Short Notes

Major AIDS Conference June 1-5, Washington DC. "III International Conference on AIDS", the major scientific
conference of the year, will meet next week at the Washington Hilton and Towers Hotel in Washington, DC. If you want to
attend, general registration is $250.; it might or might not still be possible to register at the door. You can call the conference at (202) 639-5179.
AIDS Treatment News will be there and will be reporting new information in future issues.

New FDA Treatment Rules. A major rule change may allow persons with AIDS or other serious or life-threatening diseases much more access to experimental new drugs. Contrary to widespread press reports, it is not true that these rules only apply to persons believed to be within six months of death.
Comment: This important advance resulted from public pressure; and without continuing pressure it will mean little
or nothing. The rule goes into effect in 30 days -- but whether or not patients get appropriate treatment depends on
how it is implemented. It is urgent that physicians, medical organizations, AIDS service organizations inform themselves
about these rules and serve as advocates to protect the interests of persons who are ill.

Nationwide "Red Tape" protests June 1. Demonstrations against unconscionable delays in AIDS research and treatment availability will take place June 1 in Washington D.C. and several other cities -- including Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Both legal picketing and nonviolent civil disobedience have been planned. Supporters anywhere can wear red tape or a red armband to show solidarity.
For more information, you can call the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, (202) 783-1828.