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The Spring Issue of Positive Living is out now and Robert Mitchell’s report from the World AIDS Conference in Washington heads a round-up of news; Adrian Ogier summarises three of the latest cure-related research findings; David Menadue writes on ‘The Power of Resilience'; Neil McKellar Stewart reminds us ‘Why treatment is good for you’; Ruth Hennessey talks about Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Dr Louise discusses gonorrhoea and herpes; and the final 'Tale from the Network' deals with fatigue.

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The winter edition of Positive Living is out and can be read in the new 'flip book' format.

It brings you news on microbicides, PrEP and when to treat; addresses two sexual dilemmas—unprotected sex and sexual dysfunction; reports from a symposium on the prevention needs of positive women; tells a tale of how information, treatment and support work best together; introduces us to ‘mindfulness’ in a new column on tackling depression and anxiety; and answers a positive woman’s question about starting treatment.

The Autumn issue of Positive Living is now out!

In this issue James May writes about dealing with a drug and alcohol crisis; Graham Douglas-Meyer tells us about recent changes to DSP assessments; David Menadue writes about our ‘combo prevention’ future; Neil McKellar-Stewart contributed to our treatment briefs; Dr Louise Owen tackles health checks for the
over-50s; Vic Perri informs us about new HIV apps for smartphones; Peter Watts shows us how to protect ourselves from bone diseases and Sean Slavin gives us the results of the NAPWHA Stigma Survey.

The Summer Issue of Positive Living Magazine is now out. In this issue, David Menadue writes a wish list for Christmas; Neil McKellar-Stewart finds relief from peripheral neuropathy; Panos Couros helps someone come out to his family; Vicky Fisher shows us how to salute the sun; Adrian Ogier rings you all the news; Doctor Louise Owen tackles the anorectal region; and Graham Stocks reviews a book about life and death and a clash of cultures.

The Spring edition of Positive Living is out and on-line in the flip-bookformat!

In this issue, your editor, Adrian Ogier, brings you the news as usual, and reports back on all the ‘Treatment IS prevention’ excitement from the IAS conference in Rome. In light of HPTN 052, David Menadue tries to find out how infectious we really are; Kirsty Machon discovers some fascinating reservoir research happening in Melbourne; James May retraces the steps he’s taken on the road to find intimacy; Mark Stephens suggests updating your combo; Robert Mitchell reveals the important contribution Australia made at the recent UN special session on HIV; Dr Louise gives us the lowdown on syphilis and Vicky Fisher has more gentle exercise.

The Winter Edition of Positive Living Magazine is now out. In the cover story – Working with your Doctor: finding the right one and making it work – Adrian Ogier gives advice on having a good relationship with your HIV health care provider. David Menadue challenges the suggestion that HIV infection is no longer ‘A Big Deal' and Neil McKellar-Stewart gives highlights from CROI held in Boston in March.

The Autumn Edition of Positive Living Magazine is now out.

The cover story - Scare Tactics – questions whether fear-based HIV prevention campaigns really work, and to get you started exercising, we have a beginner’s guide to yoga.

Neil McKellar-Stewart gives highlights from the International Congress in Glasgow last November, and there’s all the latest news, plus regulars, 'What's Your Problem' and more 'Tales from the Network'.

The Summer Issue of Positive Living Magazine - Here Comes the Sun - is now out.
The cover story is on Vitamin D, the 'sunshine vitamin'. As well, there are features on making healthy lifestyle changes, the downside of same sex law-reform, internet dating, all the latest news, including items from the recent ASHMAustralasian Society for HIV Medicine. The peak Australasian organisation representing the medical and health sector in HIV/AIDS and related areas. Conference, and regulars: What's Your Problem' and more 'Tales from the Network'.

The September Issue of Positive Living is out now. Subtitled 'Finding Balance' it contains articles on HIV and Ageing, HIV as a disease of inflammation, and diet advice to deal with this, all the news from the IAS Conference in Vienna, more Tales from the Network, a tribute to Gabe McCarthy, and Dr Louise answers readers' questions.

The June issue of Positive Living is subtitled 'To the Future' and deals with issues around living longer with HIV. It also contains artilcle on common infections, cardio health, Crystal use and HIV, as well as news and regular features.

The March 2010 issue of Positive Living contains articles on stigma and discrimination, infection with both syphilis AND HIV, resistanceHIV which has mutated and is less susceptible to the effects of one or more anti-HIV drugs is said to be resistant., stories from the Treataware Outreach Network, report from CROI, news and regular features.

The December issue of Positive Living contains articles on Neurocognitive impairment, Treataware CHIN WAG at the AIDS Impact Conference in Botswana, the launch of NAPWHA's Criminalisation Monograph, second line treatment trial, 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.