Positive Living October-November 2005

The October-November 2005 issue of Positive Living, NAPWA's national HIV news magazine, with coverage of the claim by a British man that he had 'cured himself' of HIV, the 2005 NAPWA Conference in Adelaide, ageing with HIV and 34 tips for treatments adherence.

Miracle or mirage?

A British man has made headlines around the world – and raised the hopes of positive people – by apparently spontaneously clearing his HIV infection. What, if anything, is the significance of this case?

Kivexa available on PBS

Kivexa, a new single-pill combination of the antiviral drugs abacavir (Ziagen) and lamivudine (3TC) became available for S100 prescription from 1 December.

More people living with HIV/AIDS than ever before

The number of people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS has passed the 40 million mark for the first time, according to United Nations figures released just prior to World AIDS Day.

Sticking to it

Why is adherence – taking your antiretroviral medications on time and not missing doses – such a big deal?

Adherence tips

Thirty-two quick and easy strategies to help you take your medications on time.

Constructing knowledge

It’s time to bring people living with HIV/AIDS more closely into the social research which seeks to understand their lives, writes JOHN RULE.

Getting on, staying strong

With improving anti-HIV treatments, positive people are living longer than many ever dreamed would be possible. But while that’s cause for celebration, writes DAVID MENADUE, ageing with HIV brings its own challenges.

Adelaide plays host to ‘the bigger picture’

 Close to 300 people living with HIV/AIDS, their friends, partners, and service providers converged on Adelaide, South Australia for the 2005 NAPWA Conference.
What's Your Problem?

What's your problem?

Our resident medico, Dr NICK MEDLAND, answers readers' letters. This issue: double chins, gritty eyes and sleep problems.

Backgrounder: HIV basics

The path from HIV to AIDS

 The process by which HIV causes AIDS is still not completely understood, however our knowledge has come a long way since the early days. This Backgrounder examines the various stages of HIV infection.
Complementary Therapies

Coming out of the (water) closet

Diarrhoea is still one of the most common health problems for people with HIV. A range of natural therapy options are available to help.

News and treatments briefs

HIV-related news in brief from the October-November 2005 edition of Positive Living.

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From Positive Living, NAPWA's HIV news magazine, produced four times a year and distributed nationally.

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