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Gender Issues and Sexual Dysfunction: An Update From the 1st International Workshop on HIV & Aging

This is part of a series of articles summarizing presentations from the 1st International Workshop on HIV & Aging, which took place in Baltimore, Md., from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2010. Jump to the table of contents to see the other articles in this... Read more »

The Dangers of Mitochondrial Toxicity: An Update From the 1st International Workshop on HIV & Aging

Frailty, Bone Disease and Vitamin D Deficiency: An Update From the 1st International Workshop on HIV & Aging

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Re:Trying again Maybe you will answer this time???/Will officially be the 1st documented oral case

Dr Bob, I tested for hiv via unigold at planned parenthood at 7,9,10,12, and 14 (99 days) weeks as mentioned earlier. You advised me that there is "no way no how hiv is my problem." I am having very blurry vision, have had kidney stones,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,"HIV is not your problem. No way. No how." No additional HIV testing is warranted. I have not changed my assessment. I do not believe you are absolutely crazy (not yet anyway); however, I also remain absolutely confident you are not... Read more »

expectations for post-bloodwork 1st visit

I was diagnosed as HIV+ on 30 May 2003 (I was negative a year earlier). Blood was drawn, and I am seeing my doctor in 2 days to get my viral load/cd4 counts. Can you give me some idea of what to expect in this session? I know it's tough w/out...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

We have been way behind on answering questions (but plan to catch up) so you already know your CD4 count and viral load. Most people in the first year of HIV infection have a CD4 count that is often in the normal range. The viral load depends to... Read more »

CONVINCED 1st CASE OF HIV FROM BEING RIMMED-PLEASE ANSWER!

Hi Dr Bob,Firstly, I'd like to say what a fantastic forum you run here..I have been reading it avidly for the last 6 weeks since my exposure. My apologies in advance, as this is long, but I would like to tell you all the facts- I would be...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,If you've been reading my forum and archives avidly for six weeks, you should realize that with over 40 million people currently infected with HIV and with over two decades of intense scientific study of how the virus is and is not... Read more »

Srating therapy for the 1st time

Hi,I am getting ready to start an HIV therapy for the first time.. And I dont like the choices thast my doctors are telling me I have. I have asked questions in regards to taking Atripla and they are kind of against it but I wanted someone...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your question.For some people Atripla may not be the best treatment. Some possible reasons may be:1) If your virus has any resistance to any part of the Atripla. Resistant virus can be transmitted when you first became infected even... Read more »

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1st week as positive

Posted by RandyNnyc, 8 Replies

I just read several of the posts here...I recently tested positive too...i found out on November 5th at a routine visit to my regular doctor. I did not suspect it at all (i guess noone expects to hear the news). I'm still partly in a state of... Read more »

Home Access - 1st or 3rd Generation

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I have seen several postings about Home Access.....I would really like some answers.

1. Is the Home Access test currently available in stores 1st, 2nd or 3rd Generation ELISA test?

2. What is the difference between 1st, 2nd, 3rd generation Elisa Tests? Read more »

December 1st, World Aid's Day

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Don't forget this annual "event, commemorance", etc. I think the name should be changed to World HIV/AIDS day myself.
Focus this year is on infected women/children. I think it's important we:remember those we've lost, remember OURSELVES, and unite... Read more »

1st or 3rd generation?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

does anyone know if organon virastika micro(sp?) is 1st or 3rd?

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