Hiv Treatment In England

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Number of People Accessing HIV/AIDS Treatment Increasing in Northwest England, Study Finds

The number of people accessing HIV/AIDS treatment in the northwest region of England increased by 9% in 2007 compared with data from 2006, according to a report released recently by the Centre for Public Health at Liverpool John Moores University ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Changing Epidemiology of Prevalent Diagnosed HIV Infections in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, 1997 to 2003

The authors designed this study to present the current epidemiology of prevalent diagnosed HIV infections in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland and to describe trends over time. Using descriptive analyses of the annual national Survey of Prevalent... Read more »

HIV in England to Remain as Nationally Commissioned Specialist Service

A report by the Clinical Advisory Group for Prescribed Services (CAG) has been published, recommending which specialised services for people with rare conditions should be commissioned nationally in England. This report, running to over 200 pages... Read more »

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Switching from Sustiva - query from England Part 2

Dear Dr Young - thank you - so much - for your prompt response. It has gone some way towards reassuring me and giving me hope for the future.Switching to ritonavir boosted atazanavir is the option favoured by my HIV doctor and myself. But this...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Dear J-Good to hear from you-- thanks for your kind words.A couple of thoughts- first switching to nevirapine is easy enough. I'd simply stop the efavirenz and replace it with nevirapine. There's no need for a "wash-out"... Read more »

At 6 weeks am considering traveling to England for Duo Test

I am at 6 weeks Friday and although I have a local HIV test scheduled I am considering flying to England immediately afterwar (assuming I test negative) for a "Duo Test". I am considering this just to gain some peace of mind from their...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,There are many reasons to consider a trip across the pond to Merry Ol' England, but getting a 28-day HIV Duo test is definitely not one of them! Sure, if you want to catch a show in the West End, see the Changing of the Guard or even drop in... Read more »

Circumcision and HIVrecent study from New England Journal of Medicine

Dear Dr. Bob,I know you get a lot of prevention questions, but maybe not too many about preventing HIV transmission 15+ years from now! So I am pregnant with my second son and just read about the new study published in the New England Journal of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Yes, the American Academy of Pediatrics is reviewing its position statement on circumcision. Yes, circumcision has been associated with decreased risk of HIV (and other STDs) for heterosexual couplings. However, the best HIV/STD-prevention method... Read more »

From England, Can I Have One Of Your Good Luck Karmas Please Dr Bob?

Hi Dr Bob,It is me, Stu from England again. I'm in my 10th week of waiting for a test, scared as hell but will get it done on the day it reaches the 12th week (Friday 19th Jan). I'm the one who had the open cut on the penis and it may...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Stu,Ten weeks down; just two to go! Good-luck/good-health karma signed, sealed and sent. It hasn't failed yet! I'm quite confident a major WOO-HOO is waiting for you! I'll look forward to hearing your good news soon.Be well!... Read more »

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New to all this... from England

Posted by Jeeves01, 7 Replies

Hello to everyone.

I have just been diagnosed with the following labs:
CD4 count - 34 / Viral load - 572,000

I am obviously concerned, but want to be as well informed as I possibly can be.

Is there anyone else out there who, like myself, was a late... Read more »

Howdo from England!!

Posted by Richie_in_the_UK, 3 Replies

Hey all,
I am a British gay man, who happens to be HIV+ and was diagnosed 3 years ago! I was diagnosed at the end of my first year on an undergraduate professional degree! Despite this I finished and qualified as a nurse and social worker. Now doing... Read more »

AIDS Treatment News on Denialists

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

John S. James, AIDS Treatment News

AIDS Treatment Improves Survival: Answering the "AIDS Denialists"

by Bruce Mirken

A sharp decline in AIDS deaths in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia began in 1996, coinciding with the widespread... Read more »

Community Member Sought for HIV Treatment Guidelin

Posted by Anonymous

Community Member Sought for HIV Treatment Guidelines Panel

The Panel on Clinical Practices for Treatment of HIV Infection is seeking nominations for a community representative to serve a 3-year term on their Adult Guidelines Panel. The ideal... Read more »

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