Criticism About Hiv Patient Navigation Model

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Math Experts Suggest AIDS Will Be Halted; Critics Fault Assumptions in Model

A mathematical model based on San Francisco predicts it might be possible to stop the AIDS epidemic using available drug therapies. If the model by University of California-Los Angeles researchers is correct, the pandemic could be slowed, even... Read more »

U.S. Global AIDS Ambassador Dybul Responds to Criticism of ABC Prevention Model

Mark Dybul, ambassador for the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator , on Tuesday addressed criticism from some HIV/AIDS advocates that the HIV prevention strategy known as ABC -- which stands for abstinence, be faithful and use condoms and is... Read more »

Navigating HIV Care: Using Navigators, Linkage Specialists and Community Health Care Workers to Improve Health Outcomes

Health navigation is a hot topic in HIV care as we seek to increase the number of clients who are linked to and retained in care. This national webinar will offer best practices, lessons learned, and the challenges and opportunities in HIV care... Read more »

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HIV + model not on treatment

Hi Bob, l recently tested positive to HIV and live in west australia,l got the infection in jan 08 and tested positive in may, l have had 3 tests first test cd4 440 and percentage %21 and second test viral load 14,000 and CD4 380 and percentage %25...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Grant,Prior to beginning any HIV regimen, I would recommend you obtain a genotype resistance test to ascertain if your viral strain is already resistant to one or more therapies. Once you have the results of that test, your HIV specialist could... Read more »

Bob is the role model

" In 1991, while performing a routine medical procedure on a patient with HIV infection, Dr. Frascino sustained a hollow-bore needle stick and laceration, resulting in his seroconversion to HIV positive". Dear Bob, It's been 13 years...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,1. How do I cope with everyday life? Love, laughter, music, coffee, and helping others less fortunate than I am.2. What can we do to live our life normally with a noose hanging around our necks? Try accessorizing the noose into a clever... Read more »

Criticism of response to Alcohol and HIV question

Hi, Nelson. I'm concerned with your response at The Body web site to the question posted 8/30/2003 as "positive and alcohol use". You cite the Addition Biology article regarding a 220 patient cohort in Miami. I'm concerned,...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Thanks for bringing this observation up. I agree with you about not generalizing from a HIV drug user to a HIV non drug user population. But I gave the reader the link for them to read the summary which clearly states that it is a drug using... Read more »

Critical question

Hello Dr. Bob,It has been a while since I asked a question. It might not be the right place to ask, but your advise is always excellent, so I might ask here since the mental health forum is no more.I have HIV since 2005, and currently taking boosted...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello M,As you have discovered from your initial research, there are indeed some drug-drug interactions for your current combination of medications. Without knowing your exact dosages and a bit more about what other prescription and nonprescription... Read more »

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MODEL

Posted by Anonymous

ARE THE PPL ON THE FRONT OF THE WEBSITE WITH THE GIRL THE KID AND STUDENT BYU THE TREE ARE THEY MODELS OR ARE THEY REAL HIV PATIENTS Read more »

Seeking Serodiscordant Role Models

Posted by AboutTimex, 3 Replies

Two guys here, mixed status, looking for a little advice. We've been together a few months and are navigating how to deal with our neg/pos match up. We'd like to hear from some similar couples about their experiences within a serodiscordant... Read more »

Looking for HIV positive/AIDS individuals to model

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm a photography student located on Long Island, in NY. I'm doing an editorial project on individuals living with HIV/AIDS. I would like to compassionately photograph you in your natural environment, as well as possibly in the studio. I... Read more »

Models

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

They say that being HIV+ and on meds can change how you look. Not to sound vain or anything, but has anybody been able to maintain their muscular physique like some of the poster models for some of the drug company. I am very interested in... Read more »

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