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Drug Approval: Moving Drugs From the Laboratory to the Pharmacy

Table of Contents New Ideas, New Drugs FDA Regulation and Clinical Trials Clinical Trial Safety Promoting Diversity in Clinical Trials Conducting Clinical Trials (Phases 1-4) Final Thoughts Almost 20 years have passed since Retrovir (zidovudine, AZT, ZDV) was approved as the first treatment for HIV. During that time, researchers have developed close to 30 HIV drugs, an amazing accomplishment. The drug approval process starts with...

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Mississippi state regulations on HIV employees

What is the state of Mississippi's regulation on employing HIV positive individuals in senior housing communities?...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Good news: you don't need to know the State of Mississippi's regulations on employing HIV positive individuals in senior housing communities because federal anti-discrimination law supercedes local law in this area, and I'd bet that... Read more »

hiring and hiv

1. can employers test for hiv before hiring during a physical when drawing blood for drugs and alcohol?2. during a physical theres usually a survey given. do I have to list my hiv meds if asked "do you take any medications?"or "have...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

I love a well-organized question. Here we go: 1. Obviously, if a clinic doing pre-employment physicals for an employer draws blood, they can test for pretty much everything. But employers have to pay for every test the clinic runs. Why pay for a... Read more »

USA regulations for HIV+ foreigners

This is sort of work-place related.I am a Canadian and have to travel to the US for my work several times a year. I know that HIV-infected people are at least theoretically forbidden entry, unless they obtain some special waiver.Normally, I never...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Thank you for your question. I wish you had no need to pose it.My research confirms my first instinct in preparing your answer: always carry a photocopy of the prescription with you when you travel with medical paraphernalia, and even a note from... Read more »

Hiring or employment of hep b positive persons

Good day Dr.I was just diagnosed to be hep b positive and I am worried that no one would employ or hire me to work. Is there any laws or regulations that forbid these companies from hiring persons who unknowingly contracted the virus?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Most jobs do not require testing for hepatitis B. Furthermore, you have been told you are "positive". Your doctor should tell you whether that means you are positive for past exposure (with clearance) or if you are positive - as in... Read more »

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in feb of 92 i was hired by a major airline...

Posted by Anonymous

In Feb of 92 I was hired by a major airline with them having full
knowledge of my HIV status. In feb of 95 I had to leave work on
MLA due to complications of AIDS related KS. In January of this
Year my Doctor said I could return to work on a limited... Read more »

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I think the body should hire someone, maybe a mental health counselor or a transmission expert to regularly read these boards and perhaps reply to them. Many people post to the experts but the experts cannot answer everything. I don't think it would... Read more »

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