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Web-Based Resources

January 2011

Background

The care and management of HIV-infected patients is a rapidly evolving field. Keeping up to date with clinical information about HIV care has in the past required attendance at national and international conferences. With the increasing availability of the Internet, clinicians and patients are able to access the most current advances through Web coverage, without requiring travel or time away from work.

The challenge of using Internet resources is in determining which websites are accurate and current. Check for dates of authorship, the credentials of the site sponsors and authors, and how well supported any recommendations or analysis may be. Be aware of any possible commercial bias. Finally, it is important to remember that information on these sites does not replace clinical judgment or consultation with HIV experts.

Listed below is a selection of useful and accurate Internet sites. Many of these websites also link out to additional information resources, and many allow users to subscribe to receive updates via email. Many providers find it helpful to review sites geared toward patients, in order to maintain familiarity with patients' concerns and patient-based information resources.

Resources for Clinicians

• TARGET Center
  The central source of Ryan White training and technical assistance, including clinical care resources funded by HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau.
• AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center
  Clinical training resources, including curricula, self-study, and slide sets, including slides for all national guidelines.
• National HIV/AIDS Clinicians' Consultation Center
  An AIDS Education and Training Centers clinical resource for health care professionals, with contact information for the Warmline, PEPline, and Perinatal HIV Hotline.
• AIDSInfo
  Official repository for HIV/AIDS information from the U.S. Public Health Service. Content includes HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines, national clinical trial information, drug and vaccine overviews, and fact sheets for patients.
• Aidsmap
  London-based HIV/AIDS news and treatment information site. Patient information is written at both lower and higher literacy levels. International focus.
• Clinical Care Options for HIV
  Continuing Medical Education (CME) materials related to HIV/AIDS, including conference reviews.
• HIV InSite
  Major HIV/AIDS portal from the University of California San Francisco. Includes HIV InSite Knowledge Base, updated ARV information, including an ARV interactions database, global country profiles, and links out to other useful sites.
• HIV Resistance Web
  Information on resistance mutations to antiretroviral medications.
• HIV Web Study
  Northwest AETC, University of Washington. Dozens of online clinical cases featuring downloadable tables, charts, and images.
• International Training and Education Center on HIV
  The international AETC. Website features extensive database of international HIV/AIDS training materials.
• International AIDS Society-USA
  ARV resistance mutations charts and "Cases on the Web" online CME courses.
• Johns Hopkins AIDS Service
  Major clinical information site that includes expert Q&A, the popular Pocket Guide to Adult HIV/AIDS Treatment, and the online and PDA-based POC-IT HIV Guide.
• Journal Watch: HIV/AIDS Clinical Care
  From the publishers of the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal Watch features updates and analysis online or via a weekly email newsletter.
• Medscape HIV/AIDS Topic Area
  CME materials related to HIV/AIDS, including conference coverage, news, and special features.
• VA National HIV/AIDS Program
  Comprehensive information portal for patients and providers.
• Women, Children, and HIV
  Expert-selected, evidence-based information on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, care of women and children with HIV, and related topics.

Resources for Patients and the Community

• AIDS.gov
  AIDS.gov provides access to Federal HIV/AIDS information through a variety of new media channels, and supports the use of new media tools by Federal and community partners to improve domestic HIV programs serving minority and other communities most at-risk of, or living with, HIV.
• AIDS.org
  Online home of AIDS Treatment News.
• AIDS InfoNet
  Comprehensive collection of fact sheets on clinical topics, available in English and Spanish, in print-friendly and downloadable formats. Regularly updated.
• AIDSmeds
  Information regarding HIV-related medications for patients, including drug interactions calculator.
• AIDS Project Los Angeles
  Fact sheets, newsletters, and program information. Some information in Spanish.
• The Body
  Major HIV information resource geared toward patients and the community.
• Gay Men's Health Crisis
  Patient and program information from one of the oldest community organizations. Some information in Spanish.
• Project Inform
  Comprehensive information and advocacy information geared toward individuals infected and affected by HIV.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation
  AIDS 101, BETA treatment newsletter, and prevention and program information. Some information in Spanish.
• Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN)
  Chicago-based community organization with newsletter, drug guide, and service information.
• VA National HIV/AIDS Program
  Comprehensive information portal for patients and providers.
• The Well Project
  Health resources for women diagnosed with HIV and AIDS.