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Disparities Disappearing in Success of HIV/AIDS Treatment
November 20, 2012
Data from an inner-city AIDS treatment clinic in Baltimore suggest that inequities in HIV/AIDS treatment may be undergoing a necessary correction. In this podcast, an author of the study explains what this may mean for people in treatment elsewhere.
How the Affordable Care Act Will Impact Patients With HIV
October 20, 2012
At an "exciting" time in HIV treatment, the Affordable Care Act offers the prospect of immediate treatment for newly diagnosed HIV. In this podcast, the author of a new report on the topic discusses how the Act will affect your patients' care.
From HIV+ to Virus-Free After Marrow Transplant: The Implications
September 14, 2012
For two HIV-positive patients, treatments with bone marrow transplants for cancer have achieved eradication of the virus from their blood cells. Learn in this podcast what this portends for the future.
New Guidelines for Adult HIV Recommend Initiating Antiretrovirals at Diagnosis
August 21, 2012
In this podcast, the chair of the International Antiviral Society USA tells why it now advises immediate antiretroviral treatment for everyone diagnosed with HIV infection.
HIV Testing: Why You Should Be Doing It, More Often, for More Patients
July 14, 2012
Far too many HIV-positive patients get that bad news after their very first HIV test, nationwide data show. Hear a CDC expert tell why primary care doctors are key to improving HIV testing rates and saving lives.
AIDS and the Empty Nest: Talking Points for HIV-Infected Mothers
June 15, 2012
For many HIV-positive women, seeing children grow to adulthood has many levels of meaning. In this podcast, a psychologist who has studied many such Moms and their kids has insights for their doctors.
HIV and Older Adults: A Growing Population
May 16, 2012
HIV and AIDS are becoming more common among people over 50, for many reasons. Providing adequate treatment can be a challenge. New guidelines are here to help.
Breast-fed Antiretrovirals Block Infant HIV
May 15, 2012
Whether Mom or infant takes the drugs, antiretrovirals during the first 6 months protect breast-fed infants against contracting HIV. In this interview, the lead author of the CDC-led study discusses the implications.
Podcast: Gene Tests Can Make Abacavir Safe for AIDS Treatment
April 25, 2012
There's no need to abandon abacavir as an option for AIDS treatment fearing adverse effects. This podcast features a new guideline that shows how to use easily ordered genetic tests to judge who can take the drug safely.
Parotid Gland Deformities in HIV Seropositive Patients: The Best Choice for Cosmetic Control
April 10, 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.