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CD4 cells - T-cells - What Are CD4 Cells? Created:
Monday, November 01, 2004
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
CD4 cells are specialized cells that are a part of our immune system. What are CD4 cells and why are they important to those people living with HIV? -
Rectal Cancer - Anal Cancer - Rectal Cancer Symptoms Created:
Saturday, April 23, 2005
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Friday, April 22, 2011
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? What are the symptoms of rectal cancer? -
Medication Adherence - HIV Adherence - Medication Adherence Created:
Monday, July 27, 2009
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Medication adherence is the most troublesome aspect of HIV. The medications work well but without medication adherence they have little chance of doing their job well. -
HIV - HIV and Dental Care - HIV and Dental Health Created:
Friday, May 01, 2009
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
The health or your mouth and teeth is more important than you think. HIV and dental care is an often forgotten part of your overall health. Let's hear your thoughts on HIV and your dental health. -
HIV Test - Should Everyone Get an HIV Test Created:
Saturday, January 02, 2010
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
What's your opinion. Should everyone get an HIV test? We would love to hear what you have to say about this HIV testing issue. -
HIV Disclosure - Should HIV Disclosure Be Mandatory Created:
Friday, May 01, 2009
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Is HIV disclosure a matter of public health safety or a breach of confidentiality? Should HIV disclosure be mandatory? What do you think? -
Share Your Story: About.com's Tribute to Those Who Have Lost their Lives to AIDS Created:
Saturday, April 17, 2010
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
For almost 30 years the world has dealt with the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Sadly too many have lost their lives. HIV at About wants to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to AIDS. Submit your s.. -
Pay Tribute - Pay Tribute to those Who Have Lost Their Lives to AIDS Created:
Saturday, April 17, 2010
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
For almost 30 years the world has dealt with the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Sadly too many have lost their lives. HIV at About wants to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to AIDS. Submit your s.. -
Facts About HIV - Ten Facts About HIV Created:
Thursday, March 03, 2011
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Thursday, March 03, 2011
HIV is a complex disease that continues to take its toll around the world. For those living with the disease, understanding the disease is key to staying healthy. For those not infected, the key to.. -
Lipitor - Lipitor Information Created:
Sunday, July 16, 2006
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Lipitor is one of the most popular cholesterol lowering medications prescribed today. Here is some helpful Lipitor information for those of you whose doctor has prescribed this drug. -
Awards
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Thursday, August 05, 2004
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Awards won by your About.com Guide -
Elite Controllers - HIV Elite Controllers Created:
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Left untreated, HIV will progress to AIDS; that is generally the rule. But there are exceptions -- HIV positive people that don't progress to AIDS, even in the absence of HIV medications. These peo.. -
Serosorting - HIV Serosorting Created:
Saturday, May 05, 2007
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
What is serosorting. How is serosorting decreasing HIV infection rates -
HIV - South Africa HIV - AIDS in Africa - HIV and Apartheid Created:
Thursday, March 01, 2007
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
HIV around the world takes you to South Africa. AIDS in Africa is raging out of control. Some call it the new apartheid. -
Online Dating - Online Dating Safety Created:
Monday, February 07, 2011
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Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Meeting people online is becoming more and more common. People with HIV are finding dates online too. But as many good people you find online, there are dozens of people preying on those looking fo.. -
Caloric Intake - Increasing Caloric Intake Created:
Saturday, September 05, 2009
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Tuesday, February 01, 2011
The amount of calories in the food you eat is an important predictor of how much weight you may gain. People with HIV who are experiencing weight loss should increase caloric intake so they can slo.. -
AIDS Statistics - State and Metropolitan Statistics Created:
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Here are the most current state and metropolitan AIDS statistics. -
Opiate Addiction - Suboxone for Opiate Addiction Created:
Saturday, October 20, 2007
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
HIV and substance abuse are common companions. Specifically, opiate addiction and the misuse of Vicodin, Oxycontin, or Heroin can make HIV treatment much more difficult. There is hope; the use of S.. -
The Importance of Dental Care Created:
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
The importance of dental care when living with HIV can't be overstated. -
Paying for HIV Medications - Help With Paying for HIV Medications Created:
Thursday, April 08, 2010
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
There are many ways to pay for your HIV medications. Drug insurance, drug assistance programs, and manufacturer-based assistance programs can help you pay for HIV medications. This article provides.. -
Trichomoniasis - Signs and Symptoms of Trichomoniasis Created:
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
This feature talks about the signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis. Understanding the signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis allows for earlier diagnosis and treatment. -
HIV Travel Ban - Ending the HIV Travel Ban Created:
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
The United States has banned immigration to the US since 1987 for those people who are HIV positive. Now 160 HIV Organizations are calling for that ban to end. What is involved in ending the HIV tr.. -
HIV Basics Quiz Results
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Thanks for taking our quiz about example.: sans serif font free newsletter sign hiv basics what are the symptoms of hiv acute hiv -
Oral Sex - Teens and Oral Sex - The Risks of Oral Sex Created:
Sunday, March 06, 2005
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Recent studies have shown that teens are engaing in oral sex more often than having intercourse. Teens and oral sex...there are risks. What are the risks of oral sex. -
Public Disclosure of HIV Status: Public Safety or Breach of Confidentiality? Created:
Sunday, November 27, 2005
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
An HIV infected man in Canada is being tried for manslaughter and sexual assault because he had sex without disclosing his status. The Canadian government approved the release of his name and photo.. -
Transgender - HIV Risk - HIV Risk and the Transgender Population Created:
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Those who identify as transgender have an extremely high HIV risk. Let's look at HIV risk and the transgender population. -
Chlamydia - Signs and Symptoms of Chlamydia Created:
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
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Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are among the most common causes of illness in the world. Chlamydia is one of many sexually transmitted diseases. Like other STDs, having chlamydia puts you at .. -
Sexually Transmitted Disease - Sexually Transmitted Disease Symptoms Created:
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are among the most common causes of illness in the world. In some populations, one sexually transmitted disease, syphilis is at epidemic proportions. What's wor.. -
New Hampshire Resources - New Hampshire HIV Resources - New Hampshire HIV Statistics Created:
Sunday, September 03, 2006
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
New Hampshire HIV resources and statistics -
HPV Vaccine - Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Created:
Saturday, October 21, 2006
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
HPV is a known cause of cervical cancer and genital warts. Now there is an HPV vaccine to protect women from the virus that can have fatal consequences. -
HIV Treatment - HIV Treatment Interruptions Created:
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
People are always asking me if they can stop their medications just for a little while. At one time experts considered such HIV treatment interruptions and thought they may be a good idea. Well, th.. -
HIV Resources - HIV Resources on the Internet Created:
Saturday, May 24, 2003
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
HIV resources can be found all over the Internet. HIV resources on the Internet can be helpful but can also be misleading and inaccurate. This feature guides you through the maze of HIV resources o..