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The company has a CDMO pipeline of 90+ human health projects, wherein 15 products are commercialised, targeting APIs and intermediates

Laurus Labs shares surge 8% as Trump govt resumes funding for AIDS programme

The Trump administration on January 24 halted disbursement of funds to programmes to treat HIV, malaria and other diseases in developing countries for at least 90 days.

Laurus Labs: Operating leverage playing out

In the coming quarters, performance in the areas of animal health, followed by formulations and crop science chemicals, can aid operating leverage

Dr Reddy’s enters pact with Gilead Sciences to manufacture, sell HIV drug Lenacapavir in India and 120 countries

Lenacapavir is a USFDA approved drug used for treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection

HIV misconceptions: Does it always mean AIDS? Is it a death sentence?

Myths and facts of HIV: It is primarily transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, sharing needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding. Here are some common misconceptions related to HIV infection.

Symptoms of HIV: Watch out for fever, fatigue, skin rash, night sweats, more

HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) attacks the immune system, specifically targeting CD4 cells, which are a type of white blood cell crucial for fighting infections. Here are the symptoms, causes and treatment strategies for HIV.

Everything you know about Testicular Cancer: myths vs facts

Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the testicles, the male reproductive glands located inside the scrotum. Primarily affects young men aged 15-40. Despite myths, Testicular trauma doesn't increase the risk as treatment options like chemotherapy and surgery boast high cure rates, over 95 percent.

World AIDS Day 2023: Theme, history, significance and measures to reduce the risk

World AIDS Day 2023: India has about 2.47 million people living with HIV with approximately 66,000 new cases recorded last year.

Laurus Labs: Margins appear to have bottomed out

What holds promise for the company is the success in novel technologies related to gene and cell therapy and precision fermentation.

SC directs IAF to pay Rs 1.5 crore to veteran who contracted HIV due to medical negligence during 'Operation Parakram'

The top court passed the verdict on an appeal by the IAF veteran who challenged an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) rejecting his claim for compensation.

Laurus Labs: Is the worst priced in?

We expect FY24 to be the year of consolidation for top-line growth. Margins are expected to bottom out as operating leverage kicks in first for formulation capacity and later on for CDMO opportunity.

Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic drugs to treat HIV infection

The tentative approval granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) of Dolutegravir and Rilpivirine tablets of strength 50 mg/25 mg, Lupin said in a regulatory filing.

World AIDS Day 2022: History, theme, significance

World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 with a new theme every year and this year's theme is “Equalize.”

Laurus Labs Q2: What worked, what didn't?

Capex execution will be key to the company’s growth prospects; diversification initiatives should be supportive

Man tests positive for Monkeypox, Covid-19 and HIV after Spain trip

The 36-year-old man, who has not been identified, developed a sore throat, fever, headache and fatigue after returning to Italy

HIV patients protest over drug shortage; health ministry says adequate stocks available

Sources say there are enough drugs to meet the needs of 95% people living with HIV in the country who are on first and second lines of antiretroviral regimens.

Cipla, DNDi launch 4-in-1 antiretroviral treatment for children with HIV

Cipla Ltd, a South African pharmaceutical company, and its partner Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) announced the launch of a four-in-one antiretroviral medication for HIV-positive children in South Africa on Tuesday.

Spotlight on dating apps for role in adding to HIV-AIDS burden in India

Research in many Western countries, including the US and Europe, have shown that there have been spikes in sexually transmitted disease numbers, including HIV-AIDS, as many people use dating apps and sites to arrange casual and often anonymous sexual encounters.

More than 17 lakh Indians contracted HIV due to unprotected sex: RTI

HIV transmission by unprotected sex was recorded in 2.4 lakh people in 2011-12, while the number reduced to 85,268 in 2020-21.

In Kolkata, a cafe run by HIV-positive staff is fighting societal stigma

Dr Kallol Ghosh has started ‘Cafe Positive’ in Kolkata. The cafe is run by staff members who are all HIV-positive.

First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant

The case of a middle-aged woman of mixed race, presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunisitic Infections in Denver, is also the first involving umbilical cord blood, a newer approach that may make the treatment available to more people.

Laurus Labs: Diversification away from ARVs on track

The share of the Laurus antiretroviral business in total is expected to be less than 1/3rd by 2025, compared to 50 percent now as the company’s other engines of growth gain traction

World AIDS Day 2021: From Freddie Mercury to Charlie Sheen, celebrities who battled HIV

World AIDS Day 2021: Over the years, celebrities diagnosed with HIV have become more open to sharing their journey with their fans and well-wishers to spread awareness about AIDS.

GlaxoSmithKline to initiate human trials to find HIV cure

GSK would start testing therapies on humans to wake up a latent HIV virus within people's immune cells. Once the virus is brought out, efforts would be directed towards neutralising it.

HIV 'significant' risk factor for severe COVID: WHO

Researchers analysed data on more than 15,500 people living with HIV who were hospitalised for COVID-19.