Primary Care for HIV-Infected Patients — New IDSA Guidelines
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The recommendations encompass both HIV-specific care and overall health maintenance.
By Charles B. Hicks, MD
August 24, 2009
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Aberg JA et al., Clin Infect Dis 2009 Sep 1; 49:651
Perinatal and Neonatal Antiretroviral Use — Updated Guidelines
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The guidelines include new background information but no new clinical recommendations.
May 4, 2009
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Perinatal HIV Guidelines Working Group.,
Another Call for Routine HIV Screening
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The American College of Physicians adds its support to a policy of HIV testing for all adolescents and adults, regardless of perceived risk.
By Abigail Zuger, MD
December 8, 2008
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Qaseem A et al., Ann Intern Med 2009 Jan 20
Newest DHHS Guidelines Shuffle HIV Drug Rankings
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Ritonavir-boosted darunavir is now a "preferred" component of initial regimens, and abacavir/3TC is only an "alternative."
By Abigail Zuger, MD
November 6, 2008
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Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents., Department of Health and Human Services. 2008 Nov 3
Updated Guidelines for Pediatric Antiretroviral Use
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In July 2008, the Working Group on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of HIV-Infected Children updated its recommendations for initial treatment regimens. The full text . . .
Preventing and Treating HIV-Related OIs — Updated Guidelines
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The new guidelines are an excellent, comprehensive resource for all HIV clinicians.
By Paul E. Sax, MD
July 21, 2008
Covering:
National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (HIVMA/IDSA).,
Perinatal and Neonatal Antiretroviral Use — Updated Guidelines
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The guidelines include new tables detailing appropriate dosing in HIV-infected pregnant women and in infants.
By ACC Editors
July 21, 2008
Covering:
Perinatal HIV Guidelines Working Group.,
Antiretroviral Drug Resistance Testing — Updated Guidelines from the IAS–USA
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The latest guidelines include updated information on resistance to both old and new drugs and provide specific recommendations for the clinical application of resistance testing.
By Charles B. Hicks, MD
July 14, 2008
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Hirsch MS et al., Clin Infect Dis 2008 Jul 15; 47:266
Prioritizing Antiretrovirals for Second-Line Therapy in Resource-Limited Countries
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The WHO provides additional guidance for the selection of second-line regimens.
By Kogie Naidoo, MD
March 24, 2008
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World Health Organization HIV Department.,
Updated CDC Guidelines for Treating HIV-Related TB
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The new guidelines focus on common drug–drug interactions between antiretrovirals and rifamycins.
By Jodie Dionne-Odom, MD, and Carlos del Rio, MD
February 25, 2008
Covering:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).,
