medical Care, Pharmacy, Prevention & Retail - for US Largest Non-Profit HIV/AIDS Medical Provider LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is pleased announce that Michael Kah
MEDFORD, Ore., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The use of color is very effective in increasing awareness and support for important causes. The short list of these awareness colors includes green for environmental issues; yellow for American Armed Forces, MIA/POW; white for victims of terrorism; red for Drug/Alcohol Abuse Prev
New AVAC Report on the State of the AIDS Vaccine Field Calls for Accelerated Action in AIDS Vaccine and HIV Prevention Research SEATTLE, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) announced today at the AIDS Vaccine 2007 Conference that it has received a five-year, $14 million grant f
Leadership Position in the HIV Market Is Driven Through Savvy Acquisitions and Partnerships, According to a New Report from Decision Resources WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources and Millennium Research Group have produced a new report that finds that Gilead is overtaking GlaxoSmithKline
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The owner of a Miami-based Medicare billing company has been charged with submitting $170 million worth of fraudulent bills to the Medicare program, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta of the Southern Di
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following tip sheet was released today by the U.S. Census Bureau: Population Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa: Demographic Dimensions 2006 -- The report focuses on the projected changes in the older population between 2006 and 2030 for 42 African countries south of the Saha
Book to Address Vast Unmet Family Planning Needs in Developing Countries BALTIMORE, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Family planning is regaining priority status on health agendas throughout the developing world, driven largely by the unmet needs of millions of women and families. One significant aide in the effort t
Top Ten Health and Medical Site Is Home to Millions Who Seek Health Information and Advice Online SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- MedHelp, the leading online health community connecting people and medical experts, now provides more than four million people monthly with a way to research medical information, shar
MAIDENHEAD, England, August 20/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- -- Enhancements Provide Haemophilia B Patients with a Simpler and More Convenient Preparation Process for Recombinant Factor IX - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), announced today that it has received approval from the European Medicines Agen
More than 900 attendees from 47 countries convene in Seattle for AIDS Vaccine 2007 Conference SEATTLE, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 900 global researchers, clinicians, and specialists convene this week for the AIDS Vaccine 2007 Conference at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers. Since the AIDS Vaccine 2000 Confer
EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medical Services International Inc. (Pink Sheets: MSITF) wishes to announce that its distributor in Hong Kong wishes to begin retailing its VScan Hepatitis B and C test kits in Hong Kong and surrounding areas. This distributor is currently retailing the HIV 1&2 t
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BET Networks renowned national HIV/AIDS public awareness initiative, Rap-It-Up, partners with the Office of the Mayor s HIV/AIDS Task Force of Baton Rouge for a Rap-It-Up Women s Health Conference. The goal of the event is to raise HIV/AIDS awareness, as well as discuss and
MELBOURNE, Australia , Aug 16. /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Benitec Limited (ASX: BLT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with California-based CalbaTech, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CLBE) to provide stem cell storage services for US HIV patients who may use the healthy adult (or blood or hematopoietic ) stem cells
-- US Largest AIDS Healthcare, Prevention & Education Provider Urges Senate and House to Reconcile Ryan White CARE Act Funding to Ensure Equitable Delivery of AIDS Medical Care, Services Nationwide WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today urged members of the US Senate t
-- AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Critical of Drug Ads Including Pfizer s Latest Viva Viagra Campaign - Calls on FDA to Increase Oversight of Out-of-Control Drug Industry to Rein In Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs and to Protect the Public s Health LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation
-- Stops Include Communities Benefiting from U.S. Government Funding in Fight Against HIV/AIDS and Malaria WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt and a group of senior U.S. government leaders will visit four African nations to observe U.S. government programs that are delivering life-
-- First Annual Courageous Leadership Award Focuses on AIDS - Joint Project of Willow Creek Association and World Vision SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A church with 315 members helping people affected by AIDS in one of the nations hardest hit by the pandemic has been selected for the Courag
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) announced today the publication of research findings in the August 1, 2007 online issue of Journal of Virology demonstrating the potential of the company s proprietary virus-like particle (VLP) technology to create a vaccine to prevent HIV/A
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- StatSure Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SSUR - News) is pleased to announce that its patented, barrel- test format for the detection of antibodies to HIV-1/2 in human whole blood, serum, and plasma has completed the trials needed for a CLIA waiver appl
-- Celebrity Designers Reinterpret Famous Eames Plywood Chair to Help AIDS Orphans in East Africa NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Peace House Foundation (PHF), a U.S. based, non-profit organization committed to educating children affected by the AIDS pandemic in East Africa, announced today that Herman Miller, In
SPRINGFIELD, Ore., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Oregon Medical Laboratories, a Molecular Center of Excellence, is the first regional reference laboratory on the West coast to offer Roche Diagnostics advanced test for HIV. The test will allow Oregon Medical Laboratories to double its HIV testing capacity and reduce the time
-- Voters Cite Moral and National Security Concerns WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New Hampshire primary voters of both political parties agree that the next president should take the lead in fighting global poverty because it is both the moral thing to do and will make Americans more secure, according t
- New Design Features Give Molecular Laboratories Increased Efficiencies and Flexibility for Abbott s HIV-1 Viral Load Test, Which Surpasses Standard-of-Care Sensitivity and is Unique in its Ability to Detect and Measure All Known Strains of HIV-1 DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) h
KVISTGARD, Denmark , August 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - In June, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a contract to Bavarian Nordic for the manufacture and delivery of 20 million doses of the company s MVA based smallpox vaccine, IMVAMUNE(R), for the protection of persons considered to be at
-- US Largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare Provider Says Pfizer s Commercials Recklessly Promote Viagra as a Party Drug by Encouraging its Recreational Use, But Exclude STD and HIV Transmission Warning from Spoken List of Potential Medical Risks LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), to
MILFORD, Mass., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The six weeks that graduate student Tinashe Mudzviti spends at the University at Buffalo this summer could help more than 100,000 people with HIV receive life-saving treatments back in his home country of Zimbabwe . Mudzviti, a first-year master s student at the Universi
-- Print Ad in Major Indian Newspapers Criticizes Cipla for Charging Far More in India for Its Lifesaving Generic AIDS Drugs than it Does in Africa; Group Says Cipla s Pricing Policies Keep Drugs Out of Reach of Many in Need in India NEW DELHI, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing global campaign to
-- Major Drug Companies Reported on Several Promising AIDS Drugs at Recent IAS Conference in Sydney; AIDS Healthcare Foundation Urges Industry to Price Latest Drugs Fairly As Funding Shortfalls Hit AIDS Care Programs Like ADAP LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of the fourth International AIDS Society s C
-- Swiss Drug Maker s Filing of Patent Lawsuit Underscores Just How Out of Touch Pharmaceutical Industry is with Public Health Needs in Developing World LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), which operates free AIDS treatment clinics in India (Mysore, New Delhi and in Guwa
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGRM) today announced the launch of the company s latest HIV diagnostic, the Trofile(TM) co-receptor tropism assay. This launch follows the announcement that Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) has received
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Action today registered its full support for the Early Treatment for HIV Act (ETHA), which will be introduced in the House of Representatives today by the bill s lead sponsors, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Eliot Engel (
--Financing earmarked to develop potential best-in-class CCR-5 receptor antagonist for treatment of HIV/AIDS PRINCETON, N.J. and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobira Therapeutics Inc., a newly established, clinical stage biotechnology company, today announced the completion of a $31 million Series A financing that
PURCHASE, N.Y., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Stolichnaya elit, the world s first ultra-premium vodka, today announced the official auction date of The Stolichnaya elit Collection, four one-of-a-kind pieces designed by renowned red carpet jewelry designer, Penny Preville. A select group of guests will be invited to an intima
MEXICO CITY, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and Project HOPE are the recipients of 2,000 HIV rapid detection test kits that will be distributed among members of a new stigma-free network of HIV/AIDS service providers in the Mexico City metropolitan area to promote timely diagnosis of HIV
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Zymes new water-soluble formulation of coenzyme Q10 increases growth and survival of nerve cells exposed to HIV medications which cause nerve damage, as indicated by Dr. Catherine L. Cherry of the Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia . The results from this study ar
-- Additional Studies Evaluate a Lower Dose of Ritonavir (R) for Boosting LEXIVA SYDNEY, Australia , July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study comparing two protease inhibitors used in the treatment of HIV patients showed similar efficacy and lipid effects betw
-- Nation s Largest AIDS Group Opposes Provisions of House Appropriations Bill, H.R. 3043, that Shift Funds Away From All But One Metropolitan Area and Undermine New AIDS Law s More Equitable Distribution of Funds WASHINGTON, July 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today reiterated its stron
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGRM) announced today that its collaborator Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) has reported results of a phase III study of its investigational HIV medication, maraviroc, for treatment-naive adult patients infected with CCR5-tropic H
MELBOURNE, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL, OTC: SPHRY) will today present results of a clinical trial indicating that 3% SPL7013 Gel (VivaGel(TM)) was well-tolerated in men, and suitable for further development as a topical microbicide for the prevention of HIV and
-- Longest Follow-Up Data for a CCR5 Receptor Antagonist Reported to Date SYDNEY, Australia , July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) today reported that results from a Phase II clinical trial showed vicriviroc, its investigational CCR5 antagonist, demonstrated potent and sustained vir
-- US Largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare Provider Says Pfizer s Latest Direct-to- Consumer Ads for Viagra Encourage Recreational Use of Drug and Contributes to Increased Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Including HIV -- AHF Chides FDA for Sanctioning Ad Encouraging Non-medical Use of Drug; Blasts FCC for Gree
SYDNEY, Australia , July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, today announced the launch of a new global initiative to fight the spread of HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the developing world. Stigma, discrimination, and lack of access to health services have sparked alarm
NEW YORK, JULY 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest installment of the Charlie Rose Science Series on PBS will focus on the scope and burden of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and continuing global efforts to treat and prevent the disease. Charlie Rose will be joined by co-host Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Laureate and President of Rockefelle
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calypte Biomedical Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CBMC), medical diagnostic tests manufacturer for the rapid detection of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) announced today the results, including positive cost and social implications, of a field e
SAN DIEGO, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Amex: ANX), a biopharmaceutical research and development company focused on commercializing proprietary product candidates for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases, announced today that it presented results demonstrating synergistic
SYDNEY, Australia , July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today Bristol-Myers Squibb announced a new approach to expand its SECURE THE FUTURE(R) program in the developing world through replicating its most successful HIV treatment support programs in partnership with governments, community groups and other funders.
-- Ad Runs the Day of Charleston Democratic Presidential Debate WASHINGTON, July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In advance of today s Democratic presidential debate in Charleston, the National Black Chamber of Commerce (http://www.nationalbcc.org) ran a full page ad in Charleston Post & Courier on Senator Hillary Cl
-- US Largest AIDS Group Strongly Opposes House Amendment Added Under Cover of Night to H.R. 3043 (Obey, D-WI) that Shifts Funds Away from Southern States and Rural Communities, Hurting African-Americans and Other Groups Facing an Exploding Epidemic Most WASHINGTON, July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Fo
SEATTLE, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Koronis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 7,244,732 that discloses the composition of KP-1461 -- the Company s lead antiviral therapeutic currently in a Phase 2 trial for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The issued patent
NUTLEY, N.J., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- A new interim analysis of an international, head-to-head trial suggests that HIV patients treated with the protease inhibitor Invirase (R) 500 (saquinavir mesylate boosted with ritonavir ) achieved similar efficacy, in terms of viral suppression and increases in CD4 cells, t
NUTLEY, N.J. and MORRISVILLE, N.C., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Roche and Trimeris, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMS) today announced interim results from BLQ (Below the Level of Quantification), an ongoing study evaluating the use of FUZEON(R) ( enfuvirtide ) with the most recently-approved boosted protease inhibitor, darunav
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Abbott Fund announced several efforts to expand access to treatment and care for children living with HIV/AIDS, including an additional investment of $12 million in grants and product donations this year. These programs will work to close some of the gap
NEW YORK, July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday July 12, The National Latino AIDS Delegation, composed of Latinos and Latinas representing community based organizations from multiple states along with Latinos working for key statewide bodies and representatives from national organizations, met with Dr. Kevin F
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today its next advancement in the fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS. Abbott has applied to the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) and to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for approval of a new, lower-strength tablet of its leadin
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGRM) announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) issued a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization of collaborator
YARDLEY, Pa., July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Tibotec Pharmaceuticals Ltd. today announced the submission of a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for TMC125 (etravirine), an investigational non- nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), being studied for use with other antiretrovira
-- On media teleconference, Achmat notes sea change in treatment delivery, Calls for moral and political leadership CAPE TOWN, South Africa and NEW YORK, July 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, on a global media teleconference, the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) released its new report on AIDS
-- Analysis from 17 countries argues treatment scale up is the best hope to build comprehensive health systems CAPE TOWN, South Africa , and NEW YORK, July 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Global AIDS treatment efforts will fall far short of the G8 goal to reach five million Africans and provide global universal access to
-- Dr. Hershline states that, barring a new preventative, CureHIV now predicts over 700 million worldwide HIV infected humans by the New Year 2018, as this global pandemic emerges. HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline, PhD, MD, Founder and Chairman of the not-for-profit CureHIV
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orchestra Therapeutics, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: OCHT) announced today the discontinuation of its HIV Vaccine Development Program. Analysis of data from 70 patients who completed a 52 weeks clinical trial in Europe and Canada did not show a clear advantage of Orchest
NUTLEY, N.J. and MORRISVILLE, N.C., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Roche and Trimeris, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMS) today announced that patient dosing has begun in a new trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of FUZEON(R) ( enfuvirtide ) in combination with an investigational integrase inhibitor. The trial will
ATLANTA, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GOVX), an Atlanta-based biotechnology company, announced an early start of 2 new AIDS vaccine clinical (human) trials. These FDA compliant trials were previously scheduled to start later in 2007 and are the 3rd and 4th in a 4 clinical tri
-- Abbott s New Molecular Test, Capable of Detecting and Measuring All Known HIV-1 Groups and Subtypes, is Being Featured at the American Association of Clinical Chemistry Meeting July 15-19 DES PLAINES, Ill., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Since the first diagnostic test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) c
ELLICOTT CITY, Md., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Attendee Interactive (AI), a Maryland-based technology provider with over 30 years of comprehensive event technology experience, provided its services to the 2007 President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) HIV/AIDS Implementers Meeting, held June 16-19 in Kigali,
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calypte Biomedical Corporation (OTCBB: CBMC), medical diagnostic tests manufacturer for the rapid detection of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) announced today the results and positive social implications of a field evaluation of its Aware(TM) HIV
-- No need to re-baseline cited as influence in purchasing decision INDIANAPOLIS, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- One-third of Roche Diagnostics molecular customer base has already purchased or ordered the COBAS AmpliPrep /COBAS TaqMan HIV-1 assay, just eight weeks after the assay received approval from the Food & Drug Adm
-- Ribbon-cutting and Dedication Ceremony, Monday, July 16th -- US Largest AIDS Group Joins Forces with Federal, State and Local Mexican Government Bodies to Provide HIV/AIDS Medical Care and Life-saving Anti- retroviral Treatment in Cancun, Mexico MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Grand Opening of New, Free AIDS Clinic in Cancun,
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDIX) today announced that after discussions with the United States Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) the development program of valopicitabine (NM283) for the treatment of hepatitis C has been placed on clinical hold in the Un
-- Stands Stunned by the Senator s recent comments WASHINGTON, July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) stands stunned by Senator Hillary Clinton s comments to increase HIV/AIDS funding to African Americans after she single handedly defeated measures in last year s Ryan White
LOS ANGELES, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Help African Children Orphaned by AIDS, an Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) initiative, was selected by American Express Members Project as one of the Top 50 charitable ideas from more than 7,000 submissions. ANSA s is the only orphan or AIDS-related project in the Top 50, and
-- AB 682 (Berg, Garcia, Huffman), the California Routine HIV Screening Bill, Cleared the California Senate Health Committee Today; Bi-Partisan Bill, Sponsored by AHF, the California Medical Association, & the Health Officers Association of California, Seeks to Improve Health Outcomes & Reduce Transmission Rate
WASHINGTON, July 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 75 organizations representing 24 states and the District of Columbia, and 42 cities registered their unwavering opposition to President Bush s nominating Dr. James Holsinger, Jr. as the Surgeon General of the United States . The HIV/AIDS, LGBT, women s rights, an
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calypte Biomedical Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CBMC), medical diagnostic tests manufacturer for the rapid detection of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) announced today that it has received registration and marketing approval for its Aware(TM)
TUSTIN, Calif., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPHM), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, today announced initiation of patient enrolment in a study of bavituximab in pa
MELBOURNE, Australia , July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Starpharma Holdings Limited (OTC Pink Sheets: SPHRY; ASX: SPL) today announced the commencement in the U.S. of a trial to assess the safety and acceptability of SPL7013 Gel (VivaGel(TM)) in sexually active young women. The Microbicide Trials Network (MTN) is lead
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calypte Biomedical Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CBMC), medical diagnostic tests manufacturer for the rapid detection of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) announced today that it has leased an 11,000+ square foot site located in Portland, Oregon.
-- Charity Projects Entertainment Fund Announces Latest Allocation of Funds NEW YORK, July 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Since American Idol teamed up with FOX to present Idol Gives Back in April, the American public has donated more than $54 million, bringing the grand total raised, including corporate and matched fund
-- Data Published in The Lancet on TMC125, an Investigational NNRTI from Tibotec YARDLEY, Pa., July 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Data from two ongoing Phase 3 studies (DUET-1 and DUET-2) showed significantly more HIV-1 adult patients with documented non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and protease inhibitor (PI
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from the primary analysis of a randomized, controlled, open-label, Phase 3 study showed that 77 percent of treatment-experienced HIV-1 infected adults taking PREZISTA(TM) (darunavir) 600 mg tablets with 100 mg ritonavir (PREZISTA/r) twice daily, plus an optimize
-- Phase III clinical trial provides hope that HIV patients can live longer lives -- Kaiser Permanente researcher co-authors study in The Lancet PASADENA, Calif., July 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A new investigational drug used in combination with a second newer agent has proven to be effective in fighting drug-resistant HIV, ac
CHICAGO, July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Female Health Company (OTC Bulletin Board: FHCO), O.B. Parrish, C.E.O. of Female Health Co. will be featured live on Market News First (http://www.mn1.com) for an exclusive interview with MN1 s Rich Hancock. The interview is scheduled for Friday, July 6, 2007, at 1:00pm CDT
NEW YORK, July 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With results in from its esteemed judging panel, NetAid today announced the recipients of the third annual NetAid Global Action Awards. The Awards are given to high school students from the U.S. who have taken outstanding actions to fight global poverty, and celebrate the res
LOS ANGELES, July 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the US largest HIV/AIDS healthcare, prevention and education provider, which operates free AIDS treatment clinics in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean and Asia, today lauded the government of Brazil for successfully negotiating a
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (LSE: NAPL), which focuses on the development and commercialization of proprietary pharmaceuticals for the global marketplace in collaboration with local partners, today announced that under the Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) process i
LOP BURI PROVINCE, Thailand , July 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Provincial Government, Lop Buri Province, Thailand; the Dramaraksa Foundation- Wat Phrabatnampo, and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) are honored to announce that they are forming a new partnership to provide free, lifesaving HIV/AIDS care and treatmen
-- Abbott Fund Will Upgrade All of Tanzania s Regional Hospital Laboratories, and Abbott to Provide 1 Million Free Rapid HIV Tests ARUSHA, Tanzania, June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Miles D. White joined Tanzania s Minister of Health and Social Welfare the Hon. David Mwaky
WASHINGTON, June 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the House of Representatives passed the first Financial Services Appropriations bill that does not contain a rider forbidding Washington, D.C. from spending local government funds on District syringe exchange programs since 1998. The District, along with the rest of
-- New Report Estimates Expanded Prevention Could Avert 30 Million HIV Infections By 2015, Recommends Doubling of Funding, Better Allocation of Resources WASHINGTON, June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new report released today, a panel of leading AIDS experts calls for a major scale-up of global HIV prevention programs, citi
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In May 2007, Brazil s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took steps to make an inexpensive generic version of a patented AIDS drug manufactured by Merck & Co. by issuing a compulsory license that would bypass Merck s patent. A compulsory license is a legal mechanism that al
-- AIDS Action today urges all people in the U.S. to get an HIV test. WASHINGTON, June 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There are 250,000-350,000 people in the United States living with HIV who do not yet know that they are infected. At least 40,000 people are infected with HIV in the U.S. each year. People who receive an
-- AIDS Patients, Medical Providers and Concerned Community Members Will Picket Outside CITY HALL on, THURSDAY, June 28th at NOON to Ask the Governor to Stop Changes that Will Hurt Thousands of Florida AIDS Patients WHAT: Rally & Protest HIV/AIDS patients, medical providers and concerned community members to protes
BOSTON, June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Members of the Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus (MBLC) and Black State Elected Officials have pledged to personally take an HIV test in an effort to highlight the heavy toll the disease is taking on communities of color in Massachusetts and across the nation. We as Elect
-- In Deposition, Agency for Health Care Administration s Financial Evaluator Reveals Grave Doubts About New Vendor s Financial Ability to Manage Crucial $10 Million Florida AIDS Program -- After Eight Years Running Positive Healthcare-Florida, AHF s Successful DM Program Serving 8,000 Floridians Living with HIV/AIDS,
WASHINGTON, June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Test for Life announces plans to mark the thirteenth annual National HIV Testing Day on Wednesday, June 27th with a reminder to all: Be proactive and make HIV testing part of your routine medical care. National HIV Testing Day is ideal for people to make time to be
SEATTLE, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Koronis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that patient enrollment has begun in a Phase 2a study of KP-1461, a novel oral small-molecule therapeutic that works through Viral Decay Acceleration(TM) (VDA) for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. KP-1461 is an
WASHINGTON, June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted a webinar to encourage Internet bloggers who write on health issues and HIV/AIDS to promote National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), observed annually on June 27th, and HIV testing. Presenters included Admiral John O. A
MONTREAL, Quebec, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- ALDO and YouthAIDS have once again joined forces to deliver a fresh adaptation of their original global campaign with the introduction of a limited edition collection of ALDO Fights AIDS Hear , See and Speak pins. The impact of the ALDO Fights AIDS campaign has been immense. Si
WASHINGTON, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks, in partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation, today announced its plans to televise special programming to coincide with National HIV Testing Day on June 27. Recently nominated for five Cable Positive POP Awards and the 2007 POP winner for best network special progr
-- Regina King to reveal HIV test results at press conference - LOS ANGELES, June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WHAT: In anticipation of National HIV Testing Day, Screen Actors Guild, the American Federation for Television and Radio Artists, the Black AIDS Institute, Artists for a New South Africa , Palms Re
-- Black Celebrities and Actors Will Encourage Black America to Test During SAG Event; AHF Will Also Expand Its Free HIV Testing & Outreach June 25th Through July 1st LOS ANGELES, June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What: HIV Testing in Conjunction with SAG Celebrity Press Conference on HIV Awareness in the Black Co
KENILWORTH, N.J., June 25 /PRNewswire--FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) today announced that the European Commission has approved combination therapy with PEGINTRON(TM) (peginterferon alfa-2b, 1.5 mcg/kg once weekly) and REBETOL(R) (ribavirin, 800 - 1,200 mg daily) for the treatment of previously u
-- Forms Partnership with State University of New York Downstate Medical Center NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) has entered into a lease for space with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and partnered with the State University of New Yor
WASHINGTON, June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday recommended a very modest overall increase for domestic HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs and flat funding for treatment education and training and domestic HIV prevention programs. The Senate committee s proposed funding is
-- 1 in a Million campaign includes Hill Harper, Regina King, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Rockmond Dunbar, Vanessa Williams and others to call for HIV screenings of 1 million Black Americans by Dec. 1, 2008 LOS ANGELES, June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In preparation for the 10th anniversary of National HIV Testing Day, Black
DEARBORN, Mich., June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- He packs up his bag for work -- HIV/AIDS pamphlets, condoms, and HIV tests -- and heads off to his field office -- gay bars, clubs, and bathhouses. At 10:30 pm while many people are heading off to bed, Christiano Ayoub Ramazzotti s workday is just beginning. Ramazzott
WASHINGTON, June 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives defeated an amendment to the Foreign Operations Appropriations bill authored by Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Bart Stupak (D-MI) to preserve the Mexico City Policy. This policy specifies that federal funds for family planning are not
WASHINGTON, June 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- By a vote of 206-226 the House of Representatives defeated an amendment offered by Representative Joseph Pitts (R-PA) to reinstate the 33 percent abstinence-until-marriage earmark in the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The Foreign Operations Appropriat
WASHINGTON, June 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the full House is expected to vote on the FY 2008 Foreign Aid bill, and close votes are expected on several amendments directly relevant to HIV/AIDS as well as the fight against drug-resistant tuberculosis. The bill would require the Administration, for 2008, to empl
-- Represents first and only molecular test capable of detecting and measuring all known forms of hepatitis B genotypes, providing a valuable tool for physicians in managing patient therapy DELKENHEIM, Germany , June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Celera, an Applera Corporation business, announced
-- High Infection Rates - Particularly Among Blacks and Women - Continue to Plague State, While Governor Remains Silent FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the operator of Positive Healthcare-Florida (PHC), the eight-year-old disease management program serving more than 8,000
-- AIDS Healthcare Foundation & Florida CHAIN, as part of the Medicaid Reform Advocates Coalition, Host Event to Explore Major Recent Changes to Florida Medicaid WHAT: TOWN HALL MEETING -- Florida Medicaid Reform: As of September 1, 2006, Broward & Duval Counties Have Implemented Drastic Reforms to Medicaid Pro
-- Company Hopes Study Will Validate Anecdotal Evidence of Immunological Benefits from Humanitarian Feeding Programs with RiSolubles(R) PHOENIX, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NutraCea (OTC Bulletin Board: NTRZ), a leader in stabilized rice bran research and technology, announced today the commencement of a randomiz
WASHINGTON, June 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In observance of National HIV Testing Day, June 27th, Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States , talks about HIV testing and treatment, and the importance of knowing one s HIV status. Who: Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States What: Video Podcast
-- Monogram Spearheads Effort to Improve Disease Management for All HIV Patients and Physicians SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGRM) announced today that Medi-Cal has expanded its coverage of HIV resistance testing to include treatment naive patients a
-- Gov. Crist Asked to Repudiate Lawmaker s Slur to Group of HIV/AIDS Nurses and Patients Lobbying at State Capitol on June 13, 2007 Hays Slur Mirrors Inappropriate Anti-Gay Comments Made to Gay Student Group in March 2007 TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The group of HIV/AIDS health care advocates, including
BRANFORD, Conn., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- 454 Life Sciences, a member of the Roche group, and a Yale School of Medicine researcher today announced that they have used the company s Genome Sequencer(TM) system to identify previously undetectable rare drug resistant HIV variants in samples from an earlier performed clinic
-- Nation s Largest AIDS Organization to File Suit Against Agency for Health Care -- Administration (AHCA) Officials on Behalf of Florida HIV/AIDS Patients Adversely Affected by Recent Medicaid Reform WHAT: Press Conference Filing of COMPLAINT by AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Against Agency for Healthcare Administra
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Over 120 protestors from around the state protested outside the Capitol yesterday asking Florida Governor Charlie Crist to Be the Governor for People with AIDS and stop changes to the Medicaid HIV/AIDS program that will hurt thousands of patients throughout the stat
WASHINGTON, June 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Esperanza, the country s leading faith-based Hispanic organization, will release tonight the results of a study about Latino churches and the HIV/AIDS epidemic called Answering the Call: How Latino Churches can Respond to the HIV/AIDS Epidemic . The research is a joint ven
PRINCETON, N.J., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmasset, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRUS), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing novel drugs to treat viral infections, announced today that scientific data presentations about Clevudine and Racivir were made during the
RIDGEFIELD, Conn., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., makers of Aptivus(R) (tipranavir) capsules, announced today that it has begun to enroll patients in the SPRING study. The goal of the SPRING study, which will be conducted at 72 sites across eight countries, is to enroll 200 women an
-- Nurses and AIDS Patients to March in Tallahassee on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13th at 1:00 p.m.; Will Lobby Governor Crist and Legislators to Stop 77% Cut in Nursing Staff for State s Most Vulnerable, Low-Income AIDS Population WHAT: AIDS Patients to Protest Governor Crist at the Capitol Building HIV/AIDS patients, medical pr
-- Former President Bill Clinton Recognized for Outstanding Leadership on HIV/AIDS and Global Health NEW YORK, June 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eight leading businesses will receive awards tonight recognizing their outstanding contributions in the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria at the 6th Annual GBC Awards for Bu
Nation s Largest AIDS Organization to File Suit Against Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Officials on Behalf of Florida HIV/AIDS Patients Adversely Affected by Medicaid Reform JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the nation s oldest and largest non-profit
WASHINGTON, June 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Polling shows that HIV/AIDS is an important concern of US voters, and some candidates have raised the issue in debates and on the campaign trail. Drug-resistant tuberculosis has also alarmed the public. However, so far, none of the candidates have said in detail what they
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PRX) today announced it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement under which Par will receive commercialization rights in the U.S. to Immtech Pharmaceuticals lead oral drug candidate, pafuramidine maleate, for the
NEW YORK, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Amex: IMM) announced today that Immtech has granted an exclusive license to Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PRX) to commercialize Immtech s lead oral drug, pafuramidine maleate, in the United States for the treatment of pneumocystis pn
-- Webcasts and Podcasts of Sessions and Interviews from Sydney Expected to Reach Thousands around the World MENLO PARK, Calif. and GENEVA, June 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International AIDS Society (IAS) and the Kaiser Family Foundation today announced a partnership to provide worldwide online access to the 4th
WASHINGTON, June 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by First Lady Laura Bush in a roundtable discussion on HIV/AIDS: Ministry of Health Sofia, Bulgaria - 10:15 A.M. (Local) MRS. BUSH: I do want to thank you all for coming to talk about this. The United St
SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeurogesX, Inc. (Nasdaq: NGSX) announced today that it has completed enrollment in study C117, a second Phase 3 clinical trial of its lead product candidate NGX-4010, for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). NGX-4010 is a dermal patch designed to manage pe
HOT IN HOLLYWOOD partners with It Girl PR to put on the 2nd Annual 2007 HOT IN HOLLYWOOD Event benefiting the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Mobile Units and Salvation Army s Alegria House LOS ANGELES, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- It Girl Public Relations announces its newest account HOT IN HOLLYWOOD. On August 18, 2007, AIDS H
JAMAICA, N.Y., June 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and the AIDS Center of Queens County s (ACQC) will hold a prom Hero s Ball for teens infected or affected with HIV/AIDS. Students will celebrate the special moment every high school student looks forward to, prom, this evening a
-- Preclinical animal model shows ZFN-modified T-cells engraft and are protected from HIV infection RICHMOND, Calif., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO) announced the presentation of data from its program to develop a zinc finger DNA-binding protein (ZFP) Therapeutic(TM) for HIV/A
-- 70 Nurse Care Managers Statewide for Low-Income AIDS Patients to Be Cut to Only 16 Field Nurses Under New Medicaid Plan -- AIDS Patients, Medical Providers and Concerned Community Members to Picket Outside Florida Governor Charlie Crist s Miami office on Thursday, June 7th at Noon to Ask the Governor to Stop Changes
RESTON, Va., June 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Clinical Care Options (CCO), the leader in the development of innovative, interactive medical education programs for healthcare professionals, announced the launch of a new continuing medical education (CME) program that includes both online and mobile interactive decision
-- Company Funded to Design Fast, Easy Finger Prick Test to Diagnose and Monitor HIV/AIDS FULLERTON, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beckman Coulter, Inc. (NYSE: BEC) has been awarded a grant by the Imperial College London to develop a simple, affordable point-of-care (POC) test for monitoring CD4 lymphocytes
WASHINGTON, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- There are noticeable differences in the way the FDA reviews potential Alzheimer s disease (Alzheimer s), HIV/AIDS, and cancer therapies, says a new analysis released today by Avalere Health. The study was sponsored by a coalition of not-for profit organizations called ACT- AD (Acceler
PHILADELPHIA, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- HIVmirror LLC, a Philadelphia-based company offering HIV positive consumers the latest in confidential DNA testing, is announcing the launch of their innovative HIV progression test, HIVmirror(TM). This affordable, easy-to-use product, with its user-friendly Web site (http://www.hiv
-- New Print Ad in Mexico City Criticizes Drug Giants Merck Sharp & Dohme and BMS for Charging Four Times as Much in Mexico for Lifesaving AIDS Drugs Reyataz and Stocrin than in Other Latin American Countries; AHF Says Pricing Policies Keep Drugs Out of Reach for Many in Need in Mexico, Other Middle-income Countrie
-- Formal Ribbon-cutting and Dedication Ceremony Takes Place Saturday, June 2nd in Kandal Province. Facility is Fifth in Partnership Between Royal Government of Cambodia , the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STI Control (NCHADS) and US Largest AIDS Organization; Others Sites Are In Kampong Thom, Kampot
-- More Than 200 Performers Slated To Appear In Annual HIV/AIDS Fundraising Production Show LAS VEGAS, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- It s a red carpet affair when more than 200 of the Las Vegas Strip s best entertainers gather together on one stage. And the glitz, glamour and spectacle that is Las Vegas will be on grand displ
-- Merck & Co. Inc. releases groundbreaking Blueprint for Business Action on HIV/AIDS that includes economic modeling tool WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During the 34th Annual Global Health Conference Meeting here today, Merck & Co., Inc.* announced the release of the Blueprint for Business Act
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a new study published by the American Journal of Public Health, improved HIV treatments continue to lower the death rate among Medicare patients with HIV, while total Medicare expenditures for this population are rising sharply. In addition, Medicare s HIV
WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Garth Graham grew up in a hospital. The Jamaican-born head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health looks back with fondness on the days he spent roaming the halls of his hometown infirmary: My mother was a nurse in the hospital where I
WASHINGTON, May 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the President prepares to attend the G8 Summit June 6-8 in Germany , he is announcing new proposals on global development to showcase US leadership. Today he proposed that the next five-year phase of the US global AIDS plan provide $30 billion in US assistance to impover
CHICAGO, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- World Bicycle Relief today announced the opening of a second assembly operation in the African nation of Zambia , scheduled for Monday, June 4, in Ndola. With this facility, we are able to expand our geographic coverage beyond the area around the capital of Lusaka, said F.K. Day, presid
-- Dr. Jerald C. Sadoff, President of Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation, Says New Vaccine Candidates in Trials This Year WASHINGTON, May 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New tuberculosis (TB) vaccines in development have the potential to provide protection against all strains of TB, including multidrug-resistant (MDR) an
-- AIDS Healthcare Foundation Endorses President Bush s Efforts to Support Cost-effective and Sustainable Programs That Provide Life-saving Anti-retroviral HIV/AIDS Treatment & Care Globally LOS ANGELES, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest AIDS organization in the United
-- Concerned Medical Providers, Community Members and AIDS Patients to Protest Outside AHCA s Florida Medicaid Disease Management Summit at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 31st in Tampa -- Protestors to Ask Crist to Stop Changes to Medicaid that Hurt Florida AIDS Patients TAMPA, Fla., May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Protest at A
WASHINGTON, May 30, /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Tom Lantos (D-- CA), chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the co-author of 2003 legislation creating and funding the U.S. fight against global HIV/AIDS, released the following statement about President Bush s announcement today on renewing and
-- Broad Range of Novel Antiretrovirals, Vaccines, Microbicides, and Gene-Based Therapies Under Investigation, According to a New Report from Decision Resources WALTHAM, Mass., May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, one of the world s leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, fin
FERNDALE, Mich., May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DINE OUT DETROIT will give area residents the opportunity to fight AIDS by doing something they frequently do: GO OUT TO EAT! Nearly 100 metro Detroit area restaurants from over 30 local cities will participate in the twelfth annual DINE OUT DETROIT benefit on Friday,
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania , May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Further deepening its commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa, Abbott Fund announced today that it is opening a new program office in Tanzania to manage its extensive HIV/AIDS philanthropic efforts and partnerships there. Abbott Fund also recently awarded seve
-- Cyclists From 6 Countries and 45 States Set Out June 3 on 545-mile, 7-day Ride to Raise Millions for AIDS Services and Increase AIDS Awareness SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 2,500 people from six countries and 45 states, ranging in ages from 18 to 78, will participate in t
-- AHF Says GSK Ads Are a Veiled Attempt to Maintain Market Share for One of Its Blockbuster HIV Treatments; Calls on Drug Companies to Advertise Responsibly, Asks FDA to Step Up Oversight LOS ANGELES, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest AIDS healthcare, prevention and education provide
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX), and the AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley (ACSV) today announced the third annual Unmasks the Mysteries, a Masquerade Gala and AIDS Benefit Night to be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara. Xilinx Chairman, President
NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 22nd Annual AIDS Walk New York, on Sunday May 20, was the largest and most successful AIDS Walk ever held, setting records for both participation and fundraising. Organizers announced that 45,000 walkers helped to raise a grand total of $6,857,527. New York showed its str
WASHINGTON, May 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Action Council underscored its support of the Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2007 today at a hearing of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee. The bill filed by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) in April would provide routine non-
WASHINGTON, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Vincent Jones, executive director of the Center for Health Justice, today testified at the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security in support of H.R. 1943, the Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2007. In April, Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-35) introduce
-- Playtex(R) Create My Own(TM) Cups Designed and Autographed by Celebrity Parents and their Toddlers to be Auctioned WESTPORT, Conn., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mothers and celebrity fans everywhere will flip their lids for these star-studded sippy cups! The Tinseltown Toddlers Charity Auction and Talented Toddl
-- Concert Series Will Open at New York City s Copacabana on June 17 WASHINGTON, May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Test for Life today announced its partnership with A Prayer 4 Hip-Hop, VIBE Magazine, Life Media, and GospelCity.com to open a concert series starting at the Copacabana Night Club in New York City on Sunda
WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Advocates for Youth released a groundbreaking new report, Improving U.S. Global AIDS Policy for Young People: Assessing the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, that examines the limitations of the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in prevent
WASHINGTON, May 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ThaiMyths.com (http://www.thaimyths.com), a project of USA for Innovation, unveiled Myth #9 today to draw attention to the deceit in Thailand s decision to steal American and European innovation. Each business day for two weeks from May 7 - May 18, ThaiMyths.com will releas
WASHINGTON, May 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Albert W. Morris, MD, NMA President: Today commemorates the tenth annual human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Vaccine Awareness Day which offers an opportunity to review the progress made over twenty years of research for a safe and effective h
WASHINGTON, May 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hudson Institute scholar and director of the Center for Science in Public Policy Jeremiah Norris today urged Director-General of the World Health Organization , Dr. Margaret Chan to use the moral force of the WHO to sponsor an independent evaluation of Thailand s use of GPO
-- Trial to Evaluate Potential of Bavituximab in Important HCV Population Representing Up to 30% of All U.S. HIV Patients - TUSTIN, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPHM), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted antibodies for the treatment of canc
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the need to make timely evaluations and decisions when treating persons with HIV/AIDS, Virco Lab, Inc., a leader in HIV drug resistance testing, recently launched http://www.resist-hiv.info, a single source for comprehensive HIV resistance information. Responses a
NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On May 18, 1997, US President Bill Clinton called for a concerted effort to develop an AIDS vaccine within a decade. This year we mark the 10th anniversary of that call for action with a global AIDS epidemic that rages on, and without a preventive HIV vaccine. Over the past d
WASHINGTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Truth Wins Out reflected on today s passing of Rev. Jerry Falwell, a right wing televangelist who built his empire with staunch opposition to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights. It is with great regret that Rev. Jerry Falwell never moderated his position on homo
-- Groups Will Lead Be the Generation and Other Efforts in Their Local Communities WASHINGTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Academy for Educational Development (AED) today announced funding to 14 community-based organizations that will lead the Be the Generation education initiative and other activities as loc
-- Concerned Medical Providers, Community Members and HIV/AIDS Patients to Convene Rally on Thursday, May 17th in St. Petersburg to Protest Recent Changes to State HIV/AIDS Care Program Harmful to Florida AIDS Patients and to the Public Health WHAT: Rally & Protest at Governor s Legislative Aide s Office in St. Pet
WASHINGTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In observance of the third annual National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, May 19, Rear Admiral Kenneth Moritsugu, M.D., M.P.H, acting surgeon general, provides information on the HIV/AIDS epidemic among Asian and Pacific Islanders, the need for reducing
NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On May, 18, 1997, during a commencement speech at Morgan State University, President Bill Clinton challenged the world to develop an AIDS vaccine within a decade, setting a new national goal for science in the age of biology. Ten years after Clinton s speech, an effective AID
WASHINGTON, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ThaiMyths.com (http://www.thaimyths.com), a project of USA For Innovation, unveiled Myth #6 today to draw attention to the deceit in Thailand s decision to steal American and European innovation. Each business day for two weeks from May 7 - May 18, ThaiMyths.com will releas
-- First comprehensive study of market dynamics offers insights into what will be needed to get new, faster and better TB drugs to patients NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewsire/ -- The Global Alliance for TB Drug Development (TB Alliance), a not-for-profit, product development partnership accelerating the discovery a
-- Automated test enables faster results for doctors monitoring treatment response PLEASANTON, Calif., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche announced today that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved its new HIV-1 test for diagnostic use in the United States . The highly sensitive and accurate Cobas Am
-- More than 2 million HIV viral load tests performed annually in the United States ; U.S. launch of m2000 instrument and HIV-1 test represents substantial improvement over existing methods to detect and measure HIV-1 and all known genetic variations of the virus DES PLAINES, Ill. and ROCKVILLE, Md., May 11 /PRNewswire
-- They Joined Their More Than 700 counterparts in 41 Countries Pleading for More Aid and Care for All Vulnerable Children. NEW YORK, May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 76 U.S. Mayors from New York City to Hawaii proclaimed World AIDS Orphans Day (WAOD) this year in their cities in support of more humanitarian, health a
-- Concerned Medical Providers, Community Members and HIV/AIDS Patients to Convene Town Hall Meeting and Rally on FRIDAY, MAY 11th to Protest Recent Changes to State HIV/AIDS Care Program Harmful to Florida AIDS Patients and to the Public Health WHAT: Town Hall Meeting & Protest at Gov s Office in Ft. Lauderdale
-- Twenty-one independent studies show ImmuKnow(R) effectiveness in measuring patients immune system state; results presented at transplant conferences COLUMBIA, Md., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Cylex Incorporated, a life sciences company and leader in immune function testing, today announced that results from twenty-one cli
SEATTLE, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seattle HIV Vaccine Trials Unit, based at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, will use the 10th anniversary of President Clinton s challenge to develop an HIV vaccine to celebrate two new partners in its work to educate the community on HIV vaccine research. It will also dedicate
WASHINGTON, May 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at a press conference with Michael Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services, to announce initiative to combat Medicare fraud: I m pleased to be here today with Secretary Leavitt to announ
LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest provider of HIV/AIDS healthcare, education and prevention and operator of free AIDS treatment clinics in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean and the Asia/Pacific Region, lauds the Clinton Foundation s announcement of landmark drug-pric
WASHINGTON, May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ThaiMyths.com (http://www.thaimyths.com), a project of USA for Innovation, was unveiled today to draw attention to the deceit in Thailand s decision to steal American and European innovation. Each business day for two weeks from May 7 -- May 18, ThaiMyths.com will release ad
SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgeon General Kenneth P. Moritsugu joins Asian & Pacific Islander (A&PI) Wellness Center to celebrate its 20th anniversary of providing services to A&PI communities and to commemorate the 3rd Annual National Asian & Pacific Islander (A&PI) HIV/AIDS Awareness Da
VANCOUVER, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Pacgen Biopharmaceuticals Corporation ( Pacgen ) (TSX-V: PGA) is pleased to report that topline results from its Phase I/II study of PAC-113, a novel antifungal, show it is generally safe, well-tolerated, and active in the treatment of oral Candida infection with clinical cure
LOS ANGELES, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid news that the President of Brazil , Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, today will announce Brazil s intention to issue a compulsory license for Merck s HIV/AIDS drug Efavirenz , AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the US largest provider of HIV/AIDS healthcare, education and preventi
-- 63 U.S. Mayors from New York City to Hawaii Proclaimed May 7, 2007, World AIDS Orphans Day NEW YORK, May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As May 7, 2007, World AIDS Orphans Day (WAOD) nears, 63 U.S. Mayors from New York City to Hawaii have already proclaimed WAOD this year in their cities, in support of more humanitaria
-- ADVENTRX Presents Results at International Conference on Antiviral Research SAN DIEGO, May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Amex: ANX), a biopharmaceutical research and development company focused on commercializing proprietary product candidates for the treatment of cancer and infectious
-- PhRMA Lobbying Group, US Trade Rep, Enemies of Right to Public Health Thailand Uses WTO-granted Rights to Increase Access to Affordable Lifesaving Drugs, While Drug Industry Seeks to Exploit Developing World to Compensate for Lack of New Drug Innovation LOS ANGELES, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- babyGap is proud to announce the latest addition to the (PRODUCT) RED family -- a new, limited edition collection of babyGap (PRODUCT) RED bodysuits. As part of Gap s global partnership with (PRODUCT) RED, half of the profits from the sales of the babyGap (PRODUCT) RED bod
-- Premium Lifestyle Apparel Brand to Sponsor Foundation s Signature New York and Los Angeles Events LOS ANGELES, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternative (http://www.alternativeapparel.com), premium fashion statements inspired by and created for free-thinking individuals everywhere, today announced its support of the Elizabe
SEATTLE, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has established a new Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute to develop and implement prevention strategies for globally important infectious diseases, including HIV, malaria and cancer. Over the past decade, many Hutchinson Center scientists have
KIRKLAND, Wash., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Can long term care insurance indirectly improve the lives of AIDS-plagued Africans? Many in the LTC industry seem to think so. Five organizations have pledged contributions to the Rabuor Village Project, a comeback model for villages throughout Africa. They join LTC Financial P
KENILWORTH, N.J., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) today reported that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has issued a positive opinion recommending approval of combination therapy
-- Despite Abbott s Recent Offer of Price Cut on Key AIDS Drug for Thailand & Elsewhere, US Largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare, Prevention and Education Provider Blasts Drug Giant for Quid Pro Quo Offer to Slash Price on Aluvia Only If Thailand Pulls Compulsory License -- Abbott Continues to Strong-arm Thailand in Its Dru
-- Despite Kudos for Recent Offers of Price Cuts on Kaletra and Aluvia in Thailand and Other Lower Middle-income Countries, Nation s Largest Pension System to Query Abbott About Drug Blacklist in Thailand -- Mammoth California Pension Fund Holds Nearly $318 Million in Abbott Stock WHAT: Press Conferenc
NEW YORK, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- An insight into the global HIV/AIDS epidemic will be delivered firsthand to participants in Trek Africa, a nine- day trek through the Namib Desert sponsored by amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. The Trek will begin May 22 in Windhoek, Namibia . The Trekkers will be accomp
WASHINGTON, April 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- USA for Innovation (http://www.usaforinnovation.org) today announced a special report highlighting the 8 deadly lies about Thailand s theft of American innovation by the new military regime and Health Minister Mongkol na Songkhla. Lie #1: Thailand is a poor country and ca
WASHINGTON, April 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush and the First Lady on Malaria Awareness Day: Rose Garden - 1:10 P.M. EDT MRS. BUSH: Welcome, everyone, to the White House. Thank you very much for being a part of this Malaria Awareness Day. Today, citizens around
-- Committee discusses use of Monogram s Trofile Assay for patient selection SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGRM) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration s ( FDA ) Antiviral Drugs Advisory Committee has voted unanimously to recommen
NEW YORK, April 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A&E Network(R) today announced its Gene Simmons Family Jewels charity auction raised a notable $76,770 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Fans and supporters alike flocked to the auction from March 25 to April 4 to bid on a dinner with Gene Simmons and
SAN DIEGO, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Amex: ANX), a biopharmaceutical research and development company focused on commercializing proprietary product candidates for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases, announced today that an abstract entitled Synergistic antiretrovir
-- Despite Abbott s Recent Price Cut on Key AIDS Drug for Thailand , US Largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare, Prevention and Education Provider Challenges Drug Giant s New Quid Pro Quo Offer to Cut Price Only If Thailand Pulls Compulsory License for Lifesaving AIDS Drug -- Drug Giant Also Strongarms Thailand in Continuing its D
LOS ANGELES, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormack Baron Salazar and Desert AIDS Project will celebrate the Grand Opening of The Rick Weiss Apartments with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 27, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. The complex is named in honor of Rick Weiss, late partner of Greenburg Family Foundation Founder, Ear
WASHINGTON, April 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Congress holds the first of several hearings on progress in the fight against global HIV/AIDS, South African HIV/AIDS educator and activist, Monalisa Ngqisha, begins a multi-city tour of the US to explain some of the changes needed in the US approach. She will give pub
WASHINGTON, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks heads south with its renowned national HIV/AIDS public awareness initiative, Rap-It-Up, to host a celebrity health forum at famed Louisiana historically black college and university (HBCU), Grambling State University on Tuesday, April 24. Rap-It-Up will be hosting the e
WILMINGTON, DE, and MONTREAL, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Millenia Hope Inc., (MLHP.PK - Frankfurt: MLF.F) in consortium with the University of Pittsburgh and Rutgers University has been selected by the National Institutes of Health (USA) to receive more than $4.6 M over the next five years for a project HIV RNas
SEATTLE, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Koronis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced receipt of a notice of allowance from the United States Patent & Trademark Office on a patent application covering KP-1461, the Company s lead product candidate in development for the treatment of HIV. The allowed claims relate to both
-- New study results also show evidence of additional protection against infection with other cancer-causing virus types LOS ANGELES, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) cervical cancer candidate vaccine, CERVARIX(R), demonstrated 100 percent efficacy in preventing precancerous lesions du
CAPE TOWN, South Africa and NEW YORK, April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new AIDS treatment access numbers released by the World Health Organization (WHO) today are a grave warning about the state of AIDS treatment scale-up. In the last 12 months, treatment access grew by 700,000 to a total of two million people,
-- IDOL GIVES BACK Donations Will Support Charities Including America s Second Harvest, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Children s Health Fund, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Malaria No More, Nothing But Nets, Save the Children and UNICEF LOS ANGELES, April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The
-- Traveling Exhibit of REYATAZ(R) ( atazanavir sulfate) Fight HIV Your Way Photography Contest Kicks Off in New York City NEW YORK, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadway actress and HIV advocate Sheryl Lee Ralph today unveiled the winning photographs of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company s (NYSE
-- All Albuferon doses provided efficacy at least comparable to Pegasys -- Efficacy was enhanced in all Albuferon doses vs. Pegasys in treatment- adherent patients -- Encouraging results for monthly dosing regimen ROCKVILLE, Md., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today report
WASHINGTON, April 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Citing the release of a 10-year government funded study of abstinence-only-until-marriage programs showing the programs did not impact teen behavior, James Wagoner, President of Advocates for Youth, said: After 10 years and $1.5 billion in public funds these failed abstin
SAN DIEGO, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBRX) announced today that on March 27, 2007 at the American Chemical Society 233rd National Meeting and Exposition in Chicago, Dr. M. Rami Reddy presented, Use of Computer-Assisted Drug Design in Drug Discovery: Limitations and Advanta
-- So far 40 U.S. Mayors Join Hundreds More in Global Effort To Support AIDS Orphans and All Orphans and Vulnerable Children -- The Boston Globe Featured Founder of the Day in a Special Report from India on April 9, 2007 NEW YORK, April 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As May 7, 2007, World AIDS Orphans Day (WAOD), nears
-- To Help Combat Growing Meth Epidemic, Center Hires New Meth Program Coordinator and Expands Services LOS ANGELES, April 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Michael (last name withheld to protect confidentiality), a 22-year-old homeless client of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center s Jeff Griffith Youth Center and newly addi
AB 682 (Berg, Garcia, Huffman), the California Routine HIV Screening Bill, Cleared Committee Today in a Unanimous Vote; Bi-Partisan Bill, Sponsored by AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the California Medical Association, & the Health Officers Association of California, Seeks to Improve Health Outcomes & Reduce Transm
-- Abbott Reduces Price of Kaletra /Aluvia in Low and Low-Middle Income Countries to $1,000 ABBOTT PARK, Ill., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Margaret Chan, have agreed on a balanced approach to provide Kaletra/Aluvia (
LOS ANGELES, April 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To mark his birthday, Hollywood resident Clark Harding wants to shine the spotlight on the need for HIV/AIDS funding, not the fact that he s a year older. So at 5 p.m. on April 17, the eve of his 27th birthday, Harding will begin a 27-hour spin-a-thon on a stationery bike
WASHINGTON, April 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt has announced more than $1.1 billion in funding to help states and territories provide care, medications and services for low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The grants are awarded under Part B of Title XXVI of the Public Health Service
CARLSBAD, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Immune Response Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: IMRP) announced today that effective April 16 the company will be known as Orchestra Therapeutics, Inc. This new corporate identity reflects the Company s expanded focus on the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The
US Largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare, Prevention and Education Provider Files Superior Court Action to Compel State to Comply With Landmark 2002 AIDS Care Bill (AB 2197, Koretz, D, West Hollywood) Intended to Extend Medi-Cal Coverage to HIV Positive, Non-Disabled Californians Nearly Five Years After Gov. Davis Signed Bill, L
L.A. Press Conference & Teleconference, Wed., April 4th at 10am (PST) US Largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare, Prevention and Education Provider to File Superior Court Action on WEDNESDAY to Compel State to Comply With Landmark 2002 AIDS Care Bill (AB 2197, Koretz, D, West Hollywood) Intended to Extend Medi-Cal Coverage to
-- New Institute of Medicine Report Suggests Enhancements to Streamline and Improve President Bush s $15 Billion, Five-year Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 1, /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) the largest US-based AIDS organization which operates free AID
WASHINGTON, March 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new report released today by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), shows that the fight against AIDS is being undermined by the requirement that most US funding to address sexual transmission of the HIV virus go to abstinence-until-marriage programs. The report states that t
-- AHF Brings HIV/AIDS Disease Management Services to California Medi-Cal Recipients Living with HIV/AIDS. Goals: Increase Patients Health Outcomes While Reducing State s Costs LOS ANGELES, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the US largest HIV/AIDS healthcare, prevention and education provider,
-- Mymetics Also Announces Deal for Vaccine Delivery System NYON, Switzerland , March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mymetics Corporation (Nasdaq: MYMX.PK) announced today that the Company s HIV vaccine elicited IgA mucosal antibodies in a non-human primate model. Mucosal IgA antibodies are considered a possible first li
LOS ANGELES, March 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Few people find it more difficult to find steady and rewarding jobs than transgender men and women. Facing a complex and daunting combination of transgenderphobia, homophobia and gender discrimination in the workplace, many transgender adults accept low-level and low-pay
WASHINGTON, March 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced Mary (Marty) McGeein, HHS deputy assistant secretary for health (policy), as executive director of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA). The Presidential Council on HIV/AIDS, established in 1995, provides recomme
CHELSEA, Mass., March 28 /PRNewswire/ -- HIVConnect.net (http://www.HIVConnect.net), the latest nonprofit project by former Manhunt general manager, Stephan Adelson, is a place of free dialogue for people with HIV/AIDS, AIDS Services Organizations, Community Based Organizations, AIDS Service Organizations, researchers
NEW YORK, March 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mitchell Warren, Executive Director of the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) today issued the following statement regarding the new recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS on male circumcision as an HIV prevention strategy. AVAC welcom
-- Rigel Program to be Presented at Keystone Scientific Meeting SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rigel today announced that Yonchu Jenkins, Ph.D., Associate Director of Virology, will be presenting on the company s efforts to develop a small molecule therapeutic to treat patients with the
CAPE TOWN, South Africa and SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The following release is being issued by Dr. Matthias Rath: South Africa is the one of the countries hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic -- and a multibillion dollar market for pharmaceutical drugs. Now, two organizations promoting these antiretrovi
N. ANDOVER, Mass., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spirit of personal creativity and self-expression inherent to the Converse brand, Converse and Gap will unveil two limited edition Converse (PRODUCT) RED Chuck Taylor All Star shoes available exclusively at select Gap stores for Spring, beginning March 2007. As two of
-- India s National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) and AHF/India Cares Unveil New AIDS Treatment Center of Excellence in Guwahati, Assam State -- Center Is First in Innovative Partnership Between Two Respected Organizations; AHF/India Cares Is the First International NGO to Gain Official Approval From NACO to Assist
-- AHF/ India Cares Spearheaded Lively AIDS Advocacy March in New Delhi Saturday; Advocates Demand Universal Access to AIDS Treatment and Presented the HIV/AIDS Universal Access to Treatment Memorandum to Representatives of the President of India NEW DELHI, India and LOS ANGELES, March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AHF
-- Routine Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in the Developing World Considered Priority by WHO to Help Save Millions of Lives GENEVA, Switzerland , March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- New guidance issued today by the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines into immunizati
-- Hundreds of AIDS Treatment Advocates Expected to Fill Streets of New Delhi in Call for Universal Access to Treatment; Group Will Deliver the HIV/AIDS Treatment Access Memorandum to Representatives of the Honorable President of India What: Advocacy March - AIDS TREATMENT NOW - Universal Access for All March and rall
EAST MEADOW, N.Y., March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC s Emmy-winning hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is back in the New York area, and once again, they called upon New York s Alure Home Improvements to handle the task of helping to rebuild the lives of a very deserving family in need. Alure, led by President Sal Ferr
LOS ANGELES, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the US largest provider of HIV/AIDS healthcare, prevention and education and operator of free AIDS treatment clinics in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean and Asia, today joined the California STD Controllers Association (CSTDCA) and other pub
-- San Francisco Public Health Dept. Sees Major Increase in Rate of HIV Testing After Simplifying Screening Process in May 2006, According to JAMA Study -- With an Estimated 40,000 HIV-Positive Californians Unaware of their Status, CA Routine Testing Bill (AB 682) Will Increase HIV Testing, Improve Health Outcomes
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (LSE: NAPL) announces today that it has received approval from the principal independent review board IRB overseeing the pivotal, phase 3 ADVENT study of crofelemer for diarrhea in people living with HIV/AIDS. The ADVENT trial (
WASHINGTON, March 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- March 21, 2007 marks the first National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. On this groundbreaking day, we acknowledge all those working to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. Native communities selected March 21st to commemorate National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day because it mark
-- In Response to the Thai Government s Recent Move to Issue a Compulsory License for Abbott s Kaletra , a Move Intended to Save the Lives of Its People, Drug Giant Refuses to Issue Any New Drugs in Country Already Hard-Hit by AIDS Epidemic -- US Largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare, Prevention and Education Provider Says Abbot
OTTAWA, March 9 /PRNewswire/ - Canada s New Government announced today that 13 research teams, pairing Canadian health researchers with counterparts in the developing world, will receive more than $20 million in funding through the Teasdale-Corti Team Grants. The grants will be awarded through the Global Health Researc
WASHINGTON, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which is March 10, Gary Puckrein, PhD, executive director of the National Minority Health Month Foundation, today issued the following statement: As we observe National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Da
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10, 2007, Vivian Berryhill, president of the National Coalition of Pastors Spouses, today issued the following statement urging women of all ages to be routinely tested for HIV: As we observe Nat
WASHINGTON, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, in observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Reverend Shelley Henderson of the First Ladies Summit issues the following statement: On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day it is important for us to reflect on how HIV/AIDS continues to
-- Lifetime Partners with Advocates for Youth and Other Organizations to Raise AIDS Awareness and Encourage HIV Testing LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Principal photography is currently underway in New Orleans on the Lifetime Original Movie Consequences (working title), the story of a high school senior w
FULLERTON, Calif., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beckman Coulter, Inc. (NYSE: BEC) has been awarded a grant to develop quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) materials that will be used to verify the accuracy of a planned point-of-care HIV/AIDS test for resource-poor countries. The grant was awarded by Imper
HAYWARD, Calif., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Zyomyx, Inc., a leader in chip- based bioanalytical technologies, today announced it has been selected by Imperial College London s CD4 Initiative to work on a new treatment management tool for HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries. The Company will co- develop a novel test
-- County Settles Bathhouse Owners Lawsuit Seeking to Block Enforcement of New Public Health Regulations to Stem Transmission of STDs, Including HIV at County s Bathhouses & Sex Clubs -- CDC-Backed Study Conducted in LA-Area Bathhouses Showed an Alarming 11% HIV Positive Rate Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) i
PLEASANTON, Calif., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche Diagnostics announced today that the United States (U.S.) Food & Drug Administration has accepted for review its application for a new test designed to detect a broad range of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis infections in donated blood and pla
WASHINGTON, March 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of International Women s Day (March 8), the Global AIDS Alliance is calling for much greater action to end the epidemic of violence against women and children, including passage by the US Congress of the forthcoming International Violence Against Women Act.
NEW YORK, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, March 12, 2007, friends and supporters of Gay Men s Health Crisis will gather to commemorate the 25th anniversary of GMHC and the 25th year of the AIDS epidemic. The GMHC Heroes Honors 25th Anniversary Dinner, at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, will be a special evening of reflec
-- Dr. Paul Farmer joins fellow physicians and medical students in asking for $8 billion for health workers -- Press Conference: Saturday, March 10, 2007, at 10:00 am at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Potomac Room WASHINGTON, March 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Internationally-renowned physician and public health activ
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGRM) today announced 20 presentations related to its portfolio of HIV diagnostic assays at the 14th Annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). Data presented at the conference demonstrate the
LOS ANGELES, March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The NAACP and The ONE Campaign announced an unprecedented new alliance at tonight s 38th NAACP Image Awards, joining together for the first time in a life-saving partnership in the fight against global AIDS and extreme poverty in Africa and the world s poorest countries.
LOS ANGELES, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic among women and men of color, a coalition of Latino, African American, and Asian legislators, health care providers, and activists come together to expose the HIV/AIDS Health Care Disparities in the region. The coalition calls for new str
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest statistics from the Center for Disease Control, Latinos are more likely to develop full-blown AIDS within one year of their HIV diagnosis than any other ethnic group. In Los Angeles County, approximately 72% of Latinos develop full-blown AIDS within a
-- Pivotal Data Presented at the 14th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) Maraviroc Under Accelerated Review in USA and Europe LOS ANGELES, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At this week s major HIV/AIDS research meeting, Pfizer presented pivotal data of its experimental medicine, maraviroc,
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGRM) announced today that its collaborator Pfizer , Inc. (NYSE: PFE) has separately announced results from phase III clinical trials of maraviroc. Monogram s co-receptor tropism assay, Trofile(TM), was used for patient s
LOS ANGELES, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Tibotec Pharmaceuticals Ltd. presented the first results of the phase 2b dose-finding study of TMC278 at the 14th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Los Angeles earlier this week. TMC278 is a next-generation investigational non- nucleoside reverse transcripta
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDIX), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of human viral and other infectious diseases, announced today that preclinical data from two novel non-nucle
FREDERICK, Md., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- ImQuest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the award of a development grant from the International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) for the advanced preclinical evaluation of the pyrimidinediones for use as topical microbicides. The grant will support evaluation of the abili
-- Windows Live Messenger connects customers to top social causes through the donation of Microsoft advertising dollars. WASHINGTON, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Representatives from nine of the world s most reputable non-profit cause organizations gathered today to announce their involvement in the i m Initiative
LONDON, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Diagnosis Often Takes a Year or More Even After Seeing a Physician A new seven-country global survey reveals that effective patient-physician communication is key to earlier, accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients with neuropathic pain (NeP). NeP is a debilitating condition char
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today said a federal appeals court ruling that allows the U.S. Government to deny HIV/AIDS relief funds to groups that do not publicly disavow prostitution and sex trafficking demonstrates that this policy is an integral part of any global effo
-- Enrollment of both Phase 3 trials of Albuferon to be completed in 2007 Global marketing applications planned in 2009 ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI) today announced that it has initiated dosing in ACHIEVE 2/3, a Phase 3 clinical trial of Albuferon(R) (albi
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- An extraordinary new map display at Poverty.com shows how often people die of hunger, AIDS, malaria, and other global diseases. The animated world maps flash the symbolic names and faces of dead men, women and children to help visitors visualize how often real lives are being
ASHLAND, Mass., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- MatTek Corp. today announced that its patented EpiVaginal(TM) human cell-derived tissue model was successfully used in pre-clinical research investigating HIV infection and microbicide interaction. According to the United Nations AIDS Program ( UNAIDS ), almost half of the ad
-- Gilead/BMS s Atripla Is Setting the Clinical Benchmark for Future Antiretrovirals, According to a New Report from Decision Resources WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, Inc., one of the world s leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that HI
-- This Year s Co-Sponsors included Audi, Chopard and VH1 Sir Elton John and James Blunt Performed Together LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Elton John and David Furnish hosted the 15th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) party to celebrate the Academy Awards(R). The event was held on Sunday, February 25,
-- Ad Campaign by US Largest AIDS Group Criticizes Drug Giant BMS for Charging Four Times as Much for Its Lifesaving AIDS Drugs Reyataz and Videx in Mexico Than in Least Developed Countries, Making Its Drugs Out of Reach of People Living With HIV/AIDS in Such Middle Income Countries AHF Asks BMS to Lower Prices and Inc
-- Showcases Samplings from more than 40 Celebrated South End Chefs and VIP Parties BOSTON, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tue., March 13, 6:30 - 9 p.m., AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC) and a record number of more than 40 revered restaurants in The South End will deliver Taste of The South End, an evening of t
-- Alliance Launched with Donation of Wines and Unique 9L Auction Lot for 79th Academy Awards(R) Viewing Party to Benefit EJAF NAPA, Calif., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Company, a leading producer of premium wines, announced its sponsorship of the Elton John Aids Foundation today. This com
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following release is from The Brookings Institution: WHEN: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 -- 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. WHERE: The Brookings Institution - Stein Conference Room 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW - Washington, DC Despite recent increases in official development assist
-- More than 500 Guests to Attend Fundraiser on Hollywood s Biggest Night LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to raise funds and awareness for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), SBE Entertainment and The Abbey will join Esquire magazine to host the organization s sixth annual Oscar-viewing party, The Envelo
RESTON, Va. and GENEVA, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical Care Options (CCO), a leader in the development of innovative, interactive medical education for healthcare professionals, and the International AIDS Society (IAS), the world s leading independent association of HIV/AIDS professionals and custodian and lead organ
NEW YORK, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) issued this statement today following an announcement made by the Canadian government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to pledge up to CAD$139 million for the creation of a Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative (CHVI). The new CHVI
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Watching 144 of the best athletes in the world speed their way to the finish line of the Amgen Tour of California is an amazing sight. It is hard to imagine a world in which 24 of those athletes -- more than one on each team -- are infected with HIV/AIDS. Or one in which 14 of the
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A new album of uplifting music from Uganda compiled by a Vanderbilt University ethnomusicologist is being released by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings as part of the effort to combat HIV/AIDS. Singing for Life: Songs of Hope, Healing, and HIV/AIDS in Uganda is set for release o
SEATTLE, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The primary targets of HIV-1 infection in the human vagina have been definitively identified in a new study published in the February 2007 issue of the journal Immunity, published by Cell Press. The findings are likely to guide development of new strategies that will prevent HIV-1 trans
-- Vaccines Ability to Strengthen Key Elements of the Immune System Holds Promise for New Approach to HIV Treatment CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Immune Response Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: IMRP) today announced preliminary Phase II study results suggesting that both REMUNE(R) and IR103,
-- Writer Nelson George to Attend Atlanta Premiere along with his sister, Andrea Williams, whose true story was the inspiration for LIFE SUPPORT. Wendell Pierce (HBO s The Wire ) also will attend the Premiere. ATLANTA, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HBO and Comcast will host the Atlanta Premiere of HBO Films LIFE SU
NEW YORK, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Association of the USA s HERO Campaign has teamed up with beinggirl.com, the P&G web site created by teen girls for teen girls, and CosmoGIRL! magazine to launch a nationwide search for 20 teens to serve as HERO Youth Ambassadors. The selected teens will spend a
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- StatSure Diagnostic Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: SSUR) is pleased to announce that it s long awaited and highly acclaimed patented barrel technology has finally been introduced to the U.S. by Inverness Medical (Amex: IMA). In a deal signed in September 2006, Inverness
BARCELONA, Spain , February 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading players in the mobile phone industry and the U.S. Government have joined forces to fight HIV/AIDS and other health challenges in 10 African countries. Phones for Health is a cutting-edge US$10 million public-private partnership, which brings together mobile phone o
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monogram Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGRM) announced today that its collaborator Pfizer , Inc. (NYSE: PFE) has separately announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has granted priority review status and the European Medicines Agen
2007 News: -- New Healthy Communities program begins in Ghana , Ivory Coast : will help 150,000 farming families over next five years -- Ghana to release first cocoa farming certification report -- International Cocoa Initiative active in 45 West African communities: improving labor practices, helping children at risk
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National HIV/AIDS and advocacy groups including the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) today called for congressional hearings in response to a new study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) on medical cannabis and neuropathic pain, publish
-- Center for Health and Gender Equity Says Results from Microbicide Clinical Trials Underscore Fact That Women Can t Wait for New HIV Prevention Methods TAKOMA PARK, Md., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) today called on UN agencies, major foundations and bilateral aid
What: Amigos y Amantes (Friends and Lovers) -- Art Exhibit and Auction (Included among the over thirty Latino artists featured are: Miguel Angel Reyes, Diane Gamboa, Carlos Vargas, Tony de Carlo, Joey Terrill and Ana Landeros)* When: Saturday, February 10th 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Where: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Ang
BOSTON, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- On Valentine s Day, three of the nation s leading AIDS organizations will launch LifeLube.org, a website that celebrates and promotes gay men s sexual health. The website is the inaugural project of the Sexual Health Xchange, a national partnership of AIDS Action Committee of Massachusett
-- Film Offers a Moving and Candid Look at the African-American Community s HIV Crisis -- Film s Executive Producer, Shelby Stone, a Native Virginian, to attend Richmond Premiere. Andrea Williams, whose true story was the inspiration for LIFE SUPPORT, will also attend. RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- HBO and Comc
SEATTLE, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch of the first large-scale study to evaluate a candidate HIV vaccine on the African continent was announced today by study collaborators in the United States and South Africa . The trial will involve up to 3,000 participants at five sites throughout South Africa and is expected
-- To date, contributions from Sprint s sales of the RED MOTORAZR(TM) can cover the annual cost of ARV treatment for AIDS for more than 12,000 people in Africa OVERLAND PARK, Kan., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola (NYSE: MOT) and Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced a milestone in contribut
-- On Heels of Its Lawsuit Against Pfizer Over Irresponsible Marketing of Viagra, US Largest AIDS Healthcare, Prevention and Education Provider Bars Pfizer Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives From Marketing to Its Medical Staff LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective immediately, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) heralds today s launch of the first African efficacy trial of an experimental HIV vaccine as a critical, strategic and historically- significant step in the search for an AIDS vaccine. The trial, which is known as Phambili (a Xhosa w
-- The World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have concluded that testing is the most effective means of controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS and STDs NEW YORK, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- CheckTonight(R) LLC (http://www.checktonight.com) today launched the first online service th
-- A Coalition of Caribbean Broadcasters Airs Kimberly Green s Award-Winning Once There Was a Country MIAMI, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green Family Foundation (GFF) announced today that it is uniting with the Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS (CBMP) to distribute the documentary Once There Was a Countr
CLEVELAND, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Black American leaders and organizations are responding to the impact of HIV/AIDS in African-American communities in the seventh annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Numerous events are being held throughout the US to encourage citizens
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Gary Puckrein, PhD, executive director of the National Minority Health Month Foundation, today released the following statement: As we recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, it is my hope that all members of
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- February marks the seventh annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). This national mobilization effort is designed to encourage African Americans nationwide to become more knowledgeable about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections and t
NEW YORK, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Latino Commission on AIDS and over 200 AIDS clients, service providers and advocates sent a letter to Dr. Deborah Parham, Associate Administrator for HIV/AIDS at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), requesting that HRSA resolve the fiscal crisis
BOSTON, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and President Bush hail from different political parties, but they share at least one key opportunity: setting funding priorities that address the dire needs of our most vulnerable residents. As we commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness D
ATLANTA, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GOVX), an Atlanta-based biotechnology company, today reported successful results from a preclinical trial using GeoVax s vaccines for the therapeutic treatment and prevention of Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease Syndrome ( AIDS ) in non-hu
-- Call 1-866-512-7943 or visit http://www.clinicaltrials.gov to Find GRACE Study Sites BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The GRACE study (Gender, Race And Clinical Experience) is now recruiting participants for the largest clinical study to date in treatment-experienced adult women with HIV to evaluate gender
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Bush released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 federal budget today. AIDS Action staff attended the briefing on the Department of Health and Human Services portion of the budget presented by Secretary Mike Leavitt. This budget falls terribly short of meeting existing and
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Admiral John O. Agwunobi, HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, regarding National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: February 7, 2007 marks the 7th annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the U.S. Department of Health and Hum
ATLANTA, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GOVX), an Atlanta-based biotechnology company, today reported successful early results from two ongoing AIDS prevention Phase I human vaccine trials. Results from the first low dose trial indicate a good safety profile as well as positive
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based multimedia company Good News Holdings today is launching a new charity, SaveMyLife.org, to help those impacted by AIDS in Africa. All proceeds will go to provide care for children and families suffering from this devastating disease. Donors can choose whether their
-- AIDS Healthcare Foundation Says WHO Chief s Lack of Support for Thai Action on Compulsory AIDS Drug Licensing Makes it Clear That the Health of People Living With HIV in Thailand Is Not Among Her Priorities LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the US largest HIV/AIDS healthcare and
-- Photo Exhibit Celebrates Victory of Life Over Death for Africans on Treatment; Highlights Need for Greater Access to Lifesaving AIDS Medicines in the Developing World What: AfricAlive: Portraits of Success, Photo Exhibition-Gala Opening Reception (Featuring 4 ft. x 6 ft. photographs) When: Friday, February 2nd 6:00
CLAREMONT, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) announced today that the 2007 KGI President s Series lecture will feature Seth Berkley, founder of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), and John Aunins, executive scientific director of bioprocess R&D at Merck & Co. , Inc.,
* GelSite(R) Polymer for Stabilization and Delivery * GelSite(R) Polymer Useful for Powder or Liquid Formulations * GelSite(R) Polymer Demonstrated Safety in Phase I Human Clinical Trial IRVING, Texas, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carrington Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARN) today announced its wholly-owned subsidi
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following House passage of H.J. Res. 20, the 2007 Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, Dr. Gary Puckrein, executive director of the National Minority Health Month Foundation, issued the following statement: I am extremely disappointed that the U.S. House of Represe
BOSTON, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Inc., (AAC), New England s first and largest AIDS organization, launched its weblog (blog), http://blog.aac.org/ this week, inviting postings and participation from staff, supporters, clients, industry leaders and the general public. Designed and ex
-- Prevention remains the key to eradicating the epidemic; HIV counseling, testing, 6:30 p.m. showing of Reflections film and discussion to follow @ MALE Center BOSTON, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Feb. 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and in recognition, AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Inc. and
-- Agreement with Chinese Researchers Opens Doors to Discovery of Better and Faster TB Therapies BEIJING, China and NEW YORK, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Institute of Materia Medica (IMM), a member of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and the Global Alliance for TB Drug Development (TB Alliance), a no
-- Peacekeeping Funds Will Aid Darfur Efforts; Strengthened HIV/AIDS Relief May Save More Than 100,000 Additional Lives WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The newly revised budget bill to fund much of the federal government for the rest of this year will strengthen U.S. efforts to secure peace and protect r
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Global AIDS Alliance thanked the US Congress for agreeing to a major increase in funds to combat AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Africa and other regions for fiscal year 2007. Congress will increase funding by $1.3 billion, for a total of $4.5 billion. This wil
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Oprah Winfrey s new school in South Africa will eventually enable 450 girls to go beyond the sixth grade and get a secondary school diploma. But these are the lucky. Fewer than one in five girls in all of sub-Saharan Africa complete secondary school, and there are millions
US Largest HIV/AIDS Healthcare, Prevention and Education Provider Says Today s Government s Action Will Increase Availability of Lifesaving Generic AIDS Drugs and Result in More People on Anti-retroviral Treatment in Thailand LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the US largest HIV/AID
-- Winning Student Concept in Change the Course of HIV Challenge to Be Backed With $75,000 in Development & Marketing Support -- Challenge Brings Fight Against Epidemic Online and Builds on Success of Darfur is Dying, Now Played Over 2 Million Times NEW YORK, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- mtvU, MTV s 24-hour college netw
BOSTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- How often do you long to try a hot, new South End restaurant but find it impossible to get a reservation? AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts brings you an evening to savor the diverse culinary creations of the most celebrated chefs from more than 40 of the South End s finest restaura
-- This Year s Co-Sponsors to Include Audi, Chopard and VH1 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Elton John and David Furnish will host the 15th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) Academy Awards(R) Viewing Party. The event will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at the Pacific Design Center and will be co-s
-- Network Debuts Winning Short Films and Ground-Breaking News Special That Tackles HIV/AIDS Issues WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- In the lead up to National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7), BET Networks today announced a roll out of fresh HIV-themed programming that features two new films and a youth-fo
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite signing the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006 into law in December 2006, President George W. Bush failed to address the domestic HIV epidemic in his State of the Union address tonight. In particular, the President failed to call upon lawmakers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tonight, in his State of the Union Address, President Bush noted the progress the US has made in the fight against the global AIDS epidemic, as well as other health crises, including malaria. Paul Zeitz, Executive Director of the Global AIDS Alliance, stated: The President
OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical pharmacists have a strong impact on promoting positive clinical outcomes for HIV-infected patients being treated with new regimens of anti-retroviral therapy. Pharmacists also contribute to lower office visit rates for these patients, according to a Kaiser Permanente st
-- Selenomax Currently Available at CVS/pharmacy PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nutrition 21, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXI) announced today that daily supplementation with Selenomax(R), the company s high selenium yeast product, suppressed progression of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) and improved im
ZURICH, Switzerland , Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A leading Swiss doctor who gave up a distinguished career in his native country to devote his life to helping HIV/AIDS sufferers in Zimbabwe tonight was presented with the European of the Year 2007 Award by Reader s Digest magazine. Dr.
WILMINGTON, DE, and MONTREAL, QC, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Millenia Hope Inc., (OTC: BB MLHP - Frankfurt: MLF), stated that its most advanced drug discovery program is HIV-1 RNaseH, for which a patent application has been submitted. HIV-1 RNaseH preliminary results were presented at the 12th conference on Retro
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) said today that it has significantly enhanced both the quality and purity of its virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine for HIV/AIDS. Pre- clinical studies are under way using the improved HIV-1 vaccine, and planning has begun to advance the new v
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ninety global health, faith and antipoverty groups called on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to increase funding for AIDS, malaria and TB programs, including the Global Fund, in the continuing resolution for FY 2007. Without an increase, these important prog
-- Fundraiser A Night for India Features Zubin Mehta Conducting New York Philharmonic NEW YORK, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Three U.S.-based organizations have formed a coalition to raise urgently needed funds for programs in India to address the needs of women and families impacted by the surging HIV/AIDS epidemic. A
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Epiphany Biosciences announced the completion of an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement for the diagnostic and therapeutic use of the KSHV/HHV-8 sequence and related patents. Previously, the company had an exclusive option to the patent portfolio from Columbia University. KS
-- Photo Exhibit Celebrates Lives and Faces of Africans Saved by Antiretroviral Treatment; AHF Hopes It Inspires East Bay Residents for HIV Testing, Treatment Opportunities -- Exhibit Runs at Oakland City Hall s Rotunda From January 10-31; Event Is Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Which Ru
AZUSA, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Viral Genetics (OTC Bulletin Board: VRAL) has identified two key peptides involved in its thymus nuclear protein or TNP technology currently under development for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. The active components of VGV-1, Viral Genetics lead drug candidate based on TNP, w
-- First HIV-1 Viral Load Assay Approved by Health Canada That Can Detect and Accurately Measure HIV-1 Group M Subtypes, Group O and Group N MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Celera (NYSE: CRA), an Applera Corporation business, announced today that Health Canada has approved
ATLANTA, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Untreated or overlooked illnesses in a prison population can expose whole communities to the risk of infection from a contagious disease, reports the latest brief released today by Community Voices, a national initiative to increase access to care, located at the National Cent
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prem Rawat Foundation has joined forces with the United Nations World Food Programme to fight hunger and HIV/AIDS in Bihar, India . The Foundation has made a significant contribution to the World Food Programme and the Nazareth Hospital Nutrition and HIV/AIDS Project, which starte
-- AIDS Healthcare Foundation Joins Together With China s Xinjiang Medical University to Roll-Out the AHF - Xinjiang Medical University-Affiliated Hospital HIV/AIDS Treatment & Training Initiative Partnership Between US Largest AIDS Group and Respected Chinese Institutions Seek to Create a Center of Excellence Mode
-- As Soaring Prices for Newer AIDS Drugs Thwart Successful Brazilian AIDS Program, AIDS Healthcare Foundation Asks Drug Companies to Stop Impeding Progress in Middle-Income Countries by Pricing Drugs Out of Reach of People Living With HIV/AIDS LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of an article published to
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