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Scientists have long believed that measuring the amount of HIV in a persons blood is an indicator of whether the virus is actively reproducing. A University of Delaware-led research team reports new evidence that hidden virus replication may be occurring within the bodys tissue, despite undetectable virus levels in the blood.

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RN Safe Staffing Bill Introduced in Congress

Healthcare Coalition Urges Congress to Fund NHSN

STERIS University Provides Scholarships for IAHCSMM Education

PREZIO Health Team Honored with the William Beaumont Award for Meritorious Service

Henry Ford Hospital Introduces Newly Designed Patient Gown

Reuth Medical Center, Cupron Sign Agreement to Supply Textiles Following Successful Clinical Trial

Patent Issued for Apparel and Textile Fabric with Antimicrobial Properties

Department of Veterans Affairs Chooses ViaValve Safety IV Catheter for Dallas VA Medical Center

Rough U.S. Flu Season Boosts Numbers for Tamiflu

ER Visits for UTIs Add Almost $4 Billion a Year in Unnecessary Healthcare Costs

Genome Sequencing Provides Unprecedented Insight Into Causes of Pneumococcal Disease

Dental Students Identified as Potential Infection Control Leaders

SHEA Announces EPI Project Winner

Expert Addresses the Role of the Healthcare Environment in CDC's Safe Healthcare Blog

New Wisconsin HAI Report Shows Improvements in 2012

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