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Halting the Global Spread of HIV/AIDS: The Future of U.S. Bilateral and Multilateral Responses

Mr. Chairman, distinguished members of the committee, ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for the opportunity to testify this morning, and I applaud you for your focus on the global AIDS epidemic. I am here today on behalf of the UN System... Read more »

Punitive Laws, Human Rights Violations Inhibiting Global AIDS Response, Global Commission on HIV and Law Report Says

"Punitive laws and human rights abuses are costing lives, wasting money, and stifling the global AIDS response," according to a report (.pdf) released Monday by the independent Global Commission on HIV and the Law, which estimated the number of new... Read more »

Global Fund Executive Director Warns HIV Spreading Rapidly in China, Praises Country's HIV/AIDS Initiatives

Richard Feachem, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria , on Tuesday warned that HIV is spreading rapidly in China and contested government figures indicating that the prevalence rate has stabilized since last... Read more »

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Re: Medical Journalist Says Reliance on Condoms Spreads HIV/AIDS

Dr. Bob,The "medical journalist's" report was amazingly idiotic. Why would anyone in their right mind believe such a thing? I notice you sometimes comment on the religious right. Why bother? It would seem common sense is all one needs...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Stan,Why even bother commenting on the religious right? Well, for starters, how about the fact these folks vote! They have the power to elect presidents and congressmen and congresswomen. These folks and some of the folks they elected actually... Read more »

Psycological response to longterm HIV diagnosis?

I read a most interesting and self confirming article in the May/June Issue of PA (Positively Aware) magazine. It was titled, "Is it all in your head?" Since I have been diagnosed now being over 16 years, I have been finding myself...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Neurocognitive impairment resulting from HIV infection of the central nervous system is now a well-defined clinical syndrome. I'll reprint below a summary article on HIV and the brain that goes into a bit more detail than the PA article... Read more »

Excellent response

This is a comment, not a question. I applaud your answer to the question "Are Republicans in the U.S. partly to blame forthe global AIDS epidemic?" It was brilliant!From: Your new fan...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Many thanks. Even Kami the HIV-positive Muppett wrote to me to express appreciation. Maybe soon I'll even enlist my namesake "Sponge Bob Square Pants" to help in our crusade to enlighten Dubya to recognize the importance of... Read more »

HIV spread by blade used by barbers?

I am scared whether HIV/AIDS can be spread by the blade used by the barbers. I got a cut by that way and I am curious whether it can be spread like that? Your prompt attention will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much for your advice....

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

HIV really does not live outside of the body long enough for transmission to occur this way. See the response to Transmission through shaving.I have never heard of infection happening this way. You can always ask your barber if he sterilizes his... Read more »

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Why does HIV continue to spread?

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I saw a report on my local TV station that said that HIV continues to spread in American cities. Why aren't young people heeding the message and using condoms? Is unprotected sex worth a life time of being on toxic drugs? Read more »

Is the triple cocktail helping to spread AIDS?

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I've written what is currently the only computer application solely dedicated to the mathematical analysis of HIV. It's called HIV pathogenesis modeler, and can be downloaded at:
http://www.agmh.org/softw.htm

While using the SI model in the program, I... Read more »

spread aids................ NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by daisey6205, 5 Replies

just a note to update you all.
it has been a hell of a long i have traveled in the last year and a half. i have come to realize that the best friends i have are the ones i have never even met... those here that continually pray for my safety and... Read more »

KNOWING SPREADING HIV AROUND

Posted by Jazzy1973, 5 Replies

wHY DO PEOPLE KEEP GOING AROUND SPREADING THIS TO EACH OTHER KNOWING U HAVE THIS?

wHY CAN'T SOME ONE FIND SOME ONE THAT HAS HIV TOO?

QUESTIONS I ASS BECAUSE I KNOW SOMEONE WHO GOES ON LINE AND MEET PEOPLE AND HAVE SEX WITH THEM& AFTER THEY GET... Read more »

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