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- Fifty and Older Americans Not Immune to HIV/AIDS and Other STDsAmericans are enjoying longer life expectancies and active sex lives thanks to improvements in medicine and health care. An unexpected consequence of these factors is that people aged 50 and over are experiencing increasing rates of HIV/AIDS infection.
- How to Get HIV/AIDS Certification for NursesThe human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes AIDS. Nurses who get HIV certified can enhance their careers in settings dealing with HIV testing and treatment. The HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board offers this special nursing certification.
- HIV/AIDS Grants for OrganizationsAIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) it is a long term and for some possibly life-threatening condition. Currently there is no cure for the disease.
- AIDS Epidemic Turns 30th, Momentum SlowsDespite numerous achievements in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic, much remains to be done as the pandemic will likely continue to grow in scope.
Sen. Iris Martinez Fights Quinn Plan to Cut HIV/AIDS Pre-School MoneyState Sen. Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) and advocates called on the Illinois General Assembly Monday to reverse budget cuts proposed by Gov. Pat Quinn to eliminate funding for medical care and pre-school for HIV/AIDS-affected kids in Chicago.
Book Review: Broken Promises: How the AIDS Establishment Has Betrayed the Developing World, by Dr. Edward GreenDr. Edward Green's new book, Broken Promises: How the AIDS Establishment Has Betrayed the Developing World, describes his largely successful battle to understand, and promote, the science of HIV prevention in Africa.
What is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day?A brief introduction to NBHAAD.- The National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness DayThe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness day will be recognized on Monday Feb 7 2011 in Gainesville. Three organizations will provide free HIV testing and free infomation about how to get tested and treated for HIV/AIDS.
- Women and HIV/AIDS: Shocking Facts and FiguresHuman immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, affects women in every country throughout the world. Here we will discuss HIV and AIDS issues that affect women and shocking facts and figures.
Moral Calculus HIV AIDS 9/11 Iraq WarOn the level of sheer numbers HIV AIDS dwarfs other catastrophes that have registered on the global psyche. We should begin to apply moral calculus to events to gain perspective from the standpoing or demicracy aka universal rights
Porn Star Derrick Burts Advocates Condom Use Amongst Adult Film ActorsBurts' diagnosis as being HIV-positive has led him to state all adult film actors should be wearing protection.
Living with HIV/AIDSLearn how Cristina lives with HIV/Aids everyday since she found out when she was only 9 years old she was stricken with the disease from her mother.- HIV/AIDS Are Things Really as Bad as They Seem? Part TwoHIV/AIDS is decades old. For so long people now take it for granted. This life changing infection is still a global pandemic. And awareness needs to be notched up to save lives. But life is not over even if diagnosed with HIV. Learn what can be done.
- HIV/AIDS Are Things Really as Bad as They Seem? Part OneHIV/AIDS is decades old. For so long people now take it for granted. This life changing infection is still a global pandemic. And awareness needs to be notched up to save lives. But life is not over even if diagnosed with HIV. Learn what can be done.
State of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic at 2010 World AIDS DayThough much praise has focused on the 20% reduction in number of new cases of HIV over the last decade, the HIV/AIDS pandemic is a growing problem which world governments are increasingly having trouble coping with.- First Person: Working with an HIV/Aids PatientWhat it is to work with an HIV/AIDS positive patient.
- Tips for Living with Someone that Has HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS is a very serious condition, and it has plagued the world for many decades. If you find yourself living with a person that has HIV/AIDS you do not have to be frightened. With just a little preparation, your relationship can be just the same.
Gift or Curse?: Living with HIV/AIDSWorld Aids Day is right around the corner. December 1 is a day set apart to help raise awareness of the AIDS virus around the world. This is the story of one person who has been forced to live with the destructive disease.- Reaching Those with HIV/AIDS: "Medical Advocate Discharge Planning"Unfortunately prison is a place where HIV?AIDS can flourish. Here is a s program for getting treatment for people when they leave prison.
Judge Requested to Order HIV/ AIDS Test for Bishop Eddie Long in Certified LetterBishop Eddie Long's abuse case is being heard by Judge Johnny Panos. The Honorable Judge Panos was sent a certified letter requesting that he order HIV/AIDS testing for Long.- Great Job Training for Homeless Living with HIV/AIDSIn one of the most successful and inspiring programs in the country, Housing Works is providing job training and placement for people that are homeless and living with HIV/AIDS.
STD Testing on World AIDS DayYou don't have to wait until December 1st to be tested for STDs like HIV and AIDS, but on December 1st, this would be as good a time as any to start.
Should Married Couples Get an Annual Test for HIV/AIDS and Other STDs?The purpose of a marriage is to have a monogamous agreement, but with so many marriages failing due to cheating and trust issues, is it a good idea to get annual STD tests with your physicals?- Closure of Uganda Hospital for Children with HIV/AIDS Puts Thousands of Lives at RiskThe economic recession is threatening to reverse the progress made against HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
- 2010-2011 United States HIV/AIDS Global Health BudgetThough President Obama had flatlined PEPFAR's budget, AIDS activists are concerned that progress in global HIV/AIDS pandemic will be lost as demand for preventive and treatment services skyrockets.
HIV/AIDS Prevention for Homosexuals and Bisexuals Failing MiserablyOverall, one in five gay or bisexual men in the United States has contracted HIV, and often times they are unaware of their HIV status.- Royal Oak supports upcoming HIV/ AIDS Walk 2010While most of us are scrambling for back to school, and looking to get into the swing of things again many community members of Royal Oak are getting ready for the 2010 HIV/AIDS walk Detroit. It is held annually in an effort to...
- HIV/AIDS After the Age 50Are the elderly in more danger then young adults when it come to HIV and AIDS?
- Living with HIV/Aids '" Essential Information for a Better Quality of LifeHIV/Aids is an Immune System Disorder in which the body's ability to defend itself against infections, is greatly diminished. HIV is spread primarily through sexual or blood-to-blood contact.
Is Group Think Dooming Universal HIV/AIDS Treatment for the Poor?This article discusses why there appears to be a conspiracy theory in how the Obama administration and its surrogates address the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Universal Access to Antiretroviral Medications for HIV/AIDS No Longer a Global PriorityThough some amazing scientific discoveries have made in the field of HIV prevention recently, many policymakers have shied away from funding universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment for poor countries.- Has the U.S. Given Up Funding Treatment for HIV/AIDS Patients in Developing Countries?A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discusses how the Obama administratin feels trapped in a "bind" to continue treatment for millions of HIV/AIDS patients worldwide.
D.L. Hughley Makes Controversial Statement on ABC's the View About HiV/AIDS in the Black CommunityOn June 22, 2010, D.L. Hughley appeared as a guest host on ABC's The View, stating that black women are primarily getting the disease from black men are who are on the down-low.- An HIV / AIDS Vaccine is Now 3 Steps CloserA novel research method was used in the recent discovery of 3 antibodies to HIV. The results showed the antibodies neutralized 90%-91% of all strains of the virus in lab test.
President Obama Announces New National HIV/AIDS StrategyA new HIV/AIDS program was unveiled by President Obama, however critics are upset that the federal government is not making up for the holes in state's HIV/AIDS budgets.
Obama Administration Blasted Over HIV/AIDS FundingCriticism over the Obama Administration's handling of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and what is seen an underfunded emergency, is mounting after a harshly worded statement from the AIDS Health Care Foundation.
Veteran HIV/AIDS Doctor Quits Over Logistics Associated with Running a Private PracticeLong time HIV specialist, Dr. Marcus Conant, has decided to quit his San Francisco practice over the frustration of dealing with insurance companies.- Avert.Org HIV/AIDS Treatment UpdatesWhile the HIV/AIDS virus continues to be with no cure, many people are able to manage this disease with a combination of drugs and other treatments.
- Gay Men Can't Give Blood but Gay Women and Everyone Else CanDespite the fact that there are tests to prevent tainted blood and heterosexual sex being the main method of HIV/AIDS transmission, gay men still cannot donate blood...where there is inconsistency there is usually bigotry.
- Antiretroviral Medications Drastically Decrease Transmission of HIVThe AIDS pandemic continues unabated, but new research backs up using antiretroviral therapy both for prevention as well as treatment. This may cause a massive paradigm shift in how HIV/AIDS is treated worldwide.
