Hypertension And Aids

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HAART therapy and Hypertension

Hi,First, let me express my gratitude for this website, since being diagnosed with hiv and simultaneously aids, 4 months ago this site and the information contained herein has been a tremendous resource. If you rely on donations, etc to keep it...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Many patients gain considerable weight when they start HIV medication (some of that weight seems to come off later). 30 extra pounds can increase your blood pressure. I would consider increased exercise and some modest dieting. A mild diuretic... Read more »

P.A.H. (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension) and HIV

Why is no one addressing P.A.H. and its connection to HIV/AIDS infection. I was dignosed with... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

How does HIV cause pulmonary hypertension?

how does HIV cause pulmonary hypertension?... Read more »

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D. »

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Guiding Principles From the National Association of People With AIDS for the 2005 Reauthorization of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act

The National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) advocates on behalf of all people with HIV/AIDS. In 2005, NAPWA is championing efforts to improve access to high quality and comprehensive HIV/AIDS healthcare and social services through the Ryan... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Organization Spotlight: Long Island Association for AIDS Care

Quick Facts About LIAAC was founded in 1986 as a response to HIV in Long Island. Provides a hotline, 1.877.TO.LIAAC, as well as mobile outreach vans, which literally bring HIV care and prevention services into the community. Other services... Read more »

In Memory of Linda Grinberg, AIDS Activist

This issue is dedicated to the memory of long-time AIDS activist, Linda Grinberg. Linda Grinberg, activist and Project Inform Board Member, passed away on Memorial Day from complications of AIDS and pulmonary hypertension. When Linda was first... Read more »

Boston Globe Column Compares Resources for HIV/AIDS, Diabetes in Uganda

Resources to treat patients living with diabetes in Uganda pale in comparison to HIV/AIDS resources, Boston Globe columnist Derrick Jackson discovered during a recent trip to the city of Mbarara, Uganda, six hours southwest of the capital city of... Read more »

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HIV and Pulmonary Hypertension

Posted by Anonymous

Is there anyone that has Pulmonary Hpertension,and is being treated for it, and also HIV? I am just curious to see if I am alone or does this afflict anyone else!

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World AIDS Day 2006: raising 'HIV/AIDS' Awareness

Posted by Anonymous

World AIDS Day 2006: Raising 'HIV/AIDS' Awareness

We urgently need to raise 'HIV/AIDS' Awareness to stop the epidemic spread of AIDS-related Myths, HIV-related Lies and Pharmogenocide: Iatrogenic 'AIDS' ('AIDS' caused by anti-retroviral' drugs).

World... Read more »

The Bell is Ringing-Bells4AIDS-World AIDS Day

Posted by bradford, 2 Replies

A MILLION BELLS RINGING ON DECEMBER 1 World AIDS Day!

"The Bell is Ringing" is a grassroots initiative of concerned individuals, who decided to mobilize communities and individuals from around the world to join a united effort to raise awareness to... Read more »

So terry D what does cause AIDS?

Posted by Anonymous

You seem to think you know so much then what does cause AIDS if its not HIV?

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