The appeal of triple-NRTI therapy with fixed-dose AZT + 3TC + abacavir is its simplicity.

HIV/AIDS is a major health problem that affects people all around the world. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, while AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. HIV causes AIDS.

HIV-infected patients have a high prevalence of coronary atherosclerotic plaque. This article compares recommendations for statins among this high-risk population.

In 2013, the U.S. Public Health Service updated the guidelines for the use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in occupational exposure to HIV.

What are the perceptions of HIV-related stigma among HIV-infected individuals?

Monitoring newly infected patients for HIV-1 resistance to antiretroviral agents is important for the assessment of optimal treatment for the individual as well as for the public health considerations.

There are a number of approved methods for testing for HIV, either by detecting antibodies to the virus or by directly detecting the virus' genetic code. HIV testing is done in two steps; the first test is normally an enzyme immunoassay (EIA or ELISA), while a positive initial result triggers a more

Is it really necessary to use a third agent in a treatment-naive pregnant woman with a low baseline viral load?

Dr Benjamin Young discusses the issue of patients lost during follow-up, as well as the long-term disability of aging with HIV.

Teens often feel indestructible; feel that nothing can hurt them. The thought of HIV and teens just doesn't go together in the minds of some. But HIV can be a problem for teens. There are so many misconceptions surrounding HIV and AIDS; myth and misunderstanding fueled by the media, by fear, an

There are many HIV and AIDS myths out there. HIV and AIDS myths are dangerous and contribute to prejudice and stigma. Let's dispel the HIV and AIDS myths with this list of the top ten HIV and AIDS related myths.

With each day that passes we learn more and more about H1N1 flu and what we should do to protect ourselves. The CDC has just released their recommendations for H1N1 flu and people living with HIV.

Eliminating pediatric HIV infection through the prevention of mother-to-child transmission care cascade will require new approaches to improving follow-up with both mothers and infants.

Should HIV testing be routine for every patient in the emergency department?

After someone is infected with HIV, symptoms occur in three stages. The time between the first and second symptomatic stages of HIV is a number of years, while symptoms occur more frequently as HIV disease advances. HIV disease also has a long stage in which there are no symptoms at all.

The latest nationwide data illustrate the need for much greater effort across the spectrum of care for HIV/AIDS.

When HIV or STD exposure has occurred, people exposed must be notified so they can be tested and treated if necessary. HIV partner notification is a huge part of preventing HIV transmission. Telling someone you may have exposed them to a HIV or STDs is difficult. However, the Web can be a very power

Hormonal contraception decreases bacterial vaginosis while oral contraception may increase candidiasis. Are either associated with increased risk for HIV acquisition?

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