Federal HIV treatment guidelines updated

Federal HIV treatment guidelines updated
Important shifts noted for when and how to treat HIV disease.
The guidelines are developed by a panel of physicians, researchers and community members who review and interpret current science to develop treatment recommendations. The most notable change in this revision reflects the recommendation of starting treatment earlier for people living with HIV. For more information, read the article.
Merck vaccine study fails
Immunizations are stopped in two HIV vaccine studies.
The large international STEP vaccine study of 3,000 individuals has shown poor results. Experts recommended its closure. For more information, see In the news.
Join Hepatitis C Advocates UNITED!
Project Inform expands advocacy work to include hepatitis C.
Over 4 million Americans currently are infected with the hepatitis C virus. Most are unaware that they have the virus. Nearly 225,000 also live with HIV. The new HCAU is meeting the challenge for improved funding for viral hepatitis programs.
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Under One Roof to launch holiday event
Project Inform will benefit from this year's “A Home for the Holidays”.
Under One Roof will launch a different kind of holiday store and event center located at 2278 Market Street (the old Tower Video). Read more info on the event.

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Academy Awards Gala
February 24, 2008, Fort Mason, San Francisco
Project Inform announced as a beneficiary of 2008 gala.
For 28 years, this annual Gala and monthly events have raised over $6.5 million to support 60 HIV/AIDS service organizations within the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more info on this upcoming event.
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Evening of Hope 2007
Event is a resounding success.
For a recap of Project Inform's annual event, see the events p