NAPWA

NSW Upper House Committee Inquiry recommends medical use of cannabis

NAPWHA has welcomed the unanimous recommendation from a NSW Legislative Council Select Committee to allow medical use of cannabis for people with a terminal illness, including advanced HIV disease. read more »

New York jabs: IMD outbreak

There has been an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) among gay and other MSM in New York City and Brooklyn. A total of 22 cases have been reported over the past few years. read more »

News on the cure from CROI 2013

A highlight of the recent Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) held in Atlanta in March was the session called 'Is There Hope for HIV Eradication?' Data on the case of the premature baby was presented and generated much media attention. There were also nine other presentations on cure-related topics. read more »

The Cure: are we any closer?

An HIV cure has been mooted for some time. Neil McKellar-Stewart looks realistically at why we need one and the form it might take. read more »

Two new hep C treatments get the go ahead

Two new therapies have recently been approved in Australia.

Protease inhibitors boceprevir (Victrelis) and telaprevir (Incivo) are now available on the PBS[Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme] The federal government program which subsidises medication costs in Australia. Anti-HIV drugs are part of a special part of the PBS called Section 100 (S100) which is used for expensive, highly specialised drugs. to treat chronic genotype 1 hepatitis C (HCVHepatitis C virus.). read more »

Have you been vaccinated against hep A, B?

Hepatitis A is transmitted via the faecal-oral route — through the ingestion of contaminated food or water or from direct contact with an infectious person. read more »

Lyrica approved for neuropathy

Lyrica (pregabalin) has been approved by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme[Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme] The federal government program which subsidises medication costs in Australia. Anti-HIV drugs are part of a special part of the PBS called Section 100 (S100) which is used for expensive, highly specialised drugs. (PBS) for the treatment of chronic nerve pain, including HIV-related peripheral neuropathy. read more »

Readers’ survey: you like us this much!

Thank you to everyone who completed the survey in our last issue. We’re particularly grateful to those of you who took the time to provide us with personal comments and suggestions. read more »

To sleep: perchance to ... sleep

State of Mind: Along with a good diet and exercise, sleep is regarded as an integral part of a healthy and happy lifestyle. But sometimes it’s not that easy to catch those Z-Z-Zs. Muktakiran offers some practical suggestions for ‘sleep hygiene’, along with a simple candle meditation. read more »

Superfoods - Salmon and ginger broth

You loved her recipe for beetroot and goat cheese tart, so we asked Jo Watson to cook up something special for winter.

The Atlantic salmon used in this comforting broth is one of the world’s top superfoods. read more »

What's Your Problem?

A sore throat or something else?

Doctor Louise answers readers questions. This time she talks about sore throats and possible STIs[Sexually Transmissible (or Transmitted) Infection] Infections spread by the transfer of organisms from person to person during sexual contact. Also called venereal disease (VD) (an older public health term) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). . read more »

Teeth-grinding news item

Dear Positive Living: a letter from our MAILBOX following the closure of the Chronic Diseases Dental Scheme (CDDS). read more »