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Webtorial: Focus on CD4 Cells
Treatment Educator James Learned, with 15 years experience developing and treating HIV/AIDS treatment education for PLWHIV and service providers, is the host for AIDSmeds' premiere webtorial, "Focus on CD4 Cells."
This unique online video and PowerPoint presentation was developed specifically for HIV/AIDS service providers. The webtorial is an educational program aimed helping you understand the value and significance of CD4s in terms of managing HIV today. The objectives are:
- Reviews role of CD4 cells and HIV disease progression
- Discuss changes in thinking about importance of CD4 cell counts as a guide to starting treatment
- Share new information on importance of strong CD4 cell response to HIV treatment to prevent disease progression
National HIV/AIDS Treatment Hotline Available
http://www.projectinform.org/hotline/index.shtml (Project Inform Hotline Program)
"Nine And A Half Minutes' Launched
http://www.cdc.gov/nineandahalfminutes/index.html (Centers for Disease Control)
Innovative Video Captures Cell-to-Cell HIV Transfer
By creating a molecular clone of infectious HIV and inserting a special gene into its genetic code, scientists were able to film how the virus spreads directly from infected CD4 cells to uninfected ones.
http://www.poz.com/articles/video_hiv_cell_transfer_1_16379.shtml (POZ.com)
New Friends For Life Printable Brochure Now Available
Help spread the news about Friends For Life and all of our programs and services.
Download our new agency brochure. (Adobe PDF)
Newly Diagnosed Resource Center Now Available Online
You've just found out you're HIV positive? You're not alone! Find out more. (The Body)
"Get Tested and Live" Video Now Available
Friends For Life has just added the video title, "Get Tested and Live," to the Video Resources area on our web site.
Check out the video. (Friends For Life)
Friends For Life to Expand Housing Services
Friends For Life will expand the Aloysius Home Housing Services division through the construction of a new housing facility, Aloysius New Beginnings. The $1.2 million facility is planned to be built on the empty lot adjacent to the former Aloysius Home building. The 10-unit single room occupancy facility will provide permanent supportive housing to 10 chronically homeless adults living with HIV/AIDS and co-occurring disorders.
Read the full story. (Adobe PDF)
Program Update: Read the update here. (Adobe PDF)
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