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| The Grim Reaper: Club Drugs And HIV |
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Many 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.
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| Spermicides and Condoms: Not the Best Marriage? |
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It is a well-known fact that consistent and correct use of condoms can prevent pregnancy. But condoms are not perfect. They've been known to break on occasion, and people don't always use them correctly. That's why doctors have recommended that they be used in conjunction with an over-the-counter spermicide for extra birth-control insurance.
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| Club Drugs and HIV: The Agony and the Ecstasy |
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Statistics show that people who take club drugs like methamphetamine, also known as crystal, may wake up with a big problem: HIV infection.
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| Boosting HIV Awareness With New Test |
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Traditionally, getting tested for HIV has been a two-step process: arriving for the test, and returning a week or two later for the results. But the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a test that provides results in just 20 minutes, and the availability of this test could have a profound effect on HIV awareness and prevention efforts worldwide. Learn about this new HIV test and why everyone should get tested.
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| Introduction to HIV |
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This article offers a broad overview of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It describes how the virus is contracted, how it behaves in the body, and what is involved in HIV testing.
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| Advice to Patients Recently Diagnosed With HIV |
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HIV treatment has come a long way since the first reported case of AIDS in 1981, and today there are a number of effective therapies available to people living with HIV. This article explores how people who are newly diagnosed with HIV can take an active role in their own treatment, and the maintenance of their own health.
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| Changes In The HIV Epidemic: What Do They Mean For You? |
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Changes in the HIV epidemic receive widespread reporting in the media. For people living with HIV, following the news about new research and treatment can be enormously confusing. Reports of new treatments may stir doubt in individuals about the efficacy of their current treatment. This article outlines how advances in HIV research have affected individual HIV cases, and how people living with HIV can make sense of new information about the virus.
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| HIV Prevention |
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Recent statistics report that there are over 5 million new cases of HIV reported annually. This article stresses the importance of prevention, and outlines prevention techniques. For those who are HIV positive, the article describes ways to prevent spreading the disease to others.
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| Choosing a Healthcare Provider for HIV Treatment |
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Receiving an HIV diagnosis can be devastating. But if you have just been diagnosed, it is important to begin working with a healthcare provider on a treatment plan soon after diagnosis. This article outlines some useful considerations as you choose a new healthcare provider, and details what you should expect from your doctor as you work together on a treatment plan.
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