Departments

TPAN Programs, Meetings and Events
Editor’s Note
The Graying Epidemic
Readers Forum
News Briefs
by Enid Vázquez
Get Sharp
You’re Not Getting Any Younger
Embrace it!
by Matt Sharp
The Buzz
The HAND that Rocks the Cradle
Neurocognitive disorders occurring in patients treated for HIV
by Daniel S. Berger, M.D.
Wholistic Picture
Quantity vs. Quality
Is longer necessarily better?
by Sue Saltmarsh
Pickett Fences
Beyond Ripe
But hanging in there!
by Jim Pickett

Articles

Ask the HIV Specialist
by Sharon Valenti, M.D., N.P., AAHIVS
Nelson Vergel: Going Beyond Survival
A leading advocate’s thoughts on getting
the most out of life
by Jeff Berry
Where Are They Now
Whatever happened to Compound Q and
the rest of them?
by Sue Saltmarsh
CROI Round-up
New information on the heart,
plus a possible alternative to Norvir and more
HIV Accelerates Aging
A call for investigation
by Jules Levin
Aging with HIV
Lessons from CROI 2009
by Victor Valcour, M.D.
Break No Bones About It
HIV itself—as well as medications and traditional causes—may increase the risk of fracture
by Enid Vázquez
When to Start HIV Therapy
Doctors give their opinion on the continuing debate
by Enid Vázquez
One-on-One with Joe Eron, M.D.
An update on Isentress (raltegravir) data,
including some unexpected results
Interview by Jeff Berry
Victimless Faces
Stories behind the statistics
by Keith R. Green

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TPAN Programs and Meetings

Support Groups
Rapid HIV Testing
Yoga, Reiki and Massage
Needle Exchange Program
Buddy Program
Access Medical Clinic at TPAN
PULSE, an HIV-positive Weekly Social
Positively Aware Party at Hydrate
POWER (Positive Outcomes for Wellness, Education, and Recovery)
TEAM (Treatment Education Advocacy Management)
SMART Sex—Prevention and Outreach Program
Monthly Educational Forums and Trainings

For detailed descriptions of programs, including dates, times, and locations, visit www.tpan.com and click on Client Services, or call (773) 989-9400.

TPAN Events

Aware Affair Gala: Superheroes
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
MCA Loft
visit www.tpan.com
Chicago Takes Off
Saturday, March 7th, 2009
Two shows!
visit www.tpan.com
Other Special Events

For detailed descriptions of these and other TPAN events visit www.tpan.com and click on Events, or call (773) 989-9400.

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