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Obama Releases New Strategy to Combat HIV/AIDS

The President has made a commitment to reduce the HIV infection rate nationwide.

On July 13, 2010, the Office of National AIDS Policy released the new national strategy on how to combat the disease.


Institute of Medicine Examines Health Concerns of GLBT Community

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Presents Testimony about the Importance of the Study and Outlining Recommending Research Priorities

The Institute of Medicine, arm of the National Academy of Sciences, is conducting its first review and prepare a report assessing the state of the science on the health status of GLBT populations.


Choosing a Primary Care Physician

Take the decision seriously when trying to find a suitable physician.

Choosing a primary care physician is one of the most important decisions to make as you navigate the complex and often confusing world of health care.  It is difficult to get reliable information on physicians, and referrals from friends are often met with the frustrating response that a physician is no longer taking new patients.

A PROCLAMATION FOR WORLD AIDS DAY, DECEMBER 1

On Tuesday, people around the world will take a moment to acknowledge the impact HIV/AIDS has had on our lives.

Our Nation joins the world in celebrating the extraordinaryadvancements we have made in the battle against HIV and AIDS, and remembering those we have lost. Over the past three decades, brave men and women have fought devastating discrimination, stigma, doubt, and violence as they stood in the face of thisdeadly disease.


HIV Vaccine Shows Promising Results

While the large scale study had promising results, we are still years away from an HIV vaccine

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Two HIV vaccines that failed in previous trials where able to cut infection rates by a third when used together in a large scale trial Thailand as part of a research project funded by the US Military and Thai Ministry of Public Health.





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