11: Healthy Habits

HIV Mouth Sores: Time to Brush Up on Oral Care

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center You know when you’re tired, stressed, and haven’t been eating well? Then, your immune system is like, “Cool! Here are a few mouth […]
00. Spanish

¿Cuándo se empieza a perder peso con el VIH? En realidad: no pasa.

by la Dra. Ann K. Avery

Escrito por la Dra Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas del MetroHealth Medical Center   Ver todos los blogs en español > Un diagnóstico positivo viene acompañado de todo tipo de incertidumbre y […]
10: Side Effects & Complications

When does HIV weight loss begin? The truth: it doesn’t.

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center A positive diagnosis comes with all sorts of uncertainty and anxiety. It's a private and personal matter. You might not want anyone in […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 11: Healthy Habits

Can you get HIV from kissing?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Can you get HIV from kissing? The answer is: NOPE. “Wait, seriously?” you might ask. “I can kiss anyone I want?” Well, consent […]
00. Spanish, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 11: Healthy Habits

¿Se puede transmitir el VIH a través de los besos?

by la Dra. Ann K. Avery

Escrito por la Dra Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas del MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en español > ¿Se puede contraer el VIH a través de los besos? La respuesta […]
00. Spanish, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

Lubricante anal: Una historia de amor de «no fricción»

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

Escrito por Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, trabajadora social de VIH en MetroHealth Medical Center y revisada médicamente por Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas en MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en […]
09: Sex When Living with HIV

Anal lubricant: A ‘Non-Friction’ Love Story

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center This topic is a fun one, so we’re […]
00. Spanish, 11: Healthy Habits

7 datos sobre la viruela símica que debes conocer

by la Dra. Ann K. Avery

Escrito por la Dra Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas del MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en español > Sabemos que lo último que quieres oír es sobre otro «brote» de […]
11: Healthy Habits

The 7 Monkeypox Facts to Know

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center We know the last thing you want to hear about is another "outbreak" of something. Thinking about more germs and viruses might feel […]
00. Spanish, 01: Blogs With Audio Content

Cómo hablar del VIH con tu hijo

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

Escrito por Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, trabajadora social de VIH en MetroHealth Medical Center y revisada médicamente por Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas en MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en […]