HIV treatment update – Winter 2012

The new edition of HIV treatment update (HTU) is now available in print and online. You can read it online, download it as a PDF, or use the ‘flipbook’ function to read the PDF online.

This edition (issue 210) includes:

Peak experiences: HIV, adventure and exploration

It’s been almost a tradition in HTU to include a New Year resolution article about exercise, diet or the benefits of healthy living. But this year HTU’s editor, Gus Cairns, went on a search for people with HIV who’d done more than just try to be sensibly healthy. What drives people to do extraordinary things? Read on >>

Getting tough on criminalisation

Worldwide, arrests, prosecutions and their associated media reports continue to have a devastating impact on people accused of exposing or transmitting HIV, as well as adding further to the stigma of living with HIV. Edwin J Bernard updates us and looks at some encouraging national and international policy developments. Read on >>

Treatment: what really works best?

The new edition of the British HIV Association (BHIVA) treatment guidelines is out for consultation. Read on >>

Supporting patient power

What role do patient advocates play in clinics? We talk to advocates about what’s worked for them. Read on >>

Uncomfortable news on lubes for anal sex

Do lubricants increase susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections? Read on >>

News in brief

Some of the key news stories from the last quarter including:

• PEP guidelines take account of viral load
• Extra vitamin D ‘no help’
• Monkey vaccine most robust yet

Read on >>

What is HIV treatment update?

HIV treatment update was created to help people become familiar with their treatment options and to encourage informed communication between people with HIV and doctors.

It focuses on HIV treatment and care news, latest scientific developments, and wider health, social and legal issues, with a practical take on what this all means for people living with HIV in the UK. HTU’s editor, Gus Cairns, regularly invites experts to contribute to the newsletter on their specialist areas.

How do I get a copy?

HIV treatment update is available free to people personally affected by HIV. You can subscribe to a free emailed PDF edition wherever you live. If you live in the UK, you can choose to have a print edition.

Alternatively you can subscribe for a year for £35 (£30 for UK charities).

Contact us on 020 3242 0820 or at info@nam.org.uk to subscribe or to find out more.

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