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    <copyright>2012 USNews.com</copyright>
    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:45:33 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Many Gay Men Would Support 'Home HIV Test': Study</title>
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        <p>Not yet approved for public use, it picks up AIDS virus in later stages of infection</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>HIV Severity, Treatment Unrelated to Kids' Mental Woes: Study</title>
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        <p>No evidence found to link antiretroviral therapy with severity of psychiatric symptoms</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Experts Warn of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea</title>
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        <p>Arsenal of drugs effective against the sexually transmitted disease running dry, researchers say</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Pets Help Women Cope With HIV/AIDS</title>
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        <p>Small study also found being a mother, worker, advocate made a difference, as did faith</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B</title>
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        <p>Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study found</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>More Americans Practicing Safe Sex, CDC Reports</title>
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        <p>Finding could signal changes in behaviors linked to HIV, researchers say</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>CDC Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens</title>
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        <p>Doing so exposes people with diabetes to blood-borne infection risk</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Children Exposed to HIV Before Birth at Risk for Language Delay</title>
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        <p>Researchers recommend routine screening for communication problems</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Partner's 'Viral Load' a Major Factor in HIV Transmission: Study</title>
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        <p>Condom use, circumcision lowered risk of sexually infecting partners in study of African couples</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>New Guidelines Issued for Combining HIV, Seizure Meds</title>
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        <p>Doctors urged to use caution in treating HIV/AIDS patients who experience seizures</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Isentress Approval Expanded to Include Children and Teens</title>
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        <p>To combat AIDS-causing virus</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Drug Users With HIV at Much Higher Overdose Risk</title>
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        <p>Opioids, illegal drugs can threaten recent lifespan gains</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Legalized Same-Sex Marriage May Boost Gay Men's Health</title>
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        <p>Gay, bisexual men in Massachusetts had fewer doctor visits after law changed, study says</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Headaches May Plague Many With HIV/AIDS</title>
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        <p>Migraines worse in patients with more advanced disease, study finds</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Too Much Alcohol Linked to Unsafe Sex, Study Confirms</title>
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        <p>Each drink worsens decision-making, possibly upping HIV risk</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Is the United States Doing Enough to Stop AIDS?</title>
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        <p>Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush bring attention to the epidemic on World AIDS Day.</p>
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      <author>Tierney Sneed</author>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Obama Sets New U.S. Goal on Fighting AIDS</title>
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        <p>Obama vows to bolster U.S. efforts to fight AIDS.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>AIDS Research Holds Promise for Reducing HIV Transmission Rates</title>
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        <p>'Extraordinary advances' prompt some to dare to dream of a cure</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Despite Advances, HIV/AIDS Still Takes Heavy Emotional Toll</title>
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        <p>Care coordinator describes alienation, financial woes and health struggles that people face</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Advocates Push for Greater Awareness of HIV/AIDS</title>
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        <p>White House, numerous organizations say too many Americans are still becoming infected</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Toddlers Taking HIV Drugs Have Higher Cholesterol</title>
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        <p>Children on protease inhibitors should have cholesterol monitored, researchers recommend</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Many With HIV Not Taking Meds: CDC</title>
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        <p>Yet, antiretroviral drugs work well, help prevent spread of disease, experts say</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>HIV Patients at Heightened Risk for Certain Cancers</title>
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        <p>Starting drug therapy earlier might reduce that risk, study says</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>HIV Medication Patch Shows Promise in Early Trial</title>
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        <p>Could help patients adhere to treatment regimens, researchers say</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Start HIV Drug Treatment Early in Patients With TB: Studies</title>
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        <p>Just a few weeks' difference affects survival for the very sick, researchers say</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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