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HIV and Anemia: An Overlooked DangerIt's been estimated that up to 95% of people infected with HIV will experience anemia at some point. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked, and untreated anemia can lead to dangerous complications. Join Dr. Lisa Capaldini and Dr. Brian Boyle as they ...View Webcast >> Read Transcript >>
Introduction to HIVDr. Brian A. Boyle gives an introduction to HIV and the available tests and treatments.Read Article >>
Introduction to HIVDr. Brian A. Boyle gives an introduction to HIV and the available tests and treatmentsRead Article >>
Did You Know?: Genital herpes is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.Nationwide, at least 45 million people ages 12 and older, or one out of five adolescents and adults, have been infected with the genital herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). There are an estimated 1 million new cases a year. By contrast, there are ...Read Did You Know >>
Did You Know?: Progressive weight loss in people with HIV can be a sign of AIDSOccasionally, a person with HIV who has not yet developed AIDS can experience serious weight loss, which is often defined as a loss of 10 percent of your total body fat or more. But doctors say such weight loss usually corresponds with severe immune ...Read Did You Know >>
Did You Know?: AZT Debuts as Cheaper GenericThe first drug for AIDS is now available as a generic. Introduced 18 years ago, zidovudine (Retrovir), also known as AZT, remains the mainstay of multiple drug strategies used to control HIV. The FDA ruling should help cut the cost of AIDS ...Read Did You Know >>
The Grim Reaper: Club Drugs And HIVMany people think that the HIV epidemic is over. But recently there has been a spike in the number of new infections. Experts say that certain club drugs that allow for wild uninhibited sex are to blame.View Webcast >> Read Transcript >>
Fast Fact: What is the range of liver side effects from HIV meds?HIV medications can cause a wide variety of side effects affecting the liver. Brian Boyle, MD discusses the range in severity from mild to life-threatening.Watch Fast Fact >>
Staying Healthy: Practicing Responsible Sexual BehaviorSexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by practicing safe sex, being monogamous or abstaining, the risks of these difficulties are greatly ...View Webcast >> Read Transcript >>
My leg drags when I get tired. What can I do?By: Patricia Provance, PT, MSCSLeg dragging can occur when you get tired or fatigued. Join Patricia Provance, PT, MSCS, when she discusses the strategy for dealing with leg drag. View Webcast >> Read Transcript >>
Managing HIV: A Life-Long CommitmentMaintaining HIV control requires a near perfect score in drug adherence. But, some drug regimens for HIV are hard to stick to. Learn some of the issues HIV patients struggle with on a daily basis and what can be done to ease the load.Read Article >>
Fast Fact: Can statin drugs be used to treat high lipid levels in people with HIV disease?People with HIV can sometimes develop high levels of cholesterol and trigylcerides in their blood (lipids). Statin medicines, used to treat this problem, might not always be a good choice for people using protease inhibitors.Watch Fast Fact >>
Coping With an HIV DiagnosisTesting positive for the HIV virus often generates profoundly difficult and confusing feelings. Shock, sadness, fear, and even relief are not uncommon emotional responses to an HIV diagnosis, and there is no right or wrong reaction. For those first ...Read Article >>
New Drug is Approved to Fight HIVThe Food and Drug Administration has approved a new HIV drug for those patients whose disease has not improved with standard treatments.Read Article >>
HIV and Social Work: Helping You Cope With an HIV DiagnosisThis article talks about many issues to consider when being diagnosed with HIV and suggestion on how to make this period of time easier.Read Article >>
Central Nervous System Side Effects from HIV TreatmentOne class of HIV medicines has been associated with problems related to the central nervous system. Side effects include vivid dreams and sleep problems. Learn how to manage these side effects.View Webcast >> Read Transcript >>
Why Adherence Matters for AntiretroviralsAs with other HIV medications, antiretrovirals are designed to be taken on a particular schedule, whether it's once, twice, or three times per day. Side effects can make these regimens hard to stick to -- and many patients don't. Unfortunately, the ...View Webcast >> Read Transcript >>
Adherence in HIV Disease: How One Person Keeps on TrackHIV treatments can be hard to take for many reasons. But without taking properly, their effectiveness can be lost. Hear how one person living with HIV keeps on track.View Webcast >> Read Transcript >>
Rapid HIV TestingHIV testing, an important element in the fight against AIDS, is a time-consuming, multi-step process. But the FDA has approved a new HIV test that promises to deliver fast and accurate results while you wait. Learn about this new quick test and the ...View Webcast >> Read Transcript >>
Sticking to It: An HIV Patient Discusses AdherenceAs a pharmacist, Brian Peiper knows about the importance of drug adherence. As a patient, he knows it's not always easy. Tune in as he shares his experience and advice from both sides of the counter.View Webcast >> Read Transcript >>