Hiv And Schizophrenia

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hiv, schizophrenia and -- believe it or not -- good news

I wrote to The Body 5 1/2 years ago when I was first diagnosed with hiv. I mentioned back then that I came into remission from schizophrenia at age 40 and was soon thereafter diagnosed with hiv. A bummer, but I had no patience for self pity. I...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

Your story is very inspirational. You approached your illness with a positive and hopeful attitude, and it seems to have paid off for you. You are fortunate to be free of side effects. Hopefully, you will continue to be free of side effects. The... Read more »

schizophrenia and HIV/AIDS diagnosis late stage

we recently found my son who has been missing for 3 years. he has schizophrenia which ia 1 reason... Read more »

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

schizophrenia and hiv - I kid you not

This may sound far fetched but it's my life at the moment. I am 40 years old and came into... Read more »

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Mental Health and Substance Use Affect Adherence

Adherence means taking medications correctly. So why is adherence to HIV drugs such a big deal? Because if you miss too many doses, the virus in your body can change to avoid the effects of the medications. When this happens your medications can... Read more »

Good Antidepressant Pill-Taking Linked to Better Antiretroviral Pill-Taking

In a study of U.S. veterans with HIV infection and depression, people who took antidepressant drugs according to schedule (good adherence) also took their antiretrovirals according to schedule most of the time. 1 This finding is important because... Read more »

International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care

Examining the Pharmacoeconomics of HIV Treatment

I am quite honored to come and deliver a quick presentation for you on the pharmacoeconomics of HIV treatment. First, a little bit about my background: In addition to teaching at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, I practice at the Kansas City... Read more »

The Feminization of an Epidemic

Women and HIV in the United States Women represent the fastest growing demographic of HIV infections worldwide. In order to work on reversing this trend, we must have a thorough understanding of the unique issues that affect women living with HIV... Read more »

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My father has HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My father is HIV + and has been for close to 10 years. I am only 21 so I have been dealing with this most of my life. He also has Hepatitis C, heart disease, and schizophrenia. His schizophrenia has pretty much been controlled, but his mother, my... Read more »

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