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Our resident medical expert, Dr Nick Medland, answers readers' letters. read more »

A NAPWHA discussion paper examining issues relating to the increasing complexity of HIV/AIDS and its impact on clinicalPertaining to or founded on observation and treatment of participants, as distinguished from theoretical or basic science. management and research, launched today at the 17th annual ASHMAustralasian Society for HIV Medicine. The peak Australasian organisation representing the medical and health sector in HIV/AIDS and related areas. Conference in Hobart, Tasmania. read more »

HIV-related news in brief from the June-July 2005 edition of Positive Living. read more »

What are the complementary and alternative therapyA broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies that Western (conventional) medicine does not commonly use to promote well-being or treat health conditions. Examples include acupuncture, herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine, etc. options for treating depression? read more »

It’s been three years in the making, but an Australian trial of polylactic acid for the treatment of facial wasting is about to get underway at last. But while the news is good, there are some important limitations to this project. KIRSTY MACHON reports. read more »

What are the potential health impacts of smoking in HIV-positive people? read more »

People living with HIV/AIDS are among the big losers in the 2005/06 federal budget handed down by treasurer Peter Costello on May 10. read more »

My concern started when an email with the monthly ‘HIV Newsclips’ arrived on my desktop. “People with diabetes[Diabetes mellitus[Diabetes mellitus] A disorder in which sugars in the diet cannot be metabolised into energy due to a lack of the enzyme insulin. Late-onset diabetes mellitus may be a long-term side effect of some anti-HIV drugs.] A disorder in which sugars in the diet cannot be metabolised into energy due to a lack of the enzyme insulin. Late-onset diabetes mellitus may be a long-term side effectAn unwanted effect caused by the administration of drugs. Onset may be sudden or develop over time. of some anti-HIV drugs. at greater risk of HIV-associated dementia,” it said, and proceeded to outline research at the University of Hawaii where a higher percentage of positive people who had developed diabetes after taking HAARTHighly Active AntiRetroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. Therapy ??? aggressive treatment of HIV infection using several different drugs together. were showing signs of cognitive impairment. read more »

The annual Retrovirus Conference is a key event on the HIV scientific calendar, and regularly highlights the most exciting ‘bleeding edge’ developments from the world of HIV science. read more »

Which of these two foods is a naturopath most likely to try and convince you to stop eating: green leafy vegetables or sugar? It’s sugar of course! read more »