Who Could Best Aid The Hiv Problem In Africa

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Survey Looks at Global Perceptions of Health Problems, Priorities, Foreign Aid

People living in sub-Saharan Africa believe HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases are "very big" issues that governments should address, according to a survey released Thursday by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Global Attitudes Project ,... Read more »

Aid Group: Displaced Children in Great Lakes Region of Africa at Risk of Sexual Abuse

In a report released recently in Uganda, the aid group World Vision said 1.4 million children have been displaced by war in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Half of those children are victims of sexual exploitation, according to the report. The... Read more »

G8 Summit to Address Aid to Africa; Leaders Urged Not to Backtrack on Pledges to Continent

Leaders of the Group of Eight industrialized nations at their summit in Hokkaido, Japan, this week are expected to endorse a plan that will provide detailed assessments of how well the member countries are meeting their pledges to help fight... Read more »

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HIV and South Africa

Dear Dr. Frascino,I am HIV positive but the virus has been undetectable according to my blood tests for nearly 8 years (I was diagnosed in 1999). I have been on Sustiva which I take daily (one pill). My question is that I am planning a trip to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The information you requested, or at least how to get it, was waiting for you in the archives. See below.Bon voyage.Dr. BobResearch on HIV and Travel Restrictions (ON THE ROAD WITH HIV) (TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS)Mar 30, 2008 The other day I asked you... Read more »

can aid/hiv cause lost of hearing

My brother is having problems with lost of hearing in one ear. Is this a side effect from having aids? ...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Rarely would that be due to HIV/AIDS. There are many more common causes that need to be considered so that a visit to an ENT specialist is recommended. KH... Read more »

allergic reaction sleep aid

Greetings Dr. I've taken Ambien for several years(along with many other HIV medicationss) and havenever had problems. I've just recently been taking Ambien every night for last two weeks, a building burning sensation of my tougne and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Crixivan Fan,Because you've "taken Ambien for several years and have never had problems," it is unlikely your current symptoms are related to an "allergic reaction" to Ambien. There are a variety of other medications... Read more »

Blood Tests in West Africa/HIV1 vs HIV2

Working as an ex-pat in West Africa blood tests are a way of life due to exposure to malaria. I have had a number of blood tests and clean needles have been used in all cases. One thing I have noticed is the technicians do not wear gloves. Also...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question.First of all, if the needles that are being used are sterile needles, and arenot being re-used, there is no risk of HIV transmission.In terms of the technicians not using gloves, there are two problems I seewith this. If... Read more »

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Does aid couse bumps on your body? Or stds

Posted by Butterfly29, 1 Reply

Please answer fast Read more »

HIV/AIDS related kidney problems...

Posted by alexzander, 2 Replies

i have a question and was wondering if ANYONE out there knew even a little bit....people who are HIV+ (i myself have AIDS) but is it common to see tons of reoccuring kidney infections?! i mean these have been going on for months and months....i'm... Read more »

mthod may aid hiv patients

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HIV/AID and the Senior Citizen

Posted by Anonymous

I would like to interview an HIV/AIDs positive senior citizen for a Social Work Research Paper that I am working on that must be submitted to my professor on 11/09/03. The person who will allow me to conduct the interview's Identity will be... Read more »

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