Living+ July/August 2004 - Issue 31

Cover Story: Canada's troubled AIDS Strategy 02 THINK + Opinion & Editorial. A Matter of Perspective. We all have different viewpoints, but we need to move forward as one community. 03 REALITY BITES Bite-size HIV/AIDS news from BC and around the world. BCPWA at the Pride Parate. Gene Therapy May Block HIV Spread. New EDs at YouthCO and Friends For Life. Diabetes Drug Eases HIV Treatment Effects. Breast Enlargement from Efavirenz Reported. Link Between Caffeine Consumption and Liver Protection. Coming Soon to Canada? Suicidal Ideation During Treatment of Hepatitis C. Contraceptive Choices of HIV-Positive Women. 05 PEDALLING TO WELLNESS How one person found hope and healing through a cycling trip in the Rockies. 06 FINANCIAL PLANNING Surfing For Savings. Let your fingers do the walking for online financial information for PWAs. 09 CANADIAN STRATEGY ON HIV/AIDS Critical Care? If you think we should be rejoicing because the federal government recently doubled the budget for HIV prevention, treatment, and research, think again. 12 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN