Epidemic Proportions: HIV/AIDS Testing
Author and journalist Randy Shilts discusses HIV/AIDS testing, arguing that people will only be willing to take the test if they know the results won't be made public.
Fighting HIV/AIDS: The Power of Love
Dr. Alexandra Levine, Chief of the Division of Hematology at the USC School of Medicine, observes that, while love alone won't cure cancer or AIDS, it does make a difference in helping patients wage a more effective battle against either disease, pe...
Fighting HIV/AIDS in the Future
Dr. Alexandra Levine, Chief of the Division of Hematology at the USC School of Medicine, talks about carrying the fight against HIV/AIDS into the future. Dr. Levine observes that, in the years ahead, there will be drugs developed that will be able t...
Needle Exchange Programs (Part One) and (Part Two)
Dr. Alexandra Levine, Chief of the Division of Hematology at the USC School of Medicine, talks about needle exchange programs and notes that studies have proven they decrease the transmission of HIV.
Protection Against HIV/AIDS
Dr. Alexandra Levine, Chief of the Division of Hematology at the USC School of Medicine, talks about the things people can do to protect themselves from contracting HIV. Some of these include knowing the sexual history of one's partner and making su...
HIV/AIDS: Doctors Who Care
Dr. Alexandra Levine, Chief of the Division of Hematology at the USC School of Medicine, talks about the decision she and other physicians made early on in the battle against HIV/AIDS to treat those who were infected, despite the possible risks to t...
HIV/AIDS: Working with Dr. Jonas Salk (Part One) and (Part Two
Dr. Alexandra Levine, Chief of the Division of Hematology at the USC School of Medicine, talks about the experience of working with Dr. Jonas Salk in the battle to conquer HIV/AIDS. Dr. Levine observes that Dr. Salk taught her the value of pursuing ...