Posts by Estela Balderas
Updates to the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection
December 19, 2024: The Panel on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of Children Living with HIV (the Panel) has reviewed and updated text and references of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection. Infant Feeding for Individuals With HIV in the United States Diagnosis of HIV Infection in Infants and Children Antiretroviral…
Read MoreUpdates to the Perinatal HIV Clinical Guidelines
December 19, 2024: The Panel on Treatment of HIV During Pregnancy and Prevention of Perinatal Transmission has updated the Recommendations for the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs During Pregnancy and Interventions to Reduce Perinatal HIV Transmission in the United States. Updates include those to reflect new data and publications and to incorporate gender-inclusive language. Infant Feeding for…
Read MoreUpdate to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV
The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated. Hepatitis B Virus These guidelines are published in an electronic format and updated as changes in prevention and treatment science occurs. All updates are developed by the subject matter groups listed in Appendix B. Guideline updates are reviewed…
Read MorePreparing the next generation of HIV/AIDS caregivers to end the epidemic
For nearly four decades, physicians and scientists have fought the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Due to their efforts, what was once a fatal diagnosis is now a manageable chronic disease for millions of people worldwide. Listen to story summary Since 1988, the University of Illinois Chicago has been on the front lines of this battle as home…
Read MoreHIV Alert: Updates to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV – Immunization.
November 13, 2024: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV have been updated. Immunizations These guidelines are published in an electronic format and updated as changes in prevention and treatment science occurs. All updates are developed by the subject matter groups listed in Appendix B. Guideline updates are reviewed…
Read MoreUpdated Coverage Guidance Under the Affordable Care Act: Long-Acting PrEP
On October 21, 2024, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the Departments) issued new guidance. The guidance clarifies that with the United States Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) 2023 update to its recommendation on the prevention of acquisition of HIV, most health coverage that people receive through their employer, or…
Read MoreUpdate to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV
October 11, 2024: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated. Bacterial Enteric Infections These guidelines are published in an electronic format and updated as changes in prevention and treatment science occurs. All updates are developed by the subject matter groups listed in Appendix B. Guideline updates…
Read MorePrEP National Coverage Determination
September 30, 2024: HHS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized a National Coverage Determination for HIV PrEP — Under this NCD, CMS will cover all forms of PrEP that are approved for use by the FDA for any Medicare recipient (Medicare is coverage for older adults and people with disabilities) at risk for HIV (as determined by the…
Read MoreCelebrating MATEC’s Legacy and Plans for the Future
September 27, 2024: After 21 years with MATEC at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Dr. Ricardo Rivero will retire, effective September 30, 2024. His next chapter will be open to sharing with his family, including his three dogs, and contributing to the HIV prevention efforts…
Read MoreUpdate to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV
September 16, 2024: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated. Candidiasis Pneumocystis Pneumonia Toxoplasma gondii Encephalitis These guidelines are published in an electronic format and updated as changes in prevention and treatment science occurs. All updates are developed by the subject matter groups listed in…
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