didanosine (ddI)

Abacavir and heart attacks

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:59:36 -0700

Latest results presented by investigators at the CROI meeting in February in Boston suggested that treatment with abacavir (also found in the combination pills Kivexa and Trizivir) and ddI (didanosine, Videx) may significantly increase the risk of myocardial infarction, or heart attackA life-threatening emergency in which the blood supply to the heart is suddenly cut off, causing the heart muscle (myocardium) to die from lack of oxygen..

Getting spine: the nucleoside backbone

Paul Kidd — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:02:38 -0800

Nucleoside analoguesA type of anti-HIV drug that works by inhibiting a stage of the HIV life cycle called reverse transcription. Non-nucleosides work in a similar way, but are chemically different. are the backbone of successful anti-HIV treatments. This article examines some of the issues involved in selecting the best nucleoside backbone.

Beyond the barbs

Sat, 18 Dec 2004 06:00:45 -0800

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a debilitating treatment side effectAn unwanted effect caused by the administration of drugs. Onset may be sudden or develop over time. and one of the common reasons for people stopping their anti-HIV medication.

The dog who gave his life so that Mark Latham could live

Paul Kidd — Sat, 14 Aug 2004 13:00:13 -0700

Pancreatitis is in the news. With opposition leader Mark Latham struck down by this painful condition, we look at the role of the pancreas and at HIV-related pancreatitis.

The power of one

Paul Kidd — Sun, 14 Dec 2003 12:00:21 -0800

We all want simpler treatment regimens with fewer side effects and no meal restrictions, right? Well how does once-a-day treatment sound? As PAUL KIDD reports, it may be closer than you think.

Positive Aspirations: HIV, representation and stigma

admin — Fri, 31 Jan 2003 06:01:25 -0800

Representations of positive people in the media. By Sean Slavin.