Hiv Group O Treatment

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AIDS Group Issues HIV Treatment Guidelines for Katrina Evacuees

The American Academy of HIV Medicine's "Recommendations for the Triage of HIV+ Patients" target physicians in areas with large numbers of Hurricane Katrina evacuees who may have had little experience treating HIV patients. The document recommends... Read more »

Funding for International HIV/AIDS Groups Expected to Increase to Match Treatment Capacity, NPR Reports

The "learning curve" to provide treatment to HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries has been "slow," but once health systems and workers are ready, funding to international HIV/AIDS organizations will "flow to meet the capacity," NPR 's "Morning... Read more »

HIV i-Base/Treatment Action Group 2012 Pipeline Report Reveals Deep Gaps Between Scientific Promise and Program Delivery

Washington, D.C. -- On the eve of the XIX International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C., a new report by HIV i-Base (U.K.) and Treatment Action Group (TAG) (U.S.) reveals the deepening gulf between new scientific advances that make it possible... Read more »

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Group N infection treatment options

Dr. Pierone,I was infected with hiv type N during a trip to Central Africa after getting into a heated sexual encounter. I am confused however which drugs to use to treat this type of hiv, are they different from treating current other hiv 1 type...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Mr. Crying Man, group N infection has only been reported in 5 Cameroonian patients. This would make you a member of a very select club. For group O infection and HIV-2 protease inhibitor-based therapy is best because of inherent resistance to... Read more »

Can my group medical insurance refuse to cover the new HIV drugs Ineed?

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Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Yes. If the drugs are considered "experimental or investigational,"the insurance company can deny coverage. This is usually defined as adrug not yet recognized throughout the medical profession in the U.S. assafe and effective for the... Read more »

Is there a support group for alcoholics with hiv/aids?

my son is 32 and has recently went full blown. he is an alcoholic and has been for years. He is willing to talk to someone but it has to someone who is familiar with alcoholism with hiv/aids patients. Can you advise us? ...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

Alcohol and substance abuse are often found together with HIV infection. If your son has access to an HIV clinic, they should know of alcohol treatment programs that are open and accepting of people with HIV infection.... Read more »

prostitutes/high risk group/hiv

dear Dr.Franscino,recently,i did the dumbest thing in my whole life.i had unprotected sex with a(street)prostitute.talk about suicide,eh?! she gave me both vaginal and oral sex unprotected on my wiener.i got tested the next day after symptoms of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,First off, it's Frascino, not Franscino. Perhaps it's easier to stick with Dr. Bob.Next, what the hell is "ANXIOTY?"Next, marrying the "first good woman you find" may not be the best solution to being severely... Read more »

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Deputy Director - Treatment Action Group

Posted by Robert1

Deputy Director - Treatment Action Group
Deputy Director
Treatment Action Group is an independent AIDS research and policy think tank fighting for better treatment, a vaccine, and a cure for AIDS. TAG is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1992... Read more »

Henne Group paid Treatment study-Atlanta

Posted by HENNEHIVSTUDY

WE NEED YOUR OPINIONS!

If You Have:
Been Diagnosed as HIV-Positive in the Last 5 Years
Between the Ages 18-49

TAKE PART IN A RESEARCH STUDY
TO TALK ABOUT
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The study will take place in
Atlanta, GA
Thursday, March 25th
You... Read more »

HIV Support Groups

Posted by njpozdad, 3 Replies

I have found a support group in my area and I wanted to reach out to other gay men to see what your experiences, if any, have been with being part of a support group....really have noone else to talk to or lean on when it comes to HIV issues Read more »

hiv+ group in jamaica

Posted by Anonymous

HIV+ GROUP IN JAMAICA

: I am a regular visitor to your site for the information update
and the experiences. I am HIV positive for five years and I am
currently involve in network of persons living with the virus,
Jamaica Network of Persons Living... Read more »

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