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Early in the HIV/AIDS epidemic, children born with the virus often suffered from severe cardiac-related conditions. These conditions have largely been alleviated by current antiretroviral treatment combinations, but some risks remain.
Preparing for future pandemics by learning from the past
October 3, 2018—In past pandemics, infrastructure failures and problematic language in the media have undercut efforts to contain disease, according to Harvard’s Allan Brandt. Brandt, professor of the history of science and Amalie Moses Kass Professor of the…
HIV rates among circumcised men in South Africa higher than expected
A new study co-led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers found surprisingly high HIV rates among older Mpumalanga men in South Africa who had undergone medical circumcision. The study surveyed 2,345 Mpumalanga men over the…
Harvard Chan researchers present new findings at AIDS conference
The 22nd International AIDS Conference drew HIV/AIDS experts from around the world, including researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who presented new findings on topics including the risks of a new AIDS drug, “test-and-treat” campaigns…
Cuts to HIV funding are slowing down prevention efforts
A new Lancet Commission led by the International AIDS Society raised concerns that a decline in funding has slowed down global efforts to prevent the spread of HIV and warned that the epidemic could flare up once again…
Risks to babies of mothers with HIV from three antiretroviral regimens appear to be low
For immediate release: April 25, 2018 Boston, MA – The risk for preterm birth and early infant death is similar for three antiretroviral drug regimens taken by pregnant women with HIV, according to a new study from Harvard…
Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study documentary plays Vail Film Festival
A new documentary highlights three young adults' experiences growing up HIV positive, their goals for the future, and their hopes for the future of HIV research.
New issue of Harvard Public Health Review focuses on public policy and health
February 12, 2018 – A desire to air concerns about possible negative impacts of the national and international political climate on the health of vulnerable populations, ranging from refugees to Native Americans, inspired Harvard T.H. Chan School of…
Huge progress in treating AIDS
The first World AIDS Day was December 1, 1988. That same year, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health AIDS Initiative (HAI) was established to help end the epidemic. Max Essex, Mary Woodard Lasker Professor of Health Sciences and Chair of…
Asthma may be over-diagnosed in children born with HIV
Asthma may be over-diagnosed in children born with HIV, according to a new study from the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS), based at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Tulane University School of Medicine. Instead, the…