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15 Nov AIGHD and JLI publish Lancet HIV review paper on emerging HIV drug resistance
A comprehensive review on HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) in low and middle-income countries was recently published in The Lancet HIV. Antimicrobial drug resistance is an increasing problem with respect to treatment of common infectious diseases, including malaria, tuberculosis, bacterial infections and HIV. The most recent...
22 Oct Current tools used to determine cardiovascular disease risk perform reasonably well in people living with HIV
A new study suggests that commonly-used risk algorithms are helpful tools in identifying how likely someone living with HIV is to develop cardiovascular disease. Rosan van Zoest, PhD candidate with the Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development, recently presented her study which evaluated and...
19 Oct AIGHD team takes leadership role in HIV prevention at one-of-a-kind conference
As the expression goes, knowledge is power and that’s exactly what the Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD) team intends to share with colleagues at an upcoming conference. The HIV Research for Prevention (HIV R4P 2018) is the only global scientific conference focused...13 Sep Applications open for HIV Research Trust Scholarships
Posted on behalf of HIV Research Trust Would you like to apply for an HIV Research Trust 2019 scholarship? ONLINE APPLICATION NOW OPEN Online application for 2019 scholarships is now open and will close on 12 October 2018. Scholarships are for physicians, nurses, scientists and other...
14 Aug Frailty increases risk of comorbidities and death, regardless of HIV status: AIGHD-led study
A new study has shown that frailty contributes to comorbidities and death among the aging population, regardless of whether someone is living with HIV. In treating aging populations, including those living with HIV, a frailty assessment can help physicians to identify patients at risk for...
25 Jun Newly opened Joep Lange Laboratory increases access to HIV testing and treatment in Tanzania
(Photo caption: The memorial plaque commemorating Joep Lange. [L to R] Prof Tobias Rinke de Wit (AIGHD), Dr Bernard Desderius (co-Principal Investigator), Mr. Max Lange.) A newly opened lab will improve screening and monitoring of HIV treatment for people living in rural Tanzania. The Joep Lange...