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Pediatrics

Pop Quiz: Antiviral Therapy for HIV+Varicella

03/20/2020

Which antiviral medication is recommended for children with HIV and varicella infection? Test your knowledge with our latest pop quiz.

03/20/2020

Pediatrics

Pop Quiz: Vaccines for Children With HIV

03/10/2020

Are you familiar with the vaccine schedule for children with HIV? Test your knowledge of the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Children...

03/10/2020

Pediatrics

Pop Quiz: Varicella Vaccination for Children With HIV

03/06/2020

How well do you know the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Children? Test your knowledge with our latest pop quiz!

03/06/2020

Chronic Pain

Pop Quiz: Opioid Analgesics in HIV

12/17/2019

How familiar are you with the 2017 HIVMA of IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Chronic Pain in Patients Living With HIV? Find out by taking this pop quiz.

12/17/2019

HIV infection

Pop Quiz: Ryan White Care Act

11/21/2019

The HRSA's Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program aims to improve the quality and availability of care for medically underserved individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. Do you know when the legislation was...

11/21/2019

Management

Pop Quiz: HIV-TB Management

11/07/2019

Can you answer this pop quiz correctly? See how much you know about managing HIV-tuberculosis coinfection.

11/07/2019

HIV

Interactive Quiz: Is It an Infection?

07/17/2019

Read through the case, make the diagnosis, and treat this patient. Then click through to the end to see the patient's outcome.

07/17/2019

prevention

Pop Quiz: HIV-TB Misconceptions

05/28/2019

Can you answer this pop quiz correctly? See how much you know about misconceptions of HIV-tuberculosis coinfection.

05/28/2019

Tuberculosis

Pop Quiz: Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

04/18/2019

Can you answer this pop quiz correctly? See how much you know about HIV-tuberculosis coinfection.

04/18/2019

Antibiotic Resistance

Pop Quiz: HIV-TB Coinfection

04/15/2019

Can you answer this pop quiz correctly? See how much you know about HIV-tuberculosis coinfection.

04/15/2019

HIV Management Snapshot

Reviewed by Daniel Erias, MD & Jeffrey Kwong, DNP, MPH

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HIV is an infection caused by an enveloped retrovirus that weakens the immune system by reducing WBCs' ability to fight infections, bacterial infections, and certain cancers. Left untreated, HIV advances to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

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Primary care providers, infectious disease specialists, OB/GYN, pharmacists, dietitians, nutritionists, dentists, emergency, family, and internal medicine specialists.

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Those with HIV may experience flu-like symptoms, including: Fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, rash, muscle aches, night sweats, mouth ulcers, chills, and fatigue. However, some with an acute infection may not experience symptoms.

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Despite high accuracy of diagnostic tests, there are no available options for detection immediately following infection. The type of test determines how quickly HIV is detected. Available tests: antibody, antigen/antibody, nucleic acid.

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75% of infectious disease specialists act as primary care for patients with HIV.

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New HIV Diagnoses By Age, 2020

Age 13-24: 20%
Age 25-34: 37%
Age 35-44: 20%
Age 45-54: 13%
Age 55 & older: 10%

Research Summaries

Research Summary

Is Increased Coronary Inflammation Driving Higher Cardiovascular Risk in People With HIV?

10/24/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

In a study that assessed pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) density, researchers noted an association between higher PCAT density and greater coronary plaque burden and cardiovascular disease in people with...

10/24/2024

Research Summary

Research Summary

Can Remotely Delivered Interventions Increase Viral Suppression and Improve Quality of Life for Rural Adults Over 50 Living With HIV?

10/18/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

Researchers tested the impact of four different remotely delivered interventions and observed promising effects on several key health outcomes in patients over the age of 50 living with HIV.

10/18/2024

Research Summary

Research Summary

Can a Nurse-Led Intervention Strategy Improve Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels for People With HIV?

10/15/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

A randomized clinical trial found that a nurse-led intervention strategy could improve systolic blood pressure and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients with HIV, reducing their risk of...

10/15/2024

Research Summary

Research Summary

Can Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Improve Quality of Life for Patients With HIV?

09/30/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

Researchers conducted a randomized trial to evaluate the impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on depression and quality of life in older adults living with HIV and cognitive impairment.

09/30/2024

Research Summary

Research Summary

Behavioral Pain Self-Management Intervention Shows Promise for Chronic Pain in People With HIV

09/25/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

In a randomized clinical trial, researchers tested the efficacy of Skills to Manage Pain (STOMP), a behavioral intervention designed for people with HIV experiencing chronic pain. The study demonstrated...

09/25/2024

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