| Living with HIV |
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| Lipodystropy in HIV Disease |
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Lipodystrophy is a condition that many people with HIV develop. Their appearance can change dramatically and they may experience dangerous cholesterol levels. In this webcast, learn more about this recently recognized syndrome, its possible causes, and how it is linked to long-term HIV survival.
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| HIV and Anemia: An Overlooked Danger |
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It'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 discuss symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, and share important advice for those living with HIV.
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| HIV Treatment Side Effects |
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The benefits of HIV treatments often come with side effects, some of them strong enough to keep people from taking their medications. Join Drs. Richard Elion and Brian Boyle as they discuss some of the side effects that HIV patients may encounter, and offer their advice on how to cope with them successfully.
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| Why Adherence Matters for Antiretrovirals |
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As 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 regiments hard to stick to - and many patients don't. Unfortunately, the consequences of slipping from your schedule can be severe. Join our panel to learn why adherence matters, and what you can do to stay on track.
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| Managing HIV: A Life-Long Commitment |
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Maintaining 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.
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| Lipodystrophy: A New HIV Complication? |
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In the early days of the HIV epidemic, there were no drugs available to fight the immune deficiency that resulted in AIDS-related opportunistic infections. Today, people diagnosed with HIV have a number of ...
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| HIV and Anemia: A Danger Overlooked |
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Three and a half million Americans live with anemia, a condition that can make even the simplest tasks seem exhausting. Anemia is the result of inadequate numbers of red blood cells circulating in the body -- cells that are responsible for keeping the body's tissues rich with oxygen. Often caused by...
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| HAART to Heart: Uncertain Consequences in HIV |
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While increases in cholesterol levels have been seen in people taking HIV therapy, a new study has found that, for patients in the study, after three years of therapy, their average total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, or the "bad cholesterol," was essentially the same as it was before HIV infection.
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| Nutrition and HIV Infection |
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We all know that good nutrition and exercise are important for overall good health. For those living with HIV or AIDS, good nutritional choices and fitness are downright essential. In this article, Meredith Liss, MA, RD, CDN makes important dietary and exercise recommendations for anyone infected with the HIV virus.
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| Complementary/Alternative Medicine Approaches to HIV Disease |
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Complementary/alternative medications (CAM) are used to address a wide variety of chronic illnesses, including HIV and AIDS. Specifically, CAM therapies are said to enhance immune function, treat the symptoms associated with HIV, and ease some of the medicine-induced side effects. Ben Kligler, MD outlines how CAM approaches such as herbs, supplements, and acupuncture might be beneficial to your therapeutic regimen.
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| Programs to Meet the Financial and Medical Needs of People With AIDS |
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Receiving an HIV/AIDS diagnosis can dramatically change many aspects of your life, including your finances. Fortunately, there are financial systems in place to assist all qualifying HIV-infected individuals on both a federal and state level. This article includes the information you'll need to access these programs within your state of residence.
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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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| HIV and Social Work: Helping You Cope With an HIV Diagnosis |
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Testing positive for HIV can be emotionally overwhelming. HIV counselor Cynthia Teeters offers advice about how to manage the overwhelming emotions that can accompany this diagnosis, and outlines ideas about how to share the news with loved ones.
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| Facing Depression in HIV |
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Depression is not uncommon in those recently diagnosed with HIV. But while being depressed is normal, major depression disorder (MDD) is not. This article reviews what major depression is, how to recognize it, and various forms of treatment.
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