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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections in humans resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The late stage of the condition leaves individuals prone to opportunistic infections and tumors. Although treatments for AIDS and HIV exist to slow the virus's progression, there is no known cure. HIV is transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, preseminal fluid, and breast milk. This transmission can come in the form of anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids.
Most researchers believe that HIV originated in sub-Saharan Africa during the twentieth century;
it is now a pandemic, with an estimated 38.6 million people now living with the disease worldwide. As of January 2006, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that AIDS has killed more than 25 million people since it was first recognized on June 5, 1981, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. In 2005 alone, AIDS claimed an estimated 2.4 - 3.3 million lives, of which more than 570,000 were children. A third of these deaths are occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, retarding economic growth and destroying human capital. Antiretroviral treatment reduces both the mortality and the morbidity of HIV infection, but routine access to antiretroviral medication is not available in all countries. HIV/AIDS stigma is more severe than that associated with other life-threatening conditions and extends beyond the disease itself to providers and even volunteers involved with the care of people living with HIV.
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New picture of HIV-1's protein jacket identifies attractive target for antibody-based vaccine
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:31:56 -0500
By coaxing the HIV-1 protein to reveal a hidden portion of its protein coat, scientists have provided a newly detailed picture of how protective, or so-called broadly neutralizing, antibodies block HIV-1 infection. Additional topics at HIV/AIDS Research-related news at Consumer information
Genomic Screen Nets Hundreds of Human Proteins Exploited by HIV
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:30:42 -0500
Using a technique called RNA interference to screen thousands of genes, researchers identified 273 human proteins required for HIV propagation. Additional topics at HIV/AIDS Research-related news at Consumer information
AIDS Patient Care and STDs - Table of Contents
Factors Associated with Prevalent Hepatitis C Infection Among HIV-Infected Women with No Reported History of Injection Drug Use: The Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS)
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A Study of HIV Provider Attitudes Toward HLA-B*5701 Testing in the United States
liebertonline@liebertpub.com (Maria E. Watson et al) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:48:07 -0000
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The Use of Second-Generation Antipsychotics and the Changes in Physical Growth in Children and Adolescents with Perinatally Acquired HIV
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Hepatitis C Virus Is Infrequently Evaluated and Treated in an Urban HIV Clinic Population
liebertonline@liebertpub.com (John D. Scott et al) Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:15:59 -0000
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Change in Quality of Life after Being Diagnosed with HIV: A Multicenter Longitudinal Study
liebertonline@liebertpub.com (Joel Tsevat et al) Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:19:08 -0000
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HIV Prevention Interventions in Chennai, India: Are Men Who Have Sex with Men Being Reached?
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AIDSIs it a Risk to Economic Development in Regions with Low HIV Prevalence?
B-SPAN On April 20, 2009, the World Banks InfoShop launched a discussion on the new book, AIDS Is it a Risk to Economic Development in Regions with Low HIV Prevalence? The book, edited by two World Bank specialists, provides an analysis about HIV/AIDS as a development issue in the South Asian region where there is low HIV prevalence and concentrated epidemics. The event was moderated by Julie McLaughlin, Sector Manager of the South Asia Regions (SAR) Health, Nutrition and Population at the World Bank.
Regional Videoconference Addressing Stigma and Discrimination of HIV/AIDS in Africa
B-SPAN On April 2, 2009, the World Banks AIDS Campaign Team for Africa (ACTafrica) held the first of a series of videoconferences or knowledge sharing and policy dialogue events to catalyze actions to address the stigma and discrimination of HIV/AIDS in Africa. In collaboration with UNAIDS and key stakeholders, the videoconference connected seven African countries—Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. The event was moderated by Elizabeth Lule, Manager of ACTafrica at the World Bank.
Private Sector Engagement in HIV/AIDS What will it take?
B-SPAN Fighting the epidemic of HIV/AIDS requires involvement of many key sectors of society, including partnerships with the private and public sectors, civil society and individual consumers.
Enhancing Chinas Competitiveness Through Lifelong Learning
B-SPAN Chinas economy is growing at a tremendous and unprecedented speed, and constant adaptation and innovative problem solving are necessary to successfully face the challenges that result from such change. One of the greatest challenges, and one for which such adaptation is so crucial for continued economic success, is education. The book Enhancing Chinas Competitiveness Through Lifelong Learning, which was launched at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC, on September 17, explained how the educational system must be reformed for China to remain competitive in todays knowledge economy.
Legal Aspects of HIV and AIDS
B-SPAN Although we might not always consider it, a well developed and appropriate legal framework is a very necessary component in the fight against HIV/AIDS. On September 12, 2007, the authors of the report Legal Aspects for HIV and AIDS A Guide for Policy and Law Reform came together at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC, to present and discuss the role of law in the fight against this devastating pandemic.
Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries
B-SPAN Now in its second edition, the Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries (DCP2) gathers the work of more than 350 specialists into one volume on the strategies, successes, and systems of health care intervention. In this presentation on September 12, 2006, sponsored by the World Bank InfoShop, experts in the field discussed the books recommendations and the future of disease control. The session was chaired by Jacques Baudouy, Director of Health, Nutrition, and Population for the World Bank at the Banks headquarters in Washington, DC.
AIDS Education Global Information System (AEGIS) - AEGIS is one of the largest HIV/AIDS databases in the world, includes the HIV Daily Briefing, updated hourly.
The Body - A comprehensive site featuring in-depth information on topics ranging from HIV prevention to state-of-the-art treatment issues, forums, and even humor and culture.
AIDS at About.com - Articles.
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A Complete Description of HIV/AIDS - Contains information about HIV/AIDS, its transmission, pathogenesis, clinical features and management.
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Aids Exhibition - Online exhibition from the Monash University Library Rare Book Collection that displays material from two AIDS-related books and ephemera.
AIDS meds.com - This HIV+ owned and operated site has easy-to-read guided treatment lessons, drug information, recent news, community forums, and drug interactions checker.
Meta Description: [ Complete and easy-to-read information on treating HIV & AIDS, including guided treatment lessons, info on AIDS treatments, symptoms, and testing information, recent news, community forums, and interactive tools. ]
AIDS Online - A forum to support and help patients with AIDS and those who are HIV positive help each other.
Meta Description: [ AidsOnline is a new website dedicated to AIDS and HIV It aims to support and help patients with AIDS and those who are HIV positive help each other AidsOnline would like to bring specialists, carers and others with an interest in AIDS and HIV together on a common forum so we can pool this comm... ]
AIDS the Masked Killer - An easy to read site with a brief history, causes and prevention of this disease.
AIDS-HIV Resource Center - HealingWell.com - Resource guide on AIDS and HIV includes medical news, chat, message boards, information and articles, books, and links.
Meta Description: [ Resources on AIDS and HIV, including articles, news, information, message forums and chat rooms, email, books, videos, newsletter, resource directory and more. ]
AIDS.ORG - Non-profit organization for the free and open exchange of information in the fight against AIDS.
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AIDS/HIV - Information from the UPMC Health System, Pittsburgh, USA.
Meta Description: [ Information about diagnosis, treatment, research, living with AIDS, including services provided at UPMC. Incorporates treatment and clinical trials information, including the HIV/AIDS Treatment Directory, HIV/AIDS education programs, HIV/AIDS prevention efforts, sound AIDS-related public policy ]
Aids101.com - Resource for HIV and AIDS information. Features prevention, immunology, epidemiology, glossary, links, and social impact of the disease.
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AIDScience - Portal for scientists and researchers; from the publisher of Science magazine. Daily headlines, projects by global region, conference calendar and editorials.
AIDSinfo - A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services project providing information on HIV/AIDS clinical trials and treatment. It also disseminates federally approved HIV treatment and prevention guidelines.
Meta Description: [ HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, medical research, clinical trials, drugs, treatment guidelines, and vaccines for patients, health care providers, researchers, community organizations, and public. Current, reliable U.S. Government approved information for consumers and health providers. Health Inf... ]
AIDSTX - Subscription-based monthly newsletter of current updates on development and treatment of AIDS, targeted toward physicians and AIDS organizations.
amfAR's HIV/AIDS Treatment Directory - Comprehensive, current information on treatments, both FDA-approved and experimental for HIV/AIDS and related disorders. Customized searches of amfAR's databases to find actively recruiting clinical studies for treatments for HIV and Opportunistic Infections.
Meta Description: [ amfAR funds basic and clinical research on HIV/AIDS, distributes treatment and clinical trials information, including the amfAR Global Link, sponsors HIV/AIDS education programs, supports HIV/AIDS prevention efforts, and advocates sound AIDS-related public policy. To support its mission, amfAR o... ]
Armenian Medical Network - A comprehensive resource on AIDS and HIV.
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AVERT HIV/AIDS Education and Advice - A discussion of HIV/AIDS education around the world, why it is important, which methods are used and which work best.
Meta Description: [ HIV / AIDS education: how it can help to prevent infections, advice and information about peer education with young people, teens and adults. ]
Dhynasanjivani.org - Detailed information about the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; AIDS.
eMedicine Health - Dementia due to HIV Infection - Consumer health resource center providing information on the interrelationship of HIV and dementia.
Meta Description: [ Decline in mental processes is a common complication of HIV infection (and many other conditions).
Although the specific symptoms vary from person to person, they may be part of a ... ]
eMedicine Health - HIV - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of human immunodeficiency virus infection and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Meta Description: [ HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection has now spread to every country in the world and has infected more than 40 million people worldwide as of the end of 2003. More ... ]
Focus on HIV - Medical information about HIV: 100% Doctor produced content designed to educate, prevent and highlight the latest treatment therapies.
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General Practice Notebook - AIDS - Clinically-oriented information.
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HIV and AIDS Explained - Illustrated guide to HIV and AIDS for patients and caregivers.
HIV and AIDS Online Information - Online reference for medical information, including news and meeting reports.
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Hiv and Aids Reference - Information about drugs in use in clinics in the UK and also a tribute area with the AIDs Quilt.
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HIV Dialogues - Find information about the HIV virus, understanding HIV test results and how HIV transmission occurs. Offers strategies for day-to-day living with HIV, treatment plans and managing side effects.
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HIV InSite - Comprehensive information about treatment, prevention and policy from the University of California, San Francisco.
HIV Society - A web site created that includes everyone, gay, straight, men, and teens. It has chats, message boards, a store that donates money to HIV charity. A rememberence page where you can add a friend or loved one's name. HIV up to date information.
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HIV-Frequently Asked Questions - Answers to many questions about HIV with list of resources in South Florida. By the Infectious Disease Consultants of South Broward.
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HIV/AIDS - Sharing personal experiences of those affected/infected by HIV/AIDS. Features stories, images, feedback and messages by visitors.
HIV/AIDS and Mental Health - Psychosocial interventions with HIV-positive patients.
Meta Description: [ Psychosocial interventions with HIV-positive patients and the treatment of comorbid psychiatric disorders ]
HIV/AIDS Awareness - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet.
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HIV/AIDS Information - Prevention, information on clinical trials/treatment, testing, CDC national aids clearinghouse, traveler's health, electronic sources for information, exposure categories, surveillance report, international trends.
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HIVChannel - A resource for HIV-related consumer health care.
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HIVpositive.com - A wide-ranging resource where HIV positive people can learn something new every day.
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HowStuffWorks: How AIDS Works - Graphics and animation show how the HIV virus attacks the immune system, how it causes AIDS. The article clears up some of the myths.
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John's HIV Information Site - Offers information from an informed non-professional. Aimed towards discussion of prevention, emotions and testing.
Johns Hopkins AIDS Service - A resource for physicians and other health care professionals in providing care and treatment to patients with HIV/AIDS.
Meta Description: [ Accurate, updated information on HIV/AIDS treatment, guidelines, prevention, research, education, and epidemiology from doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital; includes online Q&A, JHU standards of care. ]
LGBT Health Channel - Offers information about HIV and AIDS including and overview and treatment.
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Managing HIV - Introductory information on HIV basics, AIDS treatment, and living with HIV. Includes inspiring personal stories and resources.
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Marty Howard's HIV/AIDS HomePage - Home page and comprehensive AIDS links from a man who has been HIV-positive since 1985.
MCW HealthLink - AIDS - AIDS and HIV news and information. From physicians and scientists of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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MediAIDS Care For You - Provides education and information in service for caregivers and persons living with HIV/AIDS to support the understanding and effective management of the disease.
Medscape HIV/AIDS - In-depth information designed primarily for health professionals.
Meta Description: [ Find HIV/AIDS Continuing Medical Education (CME), HIV/AIDS medical journal articles, MEDLINE, HIV/AIDS medical news, HIV/AIDS conference coverage and comprehensive drug information on Medscape, a free resource for physicians. ]
Mouroir-HIV-Hospice - Medical protocols for dying destitutes in aids-hospice without laboratory/Xrays. Photos for diagnosis, ideas and questions without answer. Aids-Hospice in Thailand; in English and French.
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New England AIDS Education and Training Center - HIV and AIDS education, training and expert advice for health care professionals. HIV/AIDS Program for the New England Region.
PACTO - HIV/AIDS and the Hispanic Church. Find resource links, and fact sheets.
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Pregancy and HIV - Despite contrary belief, a woman living with HIV can deliver a healthy child free of the virus.
SavonHealth - A comprehensive AIDS information site.
Stanley Chien's AIDS Web - An in depth look at this disease with articles, an introduction and information.
The HardTruth about AIDS - Information, education and statistics about HIV/AIDS. Includes links to international sites.
The History of AIDS, 1981-1986 - Comprehensive HIV and AIDS timeline of news, events, and research.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive global HIV and AIDS timeline of events, research, facts and feelings in the early 1980s - first in a series of history pages. ]
The Stop HIV Site - Raises money for HIV research when you click the donate button.
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The Synergy Project for USAID - Offers tools and resources for program managers in developing countries. Includes HIV/AIDS links.
Video AIDS - Critical reviews of educational videos. Detailed description of each with a price and distributor name.
Meta Description: [ Critical reviews of scores of AIDS educational videos -- available with a few mouse clicks ]
WebMD: HIV/AIDS - Includes drug news, message boards, advice, and links to related conditions.
Meta Description: [ The CDC states at the end of 2003 about 1 to 1.2 million people in the U.S. were living with HIV/AIDS. Find HIV and AIDS information here, including transmission and prevention, as well as information on safe sex. ]
Yahoo! Health - HIV/AIDS Resource Center - Find information on symptoms, diagnosis, causes, testing, treatment, prevention, safe sex behaviors, and condoms.
AIDS - B-SPAN is a webcasting service that presents World Bank seminars, workshops,
and conferences on a variety of sustainable development and poverty reduction
issues via streaming video.
AIDS - Current Table Of Contents - AIDS- July 31,
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AIDS Patient Care and STDs - Table of Contents - Table of Contents for AIDS Patient Care and STDs.
Current Opinion in HIV & AIDS - Current Table Of Contents - Current Opinion in HIV & AIDS- July 2007, Volume 2, Issue 4
Harvard Medical Research: HIV/AIDS - HIV/AIDS: health and research information from Harvard medical faculty
JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes - Current Table Of Contents - JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndromes- August 1, 2007, Volume 45, Issue 4
Latest Issue of International Journal of STD & AIDS - RSS feed of the most recently published issue of International Journal of STD
& AIDS
AIDS Education Global Information System (AEGIS) - AEGIS is one of the largest HIV/AIDS databases in the world, includes the HIV Daily Briefing, updated hourly.
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