NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, high-risk behavior, HIV infection itself, as well as late initiation and early discontinuation of anti-HIV therapy all contribute to substantial decreases in life expectancy, United States researchers report. Using a comprehensive computer model of HIV disease, the researchers simulated cohorts of HIV-infected individuals ...

Canadian biotechnology company QLT Inc. said Wednesday it will pay Massachusetts General Hospital $20 million to settle a lawsuit over product royalties. The Vancouver company said the payment is for "all past and future royalty obligations" related to Visudyne, a treatment for macular degeneration, a ...

Health officials are stressing that it is vital for pregnant women and new parents to get the swine flu vaccine to protect themselves and their children. In the words of Tina Johnson of the American College of Nurse-Midwives: "By not getting the flu yourself, you are going to protect your ...