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Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating Pregnant Women and Preventing HIV Infection in Infants: World Health Organization (WHO) - July 6, 2004; Guidelines on Care, Treatment and Support for Women Living with HIV/AIDS and their Children in Resource-Constrained Settings; Download .pdf document of this document.

"Meds"

AIDSmeds.com (Treatment Education): Founded and operated by people living with HIV.
NATAP - National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project (Treatment Education & Advocacy): Their mission aims to educate individuals about HIV and Hepatitis treatments and to advocate on the behalf of all people living with HIV/AIDS and HCV.
Drug List (antiviral and O.I.): The AIDSinfo Drug Database provides fact sheets on HIV/AIDS related drugs. The fact sheets describe the drug's use, pharmacology, side effects, and other information.
Drug Interactions: In HIV therapy today, patients almost always take more than one antiretroviral medication at a time and possibly other drugs to treat co-existing conditions. While some drug combinations do not interact significantly in vivo, other drug combinations can affect the patient's safety and the effectiveness of his or her treatment. For this reason some drug combinations should not be given at all, while other drugs may be used together with caution, possibly requiring adjustments to dosage or time of administration.
Drug Recall Information: A Drug Recall provides news and legal information about defective and potentially harmful drugs.
WebLink to GFR calculator on Kidney.org website: The following weblink is to the National Kidney Foundation website where a GFR (glomerular filtration rate) Calculator is offered...
Assessment of changes in adherence and quality of life after the simplification of antiretroviral treatment: IAPAC Monthly - Vol. 9, No. 7, July 2003; Proper adherence is a key element in optimizing the efficacy of the drugs prescribed.
To Take or Not to Take that Mound of Medicine: The Hopkins HIV Report - November 1998; Patient adherence is critical for the long term success of antiviral therapy. Studies presented at ICAAC confirmed and better defined both factors predictive of adherence and methods to assess adherence.
How Much Does It Really Matter If You Take Your Pills On Time?: Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS - September 1997; As 3- and 4-drug combinations become the standard of care in the treatment of HIV infection, adherence to treatment regimen becomes more than just a matter of convenience.

Clinical Trials

Web Casts

HIV and AIDS Treatment Issues

Rapid HIV Testing: Jeffrey Laurence, MD ; Medical College of Cornell University, Senior Scientific Consultant for programs of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR); HIV testing, an important element in the fight against AIDS, is a time-consuming, multi-step process. But the FDA has approved a new HIV test that promises to deliver fast and accurate results while you wait. Learn about this new quick test and the how it could affect the spread of HIV.
Treatment of HIV: A Guide For Patients and Doctors: Authors: Brian Boyle, MD; New York Presbyterian Hospital Edwin DeJesus, MD; Infectious Disease Consultants
Making The Decision To Start HIV Therapy: Authors: Kathleen E. Squires, MD; Keck School of MedicineUniversity of Southern California Andrew Carr, MD; University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Peter Reiss, MD; National AIDS Therapy Evaluation Centre, University of Amsterdam
HIV Therapy: What is HAART?: Authors: Kathleen E. Squires, MD; Keck School of MedicineUniversity of Southern California Andrew Carr, MD; University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Peter Reiss, MD; National AIDS Therapy Evaluation Centre, University of Amsterdam
Managing HIV Treatment Side Effects: Authors: Richard Elion, MD; George Washington University School of Medicine Brian Boyle, MD; Weill Cornell Medical College-New York Presbyterian Hospital
Liver Problems with HIV Medications: Authors: Brian Boyle, MD; New York Presbyterian Hospital Edwin DeJesus, MD; Infectious Disease Consultants
Why Adherence Matters for Antiretrovirals: Authors: Ian Frank, MD; University of Pennsylvania Brian Boyle, MD; Weill Cornell Medical College-New York Presbyterian Hospital

Health Care

HIV Provider Listings:
AAHIVM.org: The American Academy of HIV Medicine is an independent organization of AAHIVM HIV SpecialistsTM and others dedicated to promoting excellence in HIV/AIDS care. Through advocacy and education, the Academy is committed to supporting health care providers in HIV medicine and to ensuring better care for those living with AIDS and HIV disease.
HIVMA.org: The HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) works through public policy, advocacy and education activities to support HIV clinicians and researchers in providing high quality care to all people living with HIV/AIDS. The site includes a "Find a Provider in Your Area" section.
Evaluating Options and Health Care Providers: Strategies for Self-Advocacy (STEP, 1996)
How To Read & Interpret Your Laboratory Results: (HIVPLUS, 1999)
Monitoring your Blood Work: BETA, Summer 2003
Understanding Your Blood Work: (Being Alive, 1994)
WARNING: Most Doctors Don't Know How To Care for HIV Infected Patients: (AIDSWeekly, 1995)
Managing Your Doctor: NOTE: Contains out-of-date medical information but has excellent advice on dealing with physicians. (ATN, 1990)

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