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April 30, 2013
HIV cure breakthrough on the horizon

Danish researchers are optimistic after trials on human skin successfully killing the virus, and are ready to begin human trials

Researchers are optimistic about a new technique that could lead to a breakthrough in curing HIV.

Danish scientists are readying the human trials for a potentially life-saving new HIV treatment, and if it is deemed a success, it is hopeful 2013 could be the year there is a cure for the virus.

The possibly revolutionary technique involves releasing the HIV virus from ‘reservoirs’ it forms inside DNA, bringing it to the surface of the cells.

February 19, 2013
Testing times: The secret that can stop HIV in its tracks

You are safer having unsafe sex with someone who is HIV positive and being treated than with someone who doesn’t know their status, says Dr Alan McOwan

We’re very lucky in the UK. We have some of the best HIV treatment centers in the world. What’s more, they’re open to everyone regardless of people’s ability to pay. One of the great success stories is nearly everyone diagnosed with HIV is linked into follow-up care and gets access to treatment.

July 29, 2012
Australia urged to do more on AIDS

Australia's largest LGBT community health organization says the country risks falling behind in its HIV response unless it adopts new technologies and approaches

Australia’s largest LGBT community health organization has warned that Australia’s once world leading approach to HIV prevention is slipping behind that of other countries

May 7, 2012
Victoria Premier faces dissent over LGBT committee

Pre-election plans to set up an LGBT issues advisory committee are well-overdue in the Australian state of Victoria

Plans to set up a committee to advise on issues like HIV treatment, homophobia and youth suicide in the LGBT community in the Australian state of Victoria are facing dissent.

The Sunday Age reports that an anonymous senior MP said: 'I don't see what used to be know as "poofter bashing" happening and I don't see overt discrimination. It's unnecessary. You don't need a committee for everything.'