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AIDS can already be treated in a way that doesn't shorten lifespans significantly.
by bayesian_horse 5y ago
AIDS can already be treated in a way that doesn't shorten lifespans significantly.
- halfmatthalfcat 5y agoYes but we can still increase quality of life (not taking pills everyday) and global accessibility with developing a vaccine.
- bayesian_horse 5y agoI was purely speaking about lifespan.
- throwaway210222 5y agoIn (Southern) Africa, HIV/AIDS is considered more manageable than Type II diabetes.
- mellavora 5y agoIndeed, as long as the health system is willing to pay for the medications. That's not necessarily a given. Even in EU countries (former HIV researcher, had MD colleagues in a country with budget issues).