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From: AIDSmeds <news@...>Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:30:37 -0400<nelsonvergel@...>Subject: Are Sexual Problems More Common in HIV+ Men? Treatment News June 13, 2011Sexual Dysfunction Not Necessarily More Common in MSM With HIV A new survey confirms that rates of sexual dysfunction are higher in HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) compared with HIV-negative MSM, according to findings published in the July issue of AIDS Patient Care and STDs. However, in the absence of other important factors, such as older age or also having an AIDS diagnosis, people living with HIV were no more likely to experience one common sexual challenge: erectile dysfunction. June 10, 2011Noninvasive Tests Reduce Need for Liver Biopsies in Hepatitis C The use of noninvasive alternatives to liver biopsies to assess liver disease in people with chronic hepatitis C is becoming increasingly more common and reliable in certain situations, according to an expert article published in the June issue of Hepatology reviewing two such diagnostic options: elastography and blood tests. June 09, 2011Endocrine Panel Issues New Guidelines on Ideal Vitamin D Levels An expert panel has issued new recommendations suggesting that people with HIV might require two to three times the level of vitamin D as their HIV-negative peers. The new guidelines, published online June 6 in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, also recommend supplementation of higher doses of vitamin D than another recent government panel. June 08, 2011Treatment Is Affected by the T-Cell Coreceptor HIV Uses The coreceptor used by HIV to infect CD4 cells (referred to as its tropism) affects how well standard HIV treatment works, according to a study published in the July 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases. This is the first study to suggest that viral tropism affects the response to treatments other than the drug Selzentry (maraviroc). Web Exclusive Heard in the Blogs StrubTreatment Refusal = Criminal?Might those who refuse treatment for the " common good " ultimately be considered criminals? Will they be seen as socially irresponsible, labeled enemies of society, selfish or unconcerned about spreading HIV? Have we begun to stigmatize those who, for whatever reason, have chosen not to take treatment?ADVERTISEMENT:Aundaray GuessWhen Will the Church Get It!People quote from the bible but also those same people conveniently tell you passages which are taken out of context. If we really were to follow the many things the bible called a sin, we would all be sinners.Speaking to kids, the one thing I stress to them is that no matter what you believe that everyone deserves respect and if your God tells you to hateany of his children, I would start to question what God I'm worshiping.Scriptures are meant to elevate not denigrate.Heard in the Forums I'm a gay guy who has been positive since early 2003. To be honest, can't say I have any issue with being positive in itself. I am on meds and extremely healthy, but since my diagnosis my social life has nose-dived and has now completely died!!—WoolwichGuy's " Being Poz = Being Lonely?? " At your request, you are subscribed as nelsonvergel@... to the following newsletter(s): AIDSmeds NewsletterPlease remember to add news@... to your e-mail address book, so that these updates aren't blocked as spam.To change your subscription information and preferences, please visit lists.smartandstrong.com/?p=preferencesTo stop receiving this newsletter, please visit lists.smartandstrong.com/?p=unsubscribeClick this link to forward this message to a friend. Did you receive this e-mail from a friend? Please visit lists.smartandstrong.com/?p=subscribe&id=9 to signup for your own copy.Copyright 2011 Smart + Strong, 462 Seventh Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10018. All rights reserved. Terms Of Use and Your Privacy.powered by phplist v 2.10.13, © tincan ltd