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Report Card Research Background: Pharmaceutical Company HIV/AIDS Report Card -- Research Methodology and Scoring

Research Methodology ATAC's Drug Development Committee completed its independent review of the pharmaceutical industry in June 2009. The information in the HIV/AIDS Report Card was gathered from interviews with pharmaceutical companies and data... Read more »

Background and General Questions

This booklet aims to help you get the most out of your own treatment and care if you are considering pregnancy or during your pregnancy. We hope that the information here will be useful at all stages -- before, during and after pregnancy. It should... Read more »

Background on 20th Anniversary of AIDS

On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control published a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) of a new disease which was hitting gay men. This report ushered in what we now know as the AIDS pandemic. In the United States alone, almost... Read more »

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3 Questions with some Background Info

My spouse has AIDS, and was diagnosed in 1999. Although his cd4 count has increased, (up to 338 from 7), he did have an OI, with PCP at the time of diagnosis in 1999. Therefore, I understand that "once AIDS, always AIDS", regardless of...

Response from Steve Berg

Insurance & Benefits Advocate AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)

First off, the federal Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits discrimination against employees and dependents based on their health status. Your husband cannot be excluded from the new plan. You can get more... Read more »

Background checks and applying for jobs

This is the second time I have asked this question (but got no answer the first time). I moved to New York State earlier this year from Massachusetts and am looking for a full-time, permanent job. Can a potential employer find out my HIV status or...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Difficulty in finding a job could certainly arouse your suspicions, but your medical history is not easy to obtain for a prospective employer--yet. (Be vigilant as this Congress begins to chip away at privacy protections, and get ready to email your... Read more »

Rapid test results/light pink background

hey there Dr.Bob, I want to thank you so much for a fantastic site and all the help you provide everyone. I hope you will answer my question and maybe my situation can provide help for many others. In 2007, I was tested via numerous times for hiv. I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,"Anyway, Dr. Bob, I know all of this sounds crazy to you . . . ." Hmmm . . . you mean things like testing innumerable times (three times in one week!!) using various methodologies (rapid tests, Home Access, standard ELISA) at... Read more »

searching for answers to child with HIV Newly diagnosed (PEDIATRIC HIV INFECTION INFORMATION, 2009))

I have a niece who is 12 yrs old she was just diagnosed with HIV.No one has explained everything in lay terms about her diagnoses. How do I answer her ?? about it and the tests that she will have (CD4 and Viral load).Disclosure etc.. Cannot find...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your niece should have a pediatric HIV specialist monitoring her. That doctor should help in explaining her condition to her based on her age, maturity and level of understanding. The important thing for parents and family members is to always be... Read more »

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Oraquick HIVrapid test light pink background

Posted by timemachine, 2 Replies

hi. I have a quick question and maybe someone here can help me. last year I took a number of HIV Rapid tests, Oraquick. and they all came back negative. I do however have a question. One of the last ones I took, was done a bit differently.. the NP... Read more »

Pinky, information regarding case

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Pinky,

I really do think that something should be done about this if he is knowingly having unprotected sex while HIV positive. Not only can you go after him for criminal prosecution, but you can sue him for damages in civil court.

The fact that you... Read more »

Manager, Center for HIV Information SF

Posted by Anonymous

Manager, Center for HIV Information

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The UCSF Center for HIV Information (CHI) is a faculty-directed program of the Department of Medicine with a remarkably successful track record for developing key information resources on... Read more »

A question for the HIV informed

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hello all. I have been reading this board for months and never posted until now.
I first want to compliment you all on the information, compassion and support you give everyone here. You are, without a doubt, a special group of people.
Anyway, I... Read more »

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