Medical journal The Lancet published findings from a recent study showing that while HIV isn’t curable, it is controllable to a greater extent than in the past.

ScienceDaily (2007-10-21) — With the latest advances in treatment, doctors have discovered that they can successfully neutralize the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The so-called ‘combination therapy’ prevents HIV from mutating and spreading, allowing patients to rebuild their immune system to the same levels as the rest of the population. To date, it represents the most significant treatment for patients suffering from HIV, according to recent research.

This is great news for those currently living with HIV and gives hope to the same.

As many know, HIV/AIDS is an issue that is close to my heart having lost a cousin and a good friend to the virus. It is also a disease that has wrecked havoc within the arts community.

A reminder, don’t forget that World AIDS Day is December 1 this year, as it is every year. Today might be a good day to see how you can get involved, for more information on activities visit: www.worldaidscampaign.info.

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Kevin Michael Reed
Kevin Michael Reed (Google+, Facebook) is a fashion & beauty photographer and producer/director based in New York City and Los Angeles, CA. He is the President/CEO of RedFOG Visual Media, a production company in New York City, and a partner in Passion of Photography, Inc, a company dedicated to teaching photographers and sharing our passion through charitable causes. Kevin has lectured and hosted workshops throughout the United States and the world teaching photographers the business and creative sides of photography. (Kevin's Fashion & Beauty Photography Portfolio can be seen here).