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5 questions about dental coverage in the Marketplace

You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers. Read these 5 questions to learn more about dental coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace. 1. Can I get dental coverage through the Marketplace? In the Marketplace, dental coverage is included in some health...

Published Fri, Jul 24 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act

HIV Vaccine and Cure Research Highlights from IAS 2015

As the 8th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) came to a close in Vancouver, Canada, we spoke one last time by Skype with Dr. Carl Dieffenbach, Director of the Division of AIDS at NIH’s National...

Published Thu, Jul 23 2015 8:09 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, HIV Vaccine, NIH, PrEP

PrEP and Additional Benefits of HIV Treatment Among Science Highlights from IAS 2015

More HIV research findings were shared yesterday as the 8th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) continued in Vancouver, Canada. We spoke by Skype with Dr. Carl Dieffenbach, Director of the Division...

Published Wed, Jul 22 2015 2:57 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH, PrEP

CDC and NIH Share PrEP Research at IAS 2015

New findings on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) from both CDC and NIH were among the HIV research findings shared on July 21 at the 8th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) in Vancouver, Canada...

Published Wed, Jul 22 2015 5:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH, PrEP, CDC

NIH’s Dr. Carl Dieffenbach Shares Highlights as IAS 2015 Begins

After the 8th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) got underway in Vancouver, Canada yesterday, July 20, we spoke by Skype with Dr. Carl Dieffenbach, Director of the Division of AIDS at NIH’s National...

Published Tue, Jul 21 2015 4:08 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, HIV Vaccine, NIH, PEPFAR, Clinical Trials, PrEP

5 digital tools to share the updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy

In 2010, President Obama launched the first National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) – a 5-year road map that has mobilized a collective response to HIV in the United States. On July 30, the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) will release...

Published Tue, Jul 21 2015 2:22 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, National HIV/AIDS Strategy

The Importance of Integrating HIV and Addiction Treatment

Great progress has been made in reducing the number of new HIV infections and transforming the disease into a manageable and livable condition, but we still have some way to go to achieve an AIDS-free world. Injection drug use is still creating new, local...

Published Tue, Jul 21 2015 1:05 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIH, Injection Drug Use

Viewing Session – National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to 2020

In 2010, President Obama released the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) that has truly impacted every HIV policy and program in the United States. It is remarkable how over the ensuing years, the vast majority of persons working on...

Published Tue, Jul 21 2015 9:58 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: National HIV/AIDS Strategy, HIV Policy & Programs

Early Antiretroviral Therapy Prevents Non-Aids Outcomes in HIV-Infected People, NIH-Supported Study Finds

New Findings Illustrate Manifold Benefit of Therapy Starting antiretroviral therapy early not only prevents serious AIDS-related diseases, but also prevents the onset of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other non-AIDS-related diseases in HIV-infected...

Published Tue, Jul 21 2015 5:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH

HIV Control Through Treatment Durably Prevents Heterosexual Transmission of Virus

NIH-Funded Trial Proves Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV-infected People Effective in Protecting Uninfected Partners Antiretroviral treatment that consistently suppresses HIV is highly effective at preventing sexual transmission of the virus...

Published Mon, Jul 20 2015 5:04 PM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH

Coming July 30: White House’s Updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy

On July 30, 2015, the White House will release the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. Watch and share this short video. Mark your calendars to watch the live stream on AIDS.gov starting at 10 a.m. EDT. Stay tuned for more...

Published Mon, Jul 20 2015 8:54 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, National HIV/AIDS Strategy

Join the HHS World Hepatitis Day Observance on Tuesday, July 28

This July 28th marks the 6th annual World Hepatitis Day (WHD), an opportunity to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and come together to share our successes and strategize about our challenges. Importantly, WHD provides a platform to mobilize greater...

Published Fri, Jul 17 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: CDC, HIV Policy & Programs, Viral Hepatitis

Next Week: Video Highlights of HIV Science Presented at IAS 2015

The 8th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2015) takes place next week in Vancouver, Canada. For those not able to be there in person, NIH’s Dr. Carl Dieffenbach has agreed to offer scientific highlights...

Published Thu, Jul 16 2015 9:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Research, NIAID, NIH

CMS Office of Minority Health Releases Updated Index of Marketplace, Medicare and Medicaid Resources in Multiple Languages

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) has released an updated Index of CMS Resources by Language [PDF 2.9MB]. This resource provides English and non-English speakers access to information about the Health...

Published Thu, Jul 16 2015 6:00 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: Affordable Care Act, CMS, HIV Policy & Programs

A New Digital Tool for Treating STDs and Preventing HIV

Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) continue to threaten the health and well-being of millions of Americans. Last month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its updated STD Treatment Guidelines, which have played a critical...

Published Tue, Jul 14 2015 8:09 AM by blog.aids.gov — HIV Policy & Programs. Research. New Media.

Filed under: New Media, CDC, mobile app, STD

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5 questions about dental coverage in the Marketplace

HIV Vaccine and Cure Research Highlights from IAS 2015

PrEP and Additional Benefits of HIV Treatment Among Science Highlights from IAS 2015

CDC and NIH Share PrEP Research at IAS 2015

NIH’s Dr. Carl Dieffenbach Shares Highlights as IAS 2015 Begins

5 digital tools to share the updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy

The Importance of Integrating HIV and Addiction Treatment

Viewing Session – National HIV/AIDS Strategy: Updated to 2020

Early Antiretroviral Therapy Prevents Non-Aids Outcomes in HIV-Infected People, NIH-Supported Study Finds

HIV Control Through Treatment Durably Prevents Heterosexual Transmission of Virus

Coming July 30: White House’s Updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy

Join the HHS World Hepatitis Day Observance on Tuesday, July 28

Next Week: Video Highlights of HIV Science Presented at IAS 2015

CMS Office of Minority Health Releases Updated Index of Marketplace, Medicare and Medicaid Resources in Multiple Languages

A New Digital Tool for Treating STDs and Preventing HIV