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AIDSmeds.com newsletter
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Subject: AIDSmeds.com newsletter


See "Recent Treatment News" stories at the end of this e-mail.

Hepatitis B Lesson

The number of new hepatitis B infections in the U.S. has de-
clined from about 260,000 a year in the 1980s to about 78,000 in
2001, but it still poses a serious risk to people living with
HIV.

Did you know there's a vaccine you can take to prevent this in-
fection? It's recommended that people living with HIV get vacci-
nated, so read about it first here.

AIDSmeds.com has one of the best Web-based overviews of hepati-
tis B as it relates to people living with HIV. As with all of
our lessons, it's a comprehensive overview, but easy to read.
Check it out...
Hepatitis B


Recent Treatment News

Mortality low in HIV patients when HAART begun before severe im-
mune loss

Although mortality rates of HIV-infected patients on highly ac-
tive antiretroviral therapy (HAART) may be considerably higher
than those of the general population, among those beginning
HAART with CD4 counts above 200 cells/µL the rates appear to be
in line with those found in other chronic ailments, according to
Danish researchers.


Maternal viral load tied to HIV progression in offspring

In vertically HIV-infected children, maternal perinatal viral
load is an independent predictor of disease progression, Euro-
pean and US researchers report in the January 2nd issue of AIDS.


Marijuana popular as HIV self-medication

About one quarter of patients surveyed at Californian HIV clin-
ics reported recent marijuana use. Among the perceived benefits
were relief from anxiety and from pain, researchers report in
the January 1st issue of the Journal of Acquired Immune Defi-
ciency Syndromes.


Sarcoidosis seen after HAART-induced immune recovery

There is more evidence that sarcoidosis can develop in HIV-
infected patients following immune recovery with highly active
antiretroviral therapy (HAART).


New types of HIV drugs may add to armamentarium

New classes of antiretroviral drugs that prevent HIV from in-
fecting cells are showing promise in early trials, researchers
reported on Wednesday. The drugs also have the advantage of be-
ing able to be administered orally.


Ongoing brain injury detected in HIV patients on therapy

HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy exhibit
progressive loss of white matter, according to a new report pre-
sented here at the 11th Annual Retrovirus Conference.


Marijuana relieves HIV neuropathy in preliminary trial

Smoking marijuana has an analgesic effect in HIV-related neu-
ropathy, according to the results of an open-label pilot study.


Introduction
You & Your Doctor
What is AIDS & HIV?
* The HIV Life Cycle
* Am I Infected? (A Guide to Testing for HIV)

The Blood Tests You'll Need
* T-cell Test
* Viral Load Test
* Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test
* Chem-Screen (CS) Test

2 Things You Should Know Before Starting Treatment
* Adhering to Your Treatment Regimen
* Understanding Drug Resistance

The Big Treatment Questions
* When Should I Start Treatment, and What Should I Take First?
* When Should I Change My Treatments, and Which Drugs Should I
  Switch To?
* Which Are The Easiest Drug Combinations? (A Look At Fewer
  Pills and Once-A-Day Dosing)
* How About a Drug "Holiday"? (Structured Treatment Interrup-
  tions)
* Should I Join A Clinical Trial?

Dealing with Side Effects
* Changes to Your Body (Lipodystrophy & Wasting)
* Risks To Your Heart (Hyperlipidemia)
* Feeling Tired (Fatigue & Anemia)
* Peripheral Neuropathy
* Sick to Your Stomach (Nausea & Diarrhea)
* Risks To Your Liver (Hepatotoxicity)
* Tips & Tricks on Taking Sustiva (efavirenz)

Opportunistic Infections (OIs)
Hepatitis & HIV
Special Issues for Women & Children
* Pregnancy & HIV
* Special Issues for Women
* Special Issues for Children

Living with HIV
* Living with HIV: A Personal Testimonial
* Depression & HIV
* Nutrition & Diet Tips
Conclusion


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Post a question at one of our community forums.

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