Features from 2003
12/25/03 -
Ten Questions to Ask About Clinical Trials
Before entering into any clinical trial, there are certain things you need
to be aware of. The National Library of Medicine suggests several questions you
should ask and fully understand before entering into any clinical trial.
11/14/03 -
FDA approves new PI - Lexiva
The FDA has approves GlaxoSmithKline's new protease inhibitor, Lexiva. Get
the facts here.
11/03/03 - What is
Avascular Necrosis?
AVN is a degenerative bone disease that is being seen more and more often in
people living with HIV. What is it exactly and what can be done for this painful
disease?
10/19/03 - The
Minds of HIV - David Ho MD
Our series of profiles of those who shape HIV science continues.
10/10/03 -
The Minds of HIV - Robert Gallo MD
The first in an ongoing series profiling some of the best minds in HIV.
09/27/03 - Have
We Shot Ourselves in the Foot
Have our successes fueled an already serious public health problem? See how
HIV myth and complacency complicates our battle against HIV.
09/05/03
- The HIV Life Cycle
Knowing how HIV replicates is essential to developing new treatments and
medications. This feature explains the HIV life cycle.
08/29/03 - Food Requirements
with You Medications
An easy to use guide that explains which meds need to be taken with food,
without food etc.
08/18/03
- Sperm Washing...An Answer to Your Prayers?
For couples living with HIV, having a child offers many risks. Sperm washing
may help minimize the risk of transmission to the mother and in turn to her
baby.
08/04/03 - Benefits
Available to You
A guide to federally and privately funded medical benefits programs.
07/20/03 -
The HIV Treatment Guidelines
Here are the latest
treatment guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services.
07/03/03 -
FDA Approves Two New HIV Drugs
July has seen the approval of two new drugs in the fight against HIV. Get the
facts here.
06/20/03 -
Culturally Sensitive Care
Different cultures require different considerations when we care for them. This
guide will help you know how to do that.
06/04/03 - Make
Each Doctor's Appointment Count
Appointments every month got you down? Remember each is important. Here are some
tips to get the most out of each visit to your doctor.
05/22/03 -
HIV and the Internet
Find those quality sites and weed out those you would be better off without
using this new feature.
04/25/03 - SARS
and HIV...what does it mean to you?
SARS is closer to home than ever. What does this mean to those living with HIV
and AIDS. Get all the info you need to know from this article.
04/04/03 - PML...What
is it?
This complicated and very serious infection strikes about 6% of those people
living with HIV and AIDS. But what is it?
03/15/03 - FDA
Approves Fuzeon
The long awaited FDA approval of Fuzeon (T-20) is finally here. Read all about
the newest drug in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
03/05/03 -
What's in the Pipeline?
We all are anxious to know...what new drugs are coming to our pharmacy
shelves? This feature covers a few that look the most promising.
02/20/03 -
The Best of the Best
Your guide has selected what he feels is the best of About's HIV site. Take
a look and see if you agree.
01/20/03 - Current Vaccine
Trials
While there has
been no HIV vaccine approved for use, there are several trails currently being
conducted. Here is a list of those trials with contact information.
Medication Lessons
02/01/03 -
Lesson #5 {Drug Resistance Testing}
Our med lesson series resumes with this feature about drug resistance
testing.
01/11/03 -
Lesson #4 {Adherence Strategies}
Week 4 of our medication series features adherence tips and strategies that
will help you take your medicines
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.