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Universal Precautions For Hiv Patient
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Utah: University Professor to Study Meds Compliance in HIV PatientsA national study to assess AIDS drug adherence will seek to determine the characteristics of patients who adhere to therapy well or poorly. Poorly adherent patients may need to start treatment later to avoid drug resistance. To help clinicians make... Read more »
University of Alabama-Birmingham Emergency Department to Screen All Patients for HIVThe University of Alabama-Birmingham and some 25 other metro-area hospitals hope to reduce the number of new HIV infections by testing all patients treated in their emergency departments. The state Department of Public Health is providing a $1.6... Read more »
Illinois: University of Chicago to Close Dentistry Clinic That Treats AIDS and HIV PatientsA University of Illinois at Chicago dental clinic that serves HIV/AIDS patients will close in March, officials from the school said. According to Dean Bruce Graham, state funding for the Special Patient Care Clinic has declined in the past five... Read more »
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Medicine UniversitySorry for posting this question here. But I didn't find a perfect fitting theme. (Sorry, my english is not that goog, I hope you will understand my question). I really think you are the best one to answer me. I'm a 4 year grade student (6...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello Brazilian Medical Student,You do not need to give up your medical career because you are HIV infected. Universal precautions have been established long ago to prevent HIV transmission from patient to physician and vice versa.As for the risk of...
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Dentist working with HIV+ patientsHello Dr. Bob! I am a senior dental student and I have recently volunteered to treat HIV+ patients and patients with AIDS at the medically complex dental care clinic in my dental school. As far as I have seen so far, we have not been instructed to...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,I agree with almost everything in your post. For instance, (1) no "extra" precautions are warranted or necessary when treating HIV-positive dental patients and (2) no "extra" sterilization procedures are warranted or...
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Concerns Careing from HIV patient (CARING FOR AN HIV/AIDS PATIENT AT HOME)I recently started caring from my brother who has Full blown AIDS with Cryptococcus meningitis. I wasnt paranoid about it until my toddler covered herself over with his throw and suddenly got a rash on both her arms and face. She had been inside all...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,We don't use the term "Full Blown AIDS" anymore, because in reality there is no such thing as "Partially Blown AIDS." I'm delighted you are caring for your brother in his time of need. I wish all AIDS patients had...
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benefits and/or precautions for exercise in the patient with HIV/AIDSCan you please discuss and/or refer me to any articles/research that discusses the benefits, precautions, guidelines or contraindications of exercise (aerobic, strengthening, stretching) for a person with HIV and the person with AIDS? Has any...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,I strongly recommend exercise for everyone HIV+ or not! It may be even more crucial for those of us with HIV disease or other chronic conditions because we are prone to lose vital lean body mass. Exercise has been shown in multiple clinical...
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University of California, San Francisco's Center
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University of California, San Francisco's Center for AIDS Prevention- jmandel@psg.ucsf.edu Great hands-on public health and research project management opportunity Position: On-Site Research Project Manager - Mumbai, India Description: The University of... Read more » UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE - HIV/AIDS RESEARCH STUDY
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Steven Koh, a graduate student in the Social and Political Sciences Department at the University of Cambridge, is currently conducting a research study focusing on HIV/AIDS stigma. He is looking for individuals interested in sharing their stories...
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ANONYMOUS E-MAIL RESEARCH- UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
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Those who are HIV-positive have much to contribute to the research and literature on HIV/AIDS. Based on this belief, the University of Cambridge, England, is currently conducting research on the experience of living with HIV/AIDS. Steven Koh, a...
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ANONYMOUS E-MAIL RESEARCH- UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Posted by Anonymous
Those who are HIV-positive have much to contribute to the research and literature on HIV/AIDS. Based on this belief, the University of Cambridge, England, is currently conducting research on the experience of living with HIV/AIDS. Steven Koh, a...
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