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Consumer Reports Magazine Rates Durex Condoms Best, Planned Parenthood Condoms Worst in Performance Review

The not-for-profit group Consumers Union on Tuesday released a report published in the February issue of its Consumer Reports magazine on 17 contraceptive methods, including top U.S. brands of condoms that underwent "vigorous testing," Reuters ... Read more »

Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Reports Released at XVI International AIDS Conference

As part of its expanded coverage of the XVI International AIDS Conference , which was held August 13 through August 18 in Toronto, the Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report will feature studies and initiatives released during the conference. Summaries of... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Consumer Pressures Raise Papua New Guinea AIDS Rate

At the recent AIDS conference in Lae, Papua New Guinea, an expert reported that more than 70 percent of the nation's young women are engaging in "secret, casual sex" due to consumer pressures. The women, said Charles Pepe of the Marobe Province AIDS... Read more »

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Safe ways of consuming semen...

Hello Dr. Bob,This is likely the most bizarre question you've ever been asked.I would like to introduce semen into my diet. I want to be certain that it can be done in a safe way (incase the semen in hiv infectious). Here are my questions?1)...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Wannabe Semen Eater,The "most bizarre question" I've even been asked? Nah, although you might squeak into the top-25 category. So you want to add semen to your diet. Hmm. Might I inquire why? Sure, spunk could indeed be... Read more »

Can consuming marijuana affect aggravate ulcerative colitis?

Hello. I am a 31 year old HIV+ male. I was diagnosed in 2007 while having a very bad flare up of what I was told was ulcerative colitis. At the time I did not know I had UC. I asked my doctor if smoking pot would be contraindicated for me. Of...

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

I understand your frustration with not finding an answer. A recent medical journal article appeared to confirm anecdotal reports that cannabis use may actually have some therapeutic effect for inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis is a... Read more »

HIV reporting vs. AIDS reporting

In California, what are the requirements for MDs for reporting patients with AIDS vs. reporting for HIV+? Are names reported or just numbers?...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

California only reports AIDS(by name) and does not report individuals who are HIV infected without evidence of AIDS.... Read more »

So what the hell is a "healthy diet" anyway...

I tried to get an specific answer from my doctor and the best he could do is say "Oh, you know, eat healthy stuff." WTF??????Help....Geno...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Geno,". . . Eat healthy stuff . . . ." Hmm . . . apparently your doctor needs a refresher course on basic nutrition. I'll reprint below some information about nutrition as it relates to HIV. In addition, here are some very basic... Read more »

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I am consumed with fear, not your typical WW

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey Guys and Gals,

Great to see there is a resource here where everyone can come together and share knowledge and comfort eachother. I know my post is long but I have some questions that I am very curious about.

Heres the rundown of my experience:
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South African AIDS Panel Report

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Click to view the South African AIDS Panel Report

The South African government is currently confronted with the challenge of responding to the growing AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) epidemic. The governments response has been... Read more »

Hiv and AIDs reporting

Posted by rain05, 5 Replies

What exactly does the CDC do with your name and information? Who is able to access it? Read more »

Totally Consumed

Posted by Anonymous

I am fearful of testing for hiv, the consequesnes are just so detrimental that I cannot face them. I am 45, married, 3 children. I have engaged in sexual acts with prostitutes for the last 3 yrs. I was tested once 2 yrs ago, neg. Since then I have... Read more »

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