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    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV is a type of virus called a...learn more »
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      Human Immunodeficiency Virus Article
      • HIV facts
      • What is the history of HIV, and when was HIV discovered?
      • What tests are used in the diagnosis of HIV?
      • How is HIV spread (transmitted)?
      • What happens after an exposure to the blood or genital secretions of an HIV-infected person?
      • What are symptoms and signs of HIV infection and AIDS?
      • What laboratory tests are used to monitor HIV-infected people?
      • What are the key principles in managing HIV infection?
      • What factors should be considered before starting antiviral therapy?
      • When should antiviral therapy be started?
      • What's the initial therapy for HIV?
      • What are the side effects of HIV therapy?
      • How is antiviral therapy monitored?
      • What if the patient's viral load is increasing while on HIV therapy?
      • What are the risks of missing doses or stopping HIV antiviral therapy?
      • Should patients with the flu- or mono-like illness of primary HIV infection be treated?
      • What about treatment for HIV during pregnancy?
      • What can be done for people who have severe immunosuppression?
      • What is in the future for HIV-infected individuals?
      • What is in the future for preventing HIV transmission?
    • Arthritis Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, warmth, swelling, redness...learn more »
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      Arthritis Article
      • What is arthritis? What causes arthritis?
      • What are arthritis symptoms and signs?
      • Who is affected by arthritis?
      • How is arthritis diagnosed, and why is a diagnosis important?
      • What is the treatment for arthritis?
      • What is the national financial impact of arthritis?
      • What is a rheumatologist?
      • What is the Arthritis Foundation?
      • Arthritis At A Glance
    • Cancer Cancer is a disease caused by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy. It is a group of 100 different diseases, and...learn more »
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      Cancer Article
      • What is cancer?
      • What causes cancer?
      • What are cancer symptoms and signs?
      • What are the different types of cancer?
      • How is cancer diagnosed?
      • How is cancer staging determined?
      • What is the treatment for cancer?
      • What is the prognosis for cancer?
      • Can cancer be prevented?
      • Where can people find more information about cancer?
      • Cancer At A Glance

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