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From San Francisco General Hospital
August 1997
EDITORIAL
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It's time to stop talking about "alternative" therapies and start taking about "complementary" or "concurrent" treatments -- because whatever helps the patient is helpful therapy
PAUL A. VOLBERDING, M.D.
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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
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To beat pain and numbness in arms and legs -- a side effect of certain AIDS drugs, which can cause nerve damage -- some people with HIV turn to acupuncture
KEVIN ARMINGTON
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NEWSLINE
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Protease inhibitors can cause diabetes: Slight risk associated with use of these potent drugs... Another reason to treat STDs aggressively: Multiple infections increase viral load... Keeping herpes at bay: Valtrex® prevents 86% of recurrent outbreaks... An advance in the treatment of CMV retinitis: Implant leads to dramatic decrease in disease progression... Home healthcare, its pros and convicts: Does your home care provider run background checks on its employees?... Thalidomide returns: A new use for an old drug with a bad rep... Don't stop the Bactrim®, at least for now: Rising CD4 counts may not mean a restored immune system... Glaxo Wellcome makes its promising new nucleoside analog, abacavir (GW1592), available to children as well as adults...
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.
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PULL OUT AND SAVE
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Connect with hotlines, health services, and support networks in your area: A state-by-state guide to AIDS programs and services
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SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES
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Many complications of AIDS bring physical pain, but just because it's common doesn't mean you have to live with it
HOWARD L. ROSNER, M.D.
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This article was provided by San Francisco General Hospital. It is a part of the publication AIDS Care.
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