HIV/AIDS

On The Pathology Of Bronchitis, Catarrhal Pneumonia, Tubercle, And Allied Lesions Of The Human Lung is a medical book written by David James Hamilton and published in 1883. The book focuses on the pathology of various lung diseases such as bronchitis, catarrhal pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other related lesions. The author provides a detailed analysis of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of these respiratory diseases. The book is intended for medical professionals and students who are interested in studying the human lung and its various diseases. It is a valuable resource for understanding the pathology of lung diseases and their impact on the human body. The book is written in a clear and concise language, making it easy to understand and follow. It is an important contribution to the field of respiratory medicine and remains relevant to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Vinder af Prix Première PlumeVinder af Prix WeplerLonglistet til Prix du roman FnacLonglistet til Prix DécembreSovende børn er en sand historie. Et indlevende vidnesbyrd om aids-epidemien i 80’ernes Frankrig. En familietragedie. Og et eklatant spændende indblik i forskning som prestigefyldt kapløb, dengang hiv-virussen skulle kortlægges.Désiré vokser op i en slagterfamilie i Sydfrankrig. Da han i starten af 80'erne smittes med hiv via en heroinkanyle, står såvel familie som samfund magtesløse over for den altfortærende sygdoms hærgen.Fyrre år efter sin onkel Désirés død beslutter Anthony Passeron sig for at genåbne det gamle familiesår. Han har et ønske om at forstå sin onkels ensomhed og den påførte skam i en tid, hvor smittede blev behandlet som pariaer, og troen på en kur var ikke-eksisterende.Men det, der åbenbarer sig, er mere end blot en familiehistorie. Det er også en afslørende undersøgelse af den udbredte brug af hårde stoffer i 80’ernes Sydfrankrig, hvor unge misbrugere lå som sovende børn, bedøvede på gaden. Det er historien om det intense forskningskapløb for at finde en kur og det anspændte forhold mellem det franske hold af læger, der var de første til at opdage hiv, og de amerikanske forskere, der var overbevist om, at franskmændene tog fejl.Sovende børn er en roman til pandemiens tidsalder. Et rørende portræt af ofrene, heltene og de magtesløse i et mørkt kapitel i Frankrigs og verdens historie, hvor virussens natur var en gåde for alle.

Embark on a transformative journey to conquer hypertension with "The Hypertension Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint for Complete Hypertension Management." This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of hypertension, defining its science and identifying causes while shedding light on symptoms and long-term risks. Dive into the intricacies of diagnosis, understanding your numbers, and exploring dietary strategies like the renowned DASH diet. Discover the impact of salt, decipher food labels, and master meal planning. Delve into the power of exercise, creating personalized plans that encompass cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and flexibility, with insights into tracking progress and overcoming barriers.Explore stress management techniques, recognizing the connection between stress and blood pressure. Engage in mindfulness, breathing exercises, and cognitive-behavioral therapy for mental wellness. Understand the crucial role of sleep and how it contributes to blood pressure management. Navigate the realm of medication and clinical interventions, from common hypertension medications to interventional procedures. Uncover lifestyle modifications for long-term success, from quitting smoking to cultivating healthy habits. The book extends to alternative and complementary therapies, covering herbal remedies, acupuncture, and biofeedback.Tailor your hypertension management plan with customizable strategies, self-monitoring techniques, and behavioral modifications. Address the unique needs of special populations and enhance emergency preparedness. Engage with healthcare providers, build resilience, and foster hope. Look toward the future with insights into innovations, genetics, breakthroughs in medication, and the role of technology in hypertension management. Whether you seek a preventive lifestyle or strategies for ongoing management, this guide empowers you with knowledge and tools for a well-rounded, personalized approach to hypertension management.

"The HIV/AIDS Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint for Complete HIV/AIDS Management" is a comprehensive guide that goes beyond the basics, offering individuals facing HIV/AIDS a holistic approach to living a healthy and fulfilling life. Starting with a historical perspective and the virology of HIV, the book navigates through understanding one's diagnosis, the stages of infection, and the global impact of the disease.The heart of the book lies in empowering readers with the knowledge to actively manage their health. It provides insights into medical management, including antiretroviral therapy, drug resistance, clinical trials, and the importance of regular health check-ups. Beyond traditional medicine, the book explores holistic health approaches, covering nutrition, herbs, supplements, and mind-body therapies.Mental and emotional well-being is a focal point, addressing the challenges of coping with diagnosis, managing anxiety and depression, and building resilience. The book emphasizes the power of support groups and the role of mindfulness and meditation in promoting mental health.Practical strategies for preventing transmission are outlined, from safe sex practices to harm reduction for drug users, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). The importance of educating others and practicing universal precautions in healthcare settings is highlighted.Lifestyle modifications for longevity include guidance on smoking cessation, managing alcohol and substance use, optimizing sleep, stress management techniques, and building a supportive community. The book also addresses the unique considerations of traveling with HIV and planning for the future."The HIV/AIDS Mastery Bible" is not just a guide to managing a medical condition; it's a roadmap for embracing life with resilience, knowledge, and a proactive approach to well-being.

"HIV/AIDS Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide" by Dr. [Your Name] is a compassionate and comprehensive resource that sheds light on the complexities of HIV/AIDS. The book begins with a deep understanding of the origins of HIV/AIDS, modes of transmission, common symptoms, and its impact on the immune system. Dr. [Your Name] emphasizes a holistic approach to HIV/AIDS management, using a biopsychosocial model that includes medication options, psychological support, social engagement, lifestyle modifications, and self-care. Prevention strategies, including education, safe sex practices, harm reduction, testing, and access to treatment, are discussed in detail. For those living with HIV/AIDS, the book covers disclosure, medication management, employment rights, emotional well-being, and building a support network. Complementary and alternative therapies, as well as empowering friends and family, are also explored. Navigating the healthcare system and addressing stigma and discrimination are important aspects of the book. Thriving with HIV/AIDS, looking towards the future with hope, and accessing resources and support are key components. "HIV/AIDS Demystified" serves as a beacon of knowledge and support for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and advocates.

As the fight against HIV/AIDS goes on, the intersection of medical science and nutrition has led to a hopeful new direction: studying HIV patients and the effects of high-energy, immune-boosting supplements. This study looks into a new way to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV. It does this by showing how good diet and the immune system work together to help each other.HIV, which is known for weakening the immune system, shows how important a healthy diet is for controlling the disease. The study looks into how well energy-dense immuno-enhancing supplements work. These supplements are made to give HIV patients important nutrients and boost their immune systems. As researchers carefully study the benefits of these supplements, they hope to find out how they can help HIV patients who are malnourished and boost their immune systems.Because they contain important vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients, these supplements help the body's natural defenses get stronger. By giving HIV patients the energy and vital nutrients they need, they can better fight infections, improve their general health, and maybe even live longer. The multidimensional method of the study includes biochemical analyses, immune response assessments, and patient-reported outcomes. This makes sure that we have a full picture of how the supplement works.Beyond the walls of a lab, this study has large-scale effects. If the results are good, they could change the way HIV patients are cared for around the world, giving millions of people who have the virus hope. In addition, it shows how important personalized nutrition is in healthcare by showing how focused dietary interventions could lessen the effects of chronic diseases.As the study goes on, it not only helps us learn more about the complicated link between nutrition and good health, but it also shows how healthcare professionals are always looking for new ways to help people. This study is at the cutting edge of a medical revolution because it looks at HIV patients and how energy-dense immuno-boosting supplements can change their lives. Science, compassion, and drive are coming together to make lives better and inspire change.

Led by black women living in the UK, this pivotal book commemorates 40 years of the African community's resilience, strength, and leadership in the HIV response. The work stands as a testament to the often overlooked contribution of Africans living with HIV in the UK, providing a voice and celebration of their journey through this epidemic.In the UK, despite considerable data on Africans affected by HIV, their lived experiences and contributions remained largely undocumented. Addressing this void, a steering group of African women-recognised HIV activists-sought to capture these essential narratives. Their aim was to compile 40 stories, marking the 40th anniversary of HIV. Through regular meetings and interviews, they gathered personal stories, poetry, and evocative photographs. The resulting book is more than a collection; it's a testament to an often-unseen community's resilience and impact in the HIV journey.This book offers a rare and intimate perspective into the African community's experiences with HIV in the UK. Purchase a copy to support the voices that have been resilient through time and demand to be heard.

Til den ven jeg aldrig har kendt, der er tilegnet den franske forfatter og fotograf Hervé Guibert, er både en roman, et alternativt kunstnerportræt og en øm og kritisk selvransagelse. I parallelle spor udforskes emner som venskab og kønsidentitet, det økologiske kollaps, invasive arter, kærlighed, ensomhed og livet med litteraturen, samt fortællingen om den romerske kejser Hadrian og hans unge elsker Antinoos.

Anti-cancer agents are the chemicals that are utilized for arresting the growth of cancer cells. These chemicals affect the abnormal growth of cancer cells but they also impact the normal cells such as the cells in the bone marrow, skin, gonads and gastrointestinal tract. Various drugs that are utilized for inhibiting the growth of cancer cells include hydroxyurea, platinum-based drugs and L-asparaginase. Anti-HIV agents on the other hand, are those compounds which decrease the viral load and probability of transmitting HIV to others. Various compounds that are utilized for the treatment of HIV infections include nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NtRTIs), and nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). The NtRTIs are developed to fight virus resistance as they are phosphorylated and require less cellular processing. A significant role is played by secondary metabolites produced by living organisms in the drug development and discovery, as they have biological and structural diversity. They hold the potential for developing anti-cancer and anti-HIV drugs. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of clinical drug research on anti-cancer and anti-HIV agents which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes HIV infection and over time transforms itself into the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The virus attacks the important immune system cells such as helper T cells (specifically CD4+ T cells), macrophages, and dendritic cells of the human body. HIV gradually damages the immune system, which makes the host susceptible to a range of infections. It is transmitted through the direct transfer of bodily fluids such as blood, semen or breast milk. A major cause of transmission is sexual contact with an infected individual. Preliminary diagnosis of HIV infection is done with the help of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test, which tests the blood for the presence of HIV antibodies. Other tests include polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, western blot test, and single use diagnostic screening (SUDS) test. The treatment and management of HIV consists of the use of multiple antiretroviral drugs. Preventive measures such as condoms and vaccines can help reduce HIV transmission. Another significant type of prevention strategy is antiretroviral therapy. This book outlines the important aspects of HIV/AIDS infection in a comprehensible and lucid manner. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

Clinical pharmacology comprises all the aspects of interactions between drugs and humans. Cancer and HIV are major public health issues and the development of anti-cancer and anti-HIV drugs is an important area of study within clinical pharmacology. An anticancer drug is a drug that is effective in the treatment of cancerous or malignant disease. Alkylating agents, antimetabolites, natural products, and hormones are the four major classes of anticancer drugs. Antiretroviral drugs are used for the treatment of HIV, which work by preventing the replication of virus in the body. They are used in a combination of two or more drugs, as HIV can become resistant to a single drug. There are several classes of anti-HIV drugs namely, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), protease inhibitors (PIs), fusion inhibitors, CCR5 antagonists, integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) and post-attachment inhibitors. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of clinical pharmacology with a focus on anti-cancer and anti-HIV drugs. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about these drugs. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets medical students and professionals.

HIV is a virus that severely affects the immune system resulting in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The treatment of HIV involves combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). This therapy suppresses HIV-1 replication, blocks transmission, and improves immune responses. cART is a lifelong treatment, and does not eliminate the virus while also having side effects. The focus in the treatment of HIV is the reactivation of HIV reservoirs for subsequent termination by viral cytopathic effects or host immunity. The most researched HIV reservoir is resting memory CD4+ T cells in peripheral blood and lymphoid tissues. The antiretroviral therapies have expanded significantly in the recent times and comprise five categories of antiretrovirals, including nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), protease inhibitors, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) and entry inhibitors. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of HIV research which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics on HIV-AIDS and its treatment.

Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) comprise various conditions, which are caused by infection from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This virus usually spreads through unprotected sexual activity, blood transfusions, hypodermic needles, and from mother to child. There is no danger of acquiring HIV from feces, nasal secretions, saliva, sputum, perspiration, tears, urine, or vomit uncontaminated with blood. When the virus is acquired, it replicates inside and destroys T helper cells, which are necessary for all adaptive immune responses. There is an initial period of influenza-like illness in this disease. The treatment of HIV infection is determined by the stage of the disease. The treatment aims to keep the immune system from deteriorating to the point where opportunistic infections are more likely. Patients with weak immune systems are also less prone to immune reconstitution syndrome. The primary treatment of HIV includes highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), which decreases the growth of the disease. This book explores all the important aspects of HIV and AIDS in the present day scenario. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various diagnostic and management techniques associated with this medical condition. The book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information on this disease as well as for experts.

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes a life threating condition known as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The first stage of HIV infection is acute infection, following latency and then AIDS, which is the last and critical stage. Patients of AIDS generally have fully dysfunctional immune systems and they acquire a number of severe illnesses known as opportunistic infections (OIs). These illnesses occur in HIV patients with greater severity. Various OIs include tuberculosis (TB), pneumonia, toxoplasmosis, salmonella infection and candidiasis. These infections are caused by various germs, which can be transmitted through contaminated water and food, body fluids and air. AIDS normally takes years to grow following an infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Infected AIDS patients are more likely to acquire cancers, such as Kaposi's sarcoma, cervical cancer, and cancers caused by damaged immune-system known as lymphomas. AIDS patients can benefit from certain medications like antiretroviral medicines. This book contains some path-breaking studies on the molecular and cell biology of opportunistic infections in HIV/AIDS. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a type of virus that infects humans and over time causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which facilitates cancers and opportunistic infections to thrive due to the immune system failure. Acute infection, clinical latency and AIDS are the three stages of HIV infection. Unprotected sex, contaminated blood transfusions, hypodermic needles, and transmission from mother to child during pregnancy are the most common ways in which HIV is transmitted. It has been classified into two types and includes HIV-1 and HIV-2. Preventative measures of HIV infection include safe sex, needle exchange programs, and pre and post-exposure prophylaxis. Antiretroviral medications are typically used in the treatment of HIV in order to control the infection. This book explores all the important aspects of HIV infection in the present day scenario. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the study of this medical condition. The book also aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of the treatment and prevention of HIV.

Following the development of anti-retroviral therapies (ARVs), many people affected by HIV in the 1980s and 1990s have now been living with the condition for decades. Drawing on perspectives from leading scholars in Bangladesh, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK and the US, as well as research from India and Kenya, this book explores the experiences of sex and sexuality in individuals and groups living with HIV in later life. Contributions consider the impacts of stigma, barriers to intimacy, physiological sequelae, long-term care, undetectability, pleasure and biomedical prevention (TasP and PrEP). With the increasing global availability of ARVs and ageing populations, this book offers essential future directions, practical applications and implications for both policy and research.

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Dominik Mattes examines the implementation of antiretroviral HIV-treatment (ART) in Tanzania, exploring the manifold infrastructural and social fragilities of treatment provision in public HIV clinics as well as patients' multi-layered struggles of coming to terms with ART in their everyday lives.

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"Candace Pert stood at the dawn of three revolutions: the women's movement, integrative health, and psychopharmacology. A scientific prodigy, she was 30 years ahead of her time, preaching a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to healthcare and medicine long before yoga hit the mainstream and "wellness" took root in our vernacular. Her bestselling book Molecules of Emotion made her the mother of the Mind/Body Revolution, launching a paradigm shift in medicine. Deepak Chopra credits her with creating his career, and he said as much in his eulogy at her funeral. Candace began her career as an unbridled maverick. In 1972, as a 26-year-old graduate student at Johns Hopkins, she discovered the opiate receptor, revolutionizing her field and enabling pharmacologists to design new classifications of drugs from Prozac to Viagra to Percocet and OxyContin. The tragic irony of her breakthrough, touted as the first step to end heroin addiction, is that it helped spawn a virulent epidemic of drug dependence. Facing the largest public health crisis of the 21st century, Candace was incensed that the Hippocratic oath-"first, do no harm"-would succumb to greed, and as witness to this abuse of power, she was one of few scientists courageous enough to protest. Later, as Chief of Brain Biochemistry at the National Institutes of Health, Candace created Peptide T, the non-toxic treatment for HIV featured in Dallas Buyers Club. As the AIDS pandemic raged, triggering panic across Reagan-era America, the U.S. government poured massive amounts of money into finding a cure, sparking a battle among scientists for funding and power. Bested by rivals with competing drugs yet desperate to help, Candace went rogue, becoming a lynchpin in the black market for Peptide T. After a scandalous departure from her tenured position at the NIH, Candace launched a series of private companies with Michael Ruff, her second husband and collaborator. Naèive to the world of business, she was manipulated by investors keen to wrest control of her discoveries. But Candace too became tainted, believing that her noble ends would justify devious means. Like a mythic hero, she succumbed to a fatal flaw, and her greatest strengths-singularity of purpose and blind faith in her own virtuosity-would prove to be her undoing"--

'Farber [is] a lucid and courageous witness to the power-play behind the first "scamdemic," . . . [Her] work is journalism at its best‿solid, lucid, and humane, attacking wrongs that few dare touch, and thereby helping right them.'‿Mark Crispin Miller, bestselling author and professor of media studies at NYUOn April 23, 1984, in a packed press conference room in Washington, DC, the secretary of health and human services declared, 'The probable cause of AIDS has been found.' By the next day, 'probable' had fallen away, and the novel retrovirus later named HIV became forever lodged in global consciousness as 'the AIDS virus.'Celia Farber, then an intrepid young reporter for SPIN magazine, was the only journalist to question the official narrative and dig into the science of AIDS. She reported on the 'evidence' that was being continually cited and repeated by health officials and the press, the deadliness of AZT, and Dr. Fauci‿s trials on children, infants, and pregnant mothers. Throughout, Faber‿s reportage was largely ignored. She was maligned, maliciously attacked, and ultimately cancelled. Now, forty years after her original reporting, Farber‿s Serious Adverse Events: An Uncensored History of AIDS is reissued with a new foreword by Mark Crispin Miller, shining much-needed light on her groundbreaking work once again. More relevant than ever, this book serves as an essential foundation to understanding its catastrophic sequel: COVID-19. Serious Adverse Events makes clear that the tactics employed at the height of HIV/AIDS‿the fearmongering, cancel culture, and “wokeâ€? takeover of science, medicine, and journalism‿persist today. The response to COVID-19 isn‿t new: it is a well-trod and dangerous path in the social landscape.  'Groundbreaking work.'‿Bob Guccione, Jr., founder of SPIN magazine

Four decades after And the Band Played On created an image of the AIDS epidemic that has survived in the public consciousness to this very day, mathematician Rebecca Culshaw is sounding the alarm that everything that iconic book told us about AIDS is demonstrably wrong. And that mistaken understanding of AIDS and its cause has the potential to affect all of us, not just certain so-called risk groups. In The Real AIDS Epidemic, Rebecca Culshaw describes her slow uncovering of these reasons over her years researching HIV for her work constructing mathematical models of its interaction with the immune system. It is rare that a researcher, having studied HIV, ever expresses any doubt in the paradigm, and an even rarer event still when she abandons the field altogether. Culshaw's book, updated from its original edition, which was titled Science Sold Out, is one of the great insider-turned-whistleblower stories of our time.  The Real AIDS Epidemic focuses on the politics of the changing definition of AIDS and the flaws in all HIV testing. In a much broader sense, it explains how the current, government-based structure of scientific research has corrupted science as the search for truth. It offers not only scientific reasons for HIV/AIDS being untenable, but also sociological explanations as to how the theory was accepted by the media and the world so quickly. In particular, this book offers a scathing criticism of the outrageous discriminatory measures that have been leveled at HIV-positives from the inception. She also warns that the toxic drugs being foisted on the Black and gay communities constitute one of the worst medical violations of human rights since the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment.    The compelling case she makes that the AIDS establishment has led us into a biomedical disaster through incompetence, fraud, and deceit will have many readers throwing their hands up and feeling helpless and hopeless. But she does something no other book that is critical about HIV and AIDS has done. She suggests a series of strategic actions the scientific community, Congress, the media, and the public can take to undo the damage that the powerful AIDS establishment has done since the epidemic began in 1981.

Dispatches from the AIDS Pandemic is a unique firsthand account of the AIDS pandemic from three public health authorities who galvanized the AIDS pandemic response in the United States and abroad.