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"If I Kill Myself at This Point, I'd Be Killing the Wrong Person": A Memoir

One cold and windy Sunday afternoon in March of 1970 as our cellblock was getting ready to go to the weekly movie, the Man came to my cell and said, "Salinas, the Deputy Warden wants to see you!" And immediately I knew that some bad news awaited me.... Read more »

Discovery of Antibodies That Kill More Than 90% of HIV Viruses Gives New Hope for Vaccine

"An effective vaccine against the AIDS virus may have moved one step closer to reality, researchers said Thursday," the Los Angeles Times reports. "Federal researchers have identified a pair of naturally occurring antibodies that are able to kill... Read more »

International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care

Why People With HIV Still Die -- And Why They Don't Have To ...

Introduction What Kills People With HIV Today? Hepatitis Outranks Other Death Threats Can Liver Deaths Be Prevented? Bad Adherence Can Kill Fateful Impact of a Late Diagnosis AIDS Cancers and Non-AIDS Cancers How Big Is the Threat From Heart... Read more »

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killing muscle cells

Hi Cade,Do you believe there are cases where a person has no problem with absorption, caloric-protein intake, diarrhea, fatigue, reduced strength or physical ability, yet, still has muscle wasting due to HIV actually infecting and then killing off...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

I wandered through a bit of literature to check it out and didn't find anything that suggested your theory has been investigated. There was some information on the potential for HIV to affect the activities of smooth muscle cells (like you find... Read more »

anxiety killing me

hello sir, my problem is that i was having my blood test in a lab, the physician used new syringe and cotton to clean my vein, then he injected and gave me second cotton just after removing the syringe to press my vein. my concern is that there were...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:I would not be concerned. Infection could not happen in a situation like this. HIV does not live well outside of the body. Assuming there was HIV infected blood on the table, it would be unable to infect someone because it would have... Read more »

Risk during getting tested? "hiv in air, anxiety killing me pls help"

my problem is that i was having my hiv test in a lab, the physician used new syringe and cotton to clean my vein, then he injected and gave me second cotton just after removing the syringe to press my vein. my concern is that there were drops of...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,You had <b>no risk</b> for HIV from this. NONE. There are many things necessary for HIV to transmit. One of those is immediate and direct contact. That is to say that HIV+ body fluid must leaves someone's... Read more »

HIV/HIV Drugs Antidepressants Killing My Teeth

I have been seeing my dentist for the last 6-7 years. I am HIV poz and have developed major oral problems with gums and teeth during this time. As my condition escalated I began seeing my dentist more frequently while I had short term dental...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Dear Marquis:The problem you are having to deal with is why it is so important for people who are living with HIV/AIDS to be able to access dental care when your dental insurance runs out or if you are on disability or receiving care at a Ryan... Read more »

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anxiety is killing me

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

3 yrs ago I gave first aid to a guy who was bleeding.
Some of his blood went on my t-shirt.
I was just informed that the guy is hospitalized with full blown aids.
I think my skin was intact though I can't be 100% sure.
3 months after exposure i... Read more »

the waiting kills me!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I just went for an HIV test yesterday.
I know im a worrier, a person with anxiety.
If i've had it, it has been for almost three years.
Symptoms? Well i have had a sinus problem for over a year now, also loose stool for about the last 6 months.
Been... Read more »

please im so worried i will kill my self

Posted by scared123, 2 Replies

i found out that this gut i know has aids,so i started to think if i had any reason to worrie ,so i rembered 3 weeks ago i was helping him install his car sterio and remember how the wires sort of poked me not to sure if they broke skin and not sure... Read more »

Problems with HIV Science

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

By Matthew Irwin, MD

The author, a family practice physician in Washington, DC, reviews the evidence that has led him to the conclusion that the HIV=AIDS hypothesis is fundamentally flawed.

Disagreement about HIV's role in causing AIDS has been... Read more »

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