April 2nd, 2012  Posted at   Diseases STDs
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Hearing a diagnoses that you are HIV positive would most likely be the most devastating and life altering news you could ever receive. From there on out everything in your life is destined to change. It is most natural that your first response would be to panic and to feel fearful.

Yet the diagnosis of HIV positive does not mean the end of your life, yes your life will change but it does not need to be the end. Back in 1993 the life expectancy of someone with HIV was about 7 years from the point of infection, but now the life expectancy is about 24 years and continues to increase as better health care is provided and more information on how to keep the virus at bay is available.

Much more research has gone into the control and elimination of HIV, and although there is not yet a known cure, research has resulted in the delay of results of the disease. The medical profession, government, non profit organisations as well as individuals are more knowledgeable about the virus than ever before.

If you have been diagnosed as HIV positive it is very important to know that, before you start making the necessary changes, you need to develop a healthy state of mind. The grieving period is natural and necessary but do not become hopeless as it will only lessen your chances of living a full and productive life. A healthy positive attitude is essential in treating this disease and without one all other efforts will fail.

When you start educating yourself on HIV and AIDS you will begin to see that there are many things which you can do to help yourself and that the future can indeed look bright. There are many sources of information out there, but the very first person you should contact is your health practitioner. Your health practitioner will be able to give you the information needed as well as refer you to the proper establishments to get in depth information and support. It is also for your health practitioner to decide whether you need anti-retrovirals or not. There are many sources of information about HIV/AIDs, both from government and non government institutions. Once you have been educated on how to treat the disease you need to take full responsibility for your health. Read more… »

April 1st, 2012  Posted at   Diseases STDs
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The purpose of this write-up is to give up-to-date report on HIV/AIDS and of course HIV/AIDS LATEST report since it is very popular and known all over the world as one of the major cause of death all over the world and perhaps the greatest threat to mankind which has kept scientist at work for decades and still no proved scientific cure yet. But unfortunately, according to UK Health Protection Agency, it is estimated that up to a quarter of all people with HIV are unaware that they are infected.

If you have ever had sex with someone whose HIV status was not known from blood test, you might have contracted HIV without realizing it – people that look very healthy may have HIV without knowing it.

Though HIV and AIDS are used interchangeably, it will be nice to state the difference between the two. HIV- means, Human Immunodeficiency Virus while AIDS means, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. AIDS is as a result of continual attack on the body’s immune system by HIV.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a retrovirus and they enter the body through direct contact with blood or other body fluids and when it enters the body, it weakens the body immune system (it attacks or kills the T Lymphocytes and CD4 cells which provides body protection against different kinds of incoming infections) making it weak to fight against disease causing agents.

When the immune system becomes highly weak to fight back any infection in the body, that means that the patient can suffer great illness due to minor infection and thus may result to death (from AIDS related illnesses) – at this stage (according HIV/AIDS LATEST report), when the body immune system is very weak, the patient is said to be suffering from AIDS. So, AIDS is said to be an opportunistic infection (An opportunistic infection is an infection that would not normally affect an otherwise healthy person. Oftentimes, it’s these infections that are the cause of illness or death in HIV-positive individuals – not the virus itself). But according to HIV/AIDS Latest report from Centers for Disease Control and prevention, a CD4 cell count below 200 means that the person is having AIDS. When HIV enters the body, it infects T cells and takes over the activities of these white blood cells so that the virus can replicate. Eventually, HIV infection compromises the entire immune system and causes AIDS. Read more… »

March 2nd, 2012  Posted at   Diseases STDs
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Sadly, the complications that arise from a positive diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) extend beyond reduced T-cell count and susceptibility to infection. Today, HIV-positive people continue to face discrimination in their everyday lives, in housing matters, medical care, insurance, and employment. The good news is that many charities and organizations all over the country are taking action.

Where we stand

In a report produced by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), testimonies from community based service providers (CBOs) consistently cite issues involving non-hiring, terminations, demotions, and illegally demanding personal information. While this is pronounced in rural areas, cases are similarly reported in major metropolitan centers as well.

Corroborating the findings of the ACLU’s report, nationally known Lambda Legal, specialists in discrimination representation for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and HIV-positive people, receives thousands of calls annually at its help desk – a substantial portion coming from HIV positive callers- regarding workplace discrimination.

Know your Rights

Discrimination is never acceptable and there are many federal laws protecting individuals, including those with HIV AIDS. Federal laws that define and protect against HIV AIDS discrimination include American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Health Insurance Profitability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Civil Rights Act of 1964, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Together they form an extensive network of safeguards against unjust treatment. Read more… »

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