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How Do Drugs Impact Hiv Prevention
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Q&A: CDC's Clinical Studies of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention: Anticipated Results and ImpactWhen will the results of the trials be available? If PrEP does prove to be effective at preventing HIV infection in this trial, how will the drugs be made available to people who need or want it? If the drugs prove safe and effective in one... Read more »
The Impact of Acculturation on Utilization of HIV Prevention Services and Access to Care Among an at-Risk Hispanic PopulationIn 2006, Hispanics constituted 14 percent of the US population but 22 percent of new HIV/AIDS cases. In addition, 32 percent of Hispanics who test HIV-positive are diagnosed with AIDS only one month later. Compared with non-Hispanic whites,... Read more »
In Response to Reported Case of Multi-Drug Resistant HIV in NYC, HIV Prevention Leaders Urged a Clear and Targeted Public Health Response, Increased Resources for Primary HIV Prevention and Continued Collaboration With Medical ProvidersChicago -- In response to a reported case of a multiple-drug-resistant strain of HIV recently identified in New York City, members of the Urban Coalition for HIV/AIDS Prevention Services (UCHAPS) urged continued community, government and public... Read more »
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HIV drugs preventing effectiveness of Sculptra?Three years ago at this time, I was in the middle of 3 individual treatement sessions of Sculptra for facial fat loss, most would have considered severe. At the time, I was on a drug holiday from d4t, 3tc, and Viracept, and the results of the...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
We don't have much information about the effect of Sustiva/Truvada in comparison to other newer HIV regimens onthe specific issue of effect on facial atrophy so I can't with any confidence recommend another regimen which would perform...
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impact of HIV AIDS in the workplaceWhat are the impacts of HIV AIDS in the workplace...
Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.
HelpWithBenefits.com
That's a broad question. It obviously varies greatly by employer, however, regardless of what type of employer you have there are legal protections to prevent discrimination. Laws are helpful, but they don't always work in the real world,...
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Chronic Hep B meds and HIV impactI have chronic Hep B and have been taking Epivir HBV and Hepsera (lamivudine, 3TC and adefovir dipivoxil) for nearly a year now. My viral load is undetectable and my liver functions are normal.I am HIV negative (just tested last week). My partner...
Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
Hepsera which you are taking is only 10 mg a day. For any HIV activity, the drug was dosed at 60 mg a day, and even at that was not effective.Lamivudine is dosed at 150 mg a day for hepatitis B and this would be very insufficient dose against...
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HIV Prevention, Donations, 'WHOO-HOOS', and Thanks...Hello Over There, dr. Bobby,I read your comments on HIV Prevention, and see that your thoughts are along the same lines as mine, only that you know a lot more about it than I do. I'll write you more about it soon. What I really can't...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi Cinzia,I agree. See below.Dr. BobMEDICAL NEWSIncreasing Risk of HIV Among Older People, Doctors Failing to Diagnose Cases in Population, WHO Study SaysMarch 4, 2009People ages 50 and older are more likely to have unprotected sex than younger...
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HIV Prevention As an individual living with HIV for going on 19 years, I have been working to break down the barriers of fear and discrimination for nearly a decade. As well, creating awareness in the many issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. I... Read more » HIV Prevention-Our Voices ARE Necessary
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HIV Prevention-Our Voices ARE Necessary As an individual living with HIV for 20 years, I have been working to break down the barriers of fear and discrimination for nearly a decade now. I believe there is a serious problem stemming from the lack of... Read more » HIV Prevention
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HIV Prevention As an individual living with HIV for 19 years, I have been working to break down the barriers of fear and discrimination for nearly a decade. As well, creating awareness among the many issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. I believe there... Read more » U.S. Bullying Interferes With HIV/AIDS Prevention
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U.S. Bullying Interferes With HIV /AIDS Prevention The United States government would have the world believe it has been a major contributor in the fight against AIDS but many are unaware of the harmful tactics and funding shortfalls. Throughout the... Read more »
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