HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Experts & Viewpoints

Does Valganciclovir Reduce Oral HHV-8? This study set out to prove anecdotal evidence that valganciclovir reduces oral shedding of HHV-8. Are more trials needed?
Viewpoint, June 2009
Maraviroc in Patients With "3-Class Failure" A new CC chemokine receptor 5 antagonist joins the HIV armamentarium, but how well does it perform in patients with multiple previous failed antiretroviral regimens?
Viewpoint, June 2009
Two New Reports Offer Insight on Care for People With HIV In this video blog, Paul E. Sax, MD, highlights 2 new papers from specialty journals -- one on inadequate CD4 response to suppressive therapy and the other on those who seem to do well without therapy.
Commentary, June 2009
HIV-Associated Kidney Disease What increases the risk for chronic kidney disease in patients with HIV? Do antiretroviral agents add to this risk?
Viewpoint, June 2009
HIV-Associated Rheumatic Conditions This extensive literature review synthesizes hundreds of reports of rheumatic conditions seen in patients with HIV.
Viewpoint, June 2009
Bringing Sky-High Malpractice Premiums Down to Earth Physicians emphasize the urgency for medical malpractice reform and explore alternatives beyond the current tort system.
Commentary, May 2009
Evaluation and Treatment of Survivors of Torture and Refugee Trauma Some of your patients could be victims of torture and refugee trauma, experiences that affect mental and physical health. If you don't ask, you may be neglecting an important source of health issues.
Expert Column, May 2009
The Private Lives of Doctors How do Medscape Physician Connect doctors spend their lives when not on call?
Commentary, May 2009
Monitoring Response to HAART in Resource-Limited Settings More people than ever before have access to antiretrovirals, but monitoring in resource-limited settings lags behind.
Expert Interview, May 2009
Revised Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV The newest guidelines on OIs are comprehensive, up-to-date, and very useful to practicing clinicians. Paul E. Sax, MD, offers highlights in this video blog.
Commentary, May 2009

POLL

A study published last month in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals primary care practices sometimes do not inform patients of abnormal lab results or do not keep a record of the patient being informed. About 1 of every 14 abnormal tests was not reported to the patient. How likely or not likely is this to happen in your practice?

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Does Valganciclovir Reduce Oral HHV-8? This study set out to prove anecdotal evidence that valganciclovir reduces oral shedding of HHV-8. Are more trials needed?
Viewpoint, June 2009

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