News 2013
Coronary Plaque Vulnerability Greater in HIV+ Men in Boston Study
Three features of coronary atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability were more prevalent in HIV-positive men than in HIV-negative men with similar ages and traditional cardiovascular risk profiles.
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The Future of Health Department HIV and Hepatitis Programs
For perhaps the first time in history, the end of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis is within our reach. Recent notable achievements provide promise for success, among them the release of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and the Viral Hepatitis Action Plan (VHAP) and the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Collectively, these achievements have catalyzed the beginning of a radical transformation in our healthcare systems for communities impacted by HIV and hepatitis.
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White House: There Will Be Competition In Insurance Exchanges
The Obama administration is countering criticism that the new health insurance exchanges will be lacking in competition, though it’s doing so a bit quietly.
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In This Issue
Before Guy Anthony became an advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS, he had to overcome several personal tragedies. But today he serves as a living example of how to win when you're dealt a very difficult hand. Writer Tomika Anderson reports.
In Treatment: Guy Anthony
One in a series of articles about Black people living with HIV/AIDS who are considering treatment, successfully adhering to their regimen and/or getting to undetectable.