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Adherence
Global evidence of lower adherence to ARVs after giving birth

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence levels among pregnant women with HIV, in both high- and low-income countries, during pregnancy and especially after giving birth are significantly below what is

Published
25 September 2012
By
Carole Leach-Lemens
Hepatitis C treatment
Pre-emptive Escitalopram Can Prevent Depression during Hepatitis C Treatment

Taking the antidepressant escitalopram (Lexapro) prior to starting hepatitis C treatment with pegylated interferon reduced the likelihood of depression as well as its severity if it did occur, according to a study described in the July 17, 2012, Annals of Internal Medicine.

Published
24 August 2012
From
HIVandHepatitis.com
Mental and emotional health
Spirituality correlates to better mental health regardless of religion, say MU researchers

Despite differences in rituals and beliefs among the world's major religions, spirituality often enhances health regardless of a person's faith, according to University of Missouri researchers. The MU researchers believe that health care providers could take advantage of this correlation between health - particularly mental health - and spirituality by tailoring treatments and rehabilitation programs to accommodate an individual's spiritual inclinations.

Published
21 August 2012
From
Eurekalert Medicine & Health
Money, benefits and housing
NAT launches new report on HIV social care spending and services

NAT today launches ‘HIV social care in England – a survey of local council funding’, looking into how HIV social care spending and services have changed over time.  This report compares results with a similar survey from NAT in 2008.  

Published
09 August 2012
From
NAT press release
Men who have sex with men (MSM)
What kind of prevention do gay men need?

A number of presentations at the 19th International AIDS Conference explored the 'hyperepidemic' of HIV amongst men who have sex with men, and especially black MSM. A paper

Published
06 August 2012
By
Gus Cairns
Mental and emotional health
Greg Louganis On Living With HIV: 'I Didn't Think That I'd See 30'

"Back in 1988 when I was diagnosed with HIV, we thought of HIV as a death sentence." US Olympic diver Greg Louganis reveals how he won a medal shortly after being diagnosed with HIV, and the discrimination he faced.

Published
03 August 2012
From
Huffington Post
Mental and emotional health
Long-term health gains: Investing in emotional and psychological wellbeing for patients with long-term conditions and medically unexplained symptoms

A close relationship exists between long-term physical conditions and mental health and wellbeing. Long-term physical conditions often affect a patient’s mental health, and psychological wellbeing can also have an impact on the effectiveness of treatment for, and a patient’s ability to manage, long-term conditions. Despite this, many individuals do not receive care that addresses both their physical and psychological needs.

Published
25 April 2012
From
NHS Confederation
Mental and emotional health
Depression associated with socioeconomic difficulties and poor virological outcomes in UK HIV patients

A quarter of people with HIV in the UK have a depressive disorder, according to an ongoing study presented by Dr Fiona Lampe to the

Published
20 April 2012
By
Roger Pebody
Men who have sex with men (MSM)
Gay Adults Rejected by Parents Have Worse Health, Study Finds

Receiving emotional support and acceptance from parents benefits the long-term health of lesbian, gay and bisexual adults, a new study shows.

Published
17 April 2012
From
Medline Plus
Healthy living
Peak experiences: HIV, adventure and exploration

It’s been almost a tradition in HTU that January is the time to include a New Year resolution piece about exercise, diet or the benefits of healthy living.

Published
03 February 2012
From
HIV treatment update
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