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CDC Report Examines High-Risk Behaviors Associated With HIV Among Intravenous Drug Users
Medical News Today, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 — "HIV-Associated Behaviors Among Injecting-Drug Users — 23 Cities, United States, May 2005 - February 2006" Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, CDC. Researchers used data from the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System collected from May 2005 to February 2006 in 23 U.S. cities with high AIDS prevalence to assess trends associated with HIV risk behavior, testing and prevention services among injection drug users. …
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Another Study Supports Early HIV Therapy
HeaqlthDay News, Thursday, April 9, 2009 — Antiretroviral treatment for HIV should begin earlier than it does for many patients, say researchers who analyzed data on more than 45,000 HIV-infected patients in Europe and North America. The new findings come on the heels of a similar study, reported last week in the New England Journal of Medicine. In that study, researchers at the University of Washington, Seattle, found that starting therapy earlier — before the body's immune system is too badly weakened — rather than later in the infection process, boosted survival by up to 94%. …
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District Of Columbia Report Likely Underestimated HIV/AIDS Prevalence, City To Increase Testing
Medical News Today, Wednesday, March 18, 2009 — A report finding that about 3% of District of Columbia residents are living with HIV/AIDS likely underestimated the city's actual disease burden, Shannon Hader, director of the district's HIV/AIDS Administration, said Monday at the release of the report, the Washington Post reports. According to Hader, the report provides "a very good snapshot" of HIV/AIDS in the district, but she added that "it's not the whole story." According to Hader, the report "points out that HIV is a common disease here. If you really think that you don't know anyone affected with HIV, maybe it's time to think again." …
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FDA approves Female Health's women's condom
The Assocaited Press, Thursday, March 12, 2008 — The Female Health Co. announced Wednesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the company's FC2 Female Condom to help protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. The company said the lower-cost second generation female condom will now be available for purchase in the U.S. FDA approval will also allow the United States Agency for International Development to procure the condoms and distribute them to global HIV/AIDS programs. …
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Miami Herald Examines Efforts To Improve HIV/AIDS Knowledge Among Young People
Medical News Today, Wednesday, March 4, 2009 — The Miami Herald on Monday examined efforts to improve HIV/AIDS knowledge among young people and combat the stigma associated with the disease. According to the Herald, the effectiveness of modern antiretroviral drugs has created the perception among some young people that HIV/AIDS is not a fatal condition. Charles Martin, director of the South Beach AIDS Project, said, "In the '80s, you'd see people losing weight and becoming gaunt. People called [HIV/AIDS] a death sentence." However, young people today who "haven't seen the devastation begin to look at AIDS as a manageable condition," Martin said.
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Updated June 17, 2009
ARTOPIA 2009: STARRY NIGHT, the Art Party/Auction of the Year, is scheduled for June 20 at The Moon! Stay tuned to the Artopia 2009 Web site for more information!
»Visit the Artopia Web Site for more!
BIG BEND CARES LOVES ITS VOLUNTEERS! We have tons of opportunities coming up for volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help out in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
»Visit the Volunteer Opportunities Page for specifics!
KNOWING IS BETTER, SO BE POSITIVE YOU ARE NEGATIVE! Big Bend Cares offers free, walk-in HIV testing during regular business hours (weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). No appointment is necessary. Big Bend Cares uses oral swab HIV tests — no needles required! For more information, please call 850-656-2437, or come by our offices at 2201 South Monroe Street. Now it's easier than ever to B+UR-.
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