Fact sheet explaining the Federal HIV Treatment guidelines.
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A new document from the Social Security Administration (SSA), "Social
Security Benefits for People Living with HIV/AIDS," describes how people living with HIV/AIDS can apply for benefits under two SSA programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Social Security Administration
An overview of HIV transmission, AIDS, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.HIV and AIDS - Overview National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
A collection of reliable consumer health information, including publications, clearinghouses, databases and web sites. Link to information en espaņol. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Provides educational materials on HIV prevention. Staff are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) to answer questions about HIV prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fact sheet explaining the difference between HIV and AIDS.
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A fact sheet summarizing the evidence that HIV causes AIDS. Includes a question and answer section and reference citations. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Fact sheet discussing the HIV Virus Life Cycle.
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Fact sheet providing information people with HIV need to know to avoid infecting others.
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NIDA Center that develops and administers a national and international program of research on HIV/AIDS and other medical/health, mental health and developmental consequences of drug abuse.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
A brochure with information on bacteria and food poisoning and tips on shopping for food, eating out and traveling abroad. Food and Drug Administration
Fact sheet discussing Hepatotoxicity.
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Fact sheet discussing Hyperglycemia.
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Fact sheet discussing Hyperlipidemia.
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Fact sheet discussing Lactic Acidosis.
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Fact sheet discussing Lipodystrophy.
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A discussion on the causes of infections, the body's immune response to infections and the various treatments for infections. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
A general overview of neurological manifestations of AIDS that includes a description of the disorder, treatment, prognosis and research information.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Living with HIV/AIDS
Preventing Infections from Pets Preventing Infections During Travel Safe Food and Water Tuberculosis
Cryptosporidiosis Cytomegalovirus (CMV) MAC Disease PCP Toxoplasmosis Coinfection with HIV and Hepatitis C
CDC National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention
Fact sheet discussing Osteonecrosis, Osteopenia, and Osteoporosis.
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Series of fact sheets discussing some of the major side effects of anti-HIV medications. Information is based on federally approved treatment guidelines.
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Fact sheet discussing Skin Rash.
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Research Perspective on performance standards and best practices for treatment and care of substance users with HIV.
Health Resources and Services Administration - HIV/AIDS Bureau
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Fact sheet of practical strategies for taking complicated anti-HIV regimens.
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Fact sheet of all FDA-approved anit-HIV medications and their approval date.
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Supports research activities related to the prevention of HIV/AIDS and to the neurobehavioral consequences of HIV infection.
National Institute of Mental Health
Fact sheet providing information on what to do when an anti-HIV regimen is not working.
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Fact sheet describing types of regimen failure and reasons a regimen may fail.
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Provides consumers with the latest treatment information in an easy to read question and answer format. Information is based on federally approved treatment guidelines.
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Manual to assist health care providers and people with HIV in the effort to make good nutrition a part of health care.
Download from AETC National Resource Center
The Spanish version (February 2004) of this guide (Inventory Code: HAB00341) can be
ordered free of charge on the HRSA website.
The manual is also available online from the AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center.
Health Resources and Services Administration HIV/AIDS Bureau
AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center
Fact sheet about monitoring an anti-HIV regimen.
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Fact sheet listing the currently approved regimens from the Federal treatment guidelines.
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Fact sheet providing information patients should know when talking to their doctor. Also available in
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Fact sheet for patients on when to start anti-HIV medications.
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Fact sheet explaining why it is important to follow an anti-HIV regimen.
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A 24/7 hotline that answers questions about HIV testing and provides referrals to other organizations. Spanish speaking and TTY service available. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A list of links to the web sites of state and local health departments. Often, they can provide information about local HIV statistics and resources. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Discusses HIV infection in children; provides global statistics and information on maternal-infant transmission and pediatric treatment. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Fact sheet for HIV-infected women regarding anti-HIV medications and pregnancy.
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Treatment, even at the time of labor and delivery, can substantially reduce the transmission of HIV from mother to child. Rapid tests can help implement this prevention strategy.
CDC National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention
Publication on the role of topical microbicides in the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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General HIV/AIDS Information
