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State Roundup: From "Georgia Tops Nation in Wait for HIV Drug Help"

"The number of people on the waiting list for the state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) stood at 1,348 on Jan. 19. Florida's waiting list is the second-longest at 1,109, according to figures compiled by the National Alliance of State and... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Caribbean Officials Say New Deal for Cheaper HIV/AIDS Drugs Will Help Region-Wide Effort

Caribbean leaders at the 14th International AIDS Conference sealed an accord with six pharmaceutical companies that clears the way for cheaper antiretroviral drugs, health officials said. Prices for the drugs in the Caribbean could now be up to 90... Read more »

Preventing HIV in Asian Injecting Drug Users Could Help Curb AIDS Epidemic: UN

Today, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime's South Asia representative, Gary Lewis, said HIV was still contained in some nations within high-risk groups such as injecting drug users (IDUs), but countries need to seize the "window of opportunity."... Read more »

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help with my anti-hiv drugs lebanon

Dear Dr.,First I would like to say that your forum is helpful in so many ways.It was one week ago that i learned the dramatic news of being HIV+ and I am pretty sure you felt at one point what I am feeling right now. But somehow im finding the power...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

I would wait for the results of the tests to come back as these can best help me answer your question. In your situation (limited availability of HIV medications) waiting to start therapy may be wise - provided your CD4 cell count is not below 350... Read more »

help with my anti-hiv drugs lebanon

Dear Dr. Bob,First I would like to say that your forum is helpful in so many ways.It was one week ago that i learned the dramatic news of being HIV+ and I am pretty sure you felt at one point what I am feeling right now. But somehow im finding the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm sorry to hear about your recent HIV diagnosis; however, I'm encouraged by your efforts to "stay strong," get informed and be involved in your treatment decisions!I'm not surprised you have uncovered differing and... Read more »

Drugged/drunk blackout, worry about hiv???? HELP

i was drugged/drunk in london and i blacked out for around about 4 hours, probably stumbling around town. the next thing i know is 08:00 I'm at a caf. so four hours have just passed without me knowing what has happened. there are no signs of me...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

You should report this and seek medical evaluation. They can better determine your risk. DW... Read more »

hiv drug discovery from high speed supercomputers and drug resistance

As you already know, President Obama set aside approx $126 million in this years budget to develop next generation exascale supercomputers. Due to the fact that supercomputers have an unlimited potential to help find solutions to serious problems,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Steve,I and all other folks with common sense would support investments in science, research and technology (rather than war and tax cuts for billionaires). Unfortunately the Republicans don't see it that way. Their budget cuts are... Read more »

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Help! Drugs or no Drugs? Options?

Posted by hblue23, 4 Replies

Hi.

Please excuse the long drawn out story, but I need help and I am scared.

I just had a baby, she's 5 months old now. I was on the HIV meds for the pregnancy because it was necessary to protect her and it is known that your immune system is down... Read more »

Help Develop New Drugs

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I don't know how many of you guys have seen this:

http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org.

Basically, you install this program that runs in the background whenever your computer is on and uses spare processor power to process packages of information sent to... Read more »

Drug Holiday ? Help!

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I was thinking after reading many post's. and other stories of quitting taking the meds.. I take too many and feel like [censored] most of the time. So I guess what I'm asking is does this sound like a good idea. Has anybody else stopped ... Read more »

iv drug user hiv hep c syphillis

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you had sex with iv drug user would it take longer to show up hiv positive? Could you go into neurosyphillis within months
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