December 1997
EDITORIAL |
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A Good Year ...... and the promise of a better one to follow, for people living with HIV infectionPAUL A. VOLBERDING, M.D. |
SURVIVAL STRATEGIES |
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Should You Participate in Clinical Trials?The pros -- and cons -- of participation, and some helpful guidelines that will make your decision easierKEVIN ARMINGTON |
NEWSLINE |
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NEWSLINE ... NEWSLINE ... NEWSLINE ...Saquinavir returns in stronger formulation ... Cidofovir gel heals herpes lesions that do not respond to Zovirax® ... Drug-drug interactions -- an update ... Monthly gammaglobulin infusions prevent infections ... First test for HIV resistance to nucleoside analogs ... Condoms reduce transmission of CMV in people with HIV ... After rash of HIV prescription errors, pharmacy group urges caution ...Plus: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: HIV experts tell you, in clear, concise language, what impact these developments are likely to have on your day-to-day life. |
PULL OUT AND SAVE |
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From AZT to ZDV, a Glossary for People With HIVA clear, concise, alphabetical list of all the names, terms, and acronyms you need to know |
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE |
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One Mother's StoryIn the war against HIV, everyone needs a private armySHERRY B. KOPEL |
INDEX |
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Index to Volume 1, Numbers 1-6An alphabetical listing of article titles and subjects covered in our first year of publication |