Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Eradication of HIV needs a multi-pronged approach, but infusing resources and funding will help win half the battle

The way to save PLHIV is to increase resources and funding (for medicine, and care and support), and to increase commitment to ending the epidemic. It is time for each of us to stand for the eradication of this disease that has claimed too many lives in the last three decades.

http://sciencenow.unaids.org/post/eliminate-stigma-and-discrimination-9

Article on health and HIV

The possible correlation between HIV and other health conditions such as cholesterol and pressure:

http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/cholesterol_hypertension_1667_25633.shtml


Is the epidemic finally on its last leg?

An article detailing the possibilities of a drug called Truvada brings hope, but until Truvada's full effects are researched and reviewed, its costs borne, and governments and big-time donors fully supportive, one cannot be guaranteed of a happily-ever-after.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/24/opinion/sunday/ready-for-hivs-sexual-revolution.html?_r=1