Disorder Conditions - HIV and AIDS

HIV Is On the Rise in the Over 50 Crowd

As erectile dysfunction medication extends the sex lives of older adults, the number of older adults diagnosed with AIDS is increasing.

AIDS: Robert Bazell Reports on AIDS in America

We've all heard so much in recent years about the fight against the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Today, we learned there's a problem every bit as severe right here in the U.S. Robert Bazell reports.

Update on Lipodystrophy in HIV

People taking HIV medications may experience a shift in the distribution of their body fat. Listen to experts discuss some important preliminary data showing that some features of lipodystrophy may be reversible.

Sticking to It: An HIV Patient Discusses Adherence

As a pharmacist, Brian Peiper knows about the importance of drug adherence. As a patient, he knows it's not always easy. Tune in as he shares his experience and advice from both sides of the counter.

The Grim Reaper: Club Drugs And HIV

In the last several years, there has been a spike in new HIV transmissions. The increased use of club drugs, such as crystal, ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine, Rohypnol and Viagra are causing people to engage in risky uninhibited sex.

Liver Problems with HIV Medications

Most medicines used to fight HIV cause problems that affect the liver. Can the problems ever derail treatment? Watch as doctors discuss the range of liver side effects with HIV treatments, and strategies to reduce permanent damage.

HIV and Anemia: An Overlooked Danger

It's been estimated that up to 95% of people infected with HIV will experience anemia at some point.

HIV Medicines and Cholesterol: Is There a Link?

Elevated blood lipids, including cholesterol, are often seen in people with HIV. Although lifestyle modifications and drug therapy can help, sometimes more needs to done. Learn ways to deal with these changes.

Communicating HIV Treatment Side Effects with Your Doctor

The benefits of HIV treatments often come with side effects, some of them strong enough to keep people from taking their medications.

Coping With HIV Drugs: A Personal Story

A patient shares her story about how she was diagnosed with HIV and the treatments she uses to battle the disease.