CROI 2011
The 18th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2011) took place in Boston, USA, 27th February-2nd March 2011.
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27 February 2011 - 2 March 2011
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Boston, USA
Abacavir not linked to increased risk of heart attack, reports US FDA
Decreased limb muscle and increased abdominal fat linked to higher mortality in people with HIV
Treatment monitoring: no clear benefit to adding viral load to CD4 or clinical symptoms in Thailand and Africa
Attachment inhibitor BMS-663068 potent and well-tolerated in early study
Zinc finger gene therapy produces HIV-resistant CD4 T-cells
Vaginal microbicides may not be safe for rectal use: gels being reformulated
One dose of raltegravir gel three hours after sex might prevent HIV infection
Antiretroviral treatment in TB patients: patients with CD4 counts below 50 need to start ART quickly
Truvada PrEP remains effective against HIV with 3TC/FTC resistance in animal study
Self-testing for HIV proves highly acceptable in Malawi