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2011 Online News Briefs
Online News Briefs December 2011 #3- New York City's AIDS Memorial Park Campaign Gains Momentum
- Gilead Sciences Submits PrEP Application to FDA
- Petition to Milton Hershey School
- HIV-Associated Diarrhea Drug Crofelemer Goes to FDA for Approval Review
- Gilead’s Elvitegravir Does Well in Phase 3 Trial
- Chicago Doctor Wins HIVMA 2011 HIV Clinical Educator Award
- California’s Prop 8 Overturned
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs December 2011 #2
- NYC Health Officials Recommend AIDS Drugs for Any Person with HIV
- Majority of Americans with HIV Are Not Getting Optimal Care
- Activists Launch Survey for HIV-Positive People to Help Cure Research
- December 15 Webinar on Sequestration Effects on HIV Programs
- Mayo Clinic Makes Kidney and Pancreas Transplants Available to HIV-Positive Patients
- Gilead’s Cobicistat Meets Phase 3 Primary Objective
- OraQuick for Hep C Granted CLIA Waiver
- Discrimination Suit Filed in Pennsylvania
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs December 2011 #1
- CDC Launches “Testing Makes Us Stronger”
- Hepatitis C Surpasses HIV as Cause of Death in U.S.
- NIH Study Shows High Cholesterol in Toddlers on ART
- Sebelius Appoints Nancy Mahon as Chair of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
- California Faces Challenges to Meet Health Needs of Inmates
- Six Die in Britain Due to Church’s Dangerous Advice
- Keep Your PAs Coming
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs November 2011 #4
- From the Editor
- World AIDS Day Panel
- Kenneth Cole and MTV “Come Together” With a New Red Ribbon
- 2011 World AIDS Day Chicago Community Events
- Events across the Nation
- New York AIDS Activists to Stage Protest at Zuccotti Park
- A Day without Art in Salisbury, North Carolina
- Kaiser Resources
- Reporter’s Note
Online News Briefs November 2011 #3
- USCA slideshow
- First Clinical Trial of ARV Vaginal Ring Underway
- Gilead and Tibotec Agree on New Single-Tablet Regimen
- Capsaicin Patch for Neuropathy Granted FDA Review
- AIDS Activism from USCA to Obama Campaign Headquarters
- Jeff Berry Rides the Airwaves
- Chicago Transgender activist Dies
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs November 2011 #2
- Early Trial Suggests Rectal Microbicide Is Safe, Effective
- FDA Updates Isentress Package Inserts
- Ohio Judge Rules for AIDS Patients
- ACTG Releases Videos Encouraging Trial Participation
- EMD Serono and TPAN Offer Presentation on Treating Lipodystrophy
- ACLU of Illinois Announces Transgender Rights Victory
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs November 2011 #1
- Pre-Conference Institute Offered Free
- Celebration of Life Scheduled for USCA
- Crowley Resigns as Director of ONAP
- More Promising Antibody News
- HIV Patients at Early Risk for Anal Cancer
- New York University College of Nursing Gets Grant to Evaluate Test-and-Treat Approach for
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs October 2011 #5
- Scientists Reveal Picture of How Powerful Antibody Neutralizes HIV
- New Guidelines Issued
- SAMHSA Grants to Help Expand HIV Testing, Counseling, and Referral
- STARTMRK Study Results Promising at 192 Weeks
- Seattle Meeting Focuses on Ideas to Strengthen the HIV Workforce
- International Experts Warn that Economic Downturn Could Stall Progress in Fighting HIV/AIDS Pandemic
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs October 2011 #4
- Scientists Reveal Picture of How Powerful Antibody Neutralizes HIV
- New Guidelines Issued
- SAMHSA Grants to Help Expand HIV Testing, Counseling, and Referral
- STARTMRK Study Results Promising at 192 Weeks
- Seattle Meeting Focuses on Ideas to Strengthen the HIV Workforce
- International Experts Warn that Economic Downturn Could Stall Progress in Fighting HIV/AIDS Pandemic
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs October 2011 #3
- Gay Rights Pioneer Frank Kameny Dies
- Local Scholarships Still Available for USCA
- MODERN Study Enters Phase 3
- FDA Approves Pegasys Autoinjector
- APICHA Launches Transgender Clinic
- EEOC Sues Capital Healthcare Solutions for Disability Discrimination
- California Governor Signs Preventive STI Treatment and Needle Exchange Bills
- Catholic Charities Gives Up on Discriminatory Position
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs October 2011 #2
- National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- Elton John Donates Art to Benefit Foundation
- Hormonal Contraception Found to Double HIV Risk
- Investigation of Viread Tablets Stopped in VOICE Study
- CDC Awards Grants for Prevention Among Youth
- Report on Medicaid and HIV/AIDS
- Easy Activism
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs October 2011 #1
- HHS Releases $1.84 Billion in Grants for HIV/AIDS Care and Medications
- ADAP Advocacy Association Sends Appeal to House Members to Join HIV/AIDS Caucus
- ViiV Healthcare Reaffirms Commitment to U.S. Regions Hardest Hit by HIV/AIDS
- HUD Awards $8.8 MILLION to Improve Housing and Services for HIV-positive People
- Prevention Advocates' Open Letter Urges Rejection of PrEP Misinformation
- New Study Addresses “When to Start?” Question
- Novel Computational Analysis Predicts New Targets for the Control of HIV
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs September 2011 #4
- National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- Study Results Promising for New AIDS Vaccine
- Elite Controllers Block Integration of HIV DNA
- Gilead’s Quad Meets Phase 3 48-week Primary Objective
- ViiV Withdraws Once-Daily Selzentry Application
- White House Office of National AIDS Policy to Convene Regional Meetings on HIV/AIDS Strategy Implementation
- Illegal Needle Exchange Carries On the Good Fight
- Kerry Pushes for End of Blood Donor Ban
- PEPFAR Announces Largest Study of Combination HIV Prevention
- Farewell to Dr. Bob
- Recovery is Treatment, and Treatment is Prevention!
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs September 2011 #3
- THE Day with HIV in America Is Almost Here!
- San Diego “Leads the Way” with Innovative Test and Treat Prevention Model
- Janssen Therapeutics Launches New Video Series, The Journey
- NeurogesX Submits Supplemental New Drug Application for Qutenza Patch for HIV-Associated Peripheral Neuropathy
- AIDS United Mobilizes Private Sector Investment to Advance National HIV/AIDS Strategy
- Australian Researchers’ Breakthrough Opens New Avenues for Hepatitis C Vaccine
- USCA Volunteer Opportunity
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs September 2011 #2
- National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
- Improved and Expanded Website for A Day with HIV in America
- ADAP Advocacy Association Announces "Obama-ADAP Twitter Day"
- HIV Vaccine Approach Targets Desirable Immune Cells
- Study Finds Better Communication about HIV Vaccine Trials Necessary
- Chicago Gets Funding for Community Health Centers
- David Furnish and Don Lemon to Address U.S. Conference on AIDS
- Chaz Bono's Participation in Dancing with the Stars Stirs Controversy
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs September 2011 #1
- Positively Aware Teaches “HIV 101”
- Boehringer Ingelheim and ACTF Assist Struggling ADAPs
- Norwegian Pharmaceutical Company to Study HIV Vaccine Possibility
- Wisconsin Clinic May Have Exposed Patients to HIV, Hep B and C
- PFLAG in Canada Launches Coming Out Campaign
- Forum for Collaborative HIV Research Hosts PrEP Meeting and Webcast
- LeVar Burton to Serve as Spokesperson for the AIDS Research Alliance
- HIV/AIDS Awareness Night at Lynx vs. Mystics Game
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs August 2011 #4
- Iran releases jailed HIV/AIDS doctor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces Winners of the 2011 “Fight HIV Your Way” Contest
- FDA Approves Hep C Drugs for Pediatric Patients
- NYC Landlords Sued for Discrimination against HIV-positive Residents
- HIV Prevention Justice Alliance Hosts Webinar on CDC’s Funding Opportunity Announcement
- New York City Mandates Sex Education
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs August 2011 #4
- David Ho Wins NIDA’s 2011 Avant-Garde Award
- Women’s Health Advocate Killed in Stage Collapse
- Quad Drug Now Closer to Approval
- Community Education Group and UCHAPS Announce “Road to AIDS 2012”
- Chicago's South Side Suffers Most from Unhealthy Neighborhoods
- Masturbation Leads to Safer Sex?
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs August 2011 #3
- Dance for Life Turns 20
- FDA Approves New Once-daily Single-tablet Regimen for HIV
- Labeling Change for Two Hepatitis C Drugs
- Medicare Helps Low-Income Beneficiaries Get Savings on Prescription Drugs
- First Large Study to Find HIV Epidemic among MSM in the Middle East
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs August 2011 #2
- Increase in New HIV Infections Among Young Gay and Bisexual Men
- Caltech Researchers Increase the Potency of HIV-Battling Proteins
- Call for Gay and Bisexual Men to Sign On to PrEP Letter
- NTD Control Can Help in Fight against HIV/AIDS
- FDA Urged to Act on Cephalosporin Ban
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs August 2011 #1
- Lung Cancer Claims AIDS Activist
- Sign On to the Rome Statement for an HIV Cure
- ADAP Advocacy Association Announces Partnership with MyGov365
- U.S. Government Stretches Resources for Global AIDS Relief
- Georgia Department of Public Health’s HIV Unit under Investigation
- Janssen Therapeutics, Bromstad Team Up to Encourage HIV Testing
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs July 2011 #3
- IOM Recommendations for Preventive Services for Women
- HIV Patient Care by Nurses Clinically Successful, Cost Effective
- UCSF Receives Grand Challenge Explorations Funding
- Teleconference on Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans and HIV
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs July 2011 #2
- BTAN Training Coming to Chicago
- National HIV/AIDS Strategy at One Year
- Good News from CDC TDF2 and Partners PrEP Studies
- Scientists Discover Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea 'Superbug'
- NMAC Launches ADAPaction.org
- Another Memo from Illinois ADAP
- NIH Funds New Research Strategy for an HIV Cure
- NACDS Urges "One Document Solution" to Provide Patients with Medication Information
- PositivelyFrisky.com Launches
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs July 2011 #1
- Chicago AIDS Advocate Denied Medication While in Jail
- New Contest Recognizes Heroes in the Fight against HIV
- Tibotec and Gilead Team Up to Develop Prezista/Cobicistat Combo
- Tobira Therapeutics Initiates Phase 2b Trial of Cenicriviroc
- David Evans to Lead Research Advocacy for Project Inform
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs June 2011 #5
- Today Is NAPWA's 17th Annual National HIV Testing Day
- Tropism Access Program for Uninsured ADAP-eligible Patients
- Alert for Illinois ADAP Clients
- Walgreens, Ebony Encourage Americans to "Be Greater than AIDS"
- National Prevention Strategy Released
- Tibotec Therapeutics Becomes Janssen Therapeutics
- Chicago Cubs Release "It Gets Better" Video
- Federal Court Rules Against DOMA—Again
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs June 2011 #4
- National HIV Testing Day is June 27
- Sign On to Help HIV-positive Floridians
- Traditional Hep C Treatments Carry New Warning
- New Trial in Chicago to Test Lipitor for Inflammation
- Gilead Sciences Receives Subpoena from U.S. Department of Justice
- Sign On to TAG's Letter
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs June 2011 #3
- Interactive Map Shows U.S. HIV/AIDS Epidemic
- Support Programs for Hepatitis C Patients at a Pharmacy Near You
- Integrating HIV Services into Primary Care
- Vital Bridges to Merge with Heartland Alliance
- "A Mirror to the Heart: Breaking the Stigma of HIV/AIDS" Screening
- Study Examines Sexual Communication in Transgender Community
- Webinar: Resilience among Gay Men as an Emerging HIV Prevention Strategy
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs June 2011 #2
- 30 Years of AIDS Marked in San Francisco
- June 8 is National Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- Illinois ADAP Adopts Additional Policy Changes
- FDA Approves Generic Form of Combivir
- About Face Theatre Presents…
- Chicago Couples Celebrate Civil Unions
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs June 2011 #1
- FDA Approves Incivek for Treatment of Hepatitis C
- HUD Offers $9.1 Million in Grants to HIV/AIDS Housing Program
- Cincinnati AIDS Service Organization to Shut Down
- States Cut Funds to Provide Drugs for HIV/AIDS
- AIDS.gov Launches 30 Years of AIDS WebPage
- Comedienne Donates to GMHC in Name of Homophobic Church
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs May 2011 #4
- Nelson Vergel to Appear in Chicago on May 31st
- Promising Anti-diarrheal Drug May Suffer from Corporate Inaction
- FDA Approves New NNTRI Edurant
- FDA Approves Victrelis for Hepatitis C
- Media Focus on HIV Status of Alleged Rape Victim Garners Criticism
- Sign on to Save ADAP
- Bullying, Violence Against LGBT Youth Linked to Risk of HIV Infection
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs May 2011 #3
- May 18 is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
- May 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- Treatment-as-Prevention Successful for Serodiscordant Couples
- Utah Closes ADAP to New Applicants
- See-Saw on HIV Drugs and Heart Problems
- Single-Payer Health Care Bills Introduced in Congress
- Study Provides Clues to High Infection Rates among Black MSM
- Low-Income South Carolina HIV Patients Must Try Generic Drugs First
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs May 2011 #2
- New Website Can Help HIV Patients Improve Heart Health
- Federal Report Alleges Florida Mismanaged AIDS Drug Assistance Program Funds
- ViiV Healthcare Expands Positive Action U.S. Southern Initiative
- Federal Judge Orders Restoration of HIV/AIDS Funding
- FDA Updates Fuzeon Package Insert Warnings and Precautions
- Boceprevir and Telaprevir Ace FDA Reviews
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs May 2011 #1
- Lady Gaga Teams with Robin Hood to Benefit the Homeless
- The Normal Heart Hits Broadway
- University of Wisconsin's HIV/AIDS Program Loses Treatment Educator
- HUD Awards $23 Million to HIV/AIDS Housing Programs
- Study Finds HIV May Be a Risk Factor for Heart Failure
- Call to Action
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs April 2011 #4
- FEM-PrEP Trial Halted
- Illinois ADAP Policy Changes, But No Waiting List…Yet
- CDC Launches 30 Years of HIVAIDS Online Community
- HIV Meds Access Campaign Provides Another Opportunity to Share
- New Experimental Vaginal Microbicide Shows Promise
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs April 2011 #3
- Gilead Raises Prices
- Juvenile Offenders Need Better HIV Prevention Interventions
- HIV-positive Prisoners in Alabama Sue Governor and Department of Corrections
- Study Finds Increased Risk of Stomach and Esophageal Cancer
- Amount of HIV in Genital Secretions Predicts Risk of Heterosexual Transmission
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs April 2011 #2
- ACTION ALERT!
- Human Rights Watch Condemns Mississippi's HIV/AIDS Policy
- HIV Prevention Justice Alliance Webinar on PrEP
- Dr. Koop Writes Personal Account of the Early Days of AIDS
- Patient Assistance Improved for Viramune and Aptivus
- Abbott Ordered to Pay GSK $3.5 Million in HIV Drug Suit
- Letter Sent To President Obama Expressing Concern over Prevention Fund
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs April 2011 #1
- ACTION ALERT!
- Illinois Alliance for Sound AIDS Policy Launches Anti-Stigma Campaign
- Once-Daily Viramune XR Approved
- HIV-positive Organ Donation Could Save 500 Lives Per Year
- New HIV Infections Decline in San Francisco
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs March 2011 #4
- Hey, Ellen DeGeneres! Come Join the Ride!
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Awards Grant to the American College of Physicians
- Illinois ADAP Sets New Policy on Application Processing
- Anal Dysplasia Clinic Opens in St. Louis
- Hispanic Black Gay Coalition to Present Arts Exhibit and Discussion
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs March 2011 #3
- National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- AIDS United Opposes Budget-Slashing Legislation
- Blacks More Likely to Have Detectable HIV Viral Loads
- Treatment Action Group Releases the 2011 Hepatitis C Treatment Pipeline Report
- STARTMRK Trial Shows Isentress Effective After Three Years
- ViiV Healthcare Submits Application for Once-daily Selzentry
- Report Finds International AIDS Conference Neglects High Risk Populations
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs March 2011 #2
- National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Is Thursday, March 10
- CROI 2011
- News from CROI
- FDA Approves OraQuick Test for Hepatitis C
- NASTAD Issues Fact Sheet for Faith Communities
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs March 2011 #1
- Positively Aware's 15th Annual HIV Drug Guide now available
- Label Change for Viracept
- AIDS Treatment Activists Coalition Sign-on Letter
- Budget Amendment Moves Additional $42 Million into ADAP
- Obama Directs Justice Department to Stop Defending DOMA
- AIDS United To Develop Regional Advocacy Networks
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs February 2011 #4
- Gilead Re–files NDA for Rilpivirine/Truvada Combination Pill
- Shortsighted Budget Cuts Threaten Public Health at Home and Abroad
- Virginia’s Dropped ADAP Patients Suffer Gap in Medication Access
- Doctors’ Group Hails Re–introduction of Medicare–for–all Bill
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs February 2011 #3
- Happy Valentine's Day!
- ViiV/GSK NNRTI "761" Development Placed on Hold by FDA
- AIDS United Announces Access to Care (A2C) Programs
- FDA Approves Reyataz Labeling Update for Pregnant Women
- ADAP Advocacy Association Releases Public Service Announcements on ADAP Crisis
- USAID Joins Forces to Fight Pediatric HIV/AIDS in Tanzania
- Survey for LGBT Folks 50 or Older in Chicago
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs February 2011 #2
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- Fair Pricing Coalition Brokers Rescue of Troubled ADAP
- Emergency ADAP Summit Attendees Send Letter to President Obama
- Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare Starts Phase 3 Trial for "572-Trii"
- STD Rates in San Francisco Continue to Climb
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs February 2011 #1
- The January/February edition of Positively Aware Now Available Online
- Truvada/rilpivirine Combo Goes Back to the Drawing Board
- CDC Issues Guidelines for PrEP
- AIDSWatch 2011 Set for February 16-18
- Recall of Triad Group Alcohol Prep Products
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs January 2011 #3
- RNA Interference Offers Hope of New HIV Therapy
- CHARPA Scores Victory on HIV and Aging Research
- Camp Opportunities for HIV-positive Kids
- DHHS Updates HIV Treatment Guidelines
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs January 2011 #2
- First Positively Aware Issue of 2011 Available Now
- NYC’s Graphic PSA Has Both Critics and Supporters Among HIV Advocates
- Gay Porn Company Announces HIV-Positive Promo Campaign
- ViiV Healthcare Expands Patient Assistance Program
- DHHS Launches Website on Consequences of Repealing Health Care Reform
- India Rejects Abbott’s Attempt to Patent Kaletra
- Legislation Watch
Online News Briefs January 2011 #1
- TPAN Receives Grant from Elton John Foundation
- FDA Approves New Dosage for Intelence
- FDA Approves Gardasil Vaccine for Anal Cancer Prevention
- Research Discovers Potential New Way to Attack HIV
- Study Shows Expansion of HIV Screening Cost-Effective in Reducing Spread of HIV
- Research Reveals Effects of Same-Sex Marriage Bans
- Legislation Watch
