This issue of PL includes coverage of World AIDS Day in Australia, an in-depth look at Lipodystrophy, information about managing depression and more.
World AIDS Day
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
A broad variety of events to mark World AIDS Day will occur around Australia this year to raise awareness throughout Australia about HIV/AIDS issues, including providing an opportunity for the broader community to show support for positive people, and increase knowledge of prevention initiatives, as well as support services available in the community.
Prevention is everybody’s business
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
This year’s World AIDS Day theme presents an opportunity for people living with HIV to talk about our role in response to the HIV epidemic in this country, writes NAPWA President Robert Mitchell.
AIDS Awareness Week: Do we still need it?
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
World AIDS Day may remind us of the illness and death associated with living with HIV, but it serves an important purpose in raising awareness, writes David Menadue.
Beware the Grim (or, how I manage my depression)
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
Many HIV-positive people struggle with depression. Graham Douglas-Meyer shares his strategies for dealing with this most common form of mental illness.
HIV treatment, weight and low income risk factors for heart disease in positive people
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
HIV-positive people need to be targeted for heart disease screening and treatment, according to one of the largest studies of HIV and cardiac health ever conducted; published in the October 15th edition of Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Half all new HIV infections could be averted if prevention funding increased
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
Half of new HIV infections by 2015 could be prevented if UNAIDS targets for HIV expenditure are met and evidence-based prevention programs are implemented, according to a new report.
Activists call attention to TB/HIV coinfection issues
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
TB remains the biggest killer among HIV-positive people, experts estimated on the opening day of the 38th World Lung Health conference in South Africa.
Partnership to tackle HIV, STIs in PNG
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
Caritas Australia is in charge of rolling out a new partnership in Papua New Guinea, aimed at preventing sexually transmissible infections, particularly HIV.
Lipo: any progress?
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
While newer antiretrovirals do not appear to cause lipoatrophy, the disfiguring side effect characterised by loss of fat from the face and limbs, the problem is still very much with us. David Menadue examins the latest research and treatments.
Anti-herpes therapy reduces viral load in MSM not taking HIV therapy
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
A Peru based study found that daily treatment with the anti-herpes drug valaciclovir significantly reduced HIV viral load in both the blood and genital secretions of HIV/herpes simplex virus-2- infected men who have sex with men (MSM).
US, China announce changes to restrictions on HIV-positive visitors
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
Both the United States and China have announced possible changes to existing restrictions on HIV-positive visitors.
US CDC routine testing recommendations not supported by state laws
From the December 2007 issue of Positive Living
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations in relation to routine HIV testing would contravene many US state laws requiring pre-test counselling and patient informed consent, according to an analysis published in October.
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