POZ January-February 2009
POZ January-February 2009
In every issue, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
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Features
Out On A Limb
Recent scientific findings have spawned a renewed commitment to conducting biomedical research on primates.
Your Money or Your Life
POZ asks Kevin Frost, CEO of the Foundation for AIDS Research, the $100,000 question that HIV-positive inquiring minds want to know: Does it p...
Living
The Sinus Monologues
Two thirds of people with HIV experience sinusitis. Ease the symptoms with these tips.
Expert Opinion
A top AIDS doc weighs in on tenofovir’s impact on your kidneys.
Earlier HIV Meds?
Research suggests starting treatment with a higher CD4 count.
HIV Treatment Guidelines Revised Again
In early November, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued changes to its guidelines for HIV treatment.
Tea Time
Researchers in Japan and Britain are exploring a new way to control diabetes—and it doesn’t involve a pill. Chamomile tea, they say, red...
Check My Meds
Many drugs (legal and otherwise), foods and drinks can interact badly with your HIV meds.
HIV-Med Pipeline Update
Current HIV meds disrupt various points in HIV’s replication process.
Complaint Department
Most doctors and nurses make life with HIV much easier, providing therapies, answers and unlimited TLC.
Med Alert
Now available for people starting their first HIV-drug combo: the protease inhibitor (PI) Prezista (darunavir).
Share the Wealth
A new question is sparking interest in HIV research.
Decreased Counts
In October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the number of people living with HIV in the United States but...
Energy Savers
Turn off utility bill blues this winter.
Sexual Healing
Aphrodisiacs in your diet may boost your health—and your libido.
Make Those Doc Visits Count
HIV-positive nurse practitioner Richard Ferri, PhD, helps you get more out of your appointments.
Talking
Seeking Sisterhood
As AIDS disproportionately ravages women of color, it’s time the ladies ask: Where’s the women’s movement?
Forgotten No More
A new anthology on AIDS in India
Is AIDS a Riot?
Elton seems to thinks so.
This Boy’s Life
AIDS activist’s biopic to premiere on MTV
Resistance Is Futile
Shari Margolese’s teenage son still needs her nagging ways to get him to swallow his HIV meds every day.
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Editor’s Letter - Jan/Feb 2009
Body of Evidence
Letters - Jan/Feb 2009
“Coming Out Again” was a powerful and well-written personal essay. It took a lot of courage for Mr. Gutierrez to bare his heart and soul.....
Bear With Him
Dab Garner’s relationship with AIDS began in 1981 when the disease was still known as GRID (Gay-Related Immune Deficiency) and few knew...
NAPWA/TAEP HIV/AIDS POLICY REPORT - Jan/Feb 2009
Obama’s Proposed Health Plan: What It Means For You
