Hey there Guys, I found this wonderful video from the AVERT facebook page where gold medal olympian Greg Louganis shares his thoughts on living with HIV, and how keeping his connection with sport has been a vital element of maintaining his health. Looking back it's great to remember how Greg won two gold medals in the 1988 Soul Olympics despite a significant concussion … [Read more...] about Greg Louganis, HIV and the lighter side of the Olympics
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CD4 Count No longer Suggested Guide For HIV Treatments
Hey there Guys, Some great news reported recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) about changing treatment guidelines for people living with HIV, suggesting early treatment regardless of CD4 count. Current guidelines suggest holding back on starting HIV treatments until there is a drop in CD4 count to below 500, or if there was a AIDS defining … [Read more...] about CD4 Count No longer Suggested Guide For HIV Treatments
New Drug Vorinostat May Flush HIV Out Of Hiding
Hey there Guys, Exciting news in the science world today, with the discovery that an older chemotherapy drug, vorinostat, is able to help flush out HIV hiding within cells. One of the biggest issues currently with HIV is the concept of "latent virus". When a cell becomes infected by the HIV virus, the genetic code of the virus is able to incorporate into the DNA of the … [Read more...] about New Drug Vorinostat May Flush HIV Out Of Hiding
Can Bone Density Be Affected By HIV Treatments?
Osteoporosis, a medical condition of decreased bone density leading to increased fracture risk has been recently discovered in young men living with HIV infection. Normally this is expected in the older generations, however as HIV has been noted to be associated with increased ageing of cells, it has been postulated that HIV may also have effects on bone density. A recent … [Read more...] about Can Bone Density Be Affected By HIV Treatments?
Home HIV Test Approved By FDA
Hey there Guys, OraQuick, a home HIV test, has hit the news with its recent approval by the Federal Drug Authority in the USA. As reported in The Washington Post: The OraQuick test detects the presence of HIV antibodies using a mouth swab and returns a result in 20 to 40 minutes. FDA officials said the home HIV test is designed for people who might not otherwise get … [Read more...] about Home HIV Test Approved By FDA