AIDS Alert Archives – December 1, 2002
December 1, 2002
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New drugs and drug types boost hope for the future
Some novel antiretroviral treatments that the HIV community has been watching for the past few years are approaching reality, giving clinicians hope for new drugs and new approaches for patients who are close to exhausting existing HIV therapy. -
Depression is common among AIDS patients
A national survey indicates that its fairly common for HIV physicians to identify depression and similar symptoms in HIV-infected patients. -
New trend by states is to integrate HIV programs
Theres a new trend in which state health departments are encouraging prevention and testing experts to collaborate with treatment and care experts. The goal is to increase efficiencies, save time, and improve communication between the two camps. -
Computer education may bridge affordability gap
Researchers from three universities and the CDC are collaborating with a Seattle computer consulting business to create a computer-assisted, client-centered, prevention and education CD-ROM that will encourage risk-reduction behaviors and increase testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. -
‘Sexual scripts’ help MSM discuss safer sex
Project Community Intervention Trial for Youth, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is studying a prevention project that teaches young men who have sex with men how to discuss and negotiate safer sex. -
AIDS Alert 2002 Index
A list of all 2002 AIDS Alert articles organized by topic.