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HIV Alert: Updates to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With HIV – Immunization.

By Estela Balderas | November 14, 2024

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…

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Updated Coverage Guidance Under the Affordable Care Act: Long-Acting PrEP

By Estela Balderas | October 29, 2024

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…

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Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV

By Estela Balderas | October 11, 2024

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…

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PrEP National Coverage Determination

By Estela Balderas | September 30, 2024

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…

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Celebrating MATEC’s Legacy and Plans for the Future

By Estela Balderas | September 28, 2024

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…

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Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV

By Estela Balderas | September 17, 2024

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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Updates to the ​Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents With HIV​ 

By Estela Balderas | September 17, 2024

(September 12, 2024): The Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (the Panel) updated the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents With HIV. For a comprehensive list of recent updates, please see What’s New in the Guidelines. The updated Sections are outlined below.  New Section Added to the Guidelines  Sections With Key Updates  Sections…

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Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV

By Estela Balderas | August 20, 2024

The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated.   Mycobacterium avium Complex  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…

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Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV

By Estela Balderas | July 30, 2024

July 29, 2024: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated.   Leishmaniasis -Updated information on prevalence, including transmission in the United States. -Updated information on the use of polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, and serological tests for the diagnosis of leishmanial diseases. -Updated treatment regimens for each of the…

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Update to the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV

By Estela Balderas | July 10, 2024

July 9, 2024: The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV have been updated. These updates include new recommendations related to anal cancer screening and treatment.   Human Papillomavirus  These guidelines are published in an electronic format and updated as relevant changes in prevention and treatment recommendations occur. All updates…

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