April 23, 2008

Science uncovers some
“fat and lazy” TB

A recent British study has identified “fat and lazy” TB bacteria. Given the state of the global TB epidemic, this news may offer new hope in finding more effective treatments. Read more.

April 10, 2008

Incyte halts development of promising CCR5 drug

Project Inform reacts with great disappointment to the news and hopes another company will recognize the promise of INCB9471 as a viable new HIV drug. Read more.

April 8, 2008

Two health care victories for people with HIV

Despite a challenging political environment, Project Inform and our advocacy partners won two big health care victories in the past month. Medicare Part D has new protections for people with HIV/AIDS and the Senate passed a Medicaid expansion demonstration project. Read more.

March 25, 2008

PI Perspective #45 now available

Coverage includes discussion of The Cure and reportback from CROI 2008.

Project Inform's long-running HIV treatment journal examines the latest in treatment news from CROI 2008, along with providing discussion points for bringing about The Cure for HIV disease. Go to PI Perspective #45.

March 18, 2008

Pain patch for neuropathy fails in study

News comes as disappointment for people looking for new options.

NeurogesX released results from a Phase III study of its pain patch, NGX-4010, and showed it failed to perform better than placebo. Read more.

March 3, 2008

Schwarzenegger releases proposed AIDS Budget

In light of $14 billion deficit to California's structural budget, proposed cuts include HIV programs.

Governor Schwarzeneggar's support has helped build a model system of care in the state, but his proposed cuts now threaten programs for people with HIV. Get the full report.

February 25, 2008

Microsoft pioneer leaves gift to Project Inform

Estate wills largeest single gift in the nation's history to LGBT organizations.

As one of Microsoft's earliest employees, Ric Weiland remained active in his local community as well as kept ties with other nonprofits. More information can be found here.

February 4, 2008

President seals dismal record on HIV funding

Project Inform criticizes Bush for again underfunding vital HIV programs.

His l atest—and last—federal budget proposes a meager $1 million increase for already underfunded Ryan White. For more, go to In the news.

April 15, 2008

Failure of flagship HIV vaccine spurs summit

Last year’s failure of a large vaccine study to produce even a hint of effectiveness has dealt a striking blow to the national vaccine program, leading some to suggest that perhaps one is beyond our reach. Read more.

April 1, 2008

Sustiva study predicts treatment outcomes

The study found that ethnicity and quality of life measures affected how likely people were to fail on a Sustiva regimen. Read more.

March 27, 2008

Link found between belly fat and dementia

A study reported in Neurology finds a possible link between excessive belly fat and the risk of dementia, which may have some implications for people with HIV. Read more.

March 13, 2008

Project Inform responds to Swiss study report

Project Inform takes the opportunity to discuss the broader health issues in reaction to the Swiss report, which comments on transmissibility of HIV-positive partners. Read statement.

Join Hepatitis C Advocates UNITED!

Project Inform expands advocacy work to include hepatitis C.

Over 4 million Americans currently live with hepatitis C. Most are unaware of it. Nearly 225,000 also live with HIV. HCAU meets the challenge to improve funding for viral hepatitis programs.

January 18, 2008

Support increased Medi-caid funding to states

As state revenues decline across the country, many states are considering Medicaid cuts. Among the proposals for the bill is one to give states a temporary increase in the percentage of matching federal funds for their Medicaid programs. Read more.

January 11, 2008

Research finds possible targets for new drugs

Researchers identified proteins that may lead to new HIV drugs.

Harvard Medical School researchers have newly identified over 200 proteins that HIV needs to live and reproduce inside human cells. These findings offer renewed hope for novel drug targets. See In the news.

February 15, 2008

In the news ... MRSA

Recent media coverage has urged many people to get informed about this special Staph infection. More info can be found here.