Hiv In The 80s

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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... Read more »

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

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... Read more »

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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 »

United Kingdom: Drug-Related HIV Rates "Soaring"

Data from the Health Protection Agency show that the HIV infection rate among drug injectors in England and Wales has grown from one in 110 in 2002 to one in 62 in 2005. In London, HIV rates among drug injectors remained stable. Areas outside the... Read more »

FDA Approves at-Home HIV Test, Available in October

The FDA has approved an at-home HIV test that gives results in under 40 minutes. The tests should be available in stores in October. The New York Times : Rapid H.I.V. Home Test Wins Federal Approval After decades of controversy, the Food and Drug... 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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