Features from 2002
Medication Lessons
01/04/03 -
Lesson #3 {Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase Inhibitors}
Our weekly series continues with the very important feature about NNRTI's.
12/27/02 -
Lesson #2 {Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors}
Get the information you need to know about NRTI's.
12/20/02 -
Lesson #1 {Protease Inhibitors}
The first in a weekly series covering every aspect of HIV medication and
therapies. This lesson deals with PI's.
12/06/02 -
Lactic Acidosis...The Facts
Important information about this serious medication side effect.
12/01/02
- Ten Ways to Observe World AIDS Day
World AIDS Days comes but once a year. This list will show you how to observe
this solemn day all year around.
11/18/02 - How
to Deal With Peripheral Neuropathy
It can be a nuisance or a painful, crippling disease. What is neuropathy and how
can it be treated or resolved.
11/02/02 -
Understanding Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Regularly, your doctor does blood tests to check these two things. But what are
they and why are they important? This feature has the answers.
10/18/02 - The
Over 50 Population...a Growing HIV Risk
HIV affects everyone, not
just the young. Our seniors are at risk and the number of infected is growing.
Get the scoop on HIV and the over 50 population.
10/08/02 - An
interview with a teen.
Part I in a series that looks at teens and how HIV affects them.
09/23/02 - HIV
Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
HIV can cause many unpleasant symptoms. This feature will help you deal with ten
of the most common.
09/04/02 -
Caring for Your Pets
Pets provide love, comfort and companionship but can also be bad for your health
if not cared for properly. This guide will help you stay healthy while giving
your pet the care it deserves.
08/28/02 -
Things Everyone Should Know About HIV
Here are ten things everyone should know about HIV and AIDS. Dispel the myths
and answer the questions with these ten facts.
08/15/02 -
What's Being Done About Needlesticks
Needlesticks happen about 600,000 times per year, often transmitting such
infections as HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. What's being done to protect our
healthcare professionals?
07/30/02 - HIV
and Pregnancy
Living with HIV does not mean a woman can't start a family. This feature
provides you with information you need to know before becoming pregnant.
07/15/02 - I'm
HIV positive...why do I have to use a condom?
Safer sex is important for couples who both have HIV. The features tells you
why.
07/01/02 - HIV
and the Workplace
You are about to return to the workplace but you have concerns, fears and
questions. This feature will give you the information you need to know before
taking that job.
06/15/02 - Plan
For Your Future
Who will take care of your loved ones and make your wishes known when you
can't? This feature will help you plan for the future.
05/28/02 -
Adherence Strategies
Taking HIV medication combinations
can be very difficult. This feature can help make your daily dosing much easier.
05/08/02 -
Sinusitis...not just another headache.
Sinus infections are an all to frequent and very uncomfortable problem. This
feature will help you cope with this infection and offers treatments to relieve
the symptoms.
04/15/02 -
There is a fungus among us.
Important information about thrush.
03/26/02 - The
Challenges of Vaccine Development
An effective vaccine is needed to stop the epidemic. But the road to the cure is
littered with challenges.
03/07/02 - Using Condoms the
Right Way
With nearly 1 million Americans infected with HIV and an estimated 15 million
cases of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occurring each year in the
United States, condom use is an essential strategy for preventing these
diseases.
02/21/02 - Important
Questions you Have to Ask
Knowledge is power. Take control of your illness and your life by knowing which
questions you need to ask. Get the answers that will help you most.
02/06/02 - Food
for Thought
University of Michigan nutritionist Emily Cartmill gives you simple ideas that
will help keep you healthy.
01/17/02 - The
Test is Positive...Now What?
Testing positive can definitely change your life. But what can be done to move
on?
01/03/02 -
Lipodystrophy...What can be done?
What are your treatment options when lipodystrophy rears its ugly head.
