News by topic

Search through all our worldwide HIV and AIDS news and features, using the topics below to filter your results by subjects including HIV treatment, transmission and prevention, and hepatitis and TB co-infections.

Child developmental issues news

Show

From To
Child developmental issues
SOUTH AFRICA: The difference AIDS makes to vulnerable children

New South African research shows that AIDS-affected children struggle with educational and mental health issues more than their peers, who are vulnerable for other reasons.

Published
05 November 2010
From
IRIN Plus News
Child developmental issues
How HIV harms young brains

HIV paediatrician Anton Tan and clinical psychologist Diane Melvin write about the challenges to development and maturity that HIV imposes on children.

Published
01 October 2010
From
HIV treatment update
Child developmental issues
Child development affected by late treatment start in resource-limited settings

Children infected with HIV in resource-poor settings are at a significant risk for developmental impairment – affecting neurocognitive functions as well as growth – in spite of increased

Published
20 July 2010
By
Carole Leach-Lemens
HIV treatment for children and young people
'Encouraging' long-term outcomes for French children infected with HIV at birth

The outcomes for children who were infected with HIV at birth before 1993 in France are “encouraging”, investigators report in the July 15th edition of

Published
29 June 2010
By
Michael Carter
Nutrition
Nutritional supplementation has only modest benefits for patients with HIV

Two studies have cast doubt on the value of nutritional supplements for patients with HIV. The first study, published in the July 1st edition of

Published
09 June 2010
By
Michael Carter
Child developmental issues
HIV subtype affects risk of brain impairment in HIV-positive children

HIV subtype A is associated with poorer neuropsychological performance than subtype D in children, investigators from Uganda report in the online edition of AIDS. Children

Published
14 April 2010
By
Michael Carter
Families and children
HIV-positive boys have reduced bone density

HIV-positive pubescent boys have significantly lower bone mineral content and density than their HIV-negative peers, US investigators report in the online edition of AIDS. The

Published
11 March 2010
By
Michael Carter
HIV treatment for children and young people
South African study shows good ART outcomes for children in primary health clinic

Over 80% of children who began antiretroviral treatment remained in care with 90% of those still in care showing complete viral suppression after two years

Published
11 August 2009
By
Carole Leach-Lemens
Young people
Growing pains

Why ageing with HIV isn’t just a concern for the over 50s, by Edwin J Bernard.

Published
01 December 2008
From
HIV treatment update
← Prev1...45678Next →

Filter by country

Community Consensus Statement on Access to HIV Treatment and its Use for Prevention

Together, we can make it happen

We can end HIV soon if people have equal access to HIV drugs as treatment and as PrEP, and have free choice over whether to take them.

Launched today, the Community Consensus Statement is a basic set of principles aimed at making sure that happens.

The Community Consensus Statement is a joint initiative of AVAC, EATG, MSMGF, GNP+, HIV i-Base, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, ITPC and NAM/aidsmap
close

This content was checked for accuracy at the time it was written. It may have been superseded by more recent developments. NAM recommends checking whether this is the most current information when making decisions that may affect your health.

NAM’s information is intended to support, rather than replace, consultation with a healthcare professional. Talk to your doctor or another member of your healthcare team for advice tailored to your situation.