Evolution of China's response to HIV/AIDS
Zunyou Wu,Sheena G. Sullivan,Sheena G. Sullivan,Yu Wang,Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus,Roger Detels +5 more
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Four factors have driven China's response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic: existing government structures and networks of relationships, increasing scientific information, external influences that underscored the potential consequences of an HIV/ AIDS pandemic, accelerated strategic planning, and increasing political commitment at the highest levels.About:
This article is published in The Lancet.The article was published on 2007-02-24 and is currently open access. It has received 428 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: HIV/AIDS in China & Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).read more
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Epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis in Shandong, China, 2005-2017: A retrospective study.
Ning-ning Tao,Yifan Li,Shan-shan Wang,Yun-Xia Liu,Jin-yue Liu,Wan-mei Song,Yao Liu,Hong Geng,Huai-chen Li +8 more
TL;DR: Analysis of TB prevention and control institutions in 6 cities of Shandong province, China, during 2005 to 2017 gained insight into the future TB control plan in China and reduced the incidence of smear-negative PTB and elderly patients.
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[Application studies of animal models in evaluating safety and efficacy of HIV-1 microbicides].
TL;DR: A review of non-primate small animal models and the non-human primate animal models in evaluating safety and efficacy of HIV microbicides summarizes the major advantages and disadvantages of the relevant animal models.
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Prejudice, Stigma and Social Discrimination: Perceived Barriers in HIVPrevention and Control among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
TL;DR: In order to systematically enhance the effectiveness of intervention strategies/programs, optimized multi-fraternity responses along with multiple layers of institutional and socio-cultural underpinnings should be implemented.
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Sample-to-cutoff ratios using Architect HIV Ag/Ab Combo: The influence with the results of supplemental tests and optimal cutoff value to predict HIV infection.
TL;DR: The Architect HIV Ag/Ab Combo has excellent performance for HIV screening; however, the false‐positive rate (FPR) was high in low HIV prevalence setting.
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HIV in Asia: universal access in sight.
Michel D. Kazatchkine,Rifat Atun +1 more
TL;DR: Comprehensive and evidence-based prevention and treatment, as well as care and support for people living with HIV and their families, is urgently required to ensure an appropriate response to the epidemic.
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