AIDS treatment costs press private and public funds
The document discusses potential billions in costs for HIV testing and pneumocystis prophylaxis funded by private insurers and federal programs like Medicaid. Experts estimate nationwide infection numbers and the high hospitalization costs, with officials noting military use of prophylaxis and lawmakers urging funding for tests and drugs to prevent higher future hospital expenses.
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Giant condom balloon aims to save lives at AIDS conference
Montreal the Fifth International Conference on AIDS showcased a 94-foot hot air balloon shaped like a condom to promote safe sex. sponsors World Health Organization related groups hope to change attitudes toward condom use while officials discussed prevention and research on chimpanzees as study models.
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