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Positive Living October-November 2005

Cover Story

Miracle or mirage?

Positive Living article — Thursday, 8 December 2005

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? read more »

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News

More people living with HIV/AIDS than ever before

Positive Living article • Paul Kidd • 8 December 2005

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. read more »

Kivexa available on PBS

Positive Living article • Paul Kidd • 8 December 2005

Kivexa, a new single-pill combination of the antiviralA medication or substance which is active against one or more viruses. May include anti-HIV drugs, but these are more accurately termed antiretrovirals. drugs abacavir (Ziagen) and lamivudine (3TC) became available for S100 prescription from 1 December. read more »

Adelaide plays host to ‘the bigger picture’

Positive Living article • Paul Kidd • 8 December 2005

Close to 300 people living with HIV/AIDS, their friends, partners, and service providers converged on Adelaide, South Australia for the 2005 NAPWA Conference. read more »

Feature

Sticking to it

Positive Living article • Paul Kidd • 8 December 2005

Why is adherence – taking your antiretroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. medications on time and not missing doses – such a big deal? read more »

Adherence tips

Positive Living article • Paul Kidd • 8 December 2005

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

Constructing knowledge

Positive Living article • John Rule • 8 December 2005

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. read more »

Getting on, staying strong

Positive Living article • David Menadue • 8 December 2005

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. read more »

Regular

What's Your Problem?

What's your problem?

Positive Living article • Dr Nick Medland • 8 December 2005

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

Backgrounder

The path from HIV to AIDS

Positive Living article • Paul Kidd • 8 December 2005

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. read more »

Complementary Therapies

Coming out of the (water) closet

Positive Living article • Jim Arachne • 8 December 2005

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

News Briefs

News and treatments briefs

Positive Living article • Paul Kidd • 8 December 2005

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

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