HIV/AIDS Archive — Page 3 of 7
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June 24, 2020
Study finds zinc doesn’t reduce mortality, other health risks, for heavy alcohol users living with HIV/AIDS
Zinc supplementation did not reduce mortality, cardiovascular risk, levels of inflammation or microbial translocation among people with heavy alcohol use living with HIV/AIDS, according to a Vanderbilt-led study. -
June 9, 2020
VIGH awarded $3 million for building research capacity in Nigeria and Mozambique
Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) has received a new research training grant and a renewal for an existing training program from the Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to build HIV-focused research capacity with key partners in Nigeria and Mozambique. -
May 7, 2020
Center for AIDS Research lands NIH grant renewal
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has renewed its support of the Tennessee Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), a four-way partnership between Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Meharry Medical College, the Tennessee Department of Health and Nashville CARES. -
May 7, 2020
Team to test app for improving HIV care for new mothers in South Africa
As South Africans with HIV move around the country, there is a risk they will disengage from the health care system or otherwise become lost to follow-up care. -
December 12, 2019
Study examines HIV drug’s potential to treat Alzheimer’s
A drug used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS is showing promise as a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. -
November 27, 2019
In 1994, Harold “Scottie” Scott’s HIV-positive status was covered on the local news. He has been an educator ever since.
Now, 25 years after his announcement, Scott’s mission remains the same: to educate others on the history of HIV, dispel myths and break down stigma. -
November 6, 2019
HIV/AIDS expert Nabel set for next Discovery Lecture
Gary Nabel, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Vice President of Sanofi, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 14.