POZ June 2010
POZ June 2010
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
Pawsitivity
Pets were once considered a health threat to HIV-positive people with compromised immune systems.
Health Care Reform Checkup
It’s official: President Obama’s sweeping overhaul of the U.S. health care system has been signed into law.
Living
Positively Trans
Transgender people with HIV may have to struggle for the care they need, but it’s essential to their health.
The Dentist Is IN
What to do about dry mouth
(No) Chill Pill
The protease inhibitor Norvir emerges in a new form.
The Skeleton Crew
Protecting your bones from HIV
And We Quote
The extent of risk of acquiring HIV in the United States today is largely defined by a person’s sexual network rather than his or her...
Sex
Researchers at The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University asked 486 men and women ages 18 to 96 what “having sex” means.
Where’s my Acyclovir?
Drug shortages spike co-pays for some people with HIV.
HIV-Positive Folks Can Try Telaprevir
A promising experimental drug to treat hepatitis C opens a trial for people coinfected with HIV.
Talking
Gaga for Gaga
When it comes to raising AIDS awareness, the “Pokerface” singer ups the ante.
POZ Q&A: Travis McCoy
The frontman for the alternative hip-hop/rock band Gym Class Heroes promotes HIV prevention to young people.
Grid Locked
Grey’s Anatomy puts AIDS in prime-time perspective.
Nacho Typical Activist
Marvelyn Brown takes HIV awareness to the snack aisle.
Artfully Nourishing
Keith Haring supports HIV-positive New Yorkers 20 years after his death.
Silver Anniversary
These AIDS organizations turn 25 this year.
You Said It
Can Beer Goggles Spread HIV?
AIDS In the Movies: A Brief Close-up
AIDS may have been snubbed at this year’s Academy Awards—even Mo’Nique failed to mention the virus as she accepted an Oscar for her role...
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Girlfriends Talk HIV
The Girlfriends Project (GP) was inspired by the successful formula of Tupperware parties.
GMHC Treatment Issues-June 2010
Table of Contents
Your Feedback
You have inspired us and others who don’t know about HIV/AIDS.
Editor’s Letter
Oh Yes, He Did
