From the AFAO/NAPWA treatments resource 'Managing Side Effects'.

The 13th annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) took place in Denver, Colorado, from February 5 to 8. The major breaking news from this conference was the premature cancellation of the SMART study, but as usual, this important conference produced a great deal more than a single story.

HIV-related news in brief from the April 2006 edition of Positive Living.

This Treataware fact sheet is a quick reference to the factors people with HIV and their doctors need to consider when choosing an antiretroviral treatment regimen.

HIV-related news in brief from the June-July 2005 edition of Positive Living.

For most of us, dealing with HIV is enough of a burden. But if you're also living with hepatitis C, decisions about treatment are more complex and taking care of yourself is even more important.

Our resident medical expert, Dr Nick Medland, answers readers’ questions about bleeding gums, hep C and oral hairy leukoplakia.

The major international AIDS conference for 2003 has ended with encouraging signs of growing international commitment to fight AIDS in the developing world, and with several promising medical developments.

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

Although safe sex may decrease the risk of transmission of some STIs, there are other significant ways in which STIs can be transmitted. Herpes and HPV (the virus associated with genital warts) can be transmitted even if condoms are used. Hepatitis A, gut and bowel infections, and the virus that is thought to be associated with Kaposi’s Sarcoma can be passed on through rimming.