Lessons in Medication Use
- Lesson #1 - Protease Inhibitors - Everything you need to know about the HIV medication class called Protease Inhibitors
- Lesson #2 - Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors - Important information related to the class of HIV medications called Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
- Lesson #3 - Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors - A feature dealing with the class of HIV medications known as Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
- Lesson #4 - Entry Inhibitors - One of the newer classes of HIV medications the Entry Inhibitors
- Lesson #5 - Integrase Inhibitors - This feature discusses the class of HIV medications known as the Integrase Inhibitors
HIV Related Symptoms
- HIV Symptoms and Solutions - Ten of the most common HIV symptoms and what can be done to deal with them.
- Lactic Acidosis - A Serious Medication Side Effect - This feature discusses this serious and potentially fatal side effect from HIV medications.
- Dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy - The burning, numbness, and tingling of peripheral neuropathy can make life miserable for the HIV positive patient.
- HIV and Sinus Infections - A very common infection that people living with HIV have to deal with; the sinus infection.
- What is Thrush? - Another very common infection people with HIV have to deal with, thrush is a fungal infection that can be a nuisance if not treated.
- The Problem of Lipodystrophy - After years of HIV medication, many HIV-positive people develop accumulations of fat in the neck and abdomen; the problem commonly known as lipodystrophy.
Testing and Prevention
- Ten Things Everyone Should Know About HIV - The best way to prevent HIV infection is to know as much about HIV as possible. This feature will help.
- What's Being Done About Accidental Needlesticks - Accidental needlesticks can contribute to the spread of HIV. That's why government and the healthcare industry are working together to decrease the risk of needlesticks in the workplace.
- HIV Reinfection - Positive Couples Do Need to Use Condoms - A common belief is that a couple whose both partners are HIV-infected don't need to use condoms. Nothing could be further from the truth.
- The Challenges of Vaccine Development - Sure an HIV vaccine would be a great way to slow the spread of HIV. If only it were that easy.
- My HIV Test is Positive - Now What? - If for some unfortunate reason you do get HIV infected, what is your first step after learning your diagnosis? This feature will walk you through the process.
Living a Healthy Life Style
- Understanding Cholesterol and Triglycerides - Research has shown that elevated cholesterol and triglycerides can be detrimental to your health. This feature will help you understand both cholesterol and triglycerides.
- HIV and the Over 50 Population - You may think HIV is a disease of the young and sexually active however, one does not have to be 25 to be at risk.
- One Teen's Thoughts on HIV - HIV does impact our teens but how? Many teens feel they are indestructable; immune from the problems of the world. I interviewed a 16 year recently to see what she knew about HIV and how she felt the disease impacts her life.
- Why You Need an HIV Specialist - HIV is a very complex disease process requiring specialized medical care. Because HIV medicine changes so often, you need to be cared for by an HIV specialist current in all the latest treatments and medications. This feature explains why an HIV specialist is absolutely imperative.
- Making Healthy Choices Each Day - In order to live a fulfilling life with HIV, you must make healthy lifestyle choices. Healthy lifestyle choices will make you feel better physically and emotionally. Do all you can to live an illness free life - make healthy lifestyle choices.
