BotoxÂ®, XeominÂ®, and DysportÂ® for wrinkles instructions. Do not use aspirin or aspirin containing medications for at least 2 weeks before treatment. Do not take Advil or ibuprofen-containing medications for 3 days before treatment. Tylenol is an acceptable alternative if pain medication is needed.
HIV Basics. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It weakens a personâs immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. No effective cure exists for HIV. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled.
What is HIV? HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, which is our bodyâs natural defence against illness. The virus destroys a type of white blood cell in the immune system called a T-helper cell, and makes copies of itself inside these cells. T-helper cells are also referred to as CD4 cells. As HIV destroys more CD4 cells and makes more copies of itself, it gradually breaks down a personâs immune system. This means someone living with HIV, who is not receiving treatment, will find it harder and harder to fight off infections and diseases.