ODC News Letter
January 2010 News Letter - 19/01/2010A Closer Look At David Roesler!
December 2009 News Letter - 26/12/2009
Merry Christmas! AIDS Quilt
October 2009 News Letter - 31/10/2009
Singer Elton John Calls For Increased HIV/AIDS Education.
September 2009 News Letter - 24/09/2009
Do you know Michelle in Elgin?
August - Volume 3, Issue 7 - 19/08/2009
Inside this issue:
AIDS Myth or Misunderstanding
Why the HIV/AIDS fight?
Lobby Days
Word Search
AIDS Watch 2009
Upcoming Events
Why the HIV/AIDS
July - Volume 3, Issue 6 - 26/07/2009
Inside this issue:
What is HIV?
Should I start...
Hypersensitivity
Word Search
July Events
Toxicity
May - Volume 3, Issue 5 - 01/05/2009
White blood cells are an important part of the immune system. HIV invades and destroys certain white blood cells called CD4+ cells. If too many CD4+ cells are destroyed, the body can no longer defend itself against infection. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). People with AIDS have a low number of CD4+ cells and get infections or cancers that rarely occur in healthy people. These can be deadly.
April - Volume 3, Issue 4 - 01/04/2009
I was diagnosed HIV+ in 1992. I was in the hospital and immediately given a doctor. I learned right away that the most important tip when working with a doctor is to be prepared. Doctors will give you information differently if you do your homework. There are many places to look for HIV information. You can go to the library for reference information, check out books and use the Internet at no charge. Also, consult your local AIDS service organization and Project Inform.
March - Volume 3, Issue 3 - 01/03/2009
Keith Crawford is a Research Assistant Professor of pharmacology at Howard University College of Medicine, and a clinical pharmacist. He is also the Director of Clinical Research at Howard University School of Pharmacy. Most of us are excited when spring arrives, unless you happen to suffer from seasonal allergies that can make springtime miserable. Did you ever wonder why one allergy tablet doesn’t work for the entire allergy season? Why do we have to continuously take drugs?
February - Volume 3, Issue 2 - 01/02/2009
You may experience many symptoms as an HIV+ person. Most of the symptoms do not mean you have a serious medical condition. Sometimes, however, they could indicate an acute and possibly-life threatening medical emergency. Get in touch with your doctor immediately if you experience any of the symptoms listed below! 1. "I can't keep any food or liquid down." - This can lead to dehydration. Vomiting is a common cause, but if you can't eat for other reasons (such as painful swallowing), you might need treatment with intravenous (IV) fluids. 2. "My stomach hurts so much." - When abdominal pain is beyond the point where you can tolerate it, and/or is getting worse, it must be dealt with. If you are on ddI, ddC or d4T, severe pain in the middle of the abdomen could signify pancreatitis or lactic acidosis.
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