Project Inform's PI Perspective eNews: May 2008

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National AIDS strategy takes shape

Founder Recognition Events scheduled

World Hepatitis Awareness Day slated

Science uncovers fat and lazy TB

2008 Evening of Hope
takes the runway

Latest CA budget revision concerns people with HIV

In praise of activists

Waiting to Exhale

A young Latino man from SoCal recently contacted us, concerned about his recent diagnosis. He was afraid his viral load was “so high” that meds wouldn't reduce it, his resistance test results weren't in, and in general he was worried about his situation — an honest reaction for someone starting meds for the first time.

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Bone Health and HIV

IRIS: A Concern for People Starting Therapy

Peripheral neuropathy

Strategies for HIV Therapy

Strategies for
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Towards a Healthy Liver

May 2008 | projectinform.org

In pursuit of a national AIDS strategy

Project Inform recently participated in the first community-wide meeting to develop a National AIDS Strategy (NAS) for the US. After eight years of neglect of the domestic epidemic by the Bush Administration, AIDS leaders hope that a NAS will serve both as a blueprint for how the next Administration will provide leadership to eradicate the domestic epidemic and as a vehicle for a renewed level of activism in support of a heightened response to HIV in the US. Read more.

Join us in recognizing Founder Martin Delaney’s career contributions.

On that great day when the history of the AIDS epidemic is finally written, no doubt Martin Delaney will be one of the most important figures in ending the suffering caused by HIV. In June, We honor him with receptions in San Francisco and Washington, DC. Read more.

Science uncovers some
“fat and lazy” TB.

A recent British study has identified “fat and lazy” TB bacteria. Given the state of the global TB epidemic, this news may offer new hope in finding more effective treatments. Read more.

In praise of AIDS activistis and Martin Delaney.

As May 1 observed International Workers Day, Project Inform's Paul Dalton, though his Poz.com blog, took the occasion to celebrate activism and the monumentally successful early AIDS activist movement. Read more.

The hepatitis C epidemic:
Where’s the leadership?

May 19th marks “World Hepatitis Awareness Day” and advocates are highlighting the severity of the epidemic and the lack of a comprehensive plan to fight it. Read more.

Project Inform’s annual “Evening of Hope” takes the runway.

Mark October 15, 2008 in your calendar for a date at the new InterContinental Hotel. This year's festivites include a one-of-a-kind Condom Couture Fashion Show. Read more.

Latest version of CA budget may show deeper deficit, increasing concerns for people with HIV

The CA budget crisis continues as the May Revision of the 08–09 budget may show an even deeper budget deficit than previously announced. Project Inform and its partners at the state level respond with their recommendations in the budget battle. Read more.

PI Perspective Treatment News #45 now available.

Coverage includes discussion of The Cure and a report back from this year's CROI. Read more.