Cost Of Living Of Hiv In U.s.

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New Short Film Addresses the Financial Costs of Living With HIV/AIDS

The HIV community is well acquainted with the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) crisis here in the U.S. Currently, 7,299 people living with HIV are on ADAP waiting lists. That number, 7,299, is more than just a statistic; it represents real... Read more »

CD4 Tests Can Reduce Costs, Extend Lives of HIV-Positive People in Africa, Study Says

"Cost-Effectiveness of HIV Monitoring Strategies in Resource-Limited Settings ," Archives of Internal Medicine : The use of a CD4 test could help reduce costs and extend the lives of HIV-positive people in Southern Africa, according to a study... Read more »

Proposed California Budget Cuts to State HIV/AIDS Programs Will "Cost Lives", Opinion Piece Says

"California will not be saving money," in its proposal to cut funding from HIV/AIDS programs, including the state AIDS Drug Assistance Program, Ken Owens, member of the Inland Empire HIV Planning Council and former member of the Desert AIDS Client... Read more »

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influences in HIV mothers' lives - their feelings

What do the other influences in the HIV positive mothers' lives generally have to say about her decision to breastfeed her baby or not?...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

Other influences include convenience, attitudes of husband relatives and friends, availability of clean water, cost of formula, cost of heating the formula, and disease stage of the mother.BJ... Read more »

HIV+ Live and Work in Mexico

I am planning a move to Mexico to live and work. Almost 7 years positive and things under good control. I recently changed meds to Atripla. My question is can I get Atripla in Mexico and what can I expect to pay per month? ...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.In general, the standard of care for HIV in Mexico is quite good. Most HIV medications available in the US are available in Mexico, but Atripla isn't. The good news is that all the components of Atripla are available--... Read more »

Dr. bobs genes (LIVING LONGER WITH HIV/AIDS)

hey Bob, r u like a long term survivor yourself. you have been poz for some time is this because of the new meds or just your excellent genes? can most new diagnosed persons expect to live a long life like 20 years is that norm with the meds today...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I seroconverted to HIV-positive following an occupational exposure in January 1991. So why am I still here when so many others who became virally enhanced around the same time have long since passed on to whatever comes next? Good question. There... Read more »

are you not answering because you think I have HIV and don't want to tell me? it's ok I'll live

i had unprotected vag intercourse id like to share my symptoms, testing and questions...symptomsgeneralized pain in lymph nodes- confirmed swollen by doc in groin and necksore throatstuffy noseunproductive cough for the past 5 weeks and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Had I known you were planning to cram my inbox with multiple, rapid-fire, repetitive posts, I might have decided to delete them all en masse. I find such behavior both impolite and annoying.See below for the response to your question, which... Read more »

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The Cost of Living

Posted by Anonymous

Wed Nov 1, 6:13 PM ET

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Future treatment for the 40,000 people infected with
HIV in the United States every year will cost $12.1 billion annually, a new study showed on Wednesday.

U.S. patients infected with HIV can expect medical... Read more »

cost of hiv

Posted by hopefulone, 8 Replies

curious...what is the cost of hiv in terms of medical treatment...i am not currently on medicine and am curious what the disease costs some of you guys on an annual basis....thanks Read more »

Best city to live in if HIV+, resources, etc.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I currently have insurance through my former employer and a great HIV doctor, my retirement income (won't last forever, fighting for Social Security). In the event things change, I will move if needed...what major cities offer the best... Read more »

Best places to live on the East Coast with the HIV

Posted by christo, 1 Reply

I am newly diagnosed and am just seeking a state with progressive doctors/treatment possibilities and outlets like support groups and other outlets. I spoke with a state worker in North Carolina and she told me to have that as my last option if... Read more »

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