Who Treats Individuals with HIV?Treating HIV, like any chronic condition, is a team effort. You may need to seek specific primary care providers or HIV specialists, along with other professionals (both in the medical...
Life Expectancy When You Have HIVNot so long ago, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) was thought to mean a certain, early death. In fact, in the 1980s and 1990s, most people with HIV lived for only...
HIV Specific Laboratory TestsAlthough an individual with HIV may need to undergo many laboratory tests to help guide their treatment and get more information on their health status, there are several tests that...
Stigma Surrounding HIVSince the first cases of HIV and AIDS were reported in the population, significant stigma was attached to them. Although this was decades ago, and some strides have been made...
Starting and Monitoring ARTAdvances in HIV treatment over the past several decades have made HIV a manageable, chronic condition. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is used across the globe to suppress the virus, improve overall...
Coping with Depression and AnxietyMental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, are common across the world and can occur at any time. Sometimes, they may arise after a significant life event while other...
What Is the Ryan White Program?The Ryan White & Global HIV/AIDS Program provides HIV care and treatment services to more than half a million people a year. People living with HIV or AIDS who are...
