Research Articles

June 14, 2012  RCMI support has fostered the development of areas of research focus at the MSM (e.g., Cardiovascular Disease, HIV/AIDS, Neuroscience, Reproductive Biology, and Molecular Immunology). Morehouse School of Medicine's record of research development and the research enterprise is in large part due to the support received from the RCMI Program.

July 11, 2012  OK—now to the scientific stuff. First the basics: what is AIDS? AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a condition caused by a virus called HIV. This virus attacks the immune system, the body's "security force" that fights off infections. When the immune system breaks down, you lose this protection and can develop many serious, often deadly infections and cancers. These are called "opportunistic infections (OIs)" because they take advantage of the body's weakened defenses. You have heard it said that someone "died of AIDS." This is not entirely accurate, since it is the opportunistic infections that cause death. AIDS is the condition that lets the OIs take hold.

February 25, 2013  Resources and updates on HIV/AIDS.

July 11, 2012  Living with HIV entails more than viral load and CD4 cell counts. It requires long-term planning that reflects all of your body’s needs. Once you start coming to terms with your HIV diagnosis, you’ll likely breathe easier knowing that your future looks much brighter than you might have originally suspected. With support and quality care, the idea of living a long and healthy life with HIV is no longer a mere hope—it’s a reality for many people living with the virus.

November 15, 2011  In its simplest terms, cord blood banking is the collection and storage of the stem cells found in your newborn's umbilical cord. Today, cord blood stem cells have been used successfully in the treatment of nearly 80 life-threatening diseases.

February 14, 2011  Recognizing these facts about high blood pressure may save your life: High blood pressure occurs mostly in adults but children are also at risk. n High blood pressure may damage blood vessels in the kidneys, heart, eyes and brain so that these organs cannot function normally. High blood pressure can be treated effectively with medicine, diet and a healthy lifestyle.