Do Developed Nations Have A Responsibility To Provide Aids Treatment Medications To Poor Nations At Little Or No Cost?

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Developed Nations Receive Poor Grades on Report Card Assessing Response to HIV/AIDS

Although wealthy countries might be better equipped to provide antiretroviral treatment to HIV-positive people than some developing nations, wealthy nations often are less effective at collecting the data necessary to understand and curb HIV/AIDS,... Read more »

South African Government Calls for Development of National HIV/AIDS Treatment Program by October

The South African government on Friday showed a "turnaround" in its position on a national program to provide antiretroviral medications to residents with HIV/AIDS and called for the Health Ministry to develop such a program by Oct. 1, South... Read more »

Housing Works Response and Recommendations Regarding the National HIV/AIDS Strategy

Housing Works welcomes the introduction of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States (NHAS). We have been part of a long line of advocates and activists who have been fighting since before the 2008 election for a plan that addresses... Read more »

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poor nations

I am sitting at my computer in tears having just read the post from the person who is "In a very poor country" finding him/herself unable to access Sustiva. I am a physician myself and a person with HIV. How lucky I am to be in the USA...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Dear Doctor--Thanks for your post and kind words. There are many persons who help with the developing world-- in many different ways and capacities.While most work through a variety of organizations or NGOs, I'd see no reason why your very... Read more »

Dosing a National standard

Doctor Boyle;Why hasn't a National Standard been set up for treatment of HIV,it seems that every Doctor has there own interpretation of guidelines for treatment of HIV.In my case it almost cost me my life because i was been treated for NHL with...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

There are national guidelines provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. You can find them at www.cdc.gov.Since they don't and can't cover all patient situations, there is a lot of flexibility for physician and patient choice.... Read more »

National Institute Article

Hi: I read the following and would like to know if the 3 year stat is correct. Isn't that kinkda low for these days.....Excerpt from Disease ProgressionPotent combinations of three or more anti-HIV drugs known as highly active antiretroviral...

Response from Eric Daar, M.D.

UCLA School of Medicine

Thank you for your post.When looking at these kinds of statistics it is important to understand the intervals they are referring to. We often talk of the time from HIV infection (not diagnosis, but infection) to symptoms. Then there is the time... Read more »

HIV Risk associated with treating wounded local nationals

Dr. Bob, I have to admit Im a bit upset you didnt answer my previous question. Was it because of the Republican thing? I hope not. If you must know, Im leaning towards a vote for Obama. Anyways, I just redeployed from Afghanistan and was exposed...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Regarding not responding to your previous question, no it was not "the Republican thing." If anything I find Republicans need much, much, much more HIV and general sex education than non-Republicans. There are many reasons why I may... Read more »

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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 »

AIDS Treatment News on Denialists

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

John S. James, AIDS Treatment News

AIDS Treatment Improves Survival: Answering the "AIDS Denialists"

by Bruce Mirken

A sharp decline in AIDS deaths in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia began in 1996, coinciding with the widespread... Read more »

Behind every 'AIDS' story lies a money making scam

Posted by Anonymous

Behind every 'AIDS' story lies a money making scam.
FLEMINGTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2005--

Results of a new national survey of 864 physicians and 1,339 members of
the
general public revealed that a significant majority of both groups
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Help with costs of meds

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

How does the regular person pay for the cost of HIV meds? I make a good income (but let's be realistic), have insurance but cap out on prescriptions after the first month. Cost runs between $1,000 to $1,400 a month.

Where can I go for help, as I... Read more »

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