Introduction: HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic that has affected millions of people worldwide, leading to a significant burden on health systems and communities. Despite numerous efforts to curb its spread, the disease continues to be a significant public health concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries where access to treatment…
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an illness caused by HIV. AIDS is the stage of infection that occurs when your immune system is badly damaged and you become vulnerable to opportunistic infections. Without treatment, people who are living with AIDS typically survive about 3 years. There are medications, such…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — People with HIV can reduce the risk of infecting their sex partners by more than 90 percent if they start treatment with antiretroviral drugs when their immune system is still relatively healthy, researchers announced Thursday. The study, which included…
Stroke rates have increased among people with HIV in recent years while declining in the U.S. population at large, new research shows, raising the possibility that treatments for the AIDS-causing virus may put these patients at higher risk for cardiovascular trouble. There’s no direct proof linking the medications to the…
WHAT IS LYMPHOMA? HOW IS NHL DIAGNOSED? WHAT CAUSES NHL? HOW IS NHL TREATED? THE BOTTOM LINE WHAT IS LYMPHOMA? Lymphoma is a cancer of white blood cells called B-lymphocytes, or B-cells. They multiply rapidly and form tumors. Lymphoma of the brain or spinal cord is called central nervous system…
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