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Highlights

ArrowNew!ARV Alert: Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension in Patients using Videx/Videx EC (Didanosine), Jan 29, 2010
ArrowNew!Updated Atripla label, Jan 7, 2010
ArrowUpdated Recommendations: HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents: Considerations for Clinicians Regarding 2009 H1N1 Influenza*
ArrowAs of August 17, 2009, written (signature) consent is no longer required for HIV testing in the VHA. Instead, patients will provide verbal informed consent prior to HIV testing. Furthermore, scripted pre-test and post-test counseling are no longer mandated. See link below for more information.
ArrowChanges in Policies Related to HIV Testing in VA Facilities
ArrowPrevious highlights

Clinician Manuals

ArrowPrimary Care of Veterans with HIV: A practical approach to screening and treatment of comorbid conditions.
ArrowClinical Manual for Management of the HIV-Infected Adult: Information for medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff

HIV/AIDS Topics

Epidemiology & Natural Science

ArrowEpidemiology
ArrowNatural Science

Prevention

ArrowPrimary Prevention
ArrowPrevention with Positives
ArrowOccupational Exposure

Diagnosis & Clinical Management

ArrowHIV Testing
ArrowAntiretroviral Therapy
ArrowClinical Manifestations
ArrowOther Primary Care Issues
ArrowWomen & HIV

Conditions Associated with HIV

ArrowOpportunistic Infections
ArrowAIDS-Related Cancers
ArrowHIV/Hepatitis C Coinfection

For Other Care Providers

ArrowSubstance Use Treatment
ArrowMental Health Treatment
ArrowHomeless Care

News and Alerts

ArrowDaily News
ArrowARV Alerts
ArrowHIV Meds Quarterly

VA Information

ArrowVA Policies and Notifications
ArrowVA Programs and Contacts
ArrowClinical Case Registry and Other Veteran Data Reports
ArrowConferences and Events
ArrowNational Health Campaigns
ArrowPublic Health Matters Newsletter
ArrowArchived Documents

Frequently Asked Questions

ArrowHIV Testing in VA

Clinician Tools

ArrowImage Library
ArrowVA HIV Prevention Handbook
ArrowPrevention for HIV+ Patients
ArrowKarnofsky Performance Scale
ArrowInfectious Disease Screen for Substance Abuse Setting

Resources

ArrowPatient Education Materials
ArrowProvider Education & Training
ArrowGuidelines & Best Practices
ArrowSelected HIV Web Sites
ArrowCase Studies
ArrowMedical Journal Web Sites
ArrowSee All Links

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