Associated Illnesses & Conditions
A collection of information about the illnesses and conditions associated with HIV and AIDS.
HIV and Coronary Artery Disease
Recent studies have shown that some HIV medications can increase the risk of having a heart attack. What HIV medications increase the risk of a heart attack.
Recent studies have shown that some HIV medications can increase the risk of having a heart attack. What HIV medications increase the risk of a heart attack.
The Facts About Rectal Pain
Rectal pain can occur for many reasons from the not so serious to the very serious. What are the causes of rectal pain and how to we address the problem?
Rectal pain can occur for many reasons from the not so serious to the very serious. What are the causes of rectal pain and how to we address the problem?
Apthous Ulcers (Canker Sores) - How Are They Treated?
About's Dentistry Guide Tammy Davenport provides you with important information about apthous ulcers - what are they and how are they treated?
About's Dentistry Guide Tammy Davenport provides you with important information about apthous ulcers - what are they and how are they treated?
C. difficile Infection
Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, can be a serious gastrointestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea. Here is your guide to C. diff.
Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, can be a serious gastrointestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea. Here is your guide to C. diff.
Lymphadenopathy
What is lymphadenopathy and how is it related to HIV. Are swollen lymph nodes necessarily lymphoma?
What is lymphadenopathy and how is it related to HIV. Are swollen lymph nodes necessarily lymphoma?
Tips for Managing Heartburn
Heartburn is a common problem for people living with HIV. Here are some tips for managing heartburn.
Heartburn is a common problem for people living with HIV. Here are some tips for managing heartburn.
Tuberculosis Quiz - How Much Do You Know About TB?
Test your TB knowledge. Take this TB Quiz from About Lung Diseases Guide Stacey Lloyd.
Test your TB knowledge. Take this TB Quiz from About Lung Diseases Guide Stacey Lloyd.
What you Need to Know About Mumps
A recent outbreak of mumps has got people asking what are mumps and should I be concerned. This feature tells you what you need to know about mumps.
A recent outbreak of mumps has got people asking what are mumps and should I be concerned. This feature tells you what you need to know about mumps.
What Can You Do to Prepare for a Flu Pandemic?
If a pandemic is possible, what can you do to be prepared?
If a pandemic is possible, what can you do to be prepared?
What is the difference between seasonal flu and pandemic flu?
Every year, people around the world get flu. But that's seasonal flu. Pandemic flu could kill millions. What is the difference between seasonal flu and pandemic flu?
Every year, people around the world get flu. But that's seasonal flu. Pandemic flu could kill millions. What is the difference between seasonal flu and pandemic flu?
The Facts About Bird Flu...Does HIV Increase the Risk?
We've all heard about the next deadly epidemic. It sounds very bad but what are the facts about bird flu? Does HIV increase the risk?
We've all heard about the next deadly epidemic. It sounds very bad but what are the facts about bird flu? Does HIV increase the risk?
New Law Assures Insurance Coverage for Transplants
A new law assures HIV infected people in California can't be denied insurance coverage for their organ transplant based on HIV status.
A new law assures HIV infected people in California can't be denied insurance coverage for their organ transplant based on HIV status.
The Dangers of Anal Cancer
Men who have sex with men are at risk for a silent killer; anal cancer. What are the dangers of anal cancer in men who have sex with men?
Men who have sex with men are at risk for a silent killer; anal cancer. What are the dangers of anal cancer in men who have sex with men?
Night Sweats...Facts and Solutions
For those living with HIV, night sweats can be one of the most annoying problems. What are night sweats and what can be done to help. Here are some night sweat facts and solutions.
For those living with HIV, night sweats can be one of the most annoying problems. What are night sweats and what can be done to help. Here are some night sweat facts and solutions.
Immune Reconstitution Syndrome
Rebuilding the immune system is possible with the advent of HIV medications. But immune reconstitution syndrome can result. What is immune reconstitution syndrome?
Rebuilding the immune system is possible with the advent of HIV medications. But immune reconstitution syndrome can result. What is immune reconstitution syndrome?
The Facts About HIV / Hep C Coinfection
Get the facts about HIV/Hep C coinfection with this collection of frequently asked questions.
Get the facts about HIV/Hep C coinfection with this collection of frequently asked questions.
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum Contagiosum is a skin condition often seen in HIV. About's Dermatology Guide Heather Fewell fills you in on all you need to know.
Molluscum Contagiosum is a skin condition often seen in HIV. About's Dermatology Guide Heather Fewell fills you in on all you need to know.
Break the Chain of Infection
The best way to fight infections is to stop them before they make you sick. This feature teaches you how to break that chain of infection.
The best way to fight infections is to stop them before they make you sick. This feature teaches you how to break that chain of infection.
Erectile Dysfunction and Viagra...What You Need to Know
Everyone has heard of it. Everyone knows what it's for and how well it works. Hours of sexual pleasure in a little blue pill. Viagra is effective but there are cautions as well. Get the facts on the little blue diamond...facts you need to use the drug safely.
Everyone has heard of it. Everyone knows what it's for and how well it works. Hours of sexual pleasure in a little blue pill. Viagra is effective but there are cautions as well. Get the facts on the little blue diamond...facts you need to use the drug safely.
The Facts About Testosterone Replacement
Experts agree, men living with HIV are more prone to declining and lower than normal testosterone levels. Here are the facts about testosterone replacement.
Experts agree, men living with HIV are more prone to declining and lower than normal testosterone levels. Here are the facts about testosterone replacement.
What is Avascular Necrosis?
AVN is a growing problem among those with HIV and AIDS. Why? And what can be done to treat the problem?
AVN is a growing problem among those with HIV and AIDS. Why? And what can be done to treat the problem?
Lactic Acidosis
Easy to understand information about this potentially fatal complication of HIV medications.
Easy to understand information about this potentially fatal complication of HIV medications.
The Facts About Peripheral Neuropathy
It can be a simple nuisance or a painful, crippling disease. What is neuropathy and how can it be treated and resolved.
It can be a simple nuisance or a painful, crippling disease. What is neuropathy and how can it be treated and resolved.
HIV's Top Ten Signs, Symptoms and Solutions
HIV and AIDS are associated with many physical and emotional problems. Take a look at these signs, symptoms and solutions.
HIV and AIDS are associated with many physical and emotional problems. Take a look at these signs, symptoms and solutions.
Night Sweats
As you all know, night sweats is a huge problem. Our sleep disorders guide offers this feature to explain the condition further.
As you all know, night sweats is a huge problem. Our sleep disorders guide offers this feature to explain the condition further.
Lipodystrophy
What is lipodystrophy and what are your treatment options?
What is lipodystrophy and what are your treatment options?
The Facts About HPV
HPV is a serious health risk. Learn the facts on how you can stay healthy.
HPV is a serious health risk. Learn the facts on how you can stay healthy.
Acute Viral Syndrome...It's Not Just the Flu
In the case of Acute HIV Syndrome, ignorance is not bliss.
In the case of Acute HIV Syndrome, ignorance is not bliss.
Lactic Acidosis...A Problem with our Cells?
An emerging problem concerning our cells is causing quite a stir among the HIV scientific community. This complex problem is broken down into an easy to understand format in this feature article.
An emerging problem concerning our cells is causing quite a stir among the HIV scientific community. This complex problem is broken down into an easy to understand format in this feature article.
Erectile Dysfunction
Sexuality Guide Cory Silverberg provides this important information about this emotionally devastating condition.
Sexuality Guide Cory Silverberg provides this important information about this emotionally devastating condition.
Side Effects, Symptoms and Solutions
With HIV comes unpleasant symptoms and side effects. This guide will give you some hints and tips on how to deal with them.
With HIV comes unpleasant symptoms and side effects. This guide will give you some hints and tips on how to deal with them.
Feeling Fatigued?
The February issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter offers suggestions to fight fatigue. Let's look a bit closer at them.
The February issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter offers suggestions to fight fatigue. Let's look a bit closer at them.
Night Sweats Quiz
Night sweats can be a very annoying problem in HIV. Sleep Disorders Guide Florence Cardinal offers this quiz to test your knowledge of night sweats.
Night sweats can be a very annoying problem in HIV. Sleep Disorders Guide Florence Cardinal offers this quiz to test your knowledge of night sweats.
How Lung Disease and Respiratory Infections Kill People with AIDS
Lung Diseases Guide Stacey Lloyd provides us with important information about lung diseases and their impact on people living with HIV and AIDS.
Lung Diseases Guide Stacey Lloyd provides us with important information about lung diseases and their impact on people living with HIV and AIDS.
The HPV Test
Facts about HPV and the risk of cervical cancer.
Facts about HPV and the risk of cervical cancer.