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HIV treatment as HIV prevention: where are we now?

From the Aug-Sep 2010 issue of Talkabout • By Andrew Grulich and Iryna Zablotska

Andrew Grulich and Iryna Zablotska discuss the evidence for HIV medicine as transmission prevention and their proposed study.

Tags: HIV medication, HIV prevention, HIV research, research study

Lasting impact

From the Aug-Sep 2010 issue of Talkabout • By Kevin Pyle

Marc Andrews reveals the inspiration for his first novel and the two HIV-positive leading characters.

Tags: Fiction, HIV and art, HIV and literature, Interview, Living with HIV

Revelations: 2 Weeks in Tel Aviv

From the Aug-Sep 2010 issue of Talkabout • By Marc Andrews

Read an exclusive excerpt from Marc Andrews break out first novel.

Tags: Fiction, Living with HIV, Relationships

Back in my skin

From the Aug-Sep 2010 issue of Talkabout • By David

David looks back on his experience of managing multiple health problems and his recent success with a new healthcare plan that includes omega-3 fish oil.

Tags: Complementary and alternative therapies, Mental health conditions

The joy of pets: Tao

From the Aug-Sep 2010 issue of Talkabout • By Kevin

Kevin explains how his life changed when a ball of white fluff (a Maltese pup) captured his attention.

Tags: PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support)

Keeping you informed, issue 169

From the Aug-Sep 2010 issue of Talkabout • By Malcolm Leech, Rob Lake

CEO Rob Lake and President Malcolm Leech provide updates on the work of the staff and Board of Positive Life NSW.

Animal husbandry until they caught me

From the Aug-Sep 2010 issue of Talkabout • By John

John muses on life in rural NSW and shares the quirks and perks of country life.

Tags: Living with HIV, Rural life and HIV

My life until now

From the Jun-Jul 2010 issue of Talkabout

Photographer Albert Winn presented a paper on his work at the ‘Drawing the Line Against AIDS’ conference, which explored the past, present and future of AIDS art, AIDS activism and AIDS prevention, and the connections between them. Kathy Triffitt caught up with him in Sydney.

The ABCs of HIV

From the Jun-Jul 2010 issue of Talkabout • By Kevin Pyle

Artist John Douglas’ recent work, ‘The ABCs of HIV’, exploring life with HIV in the antiretroviral age is sure to provoke some strong reactions. He speaks to Talkabout about his motivation and the early responses to the piece.

Tags: HIV and art

popular cul+ure

From the Jun-Jul 2010 issue of Talkabout • By Greg Page

Greg Page examines how the world of music, movies and more has reacted to and reflected the ‘AIDS epidemic’ over the years and the HIV+ aftermath.

Tags: Art and HIV