AIDS Alert Archives – December 1, 2006
December 1, 2006
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Program simulates on-the-job education and clinical support for HIV doctors
A new electronic, interactive education system provides training and clinical management to clinicians in sub-Saharan Africa and other areas where antiretroviral drugs are now available, but the medical infrastructure has made less progress. -
Adherence Strategies: 23-plus years survival with fair and better adherence
Investigators intending to develop an economic model for HIV adherence made some surprising discoveries, including the conclusion that the initial antiretroviral therapy is the strongest one, but it doesn't matter which ART regimen is taken first. -
HIV/AIDS stigma — basic problems remain
Twenty years ago, a researcher overheard one doctor say to another: "I'm not sure AIDS is so much a problem as it may be a solution to a problem." -
FDA Notifications: FDA approves generic abacavir sulfate tablets
The FDA, on November 6, 2006, granted tentative approval for a generic formulation of abacavir sulfate tablets, 300 mg, manufactured by Cipla Limited of Mumbai, India. The application was reviewed under the expedited review provisions of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). -
Penicillium marneffei Infection in HIV-Infected Travelers
Patricia Cristofaro is Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, Brown University, and Maria D. Mileno is Director, Travel Medicine, The Miriam Hospital; Associate Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases; Director, International Travelers' Clinic, Brown University School of Medicine -
Hepatocyte Apoptosis in Hepatitis C/HIV Co-Infection
This article originally appeared in the October 2006 issue of Infectious Disease Alert. It was edited by Stan Deresinski, MD, FACP, and peer reviewed by Connie Price, MD. Dr. Deresinski is Clinical Professor of Medicine, Stanford University; Associate Chief of Infectious Diseases, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and Dr. Price is Assistant Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine.