Guidelines: Improving Retention & Treatment Adherence in HIV | Feature
December 13, 2012
An international panel has unveiled recommendations for optimizing entry and retention in care and improving antiretroviral therapy adherence.
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Making the Case for Earlier ART in HIV | Feature
September 14, 2012
In an analysis of people with early HIV infection, researchers have found that a limited period of antiretroviral therapy (ART) during this time appears to modestly delay the need for subsequent initiation of long-term ART.
International AIDS Society 2012 Meeting | Conference Coverage
August 23, 2012
New research was presented at AIDS 2012, the 19th International AIDS Conference, from July 22-27 in Washington, DC. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference.…
HIV: From Prevention to Care and Treatment | Feature
May 30, 2012
New data from the CDC suggest that the prevalence of HIV testing and linkage to care are high, but continued efforts are warranted to increase prevention counseling and retention in HIV care. HIV testing within practices can lead to more diagnoses and treatment.
Conference Highlights: CROI 2012 | Conference Coverage
April 3, 2012
CROI 2012, the annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, took place from March 5-8 in Seattle. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference.…
Managing HCV/HIV Coinfection | Feature
March 6, 2012
HIV patients coinfected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are at risk for significant morbidity and mortality, but the therapeutic pipeline is growing. Provisional guidance has been issued on the use of new HCV protease inhibitors in coinfected patients.
Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Infection: A Guideline Update | Feature
December 28, 2010
New treatment guidelines for adults with HIV infection emphasize the importance of starting antiretroviral therapy early and continuing treatment without interruption.
Improving Medication Adherence in HIV | Feature
July 27, 2010
Since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy more than a decade ago, morbidity and mortality among patients infected with HIV have decreased considerably thanks to improved access to care, prophylaxis against opportunistic infections, and medications.
Updated Guidelines for Use of Antiretroviral Therapies in HIV | Feature
March 22, 2010
Revised guidelines have been issued for the use of antiretroviral therapy in people with HIV. Important changes have been made in the initiation of therapy and determining which regimens are most appropriate when starting treatment.
Extending Survival for HIV-Infected Patients | Opinion Article
March 1, 2010
Over the past few decades, advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) have enabled many HIV-infected patients to live longer lives. Despite these successes, substantial avoidable losses in life expectancy of HIV-infected persons persist in the United States. …
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