Science News for March 17, 2000

UCSF researchers seek men and women living with HIV for new quality-of-life study

Researchers at UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Studies are conducting a quality-of-life study to understand challenges faced by HIV-positive individuals. The Unity Project aims to examine the effects of one-on-one interventions on managing healthcare, disclosing status, and dealing with sexuality.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·DateMar 17, 2000

Doctors reinvent the house call

The IDEATel project aims to improve health and access to care for rural and inner-city residents with diabetes. The four-year grant will study the efficacy of telemedicine in enhancing patient quality-of-life and reducing healthcare costs.

SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·DateMar 17, 2000