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Ways and means to lower lipids

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDAThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of all drugs, biologics, vaccines, and medical devices, including those used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV infection, AIDS, and AIDS-related opportunistic infections. The FDA also works with the blood banking industry to safeguard the nation's blood supply. The Australian equivalent is the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).) recently issued a warning to people taking the highest approved dose of simvastatin, a common cholesterolAn essential component of cell membranes and nerve fibre insulation, cholesterol is important for the metabolism and transport of fatty acids and the production of hormones and Vitamin D. Cholesterol is manufactured by the liver, and is also present in certain foods. High blood cholesterol levels have been linked to heart disease and may be a side effect of some anti-HIV medications.-lowering medication, that they have an increased risk of muscle injury compared to people taking lower doses of the drug. read more »

The gift of the Gabe

Katherine Leane's warm tribute to Gabe McCarthy who passed away on 30th June this year. read more »

Dentists receive the drilling

It has benefitted many PLHIVPerson (or people) Living with HIV. This term is now preferred over the older PLWHA. since it was adopted in 2007, but the Medicare dental rebate scheme is currently receiving full-on root canal surgery. read more »

Brush your teeth for a healthy heart

Regular tooth-brushing could help stave off cardiovascular disease, according to a study from Scotland.

Brushing less than twice daily is thought to be a major cause of periodontal diseaseDisease of the tissues that support the teeth, including the gums, the periodontal membrane and the underlying bone. Periodontal disease, which includes gingivitis and the more serious periodontitis, is the most common cause of loss of teeth in adults. People with HIV/AIDS are at increased risk of developing periodontal disease, even with good oral hygiene. and may also impair cardiovascular health. read more »

Symptoms of a greater problem?

Understanding symptoms is critical to understanding how someone is experiencing illness. As well as affecting quality of life, particularly bothersome symptoms can impact on adherence to treatment and could be a signal of drug toxicity or some other problem. read more »

Egrifta reduces lipo belly fat

There is currently no effective drug treatment available for the treatmen of excess abdominal fat caused by lipodystrophy – but that could change very soon. read more »

News from IAS 2010

Adrian Ogier gives a round up of treatments news from the Vienna Conference read more »

Eating calmly

With all this talk about inflammation, Adrian Ogier thought it was worth investigating the anti-inflammatory diet.

The theory of the anti-inflammatory diet is pretty simple. It goes that some foods have a ‘calming’ or anti-inflammatory affect on your body while others don’t. read more »

Food to live by

Wollumbin, in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, is the first place in Australia to see the sun. It is also where thirty-five gay men with HIV retreated recently for a long weekend of good food, courtesy of Shane Duniam. read more »

Ageing, long-term complications and nutrition

Reporting back from the AIDS Conference in Vienna, DAVID MENADUE discovers that ‘HIV and ageing’ is a universal issue, that long-term complications may be more prevalent than we thought and that good nutrition really is a good idea. read more »

Decriminalisation works, criminalisation doesn’t

PAUL KIDD reports that the increasing global trend towards criminalising HIV transmission and exposure was roundly condemned at AIDS 2010. read more »

Microbicides, PrEP and treatment as prevention

Significant advances in HIV prevention were unveiled at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna, with research advancing on several fronts towards new prevention technologies. Paul Kidd reports. read more »

Tales from the Network

There is a network of workers located at AIDS Councils and PLHIVPerson (or people) Living with HIV. This term is now preferred over the older PLWHA. organisations
around Australasia who understand the variety of trweatment issues faced by positive people. We call them the TREATAWARE OUTREACH NETWORK (TON). read more »