Fact Sheets A-Z

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Learn about repairing the damage to the immune system caused by HIV, as well as about Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS).

Submitted on Aug 19, 2022
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Learn about lactic acidosis – what it is, what causes it, symptoms, treatment, and risk factors for developing this rare but serious condition.

Submitted on Nov 2, 2023

Learn about the groundbreaking GRACE study of HIV+ women and how it successfully enrolled large numbers of women of color in a clinical trial.

Submitted on Mar 20, 2019
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There are still many adults living with HIV today who acquired the virus early in life. Learn more about the challenges and strengths of female lifetime survivors of HIV.

Submitted on Dec 19, 2023
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Get basic information about lipodystrophy: body shape changes, metabolic complications, and causes and treatment of fat loss and fat gain.

Submitted on Feb 9, 2023
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Learn about a variety of treatments for fat gain, or lipohypertrophy.

Submitted on Sep 11, 2023
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Lipodystrophy means abnormal fat changes. This article addresses treatments for fat loss, or lipoatrophy.

Submitted on Aug 17, 2021
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Get basic information about a variety of approaches to treating the metabolic changes that may result from living with HIV or taking HIV drugs.

Submitted on Apr 1, 2024
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Thinking about getting pregnant? Find a supportive, affirming US-based healthcare provider who is knowledgeable about HIV, fertility, pregnancy planning, and/or family building.

Submitted on Jan 31, 2024
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See a list of health and service providers who are knowledgeable and affirming of parents' choices around infant feeding and HIV.

Submitted on Jan 31, 2024

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