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Drug interactions

Drug interactions between antiretroviral drugs and other medications are complicated. This is a specialist area, often with limited research. The following sites include drug-interaction resources. Liverpool University HIV drug interaction site This is a leading global HIV resource. It includes …

Slide sets from talks and workshops

The following selected slide sets from over 60 community workshops and other talks were produced by i-Base advocates. These are free to use for any non-commercial application. When third-party slides are used these remain the copyright of the original author. …

Pocket leaflets: reduced versions of the i-Base guides

Pocket leaflets refers to reduced 200-word versions of the full i-Base guides, printed as pocket-sized leaflets. Pocket ART online Pocket side effects guide online Pocket pregnancy and HIV Pocket PrEP leaflet Pocket PrEP for women Pocket HIV and hepatitis C

Pocket ART – HIV treatment

Pocket ART: a small pocket leaflet about ART Pocket size guide to ART – PDF download (May 2023) Pocket ART links Adherence tips – information about taking meds. ART choice – your choice for your treatment Side effects – links to …

HTB December 2023 online

Contents online Non-technical HTB summary – TO COME Download HTB12 – December 2023 – PDF file Subscribe to HTB by email Welcome to the last edition of HTB for 2023: a double issue with a diverse range of reports, but also the …

Advocacy organisations

Hundreds of different HIV organisations work globally on treatment advocacy issues. Some of the groups that work on an international level and which are membership-based are listed below. AfroCAB Network of community treatment activists across Africa. AIDS Treatment Activists Coalition …

Support groups

Every day, thousands of other people will be finding out they are HIV positive. Sometimes HIV is easier to mange if you know a other people in a similar situation. Some people like to do this face-to-face but itis also …

Research and clinical studies

Research is essential if we are to understand more about HIV. We need research to get better and safer treatments, a vaccine and a cure. HIV research has expanded knowledge about many other areas of medicine. this includes huge advances …

Clinical trials

i-Base produces resources based on evidence from clinical research. This research can range from single case reports to large randomised studies. We also produce materials to support community involvement in research. HIV research has developed through the involvement of many interest …

Community publications

The following community-based websites include treatment news and reports. poz.com US site linked to POZ magazine that includes resources, online discussions and treatment news. aidsmap.com UK site with a large database of mainly technical news articles. thebody.com US site with …

What other tests do I need?

After you test HIV positive, your doctor will run a few other tests. HIV test for recent infection (RITA, STARHS) In the UK, another type of HIV test can help know whether this is a recent infection (within the last …

Online resources

Knowing where to find information is essential. Many of these resources are the same as those for health professionals. i-Base resistance course Treatment guidelines Online calculators Drug interactions Professional links Conference calendar Drug resistance Clinical trials Online journals

HIV, pregnancy and women’s health (November 2023)

This latest update to HIV, Pregnancy and Women’s Health is the 9th edition of this i-Base guide. Read this guide online. Download PDF. Order a free printed copy. It includes: What to do if you find out that you have …

HIV and drug resistance: online training guide (2014)

This online course is a resource for treatment advocates who want to learn about HIV and drug resistance. Although it was produced in 2014, the same principles explain drug resistance in 2023, It is also a reference for HIV positive …

Peripheral arterial disease

Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing or hardening (atherosclerosis) in the arteries in the arms or legs. See: atherosclerosis

coronary heart disease (CHD)

coronary heart disease (CHD) refers to the three main arteries that supply blood from the heart. A coronary by-pass is a surgical operation to provide a new route for blood to reach the heart when coronary arteries become blocked.

cerebrovascular

cerebrovascular refers to the blood vessels taking blood to the brain. A blockage that restricts blood to the brain is called a stroke. Strokes can occur when blood vessels in the brain block, or when a clot formed in another …

cardiovascular and cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular refers to the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the general term for disease to the heart and related blood vessels.

bradycardia

bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly. tachycardia refers to when the heart beats too fast. See: arrhythmia

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