Noticias

HIVinfo Releases New HIV and COVID-19 Fact Sheet

A new consumer fact sheet about HIV and COVID-19 is now available on HIVinfo.nih.gov.

COVID-19 is caused by a virus known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Anyone can get infected with SARS-CoV-2, but people with HIV …

May 12, 2022 |

More Group Exercise Sessions for Persons Living with HIV Start in May

Otago is an evidence-based strength and balance group exercise class, offered free on Zoom. All of the exercises can be modified for different fitness levels. Otago meets once-a-week for eight weeks and each session is 30 minutes long. You do …

April 25, 2022 |

April 1 Deadline: Scholarships to Attend Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit

If you’d like to attend the April 20-21 Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit in Chicago, apply for one of 70 scholarships that will pay your registration fee and meals for two days. Recipients of the scholarships will be prioritized according to …

March 23, 2022 |

Youth Leaders in HIV Project – Apps Due March 14

Youth Leaders in HIV is looking for Chicago students age 14-19, May 2022-April 2023, 5-10 hours per month. Apply by March 14 at bit.ly/YLHYouth.

Details:

The program will convene a cohort of 10 Chicago youth leaders ages 14-19 who …

March 3, 2022 |

IPHA Seeks Applicants for New Statewide HIV and Aging Policy Corps

Springfield, IL – The Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) invites passionate and committed advocates to apply online to join the first ever statewide Illinois HIV and Aging Policy Corps! The deadline for applications is March 25, 2022.

The mission …

February 25, 2022 |

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

The Panel updated the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV. Highlights from the updated section are summarized below:

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Updated references and rationales.
Updated drug–drug interactions.
Recommended short-course, rifamycin-based,

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February 17, 2022 |

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

The Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (the Panel) updated the following sections of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents Living with HIV. Highlights are summarized below:

Early (Acute and Recent) …

January 25, 2022 |

Final Research Plan: PrEP for HIV Prevention

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a final research plan on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection. The draft research plan for this topic was posted for public comment from November 4 through December 8, 2021. …

January 13, 2022 |

Improve Physical Strength, Balance, and Flexibility with Exercises Geared for Persons Living with HIV Aged 50+

Free, virtual exercise classes for persons living with HIV and aged 50+ can help improve your strength, balance and overall fitness. Sign up for evidence-based exercise programs offered through CJE SeniorLife’s Research Institute through two grants provided by the Administration …

January 5, 2022 |