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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Authors: Richard Elion, MD; George Washington University School of Medicine Brian Boyle, MD; Weill Cornell Medical College-New York Presbyterian Hospital
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.
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.
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Rapid HIV Testing
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