Optimize Care for People Living With HIV

August 2021

You'll see more focus on chronic care for adults living with HIV...since most on treatment have a near-normal life expectancy.

Recommend managing most patients with HIV as you would those without HIV...including lifestyle changes. But consider a few nuances.

Vaccines. Ask about CD4 counts. If they're 200 cells/mm³ or higher, it's okay to give Shingrix...and some live vaccines, such as MMR.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Clarify the Role of Monoclonal Antibodies in Treatment of COVID-19
Topicals Explain How Water Affects Topical or Transdermal Meds
Adverse Events Alert Patients About Withdrawal Symptoms With Dopamine Agonists
Rheumatoid Arthritis Help Patients Stick With Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Natural Medicines Put Risks of Arrythmias With Ginkgo in Perspective
Potassium Be Armed With Tips to Get Potassium Levels Right
Colon Cancer Sort Through Colon Cancer Screening Options
Infectious Diseases Weigh Pros and Cons of First-Line Meds for C. diff
HIV & AIDS Optimize Care for People Living With HIV