Retroviruses conference reassuring on new treatments, viral targets, research.The recent Retroviruses conference in Seattle reported more progress in AIDS research than perhaps any conference in the last few years. But the potential new drugs and research findings are still in early stages, and include some contradictory or confusing results. Experimental treatments may look good in early human tests but may or may not prove safe and effective for long-term use. Here is an overview on lipoatrophy -- fat wasting -- a problem our readers have asked about. In future issues we expect to cover new drugs, treatment interruption, other lipodystrophy and drug side effects Side effects Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. , and many other topics. Note: the '-M', '-T', or '-W' in the abstract numbers (Math.) numbers used without application to things, as 6, 8, 10; but when applied to any thing, as 6 feet, 10 men, they become concrete. See also: Abstract in this conference just means that the presentation was a poster on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. 'LB' in the abstract name means Late Breaker breaker: see wave, in oceanography. -- new research results that could not be submitted by the regular deadline but were considered important enough to be accepted anyway. Other Retroviruses Conference Information A one-hour telephone recording of an expert summary, organized by HIVandHepatitis.com, is available toll-free at 800-428-6051; when asked for an ID number, enter 227184 for this recording. You will be asked for your name, affiliation, and telephone number. This is a formality; you can say anything, even that you don't want to give the information, and the process will still go forward. In some cities local AIDS service organizations AIDS service organizations are community based that provide community support. While their primary function is to provide needed services to individuals with HIV, they also provide support services for their families and friends as well as conduct prevention efforts. are presenting programs with expert speakers who review conference highlights. In New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , for example, the National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project will have a one-day update Saturday April 6, on the Retroviruses conference and on HIV/Hepatitis C co-infection. Advance registration is required due to building security; to register, call NATAP NATAP National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project NATAP North American Trade Automation Prototype during business hours BUSINESS HOURS. The time of the day during which business is transacted. In respect to the time of presentment and demand of bills and notes, business hours generally range through the whole day down to the hours of rest in the evening, except when the paper is payable it a bank or by a at either 888-26-NATAP, or 212-219-0106. For other programs, check with service organizations in your area. For in-depth information, see "Retroviruses Conference Web Coverage" in this issue. |
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