Developing Hiv Aids Tools

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U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

The Relationship between AIDS and HIV

Contents Introduction The Definition of AIDS The Designation AIDS Is a Surveillance Tool Quantifying the Epidemic A Brief History of the Emergence of AIDS Initial Theories Retrovirus Hypothesis Seroprevalence Surveys HIV and Other Lentiviruses Course of HIV Infection Immunologic Profile of People with AIDS Mechanisms of CD4+ T Cell Depletion Koch's Postulates Fulfilled Evidence From Animal and Laboratory Models Geographic...

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EMERGENCY ROOM DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT PEP! (NEW YORK STATES PEP TOOL) (TOOL TO OFFER FAST HELP FOR HIV EXPOSURE, 2009)

Dr. Bob,I live in New York (the state not the city). I had a significant HIV exposure and went to an ER. The doc and staff never heard of PEP. What's up with that?Zorro...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,We've heard many similar stories from across the country. New York State is doing its part to remedy this unconscionable situation (see below). I'm hopeful all other states won't be far behind.Dr. BobTool to Offer Fast Help for... Read more »

AIDS diagnostic tools...

Dear Dr. Frascino: - As part of my activism in this armpit of the third world with doctors who lack the ability to even suspect HIV i initiating a program of physician awareness and giving them very basic diagnostic tools and helping them with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Ron,Here are a few suggestions:AIDS Education Training Centers (AETC): www.aids-ed.org(Clinical Topics, Slide Decks, Training Materials)AIDS Info: www.aidsinfo.nih.govGuidelines:... Read more »

Can i rely on HIV home test kit tool ?

Dr. Bob, i am the one from middle east who is scared for HIV. You have answered my 1st question but ignored several others. I am scared of my shameful act where i topped one of my friend 5 years ago. Now any kind of symptom scared me for HIV. I can...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I unfortunately do not have any personal experience with the company you reference. However, HIV testing is now fairly well standardized around the world and most test kits are quite reliable. Please note this is merely a screening test. If you... Read more »

Information on aids resistant people who test positive for HIV but never develop active AIDS.

I need information on HIV positive people who never develop active aids. Particularly important is the relevance of DNA in aids resistance....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.Since AIDS has only been around for about15-20 years, we cannot say for sure that there are HIV positive people whowill never develop AIDS. The disease hasn't been around long enough to knowwhat will happen... Read more »

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Help develop HIV service - email study

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Dear all,

Please help me by completing a (hopefully thought-provoking) questionnaire and emailing it back to me.

My name is Christiaan Morgan, and I am currently working as a clinical psychologist at a central London sexual health clinic. I am also... Read more »

Help develop HIV service - email study

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new meds in development as of Dec. 2002

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I posted this to the "Living with HIV" group but thought this group would be interested in it, too. It was released by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in December, 2002:

Here's the release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

83 NEW... Read more »

Chief Development Officer, Washington,DC

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National AIDS Fund

Chief Development Officer, Washington, District of Columbia
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Seeking Chief Development Officer to manage and expand the existing portfolio of corporate, foundation and individual donors as well as public agency funders.... Read more »

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