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Eradicating HIV: Cures, Functional Cures, and Altered Courses along the Way
One theory behind a functional cure for HIV infection is based on early, intensive treatment with combined antiretroviral therapy. More »
Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in Patients With HIV/AIDS
Mental illness is a risk factor for HIV infection. It brings a number of behavioral correlates that put patients at risk for getting infected. As HIV infection worsens, it begins to affect the brain,... More »
HIV/AIDS and Cardiovascular Risk: The C-Reactive Protein Link
Elevated levels of the biomarker C-reactive protein in patients with HIV infection increased the risk of MI approximately 2-fold. More »
How Suspicion, Conspiracy Theory Hinder HIV Testing in Older Patients
(AUDIO) For older as well as young patients, clinicians should be sure to test regularly for HIV as the CDC advises, says a researcher who tells in this interview how suspicions about the origin of... More »
Heart Disease and HIV: Updates from the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections
Cardiovascular disease is now the cause of death for 10% of HIV-positive patients. Why this happens and how to prevent or treat it remain unclear, but research presented at the CROI conference offers... More »
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Five Steps to Improving Patient Access
Judy Capko,  May 21, 2013
Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril
Marion K. Jenkins,  May 21, 2013
Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.
Finding Physician Work-Life Balance in the Small Moments
Jennifer Frank, MD,  May 21, 2013
At my practice and at home, things are always busy. There's laundry or homework, or a patient with needs.
Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice
Greg Mertz,  May 19, 2013
By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.
Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog
Michael Woo-Ming, MD,  May 18, 2013
Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.
 

 


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