FROM OUR FOUNDERS
There is a new epidemic-a silent epidemic- surrounding our communities. It is called HIV/HCV (Hepatitis C) Co-infection.
Experts now estimate that 35% of all HIV-positive people, are secretly living with HCV as well. Many believe this is a conservative figure.
A recent NUMEDX.com on-line survey showed that the number-1 concern among HIV-focused healthcare providers, is HIV/HCV Co-infection. It appears that Co-infection is fast becoming the top concern among HIV-patients as well, surpassing lypodystrophy syndrome and approaching side effects, their number-1 concern.
Most of those who are Co-infected don't even know their HCV status, because they have never been tested. NUMEDX.com is providing in this issue, an HCV Screener as well as self addressed postage paid Questionnaire Reply Card for healthcare providers and patients, designed to help determine HIV/HCV Co-infection status.
THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS CONFERENCE
This years 13th International AIDS Conference, held in Durban, South Africa, was a phenomenal success. We congratulate the 13th Conference on their hard work and sometimes long and tedious fight, against great odds. You are to be commended. Your solidarity for the cause, showed skeptics around the world that when it comes to AIDS related issues...we can never give up. A deep gratitude from the entire HIV/AIDS World Community is owed to all who attended and followed the Conference. Congratulations.
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