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NEWS
30 Years of HIV: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
http://www.medpagetoday.com - 5/20/13
Docs Don't Test Kids for STDs, HIV
http://www.medpagetoday.com - 5/6/13
PodMed: A Medical News Roundup from Johns Hopkins (with audio)
http://www.medpagetoday.com - 5/3/13
FDA Stalls Use of 2 HIV Drugs
http://www.medpagetoday.com - 4/29/13
Road to HIV Vaccine Hits Another Speed Bump
http://www.medpagetoday.com - 4/25/13
HIV Care Groups Fear Post-ACA Future
http://www.medpagetoday.com - 4/23/13
HAART Saves Heart in Kids with HIV (CME/CE)
http://www.medpagetoday.com - 4/22/13
Combo Defeats Fungal Meningitis in HIV (CME/CE)
http://www.medpagetoday.com - 4/3/13
HIV Infection Severity Linked to Afib (CME/CE)
http://www.medpagetoday.com - 4/3/13
Young Teens Not Having Sex (CME/CE)
http://www.medpagetoday.com - 4/1/13


 
INFORMATION FROM AIDS.gov BLOG
White House Issues Executive Order on Open Data
AIDS.gov Blog - 5/24/13
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the Digital Government Strategy, and we want to take a moment to reflect on a recent White House Executive Order about open data. This Executive Order and accompanying Open Data Policy [PDF 6MB] requires that, going forward, all data generated by the federal government be made available in...
HIV Treatment Cascade Video Now Also Available in Spanish
AIDS.gov Blog - 5/23/13
“Ahora el video de la Cascada de Tratamiento de VIH también está disponible en español” Recently we shared an animated video about the HIV treatment cascade in the United States that has quickly become one of the most-watched videos ever on the AIDS.gov YouTube channel . We’re pleased to share the Spanish language version of this...
Digital Strategy: Delivering Better Results for the Public
AIDS.gov Blog - 5/23/13
Today marks one year since we released the Digital Government Strategy (PDF/ HTML5), as part of the President’s directive to build a 21st Century Government that delivers better services to the American people. The Strategy is built on the proposition that all Americans should be able to access information from their Government anywhere, anytime, and on any device; that open...
$1 Billion Health Care Innovation Awards Initiative Includes Opportunities for Models to Improve Care for PLWHA
AIDS.gov Blog - 5/22/13
Last week, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced a nearly $1 billion initiative that will fund grant awards and evaluation to build on the Obama administration’s work to transform the health care system by delivering better care and lowering costs for taxpayers and patients. The Health Care Innovation Awards are funded by...
Hanging out with “We the Geeks”
AIDS.gov Blog - 5/21/13
Editor’s note: At AIDS.gov, we continue to look for ways to increase the reach of existing HIV/AIDS programs through technology and innovation. The White House is leading a Google+ hangout series about that very topic. Read more from the Office of Science and Technology Policy. This live event has concluded. Watch the first “We the Geeks”...
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FEATURED NEWS

cervical cancerConsidering everything else to there is to deal with when treating a HIV-positive woman, it might be all too easy to let one simple priority slide: the Pap smear. 
 

The first multicohort prospective study of HIV and cervical cancer offers sobering cause to reorient priorities. HIV-infected women have a higher incidence of precancerous cervical lesions.

The risk increases significantly as CD4 counts decrease.


HIV-infected Women Have Higher Risk of Incident Invasive Cervical Cancer
 
 
LATEST ARTICLES
May 10, 2013
Can “HIV-Suppressed” Persons Toss Condoms to the Wind?
To suggest today that condoms are “obsolete” sounds heretical and like a topic ripe for heated debate. Here, HIV/AIDS blogger Dr. Rodger MacArthur lays out the science for your review. More »
May 9, 2013
Communicating HIV Test Results: Who? What? How?
A positive HIV test result is conveyed confidentially and in person by a clinician, nurse, counselor or other skilled staff. More »
May 9, 2013
HIV Physician Shortage? Bring On the Nurses!
Numerous short- and long-term adjustments are underway to address an anticipated shortage in HIV care clinicians. One of the important alternatives may be shifting more care to nurses. More »
May 8, 2013
HIV-Infected Women Have Higher Risk of Incident Invasive Cervical Cancer
Key points for primary care physicians from a new study: HIV-positive women are vulnerable to invasive cervical cancer. This finding underscores the need for screening per guidelines and to follow-up on abnormal Pap smears. More »
May 8, 2013
New Recommendations for Qualifications to Treat HIV Infection
(AUDIO) The HIV Medicine Association has released a document that identifies the key characteristics of a medical provider qualified to manage the long-term care of patients infected with HIV. Here the chair of the organization describes the qualifications and tells why they are important. More »
May 3, 2013
Polypharmacy in People with HIV: A Growing Problem
Managing chronic disease and HIV in the over-50 population leads to a high risk of adverse drug interactions. Here are the most common polypharmacy culprits for HIV patients, and tips for avoiding these dangerous mishaps. More »
May 1, 2013
HIV Severity Is Associated With AF Risk
CD4+ count and viral load were complementary and were independently associated with increased incidence of AF. More »
April 11, 2013
Healthcare Reform: The Implications for People with HIV
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is largely good news for patients with HIV, many of whom have been denied coverage under preexisting condition clauses. However, some questions and some gaps in coverage remain to be addressed. More »
April 9, 2013
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): Is It Cost-Effective?
When the FDA approved pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention, observers wondered whether or not the strategy was cost effective. A study has now analyzed the question. Answer: It depends. More »
April 5, 2013
Cost-Benefit Study Finds HIV Testing Too Infrequent
(AUDIO) How often should people be (re)tested for HIV? A pair of industrial efficiency experts looked at current HIV testing recommendations, and found them too conservative. More »
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IMAGES IN AIDS/HIV

Parotid Gland Deformities in HIV Seropositive Patients: The Best Choice for Cosmetic Control
April 9, 2012

More than half of people with HIV infection in the United States develop head and neck lesions. Common among these is enlargement of the parotid gland, which causes disfigurement and therefore distress. This review discusses the evidence for radiation treatment as the best option, as well as the dangers of choosing the wrong treatment for this benign comorbidity of HIV-positive status.

HIV-Positive Male Presents With Multiple Symptoms and Has a History of Colonic Polyps
December 19, 2011

A 20-year-old HIV positive male presents with headache, nausea, and vomiting following a seizure. History is notable for 3 surgeries to remove colonic polyps. Subsequent MRI brain scan with contrast reveals a mass in the left frontal lobe which is removed. The image above is an H&E stained section of the mass.

Severe Psoriasis in Advanced HIV Infection
February 3, 2010

A 50-year-old African American man with HIV infection had a CD4+ T-cell count of 18/μL (1%), CD8+ cell count of 1035/μL (69%), and CD4:CD8 ratio of 0.01 at the time of diagnosis. He had multiple erythematosquamous skin lesions over his forehead, face, chest, back, and extremities

Keloid After Herpes Zoster in an HIV-Infected Person
May 11, 2009

Herpes zoster, or shingles, is characterized by unilateral radicular pain and a vesicular rash that is generally limited to a single dermatome. It results from reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus (VZV) within the sensory ganglia.

 
MEDLINE
Amprenavir inhibits the migration in human hepatocarcinoma cell and the growth of xenografts.
pubmed.gov - 2/28/13
The introduction of HAART (highly-active-antiretroviral-therapy) has resulted in extended survival of HIV positive patients. Conversely, due to the prolonged expectancy of life and the ageing of the HIV positive population, tumors are now one of the major cause of death, and among them hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has become a growing concern in these patients. Considering the potential anti-tumoral effects of HIV protease inhibitors, we decided to evaluate the anti-tumoral activity of Amprenavir on liver carcinoma and to evaluate its potential synergistic effects in combination with standard chemoterapic drugs, such as Doxorubicin. Our results indicate that Amprenavir had direct inhibitory effects on invasion of Huh-7 hepatocarcinoma cell lines, inhibiting MMP proteolytic activation. Amprenavir was able to delay the growth of hepatocarcinoma xenografts in nude mice and had a synergistic effect with Doxorubicin. Furthermore, Amprenavir was able to promote regression of
Standard-dose vs high-dose multivitamin supplements for HIV.
pubmed.gov - 2/12/13
23403670 2013 02 13 2013 02 19 1538-3598 309 6 Feb 13 JAMA 545-6 10.1001/jama.2012.216991 Padayatty Sebastian J SJ Levine Mark M eng Comment Letter United States JAMA 7501160 0098-7484 0 Vitamins 12001-76-2 Vitamin B Complex 1406-18-4 Vitamin E 50-81
Standard-dose vs high-dose multivitamin supplements for HIV--reply.
pubmed.gov - 2/12/13
23403671 2013 02 13 2013 02 19 1538-3598 309 6 Feb 13 JAMA 546 10.1001/jama.2012.216995 Isanaka Sheila S Mugusi Ferdinand F Fawzi Wafaie W WW eng Comment Letter United States JAMA 7501160 0098-7484 0 Vitamins 12001-76-2 Vitamin B Complex 1406-18-4
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PRACTICE GUIDELINES
National Guideline Clearinghouse | Cognitive disorders and HIV/AIDS: HIV-associated dementia and delirium.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder in patients with HIV/AIDS.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Suicidality and violence in patients with HIV/AIDS.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Evidence-based guideline: antiepileptic drug selection for people with HIV/AIDS. Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the Ad Hoc Task Force of the Commission on Therapeutic
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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Guidelines for improving entry into and retention in care and antiretroviral adherence for persons with HIV: evidence-based recommendations from an International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care panel.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Depression and mania in patients with HIV/AIDS.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse | HIV/AIDS evidence-based nutrition practice guideline.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Adapting your practice: treatment and recommendations for homeless patients with HIV/AIDS.
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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Diagnosis of pediatric HIV infection in HIV-exposed infants.
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ACP Adult Immunization Initiative
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FROM PHYSICIANS PRACTICE
Five Steps to Improving Patient Access
Judy Capko,  May 21, 2013
Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril
Marion K. Jenkins,  May 21, 2013
Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.
Finding Physician Work-Life Balance in the Small Moments
Jennifer Frank, MD,  May 21, 2013
At my practice and at home, things are always busy. There's laundry or homework, or a patient with needs.
Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice
Greg Mertz,  May 19, 2013
By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.
Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog
Michael Woo-Ming, MD,  May 18, 2013
Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.