http://www.aidsbeacon.com The AIDS Beacon provides extensive, up-to-date news and information about HIV and AIDS. Its mission is to be the leading Internet resource for HIV and AIDS patients, their families, and others interested in HIV or AIDS. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:23:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en FDA Grants Traditional Approval For Intelence - The FDA has granted traditional approval to Intelence (etravirine), a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) that is currently marketed in the U.S. by Tibotec Therapeutics, a division of Centocor Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. Intelence is an NNRTI for treatment-experienced individuals who have experienced ... http://www.aidsbeacon.com/news/2009/12/05/beacon-newsflashes-december-5-2009/ Michigan Man Faces Unprecedented HIV-Related Terrorism Charges – An HIV-positive man from Michigan, Daniel Allen, has been charged with assault, assault with intent to maim, and possession or use of a harmful device. The final charge was based on a law passed in Michigan after the September 11 terrorist attacks. ... http://www.aidsbeacon.com/news/2009/11/25/beacon-newsflashes-%e2%80%93-november-25-2009/ Four Selected For ‘My Hero’ AIDS Activism Award - On Saturday, Executive Director of AID FOR AIDS International (AFAI) Jesús Aguais announced this year’s four honorees to receive the ‘My Hero’ award in recognition of their humanitarian achievements to fight HIV and AIDS. The following will be presented with the ... http://www.aidsbeacon.com/news/2009/11/14/beacon-newsflashes-november-14-2009/ Filmmaker Nigel Baker Premieres Documentary On Pediatric HIV/AIDS - On October 23, Nigel Baker, a prominent photographer, television personality and filmmaker, premiered a documentary called Generation Free, which follows the global fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS. The documentary follows Baker’s time in Tanzania with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. For ... http://www.aidsbeacon.com/news/2009/10/30/beacon-newsflashes-october-30-2009/ October 26-29 (New York, NY)- Choosing Life: Empowerment! Action! Results! Training of Facilitators (CLEAR) This conference is sponsored by the New York Department of Health, AIDS Institute. CLEAR is part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Diffusion of Effective Behavioral Interventions (DEBI) Project, which targets men and women 16 and ... http://www.aidsbeacon.com/events/seminarsworkshops/2009/10/29/event-choosing-life-empowerment-action-results-training-of-facilitators-clear/ Proposed Ugandan Bill May Punish HIV-Positive Gay Men – A Ugandan MP has recently proposed a bill that would impose the death penalty on HIV-positive men who have sex with other men. In addition, the bill may punish organizations that promote or support homosexuality by imposing a fine and a ... http://www.aidsbeacon.com/news/2009/10/23/beacon-newsflashes-%e2%80%93-october-23-2009/ Thousands Of Patients Potentially Exposed To HIV And Other Infectious Diseases At Florida Medical Center - A nurse at Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL is suspected to have fled the country after potentially exposing 1,800 patients to infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis. The possible exposure ... http://www.aidsbeacon.com/news/2009/10/17/beacon-newsflashes-october-17-2009/ October 14-15 (Columbia, SC)- South Carolina HIV/STD Conference The theme of the conference is "Embracing Challenges, Embracing Change." The first day of the conference is designed for clinical providers, however others are welcome to attend. The second day will be designed for other occupations and consumers. Topics will include health education, ... http://www.aidsbeacon.com/events/conferences/2009/10/15/event-south-carolina-hivstd-conference/ Spanish Broadcasting System To Launch AIDS Awareness Campaign - The Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) has announced that it will launch a public service campaign to increase AIDS awareness in Hispanic communities throughout Central and Southern Florida. The campaign, titled "El Momento Decisivo/The Turning Point," will air for the first time ... http://www.aidsbeacon.com/news/2009/10/12/beacon-newsflashes-october-12-2009/ Insurance Company To Pay $10 Million For Dropping HIV Positive Teen - The Supreme Court of South Carolina has ordered Fortis Insurance to pay $10 million for revoking the coverage of a teenage college student after he tested positive for HIV. Jerome Mitchell first learned he was HIV positive when ... http://www.aidsbeacon.com/news/2009/10/03/beacon-newsflashes-%e2%80%93-october-3-2009/