1992

Both the Democratic and Republican national conventions are addressed by HIV-positive women.

The first clinical trial of combination antiretroviral therapy begins.

The FDA issues new rules that allow accelerated approval of new AIDS drugs based on “surrogate markers” of their efficacy, such as laboratory tests, rather than long-term clinical outcomes such as the relief of symptoms or prevention of disability and death.

In New York City, amfAR undertakes the largest and most comprehensive study of syringe exchange programs in the U.S. The research is designed to provide solid data on which to base future public policy.

President Clinton establishes a new White House Office of National AIDS Policy.

Alison Gertz dies of AIDS.

Tina Chow dies of AIDS. Anthony Perkins dies of AIDS.

amfAR staff members Roger Pascoe and Randy Primm die of AIDS.

U.S. YEAR-END STATISTICS

254,147 cases of AIDS reported to date
194,476 deaths