Surgery Operation With Hiv Aids

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HIV/AIDS and Lipodystrophy Treatments Part II: Treatments for Fat Loss

Table of Contents Fat in the Body Switching HIV Drugs Fat Loss in the Face Temporary Facial Fillers Permanent Facial Fillers Taking Care of Yourself Fat in the Body Fat is needed for the body to function. It plays an important role inkeeping the skin and hair healthy, protecting body organs, and maintaining bodytemperature. Fat is also stored energy. There are different types of fat found in the body. Visceral fat is...

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Pre operative HIV testing in all cataract surgeries

We operate about 1600 cataracts every year. Up till now we never sreened any patients pre operatively in last 15-20 years. Does the guidelines suggests to do so or only take universal precautions? DR Diwan...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello Dr. Diwan,I'm not sure where your medical practice is, so understand that I'll answer your question from the perspective of an American doctor (though one that works a lot in developing countries).Firstly, universal precautions... Read more »

Scheduled operation

Hello Dr. Young,I have a couple of questions about upcoming operation. Im HIV pos since march last year. My initial CD4 before HAART was 55, VL 700 000. I started on Norvir, Lexiva, Truvada, plus Bactrim. At the end of April 2005 my VL...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post--I'm happy to hear about your very nice progress on your medications.I think that a simple and practical way of adjusting your medication dosing for the surgery is simply to hold the medications until after the surgery.... Read more »

Operation, Blood used Contaminated? or not?

I am worried about the operation performed on me, and if the extra blood they used was contaminated. How long does it take for AIDS/HIV to become apparent in a body and what are the symptoms?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

The blood supply is EXTREMELY safe. I would not worry about the transmission of HIV or other hepatitis viruses. If you are still concerned, certainly get baseline testing from your physician.Dr. McGovern... Read more »

Operation Castrate Democracy

Sir,you claimed that Operation Castrate Democracy was a secret endeavour. May I ask what your definition of secrecy is, then? In my humble opinion, George Dubya and his entourage are doing a pretty bad job at it, if it's supposed to be...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Anyone who believes HIV/AIDS is a distant threat for others to worry about, rather than a clear and present danger to them and those they love, is very sadly mistaken and destined for tragedy.The statistic you quote from Washington, D.C. is... Read more »

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HIV Operations Program Director < Miami

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Channge Incorporated Centre for AIDS Services for Women

HIV Operations Program Director

Administrative work planning/directing/evaluating/informational and counseling services in Miami-Dade County. Disease surveillance and control experience... Read more »

Beware of scam operators of HIV+ dating sites!

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I have been following the recent revelations of the scandal of match.com and yahoo personals being sued by "paying customers" who allege both these well known and very non HIV+ dating sites were using a very common technique too lure in paying... Read more »

Beware of scam operators of HIV+ dating sites!

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