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AIDSinfo At-a-Glance Issue No. 19June 24, 2005 AIDSinfo.nih.gov is pleased to provide you with a weekly update of highlights about what has happened in the world of HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research. We hope you find this encapsulated view of HIV/AIDS news useful. FDA Grants
Accelerated Approval of APTIVUS The U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval of
APTIVUS
(tipranavir), a protease inhibitor. APTIVUS co-administered with low-dose
ritonavir is indicated for use as part of combination antiretroviral treatment
of HIV-1 infected adult patients who have HIV-1 strains resistant to multiple
protease inhibitors. New Perinatal Fact
Sheet Series—Now En Espanol Check out AIDSinfo's newly translated fact sheet
series, “El VIH durante el embarazo, el parto y
después del parto.” This
series of fact sheets is based on “HIV
During Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, and After Birth,” which was released
May 19, 2005. It is intended not only for Spanish-speaking women
and their families but also
for anyone serving the Hispanic population, including HIV prevention
counselors, social workers, and case managers. Should
You Become a Research Volunteer? This is a decision that you or a family member may face
someday. To help people gain a better understanding of what it means to
participate in a clinical trial or research study, the Office of Human Research
Protections (OHRP) announces the launch of a new public
education campaign, Taking Part in Research: It’s Your Decision. Read more
about how to make the right decision about participating in a clinical trial or
research study in OHRP’s brochure Becoming A
Volunteer: It’s Your Decision. This pamphlet can be downloaded and reproduced locally, or bulk
copies (up to 300 per requestor) are available free by calling 800-444-6472. National HIV Testing Day—June 27, 2005 Don’t forget, Monday is National HIV Testing Day! "Take the Test, Take Control." Find out more about National HIV Testing Day. ClinicalTrials.gov Info Please send comments or
suggestions to ContactUs@aidsinfo.nih.gov
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