Hiv In The 80s

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Canada: War on HIV Has Changed Since Terrible '80s

HIV Network of Edmonton is today a different agency than when it was formed by gay activists in 1984. The men who gathered around a kitchen table at that time to create a committee called the AIDS Network of Edmonton were responding to the city's... Read more »

Survey: Seniors Have Sex Into 70s, 80s

Many Americans remain sexually active well into old age, according to the results of a new study funded by the federal government. The report is based on two-hour, in-person, in-home interviews conducted with 3,005 men and women around the country.... Read more »

HIV & Me: A Woman's Guide to Living With HIV: Up Close & Personal - Sarah

Sarah has been living with HIV her entire life. Her mother was given a blood transfusion after Sarah's birth via a C-section, and the blood was infected. Her mother and then her father acquired HIV, as did Sarah after she was breastfed. As a girl... Read more »

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I read your response to getting HIV in 80's vs 20's

I was diagnosed September 1991 and have been undetectable for almost 15 years. I have been on lots of meds but my question is this does this mean I could still develop resistance after all these years. I have also never had an optimistic...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for the question.The key is that your virus has been suppressed. We may change medications from time to time if side effects develop (or to avoid side effects) and rethink treatment combinations when newer meds become available. These... Read more »

Its the stuck in the 80's guy

I am very interested in the prognosis of hiv patients because my freind was diagnosed. Ive been reading and experts say that there is no evidence that the prognosis is different from hiv negative people its just because they have no long term data...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Another stuck in the 80's (or 90's) premise...Newer combinations of medications can offer few or no side effects for many persons. Additionally, increased knowledge about how to best use older medications has permitted their use with... Read more »

l think hiv meds are worse that hiv

Hi Dr Bob,l have been hiv positive for 5 years and going to doctors appointments every 4 months to do blood work, my cd4 count is now 167 and virol load 600,000 on my last test, but feel ok,my doctor wants me to go on meds, but l don't want to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Nearly all HIV-positive people will need treatment with antiretroviral medications at some point. It's not uncommon for HIVers to worry about side effects and toxicities related to these potent, but highly effective medications. Sometimes... Read more »

Gay HIV+ partner has bareback sex with other HIV+ people

Hi, I'm in an open gay relationship with my HIV+ partner whereas i am HIV-. We always have protected anal sex (oral unprotected)My partner continues to have unprotected sex with other positive guys even though i have stressed that this is bad....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Regarding the risk of poz-on-poz barebacking, see below.As for a well "recegonised" resource on this topic, HELLO! You're reading it. Check out the archives! Finally, regarding the risk of STDs from oral sex, we have an entire... Read more »

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In 80's, Fear Spread Faster Than AIDS

Posted by Anonymous

The New York Times, June 15, 2001, Page B1

The Big City: In 80's, Fear Spread Faster Than AIDS

By JOHN TIERNEY

IN July of 1988, at the height of the AIDS epidemic, the estimated number
of cases in New York City suddenly plummeted. The city health... Read more »

The faces of HIV...

Posted by still_here, 4 Replies

this is spectacular!!!

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HIV can incubate ?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have a friend who insists that he was told by an AIDS center that HIV can incubate for up to a year before you test HIV+....is this true? I told him no, but he insists that it is a true fact... Read more »

Looking for HIV doc in NYC

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I'm new to NYC, and looking for a good HIV doc in Manhattan. Currently seeing success taking cocktail and HGH Serostim. My experience has been that many Drs shy away from HGH, but for me it's been helpful. Appreciate any referrals. Thanks! Read more »

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