In breakthrough research, scientists have discovered that older people with HIV have a higher prevalence of genetic blood cell mutations. Researchers from the Kirby Institute found that 1 in 5 people living with HIV had ageing-related genetic changes, compared to ...
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Malawian nurse, academic travels far to help those back home
Malawi-born Dr Fatch Kalembo has seen first-hand the challenges that children living with HIV in the region face – and it’s his experience as a nurse that is shepherding his academic career. After completing a bachelor of nursing at Kamuzu ...
More »Older Australians living with HIV worry about future support
One of the greatest concerns Australians living with HIV have for the future surrounds the availability of ongoing assistance. This was a key finding from research by RDNS’s Melbourne-based HIV team, which supports 220 clients. The findings, published in the ...
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Nursing staff have to be aware that a patient's sexual partners must be considered in ongoing treatment. A recent court decision in NSW highlights that health professionals, including nursing and administrative staff, have a duty of care which can extend ...
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