AIDS drug combinations show potential to control virus
Medical experts say combining AIDS medicines can suppress HIV replication, turning AIDS toward a manageable, chronic illness. Nine drugs are available with protease inhibitors leading the new class. While undetectable in blood is possible, virus may linger in cells and a cure remains uncertain.
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Harvard
Boston
William Paul
Office of
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U.S
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University of California-San Diego
Richman
Richard D'Aquila
Massachusetts General Hospital
HIV cure optimism tempered by HIV resistance fears
Larry Kessler warns the virus may develop resistance in a year or 18 months while advocates push for early treatment to prevent brain and body establishment. Despite cautious hope, experts caution against overpromising as patients like Brian Rosenberg show HIV disappearing from his blood after eight years of infection.
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Larry Kessler
Boston
Aids Action Committee
Brian Rosenberg
Mfume says it's okay to come home for NAACP convention
Charlotte NC. Under new leadership the NAACP opened its 87th annual convention pledging to confront new threats to black empowerment. Mfume noted debt reduction from 3.2 million to about 1.5 million and hopes debt will dip under 1 million next week. Myrlie Evers-Williams credited members for the turnaround and highlighted Image Awards revenue. The group plans to address church fires Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action and minority voting districts ahead of November elections.
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Charlotte
NAACP
Kweisi Mfume
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Clinton
Bob Dole
Mfume
Maryland
Myrlie Evers-Williams
David Staples
Benjamin Chavis
Evers-Williams
Chavis
Jubilaeus Sculpture by Lothrop Celebrates Life
Jubilaeus, described as coin cidentally torch like, illustrates spirals as ancient symbols of life growth and continuity. Ms Lothrop cites music as a guiding influence and notes the piece aims to convey celebration. Her works, including sculptures and portraits, are shown at Ergo Sum Gallery, 302-304 Sixth St Augusta.
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Ms. Lothrop
Sixth St
Augusta
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