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Search                         ‘Elixir of youth’ drug could fight HIV and ageing NewScientist 13 November 08 A drug extracted from a plant used in Chinese medicine has helped immune cells fight HIV and raises the possibility of slowing the ageing process in other parts of our bodies. read more >> Continued antiretroviral therapy reduces bone mineral density in SMART study Aidsmap (UK), 27 Oct A sub-study of the SMART trial has found greater losses of bone mineral density in people who stayed on continuous antiretroviral therapy, compared to those who periodically interrupted their treatment read more >> Gut infection alert Melbourne Community Voice, 29 Oct An outbreak of the gut infection shigella in Victoria has prompted health authorities to issue a warning to gay men to take extra precautionary measures in their sexual practices. read more >> Swaziland promotes circumcision to curb spread of HIV Los Angeles Times (US), 2 Nov With the help of Israeli surgeons experienced in performing the procedure on adult men, the government promotes the practice, which studies show can reduce the risk of infection by 60%. read more >> Manual aims to cut Indigenous STI rate ABC News, 31 Oct A manual aimed at improving early detection and treatment rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) will be distributed to Indigenous health services across Queensland. read more >> Foods to prevent disease? The Age/AFP, 2 Nov Eating tomatoes to help prevent cancer, garlic to prevent AIDS or drinking fruit juice to ward off Alzheimer's? Despite a bevy of research, the impact of food on killer diseases remains to be proved. read more >> Stars unite for World AIDS Day Concert SX News (Sydney), 29 Oct Sydney's first ever World AIDS Day Concert has been announced. read more >> Parents dodge sex education talk The Age, 28 Oct A THIRD of sexually active teenagers have their first experience before the age of 14 but many are unaware how infectious diseases spread, new figures have shown. read more >>                          QPP E - Newsletters   name:   email:  Choose subscriptions Peer & Social Support  QPP Alive  QPP Treatment Updates  View current issue of Treatment Update >> View current issue of QPP ALIVE (downloadable pdf 3.5mb) >> FUN EVENTS click image to view larger Positive Women Christmas Party Planet Positive (NEW VENUE!) Maroochydore Lunch                         QPP State Resource Centre • 21 Manilla Street • EAST BRISBANE  QLD  4169 Phone: 07 3013 5555 Fax: 07 3891 1830 Freecall: 1800 636 241 (within QLD) Designed by Jet Blaq Design