National Association of people with HIV Australia, July 28 2016 On World Hepatitis Day, the National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA), the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO), the Kirby Institute and Hepatitis Australia are raising awareness about HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) co-infection. An estimated 3,000 Australians are living both with HIV and HCV. HCV is more...
Above-Normal Death Rate Still Seen in U.S. Youngsters and Young Adults With HIV
The Body Pro, February 25, 2016 Despite improved health because of better antiretroviral therapy, HIV-positive teens and young adults in the United States still have a 31 times higher death rate than youngsters the same age in the general population. Most deaths resulted from HIV-related conditions, and most deaths involved people with a low CD4 count, a high viral load, or not taking...
HIV-related factors increase risk of stroke
nam/aidsmap, produced in collaboration with hivandhepatitis.com, 15 March 2016 HIV-related risk factors seem to increase the risk of stroke – the sudden death of brain cells due to a rupture or obstruction of blood vessels in the brain – according to ongoing research in a growing number of large epidemiological cohort studies. In addition to traditional cardiovascular risk factors for stroke, HIV...
Learn the Effects of Hepatitis C on the Body
Healthline, 2015
Hepatitis C is a viral disease that primarily causes inflammation of the liver, but the effects can be felt throughout the body.
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Patient Education Resource for Women With Gynecologic Cancers
Kanwa.org The authors used women’s responses from individual and focus group interviews to develop the sexual health education booklet, Everything Nobody Tells You About Cancer Treatment and Your Sex Life: Your A–Z Guide. The transcripts documented participants’ concerns and experiences since diagnosis regarding their sexual health. Download the booklet (PDF) here (Please note that...
Mental health issues may increase HIV risk among gay, bisexual men
Reuters, Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:03am EST
Gay and bisexual men are at increased risk of acquiring the [HIV] if they have mental health problems, according to a new study.
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