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Hiv And Schizophrenia
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hiv, schizophrenia and -- believe it or not -- good newsI 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...
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schizophrenia and HIV/AIDS diagnosis late stagewe recently found my son who has been missing for 3 years. he has schizophrenia which ia 1 reason... Read more »schizophrenia and hiv - I kid you notThis may sound far fetched but it's my life at the moment. I am 40 years old and came into... Read more »
Articles
Mental Health and Substance Use Affect AdherenceAdherence 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 »
Examining the Pharmacoeconomics of HIV TreatmentI 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 EpidemicWomen 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 »
Miami Herald Examines Research on Crack Users and HIVThe Miami Herald on Tuesday profiled the efforts of two researchers at hospitals in Atlanta and Miami to break the "grim cycle" in which crack users engage in risky sexual behavior, become HIV-positive and transmit the virus to others. Lisa... 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...
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HIV1?HIV2?HIV-O?HIV-N?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
We didn't even know about HIV until the 1980's. So, we invented a HIV1 test, only to find there is a HIV2. So, we invented a HIV2 only to find out there is a HIV-O. Why are we so ignorant to think there couldn't be another strain...for which we...
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HIV-1? HIV-2? HIV-O?
Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies
We didn't even know about HIV until the 1980's. So, we invented a HIV1 test, only to find there is a HIV2. So, we invented a HIV2 only to find out there is a HIV-O. Why are we so ignorant to think there couldn't be another strain...for which we...
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