fact and fallacy: hiv/aids and the web
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Fact and Fallacy: HIV/AIDS And the Web. Fred Hardinge, DrPH, RD Associate Health Ministries Director General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. www.aidsinafrica.net /. Online resource for current information on HIV/AIDS in Africa. Home of the web documentary “5 Heroes of AIDS in Africa”. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Fact and Fallacy:Fact and Fallacy:HIV/AIDS And the WebHIV/AIDS And the Web
Fact and Fallacy:Fact and Fallacy:HIV/AIDS And the WebHIV/AIDS And the Web
Fred Hardinge, DrPH, RD
Associate Health Ministries DirectorGeneral Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Fred Hardinge, DrPH, RD
Associate Health Ministries DirectorGeneral Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
www.aidsinafrica.net/www.aidsinafrica.net/
Online resource for current information on HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Home of the web documentary “5 Heroes of AIDS in Africa”.
Online resource for current information on HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Home of the web documentary “5 Heroes of AIDS in Africa”.
www.aegis.org/en/www.aegis.org/en/
AIDS Education Global Information System
Large, non-profit site featuring the HIV Daily Briefing news service
Extensive archieve of HIV/AIDS-related articles from major media and wire services
Treatment and legal information from U.S. government sources
Access to community-based publications and links.
AIDS Education Global Information System
Large, non-profit site featuring the HIV Daily Briefing news service
Extensive archieve of HIV/AIDS-related articles from major media and wire services
Treatment and legal information from U.S. government sources
Access to community-based publications and links.
AIDS.govAIDS.gov
Information gateway to guide users to U.S. Federal domestic HIV/AIDS information and resources managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Information gateway to guide users to U.S. Federal domestic HIV/AIDS information and resources managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
www.aids-india.org/www.aids-india.org/
Contains mostly reliable information and material about HIV/AIDS
Graphical images with nice explanations
Contains mostly reliable information and material about HIV/AIDS
Graphical images with nice explanations
ww.aidsinfo.nih.govww.aidsinfo.nih.gov
Official U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) site featuring:
treatment guidelines,
information on clinical trials and treatment issues,
links to U.S. government HIV/AIDS resources.
AIDSinfo is the result of a merger of two previous DHHS projects--the HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS) and the AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service (ACTIS).
Official U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) site featuring:
treatment guidelines,
information on clinical trials and treatment issues,
links to U.S. government HIV/AIDS resources.
AIDSinfo is the result of a merger of two previous DHHS projects--the HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS) and the AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service (ACTIS).
www.aidsmap.comwww.aidsmap.com
A UK site featuring a large database of HIV prevention and treatment information for a general audience
A searchable global HIV/AIDS resource directory
Produced by the National AIDS Manual (NAM Publications) in collaboration with the British HIV Association and the International HIV/AIDS Alliance
A UK site featuring a large database of HIV prevention and treatment information for a general audience
A searchable global HIV/AIDS resource directory
Produced by the National AIDS Manual (NAM Publications) in collaboration with the British HIV Association and the International HIV/AIDS Alliance
http://www.aidstar-one.comhttp://www.aidstar-one.com
USAID's global HIV/AIDS project providing support and technical assistance to teams working across the world
USAID's global HIV/AIDS project providing support and technical assistance to teams working across the world
www.amfar.org/facts-about-hiv-and-aids/www.amfar.org/facts-about-hiv-and-aids/
Basic reliable facts about HIV/AIDSBasic reliable facts about HIV/AIDS
www.thebody.comwww.thebody.com
Community-oriented commercial site with information on prevention and treatment
Coverage of major HIV/AIDS conferences
Online community discussion threads
Extensive ask-the-experts feature
Maintains a companion site, The Body Pro, with information for health care providers
Community-oriented commercial site with information on prevention and treatment
Coverage of major HIV/AIDS conferences
Online community discussion threads
Extensive ask-the-experts feature
Maintains a companion site, The Body Pro, with information for health care providers
www.avert.org/www.avert.org/
Detailed worldwide HIV/AIDS information focusing on regional and global responses to the epidemic
Also provides HIV/AIDS facts
Detailed worldwide HIV/AIDS information focusing on regional and global responses to the epidemic
Also provides HIV/AIDS facts
http://www.catie.ca/en/homehttp://www.catie.ca/en/home
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
A national nonprofit that provides information and support to people living with HIV, caregivers, medical providers, AIDS service organizations, and the general public across Canada
Information in English and French
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
A national nonprofit that provides information and support to people living with HIV, caregivers, medical providers, AIDS service organizations, and the general public across Canada
Information in English and French
www.cdc.gov/hiv/www.cdc.gov/hiv/
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention of the CDC's National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention includes:
recommendations, guidelines, fact sheets, FAQs, statistics, materials for prevention and research partners
National Prevention Information Network (CDC NPIN), which features a daily Prevention News Update, reference materials, referral and distribution services for information on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosisAlso the CDC Global AIDS Program
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention of the CDC's National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention includes:
recommendations, guidelines, fact sheets, FAQs, statistics, materials for prevention and research partners
National Prevention Information Network (CDC NPIN), which features a daily Prevention News Update, reference materials, referral and distribution services for information on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosisAlso the CDC Global AIDS Program
http://www.fhi360.orghttp://www.fhi360.org
Family Health International (FHI)
Nonprofit organization managing HIV and sexually transmitted disease prevention and care programs in over 30 countries
Projects include Implementing AIDS Prevention and Care (IMPACT) and the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN)
Web site features numerous fact sheets, program guidelines, research briefs, and other publications
Available in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and Russian.
Family Health International (FHI)
Nonprofit organization managing HIV and sexually transmitted disease prevention and care programs in over 30 countries
Projects include Implementing AIDS Prevention and Care (IMPACT) and the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN)
Web site features numerous fact sheets, program guidelines, research briefs, and other publications
Available in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and Russian.
www.fda.govwww.fda.gov
Large number of resources and information on a wide variety of HIV/AIDS topics:
medications
review of therapies
food interactions
consumer information
prevention
Areas where the FDA impacts upon prevention of the transmission of HIV
Large number of resources and information on a wide variety of HIV/AIDS topics:
medications
review of therapies
food interactions
consumer information
prevention
Areas where the FDA impacts upon prevention of the transmission of HIV
www.kff.org/hivaids/www.kff.org/hivaids/
A nonprofit organization that develops research and communications programs focusing on major health care issues, including HIV/AIDS.
Site features
federal spending data
U.S. state HIV/AIDS information
a daily news service
Partner sites include kaisernetwork.org, which features HIV/AIDS policy information, webcasts of special events, and public opinion research.
A nonprofit organization that develops research and communications programs focusing on major health care issues, including HIV/AIDS.
Site features
federal spending data
U.S. state HIV/AIDS information
a daily news service
Partner sites include kaisernetwork.org, which features HIV/AIDS policy information, webcasts of special events, and public opinion research.
http://www.unaids.org/en/http://www.unaids.org/en/
UNAIDS sponsored site
Multilingual: English, French, Russian, Spanish
Large number of resources
Data and analysis
UNAIDS sponsored site
Multilingual: English, French, Russian, Spanish
Large number of resources
Data and analysis
www.medscape.com/hivwww.medscape.com/hiv
Consumer and professional information on HIV/AIDS
Consumer and professional information on HIV/AIDS
Junk SitesJunk Sites
Deny the existence of the HIV virusAIDS was developed by scientists/government for population controlCollusion with the medical-pharmaceutical conspiracyFilled with unproven cures:
HerbsYogaAcupunctureMagical regimens Hydrogen peroxide
Harmless piece of dead tissue
Deny the existence of the HIV virusAIDS was developed by scientists/government for population controlCollusion with the medical-pharmaceutical conspiracyFilled with unproven cures:
HerbsYogaAcupunctureMagical regimens Hydrogen peroxide
Harmless piece of dead tissue
"If they see that we are intelligent with regard to health, they will be more ready to believe that we are sound in bible doctrines.” Counsels on Health p 452
"If they see that we are intelligent with regard to health, they will be more ready to believe that we are sound in bible doctrines.” Counsels on Health p 452
“The door is also closed in a great measure, so that unbelievers cannot be reached by the present truth upon the Sabbath and the soon coming of our Saviour. The most precious truths are cast aside by the people as unworthy of a hearing. These men are referred to as representatives of health reformers and Sabbathkeepers in general. A great responsibility rests upon those who have thus proved a stumbling block to unbelievers.” CD 209
“The door is also closed in a great measure, so that unbelievers cannot be reached by the present truth upon the Sabbath and the soon coming of our Saviour. The most precious truths are cast aside by the people as unworthy of a hearing. These men are referred to as representatives of health reformers and Sabbathkeepers in general. A great responsibility rests upon those who have thus proved a stumbling block to unbelievers.” CD 209
Seven Seven Warning Warning Signs of Signs of Bogus Bogus
ScienceScience
Seven Seven Warning Warning Signs of Signs of Bogus Bogus
ScienceSciencePark, R. L., The Chronicle Review,
January 31, 2003
Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003
1. Discoverer Goes Directly to Media
1. Discoverer Goes Directly to Media
Integrity of science rests on the willingness of scientists to expose new ideas and findings to the scrutiny of other scientists.
Bypassing peer review suggests that the work is unlikely to stand up to close examination by other scientists.
Maker of some products go directly to paid advertisements or infomercials. (Vitamin O)
Integrity of science rests on the willingness of scientists to expose new ideas and findings to the scrutiny of other scientists.
Bypassing peer review suggests that the work is unlikely to stand up to close examination by other scientists.
Maker of some products go directly to paid advertisements or infomercials. (Vitamin O)
Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003
2. Discoverer Claims Suppression by a Powerful
Establishment
2. Discoverer Claims Suppression by a Powerful
Establishment
Establishment suppresses discoveries that might shift the balance of wealth or power. (Car that runs on water!)
They accuse mainstream science of being part of a larger conspiracy that includes industry and government that doesn’t want to upset the status quo.
Establishment suppresses discoveries that might shift the balance of wealth or power. (Car that runs on water!)
They accuse mainstream science of being part of a larger conspiracy that includes industry and government that doesn’t want to upset the status quo.
Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003
3. Scientific Effect Is at the Very Limits of Detection
3. Scientific Effect Is at the Very Limits of Detection
No clear photos or a flying saucer.
No clear photos of the Loch Ness monster.
All scientific measurements must contend with some level of background noise or statistical fluctuation.
If the signal-to-noise ratio can’t be improved the effect is probably not real and the work is not science. (Para-psychology).
No clear photos or a flying saucer.
No clear photos of the Loch Ness monster.
All scientific measurements must contend with some level of background noise or statistical fluctuation.
If the signal-to-noise ratio can’t be improved the effect is probably not real and the work is not science. (Para-psychology).
Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003
4. Evidence is Anecdotal4. Evidence is Anecdotal
Anecdotes have a very strong emotional impact.
They keep superstitious beliefs alive in an age of science.
The most important discovery of modern medicine is not vaccines or antibiotics, but the randomized double-blind test. We know what works and what doesn’t work.
“Data” is not the plural of “anecdote”.
Anecdotes have a very strong emotional impact.
They keep superstitious beliefs alive in an age of science.
The most important discovery of modern medicine is not vaccines or antibiotics, but the randomized double-blind test. We know what works and what doesn’t work.
“Data” is not the plural of “anecdote”.
Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003
5. Credible as it Enduredfor Centuries
5. Credible as it Enduredfor Centuries
There is a myth that hundreds or thousands of years ago our ancestors had miraculous remedies that modern science can’t understand.
Ancient folk wisdom, rediscovered or repackaged, is unlikely to match the output of modern scientific laboratories.
There is a myth that hundreds or thousands of years ago our ancestors had miraculous remedies that modern science can’t understand.
Ancient folk wisdom, rediscovered or repackaged, is unlikely to match the output of modern scientific laboratories.
Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003
6. The Discoverer has Worked in Isolation
6. The Discoverer has Worked in Isolation
The image of a lone genius who struggles in secrecy in an attic laboratory and ends up making a revolutionary breakthrough has more to do with Hollywood's fiction films than with reality.
Scientific breakthroughs today are almost always the syntheses of the work of many scientists.
The image of a lone genius who struggles in secrecy in an attic laboratory and ends up making a revolutionary breakthrough has more to do with Hollywood's fiction films than with reality.
Scientific breakthroughs today are almost always the syntheses of the work of many scientists.
Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003
7. Discoverer must Propose New Laws of Nature to Explain an
Observation
7. Discoverer must Propose New Laws of Nature to Explain an
Observation
A new law of nature, invoked to explain some extraordinary result, must not conflict with what is already known.
If we must change existing laws of nature or propose new laws to account for an observation, it is almost certainly wrong.
A new law of nature, invoked to explain some extraordinary result, must not conflict with what is already known.
If we must change existing laws of nature or propose new laws to account for an observation, it is almost certainly wrong.
Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003Park, R. L., The Chronicle Review, January 31, 2003