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Report Finds Neglected Diseases Research Funding Up in 2009, Funding for Non-Profits Down

"A rise in global funding for research into neglected diseases needs to be matched by a continued focus on delivering practical new ways to curb sickness in the developing world," according to the third annual report (.pdf) by the Global Funding of... Read more »

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Tennesse: Non-Profit Gets Grant to Push AIDS Education

Women on Maintaining Education and Nutrition, a local non-profit known simply as W.O.M.E.N., is set to receive a five-year, $2-million CDC grant to help stem HIV transmission in women who do not view themselves as at risk. "I'm trying to reach the... Read more »

Liberia; Democratic Republic of Congo: Google Awards $4 Million to San Rafael HIV Prevention Non-Profit

A California non-profit is able to expand its HIV prevention efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia, courtesy of a $4 million holiday grant from Google. San Rafael-based Global Strategies for HIV Prevention focuses on reducing... Read more »

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Is mandatory HIV testing legal in the workplace (non-healthworker)

I have been in at my present employer for 2 1/2 years. My employer offers a profit-sharing program which I do not have to contribute any monies. I have been told by the employer that I am eligible for life insurance that is apart of the profit...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I do not think mandatory testing is legal. However, the situation you describe for the profit sharing plan is very unusual. It is not typical to fund profit sharing plans with life insurance contracts or to have life insurance in a profit sharing... Read more »

cure for hiv/aids -the truth is how expedable and profitable are you?

Hi Dr. Bob, Just my two cents. I agree with you post that there seems to be no cure for hiv/aids on the distant horizon. But one at the same time, has to stop and wonder - if they can clone animals, human genes, and put a man into space...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,"Is it even feasible to believe the US government really doesn't have somewhere hidden in area 50 or something the formula for stopping HIV dead in its tracks 25 years later?" No, it is not feasible, logical or even possible!... Read more »

Prevention, or Profit?

Hi Dr. Bob!I have written to you a couple of times, and you always provide very insightful answers so I have another question for you. I usually gush about how fantastic you are, etc. etc., but I know youre campaigning for Busiest Man alive, so I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Brian,Another Texan who hates Bush! Wow, that's like the 10th one this week. Things are looking up!I'll just make a few quick comments about Truvada being used as PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).1.So far, all we know is that Truvada... Read more »

HIV Risk from Non-sexual Massage

I had a massage session in the DC area with a professional therapist. It was an Aromatherapy session at my hotel from a certified therapist. Nothing improper, massaging shoulders, arms, legs, back and very light rub to the chest. Never came close to...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-No, there is no risk for HIV transmission from the activities you describe. If you haven't tested in a few years and have been sexually active I would suggest testing, but not because of the circumstances you describe. Take care,LHW... Read more »

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groin area question .... need an answer

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

i don;t know whether it's because of lymph node swelling at groin area. i read somewhere that infection by hiv can cause fat accumulation at the tummy area (below belly button). anyone know whether this is true?i have all kinds of symptom but only... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Non-Organizations

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am a small business owner looking to do an 11 x 17 calenar which will be targeted toward people of color. I would like to donate a portion of the proceeds from the calendar to a non-profit organizations which helps people of color. I looking for... Read more »

HIV with non B-subtype

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, are there anyone here infected with HIV1 with non-B subtype? Did you get dx by standard HIV1 antibody test? The reason I'm asking this because I may got infected in Asia and I don't know if current HIV1 antibodies test can pick it up? Thanks.

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Hiv from unsanitary lotion in non sexual massage

Posted by jackieole, 2 Replies

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pumop bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed... Read more »

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