AIDS / HIV - Treatment

It is common knowledge that HIV destroys immune system, killing the CD4 cells, suppressing the affected person’s ability to fight infection. But is HIV treatable? Is anti-retroviral treatment a cure for AIDS?

All your concerns on living with HIV, the prognosis of infection, and its management will be dealt with at this support group. So sign up and clear all those dark clouds about HIV.

AIDS/HIV

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is a disease which destroys the immune system and makes the affected person vulnerable to opportunistic infections and tumors. There is no cure for AIDS, but modern multi-drug therapies have been successful in helping people with AIDS manage the disease.

Join our online support group for people with AIDS to find help and information from experts and meet others with AIDS.

AIDS/HIV - Clinical Features

Does HIV display any untoward signs soon after infection? Or does the virus remain dormant for a while, and then surface a few years later? What are the other clinical features of HIV? How important is the CD4-T cell count?

To get all your questions on the clinical features of HIV/AIDS answered, our support group is the place for you to be.

AIDS/HIV - Epidemiology

The HIV/AIDS epidemics spreading through the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa are highly varied. Although it is not correct to speak of a single African epidemic, Africa is without doubt the region most affected by the virus.

AIDS/HIV - Health Education

Preventing the spread of HIV requires multi=pronged efforts that include effective, sustained health education and health promotion programs. The ultimate goal is to reduce the further transmission of HIV infections.

All the information you require on the Health Education aspect of HIV is available under the one single roof of this support group. So sign up, share your experiences and ideas and help stem the low of HIV.

AIDS/HIV - Lab Tests and FAQs

Within three months of HIV infection, the immune system develops antibodies in response to the viral entry. An HIV infection test detects the presence of these HIV antibodies.

If you require additional information on the various kinds of tests for HIV, their accuracy and speed of testing, join our support group and gather all the lowdown you need on the subject.

Alcoholic Liver Disease

Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver caused by abuse of alcohol. In western countries, alcohol abuse is the leading cause of liver disease.

Join this online support group for sufferers of liver disease and their families and doctors. You will be able to network with others and find support and solutions for many of the problems you may be facing.

Andropause / Male Menopause

Andropause, or male menopause, happens when men experience a decline in the body’s production of testosterone as they age. Male menopause is not as well defined as female menopause, but cause – a decline in the sex-specific hormone – is similar.

Join our online group on andropause/male menopause. If you have a question, you can post it online and get answers from experts. Share your experiences.

Artificial Insemination

Artificial insemination is a simple and inexpensive medical procedure, commonly used in the treatment of infertility. AI is just one of those options that may be considered prior to attempting more involved treatments, such as IVF.

More information on this and other Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART) is available at Medindia’s support group on the subject.

Asthma

Asthma is chronic respiratory disorder that causes difficulty in breathing when the airways become inflamed and narrow. It is usually caused by allergies. The condition can be managed by medication but sometimes, severe asthma attacks can be fatal.

Join our online support group for asthma to learn more about this disease and contact doctors and others who can help.