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Sources of HIV/AIDS Information 

The HIV Nutrition News Update monitors numerous sources to offer the latest updates on HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and medical information. Some of these sources of HIV/AIDS information are listed here. Find others at the main HIV ReSources web site. Web site addresses for some sources may change leading to error messages when attempting to access them. If this happens, it is best to link to the 'root address', which may continue to work despite changes in sub-page addresses. For instance, if http://www.badsite.com/News.htm didn't work you could try linking to http://www.badsite.com and then search for the desired sub-page. Since this seems to be a common issue, main web site entry points (‘root addresses’) are listed here. 

* AIDSinfo

* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

* HIV/AIDS Support Forums

* Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative

* National Association of People with AIDS

* National Council Against Health Fraud

* Nature

* NIH News

* National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

* Preventing Chronic Disease Electronic Journal

If you would like to view more about spiritual topics please visit the Dean Allen DeLong web site at: http://www.deanallendelong.net. Thank you.

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Sources of General Information 

The HIV Nutrition News Update monitors numerous sources to offer the latest updates on HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and medical information. Some of these general sources are listed here. Web site addresses for particular articles may change leading to error messages when attempting to access them. If this happens, it is best to link to the 'root address', which may continue to work despite changes in sub-page addresses. For instance, if http://www.badsite.com/News.htm didn't work you could try linking to http://www.badsite.com and then search for the desired sub-page. Since this seems to be a common issue, main web site entry points (‘root addresses’) are listed here. 

* American Institute for Cancer Research

* Annals of Internal Medicine

* BMJ Publishing Group

* Conference Alerts

* Health Canada

* Institute of Science in Society (ISIS)

* Kaiser Family Foundation

* Medscape

* National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

* PubMed

* Science- Sciencexpress Alert

* The Guardian

* The New England Journal of Medicine

* The Scout Report

* U.K. Health News

* U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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HIV Nutrition Update - Newszine Winter 2005 Issue

The Winter 2005 HIV Nutrition Update Newszine is freely available to the public through the Internet. 

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Conference News

* The 15th IOF Advanced Training Course on Osteoporosis will be held January 31-February 2, 2006 Lyon, France and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) World Congress on Osteoporosis will be held on June 2-6, 2006 in Toronto, ONTARIO, Canada. Visit the web site for more information. 

* The “2006 National Conference on African-Americans and AIDS” will be held on February 27-28, 2006 in Philadelphia, PA. Visit the web site at for more information. 

* The 17th International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm will be held on April 30, 2006 to May 4, 2006 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Visit the web site  for more information. 

* HIV Management 2006: The New York Course is scheduled for May 5-6, 2006 in New York, NY. Visit the web site for more information. 

* The HIV and AIDS Conference will be held in Isheid Toulon, France on June 21-23, 2006. Visit the conference web site for more information. 

* The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) will hold their 19th Annual Conference at the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 26-29, 2006. For additional information visit the ANAC web site. 

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About HIV ReSources, Incorporated: HIV ReSources formed in 1995 to enable nation-wide distribution of HIV nutrition resources. The corporation strives to increase the quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS through the provision of effective nutritional services. Originally developed to help nutrition professionals acquire local resources to counsel HIV-challenged individuals effectively, nutrition education materials are now used by organizations throughout the world.
 

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Dietary Fish Oil Supplementation

As noted in the November 25, 2005 CATIE News, fish oil can safely lower lipid levels. HIV ReSources first reported on the potential of dietary fish oil supplementation in the article “Have Fat Will Travel” in Issue 16 of the HIV ReSource Review. Other articles in the HIV ReSource Review including: “Heart Healthy Food Choices in the Era of HAART: Part I”, “Heart Healthy Food Choices in the Era of HAART: Part II”, and “Blood Glucose Abnormalities In HIV-Positive People” also discussed dietary fatty acid supplementation. 

Numerous issues of the HIV Nutrition Update educated readers of ongoing and finished studies involving the use of omega-3 fatty acids. “Omega-3 Fatty Acids And The Metabolic Complications Associated With HIV Lipodystrophy” and "Cardiovascular Disease Risk in HIV Infection: Rationale for Diet, Exercise, and Healthy Lifestyle” discussed information on a diet intervention study at the Tufts University School of Medicine. Numerous other potential benefits from the dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids were noted in the Update Central column of Issue 44. An important point for people with bone disorders was noted by Diana Johansen, RD in the article “Bone Loss in HIV-Positive Women: A Canadian Study”. Diana noted that omega 3 fatty acids may help to build bone protein, which helps lay the foundation for minerals. 

Daily omega-3 intake recommendations for healthy people are based mainly on age and range from between 0.5g/day for infants to 1.6g/day of alpha-linolenic acid for men. People wanting to obtain omega-3 fatty acids from food can read information about calculating daily fat goals, ratios of saturated, monounsaturated and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in a book titled The Healthiest Diet in the World. 

Although pilot studies continue to note that dietary fish oil supplements may be beneficial for people with HIV/AIDS, it is important to note: 

* an increase in total cholesterol may occur with supplements; 
* people with low platelet levels increase their risk of spontaneous bleeding; 
* mild side effects such as nausea, constipation and diarrhea can occur; and 
* consuming fish high in omega 3 fatty acids (such as tuna or salmon) can reduce plasma triglycerides without affecting low-density or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
levels, however the mercury content of certain fish must be considered. 

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Mailing Address: HIV ReSources, Inc., P.O. Box 39385, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339-9385 

About HIV ReSources, Incorporated: HIV ReSources formed in 1995 to enable nation-wide distribution of HIV nutrition resources. The corporation strives to increase the quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS through the provision of effective nutritional services. Originally developed to help nutrition professionals acquire local resources to counsel HIV-challenged individuals effectively, nutrition education materials are now used by organizations throughout the world.
 

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12/1/05 
The HIV ReSources Web Site is updated. 

New Pages: 
Winter 2005 HIV Nutrition Update Preview

Full PDF issue

Updated pages: 
* Medical Nutrition Therapy

* HIV Nutrition News Update, Issue 5, Number Three

* HIV ReSource Review & HIV Nutrition Update Newsletter Previews

Updated and Reformatted: 
* National HIV Nutrition Guidelines

* National HIV Nutrition Guidelines - Testimony And Integration

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HIV ReSources, Incorporated For Sale 
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Mailing Address: HIV ReSources, Inc., P.O. Box 39385, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339-9385 

About HIV ReSources, Incorporated: HIV ReSources formed in 1995 to enable nation-wide distribution of HIV nutrition resources. The corporation strives to increase the quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS through the provision of effective nutritional services. Originally developed to help nutrition professionals acquire local resources to counsel HIV-challenged individuals effectively, nutrition education materials are now used by organizations throughout the world.

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HIV Nutrition Update - Newszine Winter 2005 Issue

The Winter 2005 HIV Nutrition Update Newszine issue is freely available to the public in Adobe PDF format through the Internet. Subscribers can view all HIV Nutrition Update issues in PDF and HTML format at by using their assigned username and password.

This issue highlights the usefulness of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) methods Gua Sha and Ba Guan. Richard Allen Freiberg’s article offers information on the use of soft tissue manipulation methods that combine Gua Sha and Ba Guan into a treatment known as Ba Gua Fa. This effective TCM method helps people in pain, particularly those with disabling health conditions that are not helped by Western medicine. Like the knowledge in Richard’s previous HIV Nutrition Update articles (Issues 32, 35, 37, 40, 42, 44- Previews), this valuable information offers a view of how TCM helps people with various illnesses.

Sharon Ann Meyer’s article highlights the need for awareness of how vital it is to determine energy needs, especially for people with medical conditions such as hepatitis. As the use of highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) continues, resulting in metabolic abnormalities, knowing about body energy needs is more important than ever before.

Information on Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors helps readers to decide if taking these antiviral agents may be helpful. Through a Press Release in this issue, we also announce the opportunity for another organization to steer HIV ReSources into the future to assure that HIV nutrition information remains available throughout the world.

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Mailing Address: HIV ReSources, Inc., P.O. Box 39385, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339-9385 

About HIV ReSources, Incorporated: HIV ReSources formed in 1995 to enable nation-wide distribution of HIV nutrition resources. The corporation strives to increase the quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS through the provision of effective nutritional services. Originally developed to help nutrition professionals acquire local resources to counsel HIV-challenged individuals effectively, nutrition education materials are now used by organizations throughout the world.
 

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11/18/05
The HIV ReSources Web Site is updated.

New Pages:

* HIV ReSource Review Issue 11 Preview
 

* HIV ReSource Review Issue 21 Preview 
 

Updated pages include:

* HIV ReSource Review & HIV Nutrition Update Newsletter Previews

* HIV Nutrition News Update, Issue 5, Number Three

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HIV ReSources, Incorporated For Sale 
Contact: President of HIV ReSources, Incorporated for additional information. 
Mailing Address: HIV ReSources, Inc., P.O. Box 39385, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339-9385 

About HIV ReSources, Incorporated: HIV ReSources formed in 1995 to enable nation-wide distribution of HIV nutrition resources. The corporation strives to increase the quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS through the provision of effective nutritional services. Originally developed to help nutrition professionals acquire local resources to counsel HIV-challenged individuals effectively, nutrition education materials are now used by organizations throughout the world.
 

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Conference News 

* The “Workshop for HIV and Infectious Diseases Healthcare Providers Interested in Working in  Developing Countries” was held on November 14, 2005 in New York, NY. Visit the web site for more information on future events. 

* “Nutrition for Healthy Living: Linking Care for HIV, HCV, & Associated Conditions” was on November 17, 2005 at the Akron City Hospital, Professional Center South in Akron, Ohio. For information on other conferences, telephone Summa Connections at 800/23-SUMMA. 

* The “2006 National Conference on African-Americans and AIDS” will be held on February 27-28, 2006 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Visit the web site for more information. 

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11/7/05 
The HIV ReSources Web Site is updated.

New Pages:

HIV ReSources Press Release

Updated pages include: 

* HIV ReSources Index Page

* HIV Nutrition News Update, Issue 5, Number Three

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Press Release
Contact: President, HIV ReSources, Incorporated
Mailing Address: HIV ReSources, Inc., P.O. Box 39385, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339-9385 

HIV ReSources, Incorporated For Sale
Fort Lauderdale, November 7, 2005: HIV ReSources announced the sale of its Internet domains, Internet accessible HIV Nutrition Update (ISSN 1536-1535), educational handouts, and HIV ReSource Review (ISSN 1522-4414) newsletter today. These well-known HIV nutrition education tools offer reliable, practical, and useful nutrition resources for health care professionals and others. HIV Nutrition Update and HIV ReSource Review previews are online. 

HIV ReSources owns: 

* Electronic HIV ReSources (seven domains) 

+ 3 HIV ReSources domains 
The HIV ReSources web site has more than 200 free-access pages, HIV Nutrition Update Newszine issues 31-53, and nutrition education handouts. 

+ HIV Nutrition News E-mail Update- free weekly review of news related to nutrition and HIV/AIDS. Archived messages are on the HIV ReSources web site. 

+ HIV Nutrition Electronic Discussion List- discussion of HIV nutrition issues. Archived messages are on the HIV ReSources web site. 

+ 3 HIV Nutrition domains 

+ 1 HIV CEU domain 
 

* Trademark-Nutrition Education Resources HIV ReSources, Inc. (with logo). 

* HIV ReSource Review and HIV Nutrition Update Issues- Minimal 'hard' copies. 

* HIV ReSources Nutrition Education Reproducibles- Internet accessible 

HIV ReSources is considering offers from reliable organizations to assure that all of the above resources remain internationally accessible. Organizations seriously interested in HIV ReSources may use the contact information listed above for additional information. 

About HIV ReSources, Incorporated: HIV ReSources formed in 1995 to enable nation-wide distribution of HIV nutrition resources. The corporation strives to increase the quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS through the provision of effective nutritional services. Originally developed to help nutrition professionals acquire local resources to counsel HIV-challenged individuals effectively, nutrition education materials are now used by organizations throughout the world. 
 

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Antiretrovirals And St John's Wort 

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) affects drug levels of many medications including commonly used statins to lower cholesterol and antiretrovirals used for HIV infection. Although a recent test tube study suggests that St John's Wort protein may suppress HIV, it is important to note that this is only one study completed in a laboratory. It is always prudent to investigate both the author and publication of
seemingly useful information. For people taking medications it may be wise to avoid the use of St. John's Wort to limit possible herb-drug interactions. 

Previous issues of the HIV ReSource Review ( Issue 21  and  Issue 22 ) note that St John's Wort can interact with antiretroviral treatment. Numerous precaution sections within antiretroviral product inserts warn users about drug interactions for people using St. John’s Wort. The concentrations of some antiretrovirals such as efavirenz (Sustiva) can be increased. St. John's Wort however, may lower blood levels of protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir). Taking the herb along with some protease inhibitors can stop the medications from working. This can cause HIV to become resistant to antiretrovirals, which may lead to depressed levels of immune system cells and more infections. 

As noted in issues of the HIV Nutrition Update ( Issue 37  and  Issue 52 ), herbal supplements, including St. John’s Wort, can be contaminated with a variety of microorganisms. Physicians treating people with HIV need to be aware of supplement use to avoid adverse effects that could arise between their use along with conventional treatments and medications. Objective information on the use of herbal and other
supplements along with discussion of the harm: benefit ratio can keep people informed about supplement-drug interactions. 

The Herb-Drug Interaction Handbook is a useful reference for both physicians and patients. Also, view the CATIE Supplement Sheet on St John's Wort and A Practical Guide to Herbal Therapies for People Living with HIV for more information on this herb. 

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11/4/05 - HIV ReSources Web Site Updated

Updated pages include: 
* HIV ReSource Review Feature Topics List

* HIV ReSources Products: Sale Order Form
 

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HIV ReSources, Incorporated For Sale 
Contact: President of HIV ReSources, Incorporated for additional information. 
Mailing Address: HIV ReSources, Inc., P.O. Box 39385, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339-9385 

About HIV ReSources, Incorporated: HIV ReSources formed in 1995 to enable nation-wide distribution of HIV nutrition resources. The corporation strives to increase the quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS through the provision of effective nutritional services. Originally developed to help nutrition professionals acquire local resources to counsel HIV-challenged individuals effectively, nutrition education materials are now used by organizations throughout the world.
 

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Food Security and Food Safety

As previously noted, food insecurity is highly prevalent in the United States and continues to increase due to hurricanes, with the latest being Wilma. Positive people can get the nutrition care and support they need through community kitchens such as those listed at the Association of Nutrition Services Agencies (ANSA) web site. Numerous materials and resources are available through ANSA. Also, visit the Food And Recipe Resources web page. 

Protecting the food supply is more important than ever before. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has  guidance documents designed to help manufacturers minimize the risk of tampering or other malicious, criminal or terrorist actions at http://www.fda.gov. We believe that the incidence and severity of these storms will continue to increase so it is vital to learn what you can do to stay safe. Visit the FDA web site (noted above) for "Health and Safety After a Hurricane".

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From The Editor:
HIV ReSources, Incorporated For Sale
Since the passing of my 37-year old son due to a motorcycle accident on 4/4/04, I have sensed that my mission is to now broaden my efforts toward a more comprehensive goal serving humanity in a different way. Recent events have confirmed my beliefs. For this reason, I am striving to become a licensed practitioner through my church. In order for me to make room in my life for this new humanitarian mission, I will find a way for HIV ReSources to continue and for me to cover the costs of my new mission. 

My goal is to avoid the exploitation of HIV ReSources while still assuring that the information already developed and published remains accessible by the public. HIV ReSources assets include: 

* Electronic HIV ReSources (seven domains)

+ Web site (.org/.net/.com)
This site has more than 200 free-access pages and HIV Nutrition Update Newszine issues 31-53, in PDF and html format (most are only accessible to subscribers; health care providers). There are nutrition education handouts (accessible to subscribers; health care providers) and some HIV ReSource Review Newsletter issues in PDF format that are not yet on the Internet. 

+ HIV Nutrition News E-mail Update- free weekly review of news related to nutrition and HIV/AIDS. Archived messages are on the HIV ReSources web site. 

+ HIV Nutrition Electronic Discussion List- dedicated to HIV nutrition issues and and open to anyone who chooses to subscribe. Archived messages are on the HIV ReSources web site. 

+ HIV Nutrition domains (.org/.net/.com) parked at www.hivnutrition.com 

+ HIV CEU domain (.com) parked at www.hivceu.com 

Domains are paid through dates ranging up to 2013. 

* Trademark-Nutrition Education Resources HIV ReSources, Inc. (with logo - serial number '78668061'). 

* Hard Copy HIV ReSource Review and HIV Nutrition Update Issues- Minimal copies of some issues in stock. 

Contact: President of HIV ReSources, Incorporated for additional information. 
Mailing Address: HIV ReSources, Inc., P.O. Box 39385, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339-9385 

About HIV ReSources, Incorporated: HIV ReSources formed in 1995 to enable nation-wide distribution of HIV nutrition resources. The corporation strives to increase the quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS through the provision of effective nutritional services. Originally developed to help nutrition professionals acquire local resources to counsel HIV-challenged individuals effectively, nutrition education materials are now used by organizations throughout the world.Organizations seriously interested in HIV ReSources may email the HIV ReSources President for additional information. 

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Bird Flu Alert 

As people with compromised immune systems are more susceptible to viruses of every type it may be prudent to learn more about bird flu, which is becoming more common among chickens and ducks. The H5N1 strain of bird flu was first identified in 1997. It is an especially virulent strain that has spread from Asia to Europe; it killed 60 people in Asia. The H5N1 strain of bird flu was found in Turkish poultry and may also be in Romanian poultry. Bird flu has also been detected in Hong Kong in 1997 and in the Netherlands. Wild birds may be carrying the H5N1 virus along major migratory pathways. 

Antivirus drugs to treat the bird flu must be taken within 36 hours of contamination to be most effective. Tests on wild birds and poultry are now being done in Britain to find out the potential threat of an avian flu epidemic. Vulnerable groups such as some people with compromised immune systems, the elderly and children with asthma or diabetes should be vaccinated against the three regular flu strains. Seasonal flu vaccinations are also important because they could reduce the chances of the bird flu virus mutating into a form that moves more freely between people. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recently noted what the U.S. government is doing to prevent an epidemic in the U.S. For more information on bird flu visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site the NPR web site and the Medline Plus web site. 

References 

1. Vaccine alert as bird flu hits Europe. 14 Oct 2005. The Guardian Newspaper. View abstract or article. 
2. Health Officials Keep Close Watch on Bird Flu. NPR web site. 
 

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HIV ReSources Web Site Update - 10/13/05
The HIV ReSources Web Site is updated.

New Pages: 

* HIV Nutrition News Update Archive, Issue 5, Number Three

New Links/Updated Pages:

* Herbal Information

* Complementary Treatment Information

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Conference Information

* HIV Management 2006: The New York Course is scheduled for May 5-6, 2006 in New York, NY. Visit the web site or email for more information.

* The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) World Congress on Osteoporosis will be held on June 2-6, 2006 in Toronto, ONTARIO, Canada. Visit the web site or email for more information.
 

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Update on Plant Stanol Esters And Cholesterol

The nutritional aspects of lipid and lipoprotein abnormalities have been discussed in the HIV ReSource Review and various weekly messages from this electronic list. Research continues to show that margarine-like spreads of free soyabean-oil sterols are effective in lowering both total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Commercially more available than in previous years, margarine spreads with plant sterols/stanols are also less costly than when research first began to show how useful they were for people with fat and lipoprotein abnormalities. Low saturated fat, low cholesterol meal plans with increased fiber and use of these margarine spreads containing plant sterols/stanols (1.5-2 grams per
day- found in about five teaspoons of margarine) can be beneficial to people with these conditions. 

Recently published articles note that dietetics professionals treating people with high cholesterol should now feel comfortable suggesting the use of these margarine spreads along with offering dietetic counseling for optimal effectiveness. (1-2) Another recently published article notes that policosanol (A natural supplement derived from sugar cane.) is also well tolerated, safe and more effective than plant sterols and stanols for favorably altering the lipid profile and reducing LDL level. (3) Although the authors note that policosanol seems more effective at approaching antilipemic drug efficacy, since it is derived from sugar cane it may not be the best choice for people with uncontrolled glucose abnormalities. 

References
1. Patch CS, et al. Plant Sterol/Stanol Prescription is an Effective Treatment Strategy for Managing Hypercholesterolemia in Outpatient Clinical Practice. J Am Diet Assoc 2005; 105(1): 46-52. 
2. Perisee DM. Food Fortification with Plant Sterol/Stanol for Hyperlipidemia: Management in Free-Living Populations. J Am Diet Assoc 2005; 105(1): 52-53. 
3. Chen JT. Meta-Analysis of Natural Therapies for Hyperlipidemia: Plant Sterols and Stanols versus Policosanol. Pharmacotherapy 2005;25(2): 171-183. 

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Conference Information

*A free conference, “Nutrition After Cancer” was held on November 10, 2005 in North Miami, Florida. For more information on future conferences, telephone 800/843-8114 or visit the American Institute for Cancer Research web site. 

* The 2005 National World AIDS Day Conference is scheduled from November 30 to December 3, 2005 in Miami, Florida. Visit the web site or email for more information. 

* The Second International Workshop on HIV and Hepatitis Co-infection will be held on January 12-14, 2006 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Email for more information. 

* 2005 USCA Canceled 

Due to Hurricane Rita, and the subsequent evacuation of Houston, there will not be a 2005 United States Conference on AIDS (USCA). Contact the National Minority AIDS Council for more information via fax at 202/483-1127 or 202/483-1135, or postal mail at National Minority AIDS Council: Attention-USCA Conference Registrar, 1931 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009-4432. 

* On October 18, 2005, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sponsored a public meeting to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions that will be discussed at the 27th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CODEX).  View the meeting announcement. 

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The following pieces of information are excerpts from various electronic listservs. 

1) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-DSFL Newsletter - September 2005 (#10) 

The FDA-DSFL electronic newsletter is from FDA's Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements (ONPLDS), in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). To subscribe to this electronic list send an email message. Enter the message SUBSCRIBE FDA-DSFL YOUR NAME (substitute your first and last name). Visit the FDA-DSFL web site for past issues. 

* Nationwide Alert for "Liquang 4"
FDA is warning consumers not to take Liqiang 4 capsules, which are illegally labeled and marketed as a dietary supplement.  This product contains glyburide - a drug that could have serious, life-threatening 
consequences in some people. More information

2) Medscape HIV/AIDS MedPulse – September 27, 2005 

This message holds information on issues related to hurricane Katrina and lipodystrophy. To subscribe to this electronic listserv email Medscape. Visit the web site to read these top stories: 

* In the Wake of Katrina: A Physician's First-Hand Report of the New Orleans Tragedy

* Healthcare After the Hurricane: A Newsmaker Interview With Frank Battafarano and Sean Muldoon, 
MD, MPH

* Redefining Lipodystrophy Syndrome: Risks and Impact on Clinical Decision Making

3) The Institute of Science in Society – September 27, 2005 

* Food and Energy Security: Local Systems Global Solidarity comes from the Science Society Sustainability. The above article is from a transcript of Alan Simpson’s speech at the Sustainable World International Conference held in July 2005 in UK Parliament, Westminster, London (transcribed by Sam Burcher, edited by Mae-Wan Ho). In the article,  Alan Simpson, MP discusses what’s wrong with current
national and international policies on food and energy and notes opinions concerning the challenges of climate change. 

Review other news of worldwide importance at the Sustainable World Global Initiative web site. 
 

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Nutritional Challenges for HIV Care Providers 

The following information is from the 9/22/2005 electronic micronutrients list serve moderated by Christopher E. Taylor, ScD from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). To subscribe to this listserv email. 

Public release date: 22-Sep-2005

Contact: Siobhan Gallagher 
617/636-6586 
Tufts University 

New nutritional challenges emerge for HIV care providers

Nutritional therapy for HIV-infected patients is shifting focus. Drug treatments designed to combat the HIV virus have improved, decreasing some nutritional problems, while bringing others to light. As researchers from the Nutrition/Infection Unit in the Department of Public Health and Family Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine describe in an editorial review and other research reports, new nutritional challenges in HIV/AIDS care have emerged. 

The changes, according to Alice Tang, MS, PhD, assistant professor at Tufts University School of  Medicine, and her colleagues, have resulted from the introduction of an advanced class of drugs called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) over a decade ago. 

In the past, the nutritional component of HIV/AIDS care was directed toward two major goals: supplying the vital nutrients that were often lost through poorly-functioning digestive tracts and minimizing weight loss. "The newer medications keep patients healthier overall, so we are not dealing with quite as much severe weight loss," says Tang. "Now we are able to concentrate more on determining the vitamin and mineral ('micronutrient') requirements of these patients and investigating potential therapeutic uses of supplements." 

This is particularly important in the age of HAART, according to Tang, who has researched the role of antioxidants, like vitamin E, in HIV extensively. As it turns out, HAART medications, while controlling disease progression for many patients, may also increase oxidative stress. "Oxidative stress" refers to the state of imbalance that exists when chemically unstable by-products of metabolism exceed the body's capacity to quench them, either with its own natural antioxidants or with those obtained from the diet. The potential result of this imbalance is damage to cells and tissues. "Research efforts must focus on determining if this is, indeed, true. If so, what is the mechanism? Will dietary or supplemental antioxidants help?" asks Tang. 

Another area of active research underway at Tufts and elsewhere relates to what Tang calls, "one of the most vexing issues facing HIV-positive individuals." In fat redistribution or lipodystrophy syndrome, "body fat changes may include fat loss under the skin (on the trunk, extremities, buttocks or face) and/or fat gain (in the abdomen, back of the neck or in the breasts)" explains Denise Jacobson, PhD, MPH, assistant professor at Tufts School of Medicine. Patients with this condition may also have abnormal metabolism of fat and/or sugar. Jacobson says, "we are still learning about these changes, some of which may be related to HAART." 

Over the years, the Nutrition/Infection Unit, led by Sherwood Gorbach, MD, professor of medicine, and Christine Wanke, MD, professor of medicine, has been active in nutrition and HIV research. In the current paper, which is just one of Tang's several reviews analyzing the research in the field, she summarizes the findings of studies looking at the roles of vitamins B12, A, and E in HIV transmission and disease progression. Results are mixed and inconclusive, but Tang says that these findings help to guide researchers in future endeavors. She says, "it is clear that micronutrients play a critical role in the maintenance of immune function and overall metabolism. We need to concentrate on defining the areas in which they may help to maximize the health status of HIV-infected patients." 

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Tang AM, Lanzillotti J, Hendricks K, Gerrior J, Ghosh M, Woods M, Wanke C. AIDS. 2005, 19:847-861. "Micronutrients: current issues for HIV care providers." 

Jacobson DL, Knox T, Spiegelman D, Skinner S, Gorbach S, Wanke C. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2005; 40: 1837-1845. "Prevalence of, evolution of, and risk factors for fat atrophy and fat deposition in a cohort of HIV-infected men and women." 

Other research from the Nutrition/Infection Unit in the Department of Public Health and Family Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston 

Burgess E, Wanke C. Current Opinions in Infectious Diseases. 2005; 18(1):17-24. "Use of recombinant human growth hormone in HIV-associated lipodystrophy." 

Dong KR, Hendricks KM. Nutrition in Clinical Care. 2005; 8(1):31-36. "The role of nutrition in fat deposition and fat atrophy in patients with HIV." 

Gerrior JL, Neff LM. Nutrition in Clinical Care. 2005; 8(1): 6-15. "Nutrition assessment in HIV infection." 

Mwamburi DM, Wilson IB, Jacobson DL, Spiegelman D, Gorbach SL, Knox TA, Wanke CA. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2005; 40(1): 167-173. "Understanding the role of HIV load in determining weight change in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy." 

Woods MN. Nutrition in Clinical Care. 2005; 8(1): 34-30. "Role of n-3 fatty acids in prevention of disease complications in patients with HIV." 

HIV ReSources Editors Note: Numerous articles on HIV nutrition, authored by researchers from the Nutrition/Infection Unit in the Department of Public Health and Family Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, are in various issues of the HIV Nutrition Update. Unfortunately, as reported through the HIV ReSources HIV Nutrition Discussion Electronic List on 7/22/05, the NIH has discontinued funding for the Nutrition for Healthy Living study. 

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Food Security and Food Safety

Considering the increased susceptibility of HIV-positive people to foodborne illness, it's prudent to stay up-to-date on food security and food safety issues. Food insecurity, highly prevalent in the United States, is now increased by Hurricane Katrina. Positive people can get the nutrition care and support they need through community kitchens such as those listed at the Association of Nutrition Services Agencies (ANSA) web site. Numerous materials and resources are available through ANSA. Also, visit the Food And Recipe Resources web page. 

Protecting the food supply is more important than ever before. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has  guidance documents designed to help manufacturers minimize the risk of tampering or other malicious, criminal or terrorist actions. 

Below are excerpts related to Hurricane Katrina from the most recent EdNet electronic newsletter. 

* Hurricane Katrina Aftermath: Keeping Food Safe During Flooding and Power Outages (USDA) 

The USDA provided recommendations on August 25, in advance of Tropical Storm Katrina, and on August 29, 2005, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which caused widespread flooding and power outages especially in Gulf Coast states. Distribution of important public health information noted at the web sites below will help minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses due to power outages or flooding. Visit web site #1 and web site #2 for this vital information. Both web sites are viewed best using the updated Internet Explorer browser.

*   FDA Offers Valuable Food Safety Information for Hurricane Katrina Aftermath

As Hurricane Katrina hit many U.S. states, FDA wants to help area residents with information on food safety. FDA is providing important tips to help people affected by this storm and other hurricanes to protect their health and food supply. As flooding occurs, immediately evaluate stored food and water supplies. Perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk and eggs that are not properly refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if consumed, even when it is thoroughly cooked. To view FDA's
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* The Kaiser Family Foundation has numerous helpful fact sheets related to HIV/AIDS such as The Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic, The HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the United States,  Medicaid and HIV/AIDS, and Medicare and HIV/AIDS. Find the updated fact sheets and other information on HIV/AIDS at the Kaiser
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Food and other Resources for those affected by Katrina

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