HIV & AIDS Treatment
By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com Guide to AIDS / HIV
In the early 1980s, an AIDS diagnosis meant a death sentence. But with the advent of HIV medications, people stayed healthy, lived longer, and had hope after their HIV diagnosis. But since the emergence of HIV treatment, it was obvious that in order for HIV treatment to be successful, people needed to know all they could about the medications they were taking. These HIV treatment resources will help you do just that -- learn all you can about the HIV medications that keep you healthy.
- HIV/AIDS Treatment
- Adherence & Resistance
- Opportunistic Infection Treatment & Prevention
- New Medications / Clinical Trials
HIV/AIDS Treatment
The work of thousands of HIV scientists around the world has brought us a collection of HIV medications that have given new hope to people living with HIV. These medications have resulted in longer, healthier and more productive lives for those diagnosed with HIV. But experts agree that in order for treatment to be successful, people must understand the drugs they are taking. This collection of HIV medication resources provides you with the information you need for a successful treatment regimen and a healthy life with HIV.
Adherence & Resistance
Taking your medications exactly as prescribed each and every day is an essential part of a successful treatment regimen. The result of doing otherwise is resistance, the surest path to regimen failure. This collection of adherence tools and tips will help you take your medications on time, every time. Resistance resources will illustrate the importance of adherence.
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Resistance
- Understanding Drug Resistance Testing
- Adherence Tips - Taking Your Meds the Right Way
- Better Adherence Through Understanding
- 10 Adherence Tips That Can Work For You
- Causes For Poor Adherence
Opportunistic Infection Treatment & Prevention
While some medicines treat HIV, others are used to limit your risk of opportunistic infections and illnesses while your immune system is healing and getting stronger. But as hard as we try, there will be times infections will occur and need treatment. Like HIV medications, one must understand the prophylaxis and treatment medications he or she is taking in order for them to be effective.
- Antibiotic / Prophylaxis Fact Sheets
- Vaccination Resources - Index
- Vaccine Fact Sheets
- Associated Illnesses & Treatments - Index
New Medications / Clinical Trials
Thanks to the work of thousands of HIV scientists, there are new medication options coming onto the market all the time. Fewer pills to take each day; fewer side effects; fewer doses each day; all the work of clinical trials and the researchers developing new drugs. These resources explain how clinical trials work and what new medications are in the pipeline.
