Sociocultural Issues With Hiv

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HIV/AIDS Programs' Limited Time Spans, Other Issues Hinder Efforts to Curb Disease in Mozambique, Official Says

The limited time span and lack of sustainability and diversity of many HIV/AIDS programs in Mozambique are undermining efforts to address effectively the epidemic in the country, Cornelio Balane, executive director of the Mozambican Business Against... Read more »

Reports Released on HIV/AIDS Programs in Resource-Limited Settings and HIV/AIDS Among Hispanics; Special JAMA Issue Includes HIV/AIDS-Related Articles, Commentaries and Editorials

"From the Ground Up: Building Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care Programs in Resource-Limited Settings ," Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation : The three-volume publication provides guidance for health care workers, managers and policymakers on... Read more »

Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Summarizes Media Coverage of International HIV/AIDS Issues

Several U.S. and international broadcast programs have included features on HIV/AIDS in response to the XV International AIDS Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 11-16. Summaries of the coverage appear below. Australian Broadcasting... Read more »

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Information on Ethical Issues concerning Euthanasia and HIV patients

I am a Counseling student enrolled n a Professional and Ethical Issues course. As an assignment, we must address an Ethical Dilemma concerning a subject that we are interested in. With the issues of Dying with Dignity and Terminal Illnesses,...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

Rather than give you a lengthly answer here I refer you to two chapters in my most recent book entitled AIDS and Mental Health Practice: Clinical and Policy Issues written by Michael Holtby that speaks to this topic in depth. I know you will find... Read more »

Kidney Issues on HIV Treatment (Truvada + Prezista)

Hello Doctor, I have a question about what I should do about my HIV treatment with sudden kidney issues. History: on meds (prezista+norvir+truvada) since 2008, viral load is undetectable, CD4 at 700-800, % at 25. recently, i got my labs back and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You may also want to discussing with your HIV specialist checking for protein, microalbumin in urine, levels of phosphorus in urine/blood, and other tests to determine fully status of renal function. Often a referral to renal specialist to look for... Read more »

Cognitive Issues for 16yr HIV survivor

I'M WORRIED THAT THE HIV HAS TAKEN CONTROL OVER SOME OF MY COGNITIVE AREAS. LAST 12 MONTHS, I HAVE EXPERIENCED SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS...NAMES AND FACES, I DON'T SEEM TO HAVE ANY ENERGY AND SEEM TO LOOSE WORD FINDING. IS THERE ANY THING...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

In a study, about half of us long term survivors had some sort of mild to moderate cognitive loss. However, what you are describing sounds a lot more severe to me. I would do the following if I was you:1- Have your doctor check your blood levels... Read more »

Life expectancy issues for Hep C+HIV person

Dr. McGovern,I just learned last night over dinner that my HIV+ friend, that completed 1 year of Hep C treatment, has learned the Hep C is still present. This, over martinis and two bottles of wine. I felt so guilty but he was the person initiating...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I agree with your concerns about the alcohol. If your friend was recommended for HCV treatment, I would assume that he already has some scarring of the liver. If that is the case, then you would certainly want to limit alcohol intake since this can... Read more »

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Lesbians Living with HIV: sexuality issues

Posted by Anonymous

Are you a lesbian living with HIV/AIDS? I am a writer for HIV Plus Magazine, a community oriented research and treatment magazine for people living with HIV /AIDS. Our Spring Issue will be dedicated completely to HIV positive women. I am writing a... Read more »

sexual issues when HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi everyone!
I'm a magazine writer for an HIV publication and I'm currently at work on an article about how to handle it when your partner wants to have unprotected sex. I'm focusing on the psychological, personal, decision-making stuff that comes... Read more »

Workplace issues and HIV/AIDS

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Check out this link for workplace issues with HIV/AIDS. It is very thorough. Read more »

HIV and legal/financial issues

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi guys

anybody know which states have the best health care and support for low-income positives?

i was diagnosed HIV positive last November - now i'm moving back to the U.S. in about two months and am currently looking for a job. i'm trying to... Read more »

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