AETC National Resource Center Biweekly Update: December 1, 2010

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AETC National Resource Center Biweekly Update: December 1, 2010

Date: 12/01/2010

New and Updated Resources

Guidelines for Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection: Adverse Drug Effects
Source: AETC National Resource Center
Date: 09/2010

Note: These slides were developed using the Pediatric Antiretroviral Guidelines that were updated in August 2010. The intended audience is clinicians involved in the care of patients with HIV infection. This presentation includes topics such as hematologic effects, hepatic events, dyslipidemia, and dermatological effects.

Conferences/Trainings

	Web-Based Q & A Event: Overview of CVD and HIV Infection (TX/OK AETC) Note: On Thursday, December 9th, at 1:45 pm CST, the TX/OK AETC and the American Heart Association will host the first session of a new Cardiovascular (CVD) and HIV series. The first session will feature Dr. Paul DenOuden in a live Q & A session surrounding this self-study content. Register: Pre-registration and course review are required prior to the event. Please visit the following webpage for more information. http://www.aidseducation.org/education-training.php

	Webinar: Delivering HIV Rapid Test Results: Video Sneak Preview (Region 1 Federal Training Centers Collaborative) Note: On Monday, December 20th, from 1:00-2:00pm ET, the Region I Federal Training Centers Collaborative will host this webinar. The video will be followed by a brief Q & A session with the Region I team. They will also provide information about the availability and distribution of the DVD and guide. Register now

	Circle of Harmony HIV/AIDS Wellness Conference (Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board) Note: From April 18th - 21st the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board will host this conference. The Circle of Harmony Conference is the nation's premiere HIV/AIDS conference specifically for Native Americans. The conference is dedicated to assisting those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in maintaining good health through a variety of methods, both traditional and western. Register: Registration information or scholarship requests should be made to AAIHB, Circle of Harmony Conference, (505) 217-2806.

Other

	NASTAD: Report on Findings from an Assessment of Health Department Efforts to Implement HIV Testing in Health Care Settings Note: This report highlights the legal environment for HIV testing, implementing HIV testing in health care settings, reimbursement, barriers to HIV testing and evaluation. Data collected through this survey updates those collected through a similar survey in 2007. Findings will help identify priority areas for technical assistance and strategies for health departments to further support implementation of HIV screening efforts and will inform priorities for advocacy and education among key stakeholders and partners.

	Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: AIDS Education and Training Centers Award: David H. Spach Note: On August 24th, 2010, David H. Spach received this grantee honor award. David H. Spach is an inspiration and driving force in HIV/AIDS education and training of health care providers--to those in his five state Northwest AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETC) region and across the country. To read more, please visit http://www.careacttarget.org/library/rw2010/PSCF-1104_David_Spach.pdf

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