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Strengthening labs and introducing new tools for increased case detection and earlier diagnosis of TB

Rapid ‘combination’ test fails to detect many cases of acute HIV infection

Treatment switches after CD4 count decline reduce risk of death by 75% in Zambia, Malawi

Point-of-care CD4 test improves retention and treatment initiation in Mozambique

How best to deploy point-of-care CD4 cell testing in resource-limited settings?

Dr Steven Reid of Imperial College, London. Image by Theo Smart (aidsmap.com)

Viral load monitoring of ART patients linked to lower death rate on treatment in southern Africa

South Africa is moving towards an AIDS-free generation, and improving survival in children living with HIV

Treatment monitoring: no clear benefit to adding viral load to CD4 or clinical symptoms in Thailand and Africa

A lab technician at work in Uganda. Diagnostic equipment in rural health centres is often rudimentary. AMREF is helping to upgrade labs in Kiboga and Luwero districts. Image ©AMREF www.amrefuk.org

Cervical cancer in women with HIV

Cervical cancer in women with HIV