Tuesday, September 09, 2008

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In this issue:
• Make Every Step Count
• Congratulations Bodymappers!
• HIV-Positive People Might Be at Increased Risk of Bone Fractures, Study Finds
• Sexual Activities Other Than Intercourse Carry Risk of HIV, Other STIs, Study Finds
• Researchers Identify Gene That Could Help Develop HIV/AIDS Vaccine
• U.N. Report Finds Donors Providing Less Aid to Developing Nations
• Job Opportunity

Make Every Step Count

We’ve shown Calgary who’s best in football. But which city has the bigger heart?  

Help us raise $120,000 and win the Alberta Throwdown during the 2008 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life.

Not yet registered? Sign up today. If you’re walking solo, we challenge you to get 10 pledges of $25 each for a total of $250.

Better yet, why not grab seven co-workers, friends, family members or neighbours and form a team? Raise $250 each for a grand total of $2,000.

Already registered? Here are a few tips to help you pump up your pledge power:

• Bring your pledge form to the gym, church or other extracurricular activities.
• Change your voicemail and ask callers for their support.
• Challenge another team or walker to see who can raise the most.
• Hold a bake sale, garage sale or other event and pledge the proceeds.

Thank you for supporting the 2008 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life.

Learn more about the Walk, register, make a pledge or donation, or volunteer.

Listen to our public service announcement.

Congratulations Bodymappers!

HIV-Positive People Might Be at Increased Risk of Bone Fractures, Study Finds

(Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, September 2, 2008)

As HIV-positive people live longer primarily because of antiretroviral treatment, they might face an increased risk of bone fractures, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital reported last week, Xinhua/Individual.com reports. According to the study, the prevalence of bone fractures in people living with HIV is 60% greater compared with HIV-negative people. According to Steven Grinspoon of MGH, the study group included more than 8,500 people living with HIV and more than two million control patients. He added that researchers evaluated data from patients treated over an 11-year period. The size of the study group "has the power to detect significant differences in risk for both men and women at critical sites such as the hip and spine, risks that increased with age," Grinspoon said.

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Sexual Activities Other Than Intercourse Carry Risk of HIV, Other STIs, Study Finds

(Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, September 4, 2008)

Sexual activities other than intercourse carry some risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, according to a report from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists published recently in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reuters reports. An ACOG expert committee said that although many people engage in "noncoital" sexual activities -- such as oral sex, mutual masturbation and anal sex -- in an attempt to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of STIs, these sex acts still come with varying degrees of STI risk, and it is important for people to protect themselves.

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Researchers Identify Gene That Could Help Develop HIV/AIDS Vaccine

(Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, September 8, 2008)

In an article published in the journal Science on Thursday, researchers announced that they have discovered a gene, called Apobec3, that might help in the development of an HIV/AIDS vaccine, Reuters Health reports. According to the researchers, Apobec3 helps mice develop antibodies against a virus that is similar to HIV.

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U.N. Report Finds Donors Providing Less Aid to Developing Nations

(Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, September 5, 2008)

Despite rising food and energy prices and slowing economic growth worldwide, aid to developing nations has been on the decline, according to a United Nations report released on Thursday by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the New York Times reports. The report found that aid decreased by 8.4% in 2007, following a 4.7% decrease in 2006 (Macfarquhar, New York Times, 9/4). Aid had increased steadily between 1997 and 2005 (AP/USA Today, 9/4). In addition, although the Group of Eight industrialized nations in 2005 pledged to increase aid to Africa by 2010, only $4 billion has been delivered to the continent, according to the report (New York Times, 9/4).

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Job Opportunity

Do you like to talk about sex?  Are you pursuing a career in health education or health promotion?  Do you want to have fun while you work?  Are you a self-motivated person looking for a flexible part-time work schedule?  We have the perfect part-time job for you!

The Traveling Tickle Trunk is a unique, independently owned sex toy party company dedicated to promoting sexual health and freedom.  We offer adult toy parties, web sales, and educational workshops and displays in Edmonton and area.  We are looking for a part-time assistant to join us as we expand our services

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Volunteers Needed!

HIV Edmonton is recruiting volunteers for the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life.  If you have a few hours to spare on Sunday, September 21, 2008 come out and join the fun.  Contact Misty at 780-488-5742 #222 or email misty.b@hivedmonton.com

Young Hearts Run Free Variety Show

The Young Hearts Run Free variety show is next Monday, September 15, 2008 at the Starlite Room (10030 - 102 Street).  The doors will open at 7:00pm and tickets are $10 at the door. Funds raised from ticket sales will be donated to HIV Edmonton through the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life.

Gay Men's Summit

The 4th Annual Gay Men's Health Summit will be held October 30 - 31st in Vancouver. For more information visit www.gaysummit.ca.

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