The December 2005–January 2006 issue of Positive Living, NAPWA's national HIV news magazine.
Sex crime: two men jailed for transmitting HIV
From the December 2005 issue of Positive Living
In separate cases, two men – one each in NSW and Queensland – have received lengthy jail sentences after being found guilty of crimes related to transmission of HIV to their partners.
Alarm over proposed changes to Vic public health law
From the December 2005 issue of Positive Living
HIV advocates in Victoria say they have strong concerns about proposals to reform the state's Public Health Act contained in a government discussion paper.
The fat debate
From the December 2005 issue of Positive Living
Are our fat tummies caused by HIV drugs, or are they just a sign we're getting older? DAVID MENADUE examines the medical debate.
Storms brewing over the Pacific
From the December 2005 issue of Positive Living
The Pan Pacific Regional HIV/AIDS Conference 2005 was held in Auckland, New Zealand from October 25 to 28. JOHN ROCK was there.
Making it real: Activating our Care and Support Response
From the December 2005 issue of Positive Living
The care and support needs of positive people are changing and remain poorly understood. A landmark NAPWA project aims to improve our knowledge in this important area, writes PETER CANAVAN.
The pointy end of crystal
From the December 2005 issue of Positive Living
With an emerging body of evidence showing that regular crystal meth use can cause changes to the structure and functioning of the brain, positive people have good reasons to be cautious about this drug. KIRSTY MACHON reports.
Syphilis rears its head again
From the December 2005 issue of Positive Living
Syphilis cases have increased dramatically among people living with HIV/AIDS in Australia, a group of health educators, clinicians and HIV activists heard in Sydney at a meeting in November.
Getting spine: the nucleoside backbone
From the December 2005 issue of Positive Living
Nucleoside analogues are the backbone of successful anti-HIV treatments. This article examines some of the issues involved in selecting the best nucleoside backbone.
One day
From the December 2005 issue of Positive Living
One day in the life of a person living with HIV.
Flower power
From the December 2005 issue of Positive Living
Bach Flower Essences may help with sexual dysfunction, writes complementary therapist JIM ARACHNE.
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