HIV/AIDS

New HIV, HCV tests come to market

July 23, 2010

the FDA has approved the first assay to detect both antigen and antibodies to HIV and the first rapid blood test for hepatitis C virus antibodies.
 

Does a slip of the tongue equate to medical malpractice?

Ann W. Latner, JD July 20, 2010

A physician was sued for revealing a patient's HIV status in front of her minor daughters.
 

HIV: Make the diagnosis and take the next step

Julie G. Stewart, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, and Amy R. Weinberg, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC July 01, 2010

With the CDC urging screening for all willing patients, providers will be testing and managing a growing number of HIV-positive individuals.
 

Fever and abdominal pain in a middle-aged man with HIV

Ashok Vaghjimal, MD January 21, 2010

Susceptible to a wide variety of pathogens, the patient had symptoms of an acute infection.
 

Mistaken diagnosis in HIV case

David S. Starr, MD, JD January 21, 2010

A physician is drawn into malpractice litigation over the management of his first patient who tested HIV-positive.
 

Contact dermatitis in an HIV-positive patient

September 03, 2009

Is it appropriate to administer a short course of an oral corticosteroid to treat a contact dermatitis that becomes systemic in an HIV-positive patient?
 

Earlier start for HIV treatment indicated

June 05, 2009

This reduces mortality risks by as much as 94%, according to recent studies.
 

HIV screening: Just another routine test?

James Whyte IV, ND, ARNP March 06, 2009

Why is HIV testing so different from other types of routine screening?
 

Routine HIV testing encouraged, ignored

December 01, 2008

A new guideline from the American College of Physicians calls on doctors to routinely encourage HIV screening for all patients older than 13 years, regardless of their risk factors. Similar recommendations from the CDC, however, are not being followed.
 

Test results send youth into a tailspin

Ann W. Latner, JD November 11, 2008

With two positive ELISAs, an NP sees no need to ask for help in evaluating analyses to diagnose HIV.
 

Precautions with an HIV-positive partner

June 02, 2008

What treatment is available for an asymptomatic patient whose partner has tested positive for HIV?
 

Intelence- New drug for patients with HIV-1 infection

April 25, 2008

Indication: HIV-1 infection, in combination with other antiretrovirals, in treatment-experienced adults with evidence of viral replication and HIV-1 strains resistant to a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and other antiretrovirals.
 

Isentress- Agent targets viral replication in HIV patients

January 30, 2008

Indication: HIV-1 infection, in combination with other antiretrovirals, in treatment-experienced adults with evidence of viral replication and HIV-1 strains resistant to multiple antiretrovirals.
 

How to recognize and prevent HIV infections

Kevin J. Armington, MD December 20, 2007

Even though HIV is preventable, about 40,000 Americans are newly infected every year. Primary-care clinicians can help reduce that number.
 

Selzentry- Antiretroviral slows advance of HIV

November 12, 2007

Indication: HIV-1 infection in treatment-experienced adults infected with only CCR5-tropic HIV-1 detectable, who have evidence of viral replication and HIV-1 strains resistant to multiple antiretrovirals.
 

Male circumcision lowers risk for HIV infection

July 09, 2007

Three randomized trials in Africa evaluated the effect of male circumcision on HIV infection rates.
 

Inform consultant about patient's AIDS?

May 21, 2007

One of my patients, who has AIDS, suffered an MI while traveling. The consulting cardiologist's admission history and subsequent follow-up clinic notes made no mention of the AIDS. If my patient failed to disclose his AIDS status, am I obligated to inform this consultant?—Name withheld
 

Prezista- Another new agent for HIV infection

May 18, 2007

Indication: With ritonavir: for treating HIV infection in antiretroviral treatment-experienced adult patients, in combination with other antiretroviral agents.
 

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