Living With Hivaids

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Association of People Living With HIV/AIDS Welcomes Increased Spending on HIV/AIDS

The National Association of People Living With HIV/AIDS has welcomed the news that the South African government will increase spending on its HIV/AIDS policy by about R3.3 billion (US $333 million) over the next three years. Delivering his Medium... Read more »

Journals Focus on HIV/AIDS Law, Epidemic in India; Fact Sheet on HIV/AIDS in India; Guide for Living With HIV; Essay on AIDS Statistics

"HIV/AIDS Policy & Law Review ," Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network : The April 2005 issue of the review includes the latest developments in courts worldwide, HIV/AIDS-related news in Canada, and international and legal network news ("HIV/AIDS... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Advocates Speak Out After Kenyan Cabinet Member Discusses Viability of Isolating People Living With HIV/AIDS to Control Spread of Virus

IRIN/ PlusNews reports on the recent statements a Kenyan cabinet member about isolating people living with HIV/AIDS as a means of controlling the spread of the virus and reactions by local and international HIV/AIDS advocates. On January 28,... Read more »

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Dr. bobs genes (LIVING LONGER WITH HIV/AIDS)

hey Bob, r u like a long term survivor yourself. you have been poz for some time is this because of the new meds or just your excellent genes? can most new diagnosed persons expect to live a long life like 20 years is that norm with the meds today...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I seroconverted to HIV-positive following an occupational exposure in January 1991. So why am I still here when so many others who became virally enhanced around the same time have long since passed on to whatever comes next? Good question. There... Read more »

How long can a person live with HIV/AIDS?

What is the longest time that someone has lived with the AIDS virus active in their body? does HIV always turn into AIDS? Is it possible for a person with AIDS or HIV to live a full long life? What is the average life span?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. At this time, we cannot say what is the longest amount of time a person can live with HIV. This is because there are some people who have been infected for many years (since the epidemic was first recognized in... Read more »

Protease Inhibitors and Living with HIV/AIDS

Just wondering, is there a train of thought that protease inhibitors may ultimately prevent the possibility of AIDS occuring and basically have people living with HIV for an entire lifetime? Upon initially beginning treatment for hiv is it possible...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your questions.When it comes to the protease inhibitors and other antiviral therapies, there is good news and bad news.The good news:1) Treatments have been shown to significantly improve the quantity of a persons life. People taking... Read more »

Life Insurance For HIV/AIDS

It is my understanding that Guarantee Trust of Glenview, Illinois no longer offers life insurance to those living with HIV. Indeed, their parameters were very strict and to get coverage under their plan was next to impossible. Accessible Life from...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I think Physicisan's Mutual, Mutual of Omaha and, for AARP members only, NY Life offer coverage.... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 10 Replies

Hi!
I am a student filmmaker working on a Community Based Media Project intended to be about, by and for people affected by and/or infected with HIV/AIDS.
In looking to include the community in the process I would like to ask (with gratitude) for... Read more »