ATPA fact sheets

You can view ATPA-produced fact sheets on various topics by following the links below. For paper copies of these fact sheets, please contact us.

Minimising the risk of cardiovascular disease (updated)

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This ATPA fact sheet explains the current knowledge about cardiovascular (heart) disease risk in people living with HIV/AIDS, and some strategies for minimising risk.

Lipoatrophy

 An ATPA fact sheet on Lipoatrophy – the loss or ‘wasting’ of fat from the face, as well as sometimes the buttocks, upper arms legs or thighs. Options for prevention, treatment and management of fat loss associated with HIV treatments.

Factors to discuss with your doctor when considering your choice of Antiretroviral Drugs

!(thumbnail)/files/atpafs_arv_thumb.jpg( )! This ATPA fact sheet is a quick reference to the factors people with HIV and their doctors need to consider when choosing an antiretroviral treatment regimen.

Neurological and psychological complications of HIV

p(standfirst).  This ATPA fact sheet looks at the various neurological and psychological illnesses that affect people with HIV/AIDS including AIDS dementia complex, toxoplasmosis, PML, lymphoma and depression.

HIV and HCV (hepatitis C virus) co-infection

p(standfirst).  This ATPA fact sheet explains the issues around coinfection with hepatitis C for people with HIV/AIDS, including ways to minimise risk and treatment options.