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[From Forbes, August 4, 2016] The struggle to stem the global HIV/AIDS pandemic may soon see relief from an innovative health product that’s shown early success with one group whose infection rates are among the most devastating: young women of southern Africa. For more, click here.

[From aidsmap, July 22, 2016] Early data from STAR, the largest study yet of HIV self-testing, suggests that there is a strong demand for self-testing in rural Zimbabwe, the 21st International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) heard this week. Other studies examined whether self-testing kits can help the male partners of pregnant women to test and

[From aidsmap, July 22, 2016] Earlier treatment initiation is not overwhelming rural health services in South Africa, but changes in treatment eligibility criteria alone may not increase the number of people on treatment substantially, and more investment will be needed in testing and linkage to care to reach treatment coverage goals, research presented this week

[From Medical Xpress, July 12, 2016] In a report appearing in the July 12 issue of JAMA, an HIV/AIDS theme issue, Huldrych F. Gunthard, M.D., of University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, and colleagues with the International Antiviral Society-USA panel, updated recommendations for the use of antiretroviral therapy in adults with established HIV infection, including when to

[From Healio, July 5, 2016] Remote consultation programs connecting HIV specialists using real-time video appeared to improve practitioners’ self-reported confidence and efficacy, and encouraged connection with the wider HIV care community, according to recently published data. For more, click here.