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The December issue of Positive Living contains articles on Neurocognitive impairment, Treataware CHIN WAG at the AIDS Impact Conference in Botswana, the launch of NAPWA's Criminalisation Monograph, second line treatment trialA clinical trial is a research study to answer specific questions about vaccines or new therapies or new ways of using known treatments. Clinical trials are used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are both safe and effective. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find treatments that work in people. Trials are in four phases: Phase I tests a new drug or treatment in a small group; Phase II expands the study to a larger group of people; Phase III expands the study to an even larger group of people; and Phase IV takes place after the drug or treatment has been licensed and marketed. , Diabetes[Diabetes mellitus] A disorder in which sugars in the diet cannot be metabolised into energy due to a lack of the enzyme insulin. Late-onset diabetes mellitus may be a long-term side effect of some anti-HIV drugs. and HIV, an interview with Bill Whittaker, quitting smoking, and obituaries for Robbie Edgar and Dennis Martin, as well as regular features.

The September issue contains articles on the International AIDS Society meeting in South Africa, developments in the United States HIV immigration policy, plans for Australia's national HIV strategy, treatment issues for people who are not eligible for Medicare, and an update on the female condom. We are also seeking feedback on Positive Living through a reader's survey.

The June 2009 issue of Positive Living, with a reflection on NAPWA's 20th anniversary, and feature articles about anal cancer, depression, and the hope of a cure for HIV.

The March 2009 edition of Positive Living, with coverage of the changes to Pension and Centrelink benefit entitlements, an interview with Professor David Cooper, and a new campaign targeting people in serodiscordant relationships.