... I left Louisiana in 1989 to move back to San Pablo, California with my two small daughters, aged almost 6 and almost 4. In October 1989 I was entering the Bay Bridge from San Francisco when the Loma Prieta earthquake happened. The moment I drove onto the bridge, the platform came down. My girls were with me, and my sister was driving. ...
Member Spotlight: What HIV Means To Me
... I left Louisiana in 1989 to move back to San Pablo, California with my two small daughters, aged almost 6 and almost 4. In October 1989 I was entering the Bay Bridge from San Francisco when the Loma Prieta earthquake happened. The moment I drove onto the bridge, the platform came down. My girls were with me, and my sister was driving. ...
... Frustration and disappointment about the chronic nature of HIV can lead to depression and sadness.Relief (The New Normal)An official diagnosis can be the catalyst we need to move us past denial. Relief slowly begins to creep in when this new normal is shared with others. ...
Finding a New Normal: Living With HIV
... Frustration and disappointment about the chronic nature of HIV can lead to depression and sadness.Relief (The New Normal)An official diagnosis can be the catalyst we need to move us past denial. Relief slowly begins to creep in when this new normal is shared with others. ...
... Disclosing your status will allow your partner to decide if they want to try PrEP, determine when to start it, and ensure it’s used properly.But even if your HIV is undetectable or you’re on ART and you can’t transmit HIV through sex, disclosure is still important. ...
Tips for Disclosing Your HIV Status to Others
... Disclosing your status will allow your partner to decide if they want to try PrEP, determine when to start it, and ensure it’s used properly.But even if your HIV is undetectable or you’re on ART and you can’t transmit HIV through sex, disclosure is still important. ...
... Listen to your gut, and move on if you feel uncomfortable for any reason.5. Tattooing Guns Are Not SterileYou should never get a tattoo from someone using a piercing gun. Since tattooing guns are made of plastic, there’s no way to sterilize them properly. ...
Getting a Tattoo With HIV: 6 Facts You Should Know
... Listen to your gut, and move on if you feel uncomfortable for any reason.5. Tattooing Guns Are Not SterileYou should never get a tattoo from someone using a piercing gun. Since tattooing guns are made of plastic, there’s no way to sterilize them properly. ...
... Many doctors have digital patient portals that allow quick communication. Doctor Discussion QuestionsThe following questions may give you an idea of what to ask during your appointment with your doctor. Does my current weight put me at higher risk for developing complications, such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes? ...
How To Talk to Your Doctor About Weight Gain and HIV
... Many doctors have digital patient portals that allow quick communication. Doctor Discussion QuestionsThe following questions may give you an idea of what to ask during your appointment with your doctor. Does my current weight put me at higher risk for developing complications, such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes? ...
... In 2019, Thomas publicly shared his HIV-positive status, a move that made him think he would be ostracized. “This was something that I felt people wouldn’t understand,” he told The Guardian in 2020. However, it turned out to have a positive impact on his life. ...
7 Incredible Athletes With HIV
... In 2019, Thomas publicly shared his HIV-positive status, a move that made him think he would be ostracized. “This was something that I felt people wouldn’t understand,” he told The Guardian in 2020. However, it turned out to have a positive impact on his life. ...
... They also contain proteins that allow the virus to function. For example, some proteins form the outer layer of the virus.Types of VirusesSome viruses store their genes in the form of DNA. The viruses that cause conditions like herpes and hepatitis B belong in this category. ...
HIV as a Retrovirus: Life Cycle and How It Infects a Cell
... They also contain proteins that allow the virus to function. For example, some proteins form the outer layer of the virus.Types of VirusesSome viruses store their genes in the form of DNA. The viruses that cause conditions like herpes and hepatitis B belong in this category. ...
... What we've done is to take artificial receptors -- or CAR -- that can go on to these cells and allow them to recognize what we want them to recognize," he noted. "In this case that's HIV." ...
Could Gene Therapy Someday Eliminate HIV?
... What we've done is to take artificial receptors -- or CAR -- that can go on to these cells and allow them to recognize what we want them to recognize," he noted. "In this case that's HIV." ...
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