HIV, organ transplants

Kidney, liver transplants between people with HIV get green light under new HHS rule
People in the United States who have HIV and need kidney or liver transplants can now receive organs from donors who also have HIV without having to be part of a research study. A new federal rule is expected to reduce wait times and expand access to organ transplants,
U.S. okays organ transplants between people with HIV, expanding donor pool
The landmark move is expected to shorten wait times for organs for all patients and reduce hurdles to life-saving care for those with HIV.
New Biden Admin Rule Allows Organ Transplants for People With HIV
A new rule from the Biden administration allows organ transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients.
HIV-positive transplants now permitted for livers and kidneys
People with HIV are now permitted to donate kidneys or livers to recipients who are also HIV-positive, health officials announced on Tuesday. Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the decision.
New US Rule Allows HIV-Positive Liver and Kidney Transplants
The US Department of Health has announced a final rule to expand access to kidney and liver transplants for people with HIV by removing clinical research requirements for these transplants. This action marks a significant step forward in increasing the availability of life-saving organs for all patients regardless of their HIV status while continuing to reduce barriers and stigma regarding the illness.
People With HIV Can Now Receive Livers, Kidneys From HIV-Positive Donors
People with HIV can now receive a potentially life-saving kidney or liver from a donor who is also infected with the virus, according to new rules announced Tuesday by the Biden administration. According to an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
HIV infections can be prevented – why some people act to protect themselves, and others don’t
People are at the heart of the HIV pandemic, so it’s important to understand how they make protection decisions.
Twice-Yearly Injection 96% Effective in Preventing HIV Infection
A twice-yearly injection of Sunlenca (lenacapavir) reduces the risk of HIV infection by 96%, which is significantly more ...
We are closer than ever to a future without HIV – our leaders must rise to the occasion
In 2023, Aids claimed 630,000 lives worldwide. 1.3 million individuals were newly infected with HIV. Almost half of these new ...
HIV Breakthrough as New Injection 89% More Effective Than PrEP
A brand new drug might be more effective at preventing HIV than current methods. Many people take daily oral antiretroviral ...
Twice-Yearly Injection Reduces Risk of HIV Infection by 96%
For oral medications that prevent new HIV infection to be effective, the patient must take certain actions, including ...
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HIV cases and deaths declining worldwide
The number of new HIV infections and deaths has fallen across the world, marking significant progress in the fight against ...
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How HIV Research Has Reshaped Modern Medicine
Once inside the body, HIV persists because of its remarkable ability to hide within healthy CD4 T cells, where it can lie ...
JCDH offering free HIV, STI screenings & testing in observance of World Aids Day
To observeWorld Aids Day, the Jefferson County Department of Health is offering free HIV and sexually transmitted infections ...
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Global HIV Rates Plunge 20%, But Ending AIDS By 2030 Remains A Challenge: Lancet Study
Global HIV rates drop 20 but challenges persist in ending AIDS by 2030 Explore breakthroughs like lenacapavir prevention ...