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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mary Fisher to Be UN Rep for HIV Education

UNAIDS Executive Director Peter Piot is naming Mary Davis Fisher an unofficial UN ambassador for international AIDS awareness. Fisher has been a leading spokesperson for AIDS awareness since she revealed her HIV infection in 1992. She founded the... Read more »

Los Angeles Times Profiles Sister Mary Elizabeth Clark, Creator of Online HIV/AIDS Information Web Site AEGiS

The Los Angeles Times on Dec. 28 profiled Sister Mary Elizabeth Clark, who in 1990 created AEGiS -- the "largest free online information bank on HIV and AIDS in the world." The Web site currently is produced in five languages, contains 1.2... Read more »

California: Mary J. Blige Will Join Elton John on Stage at His Annual Academy Awards Party

Elton John's Oscar-watching party in Los Angeles, which has raised more than $15 million for his AIDS Foundation over the past 15 years, will this Sunday night feature a duet by John and Mary J. Blige. "I respect [Elton] with all my heart, and it is... Read more »

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Maried have SSDI and also insurance

But the insurance from my wife pays pretty strange is ADAP ( which I was on before getting married ) available to assist with co pay . My insurance says %20 or $ 20 whichever is MORE so I just stagger my meds dont have the money to pay .?? Thanks...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm not sure what your post means, but I strongly advise you to discuss your situation with your HIV specialist. He should be able to advise you or tell you how to get the benefits counseling you need to sort this out. It is another sorry... Read more »

Nathaniel Fisher- Back from the Dead!

Hi David and Keith... errgg, I mean Drs. Steve and Bob, hope all is well in your world.I've had the misfortune of leaping out of the X-Files and perhaps back into the hell that is WW!!I learned a very valuable lesson in always wearing...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Nathaniel,More neurotic than Billy Chenoweth off his meds??? Wow, I didn't know that was even possible. Oh wait a minute, I just remembered Jerry Falwell, Bill O'Reilly and Pat Robertson . . . yeah, I guess it is possible to be more... Read more »

David Fisher, Keith Charles? Wait! It's Drs Bob and Steve!

I figured a fellow fan would appreciate such a reference? What a great end to an amazing series... minus the final 3 mins or so? Anyway, I digress...I had a seemingly low risk encounter several weeks ago. It's not quite time for my 3 month...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Nathaniel,Unfortunately there is no simple way to answer your questions directly without turning this into a biochemistry class. Suffice it to say that we've closely studied HIV for over two decades and understand a great deal about how... Read more »

Mary Jane and Elisa's window

Hey Dr. Bob, How ya doon? 2 questions about the old reefer, and one other, if you dont mind (couldn't find these in your archives):1. I was wondering if someone who has smoked up quite a lot will have a weaker immune system and a longer window...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Stoner,1.Mary Jane does not weaken the immune system, nor does it change a person's ability to make anti-HIV antibodies. Consequently, it does not affect HIV test results or the duration of the window period.2.Mary Jane will not make an... Read more »

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Mary Fisher story

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

The Washington Post, February 16, 1999, Tuesday, HEALTH; Pg. Z06; SECOND
OPINION
HEADLINE: Treatment: At What Cost?
BYLINE: Abigail Trafford

She couldn't do it -- couldn't keep taking the drugs that made her feel
worse than the disease. It didn't... Read more »