AIDS Alert Archives – October 1, 2009
October 1, 2009
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New HIV primary care guidelines broaden focus, stress adherence
In the world of HIV medication therapy and care, five years can make a world of difference. -
Paperless: Showing EHR benefits in HIV care
The federal stimulus package with billions in health care and technology funding will help hospitals nationwide to transform paper-driven processes to electronic health records (EHRs). -
HPV infection screening is important for HIV MSM
Infectious diseases researchers have observed some interesting trends involving patients with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cancer, as well as HIV seroconversion. -
Abstract & Commentary: Use of HIV susceptibility testing linked to survival
HOPS is an ongoing prospective, observational cohort study of HIV-infected patients at 10 participating HIV clinics in the United States. A total of 2,699 patients with HIV RNA > 1,000 copies/uL were seen from 1999-2005. Demographic characteristics, clinical factors, and GPT use were correlated with all-cause mortality. -
Guest Column: Encourage condoms, with passion, please
The HIV community has been asking since 1982: "How might we go about encouraging condom use in discordant couples?" On the whole, our efforts have been a disappointing failure. -
FDA Notifications
New guidelines, published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are available through the AIDSinfo web site to assist health care workers in preventing and treating the secondary infections that can afflict U.S. children exposed to, or infected with, HIV.