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Suicide Rate Declines in HIV-Positive Patients, But Remains High
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A large population-based study shows a significant decline in the suicide rate among HIV-positive individuals. However, compared with the general population, the risk remains high, and experts point out that much needs to be done to better address the mental health needs of this vulnerable population. Medscape Medical News
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Antibodies in Slow-Progressing HIV Patients Target Numerous Epitopes, Not Just One
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In those relatively rare "slow-progressing" HIV-infected patients who mount an effective immune response to the infection, the neutralizing activity is made up of multiple antibodies targeting different epitopes on the major viral surface protein gp120, rather than one antibody having particularly strong activity, new research shows. Reuters Health Information
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Most HIV-1 Infections Result From Single Virus
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Most primary HIV-1 infections result from transmission of single virus lineages that are able to avoid the immune system, according to a report in the May 19th issue of PNAS Early Edition. Reuters Health Information
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