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Updates to the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection 

By Estela Balderas | December 20, 2024

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…

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Updates to the Perinatal HIV Clinical Guidelines 

By Estela Balderas | December 20, 2024

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…

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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 | December 20, 2024

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…

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Preparing the next generation of HIV/AIDS caregivers to end the epidemic 

By Estela Balderas | December 17, 2024

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…

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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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