HIV Treatment & the Incarcerated in the U.S.

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Overview

HIV in Correctional Settings: Implications for Prevention and Treatment Policy (PDF) (March 2008)
From amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
HIV Treatment in U.S. Jails and Prisons (Winter 2008)
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In Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS, from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Correctional Settings (July 2006)
Caring for the HIV-infected incarcerated patient.
From AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center
Depression in the HIV-Infected Inmate (January 2006)
A research paper aimed at health professionals, providing an overview of depression screening, diagnosis and treatment.
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In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
HIV Care in U.S. Prisons: The Potential and Challenge (Fall 2005)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
It Takes a Community: The Challenges of Discharge Planning for HIV-Positive Prisoners (Fall 2005)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
Prison Health = Public Health: HIV Care in New York State Prisons (Fall 2005)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
IDCR-O-GRAM: Suggested Management of HIV-Infected Women With ANY Cytological Abnormality (ASC-US, ASC-H, AGC, LSIL, HSIL) (PDF) (May/June 2005)
In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
HIV Infection Among Women in Prison: Considerations for Care (May/June 2005)
In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School

Info for Inmates

Recommendations for HIV-Positive Inmates (July/August 2001)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Sticking to Your Meds While Stuck Behind Bars: Tips From a Prison Doctor (November 16, 2000)
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From PositiveWords

News & Research

Study Highlights HIV/AIDS Challenge in American Prison System (October 6, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Released California Prison Inmates at Risk for More Health Problems (September 18, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New York May Tighten Review of Inmate HIV/Hepatitis Care (September 15, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mississippi: HIV, TB Prompt Hinds Jail Upgrades (August 3, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas: Fresh Start Grant to Help Ex-Prisoners Get HIV/AIDS Care (July 30, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Characteristics and Behaviors Associated With HIV Among Inmates in the North Carolina Prison System (July 14, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Impact of Incarceration Upon Adherence to HIV Treatment Among HIV-Positive Injection Drug Users: A Qualitative Study (July 7, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Improved Drug Treatment Services Needed in Prisons to Address HIV/AIDS, Other Diseases, Editorial Says (April 14, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
New York: Study Criticizes Health Care in State's Prisons (March 20, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Majority of Ex-Inmates in Texas Delay HIV Treatment, Study Finds (February 25, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Russia: AIDS Treatment Hard to Get Behind Bars (January 24, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Spotlight: Interventions to Reduce HIV and STD Transmission Risk Behaviors Following Prison Release -- A Conversation With Dr. Richard Wolitski (December 2006)
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In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report
Alabama: Limestone Prison AIDS Inmates Cite Improvements Since Suit (September 20, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
No Medication for Many HIV-Positive Nevada Inmates (April 3, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Correctional Health Expert Criticizes New York State Health Dept.'s Oversight of Correctional HIV, Health Care (Fall 2005)
Excerpts of testimony by Lambert N. King, M.D., Ph.D.
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
New York Times Examines Doctor's Experience Caring for HIV-Positive, Male Inmates at Alabama's Limestone Correctional Facility (August 1, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Letter From the Editors: Correctional HIV Health Care Back in the News (August 2005)
D. Thomas, M.D., J.D., and Annie De Groot, M.D., comment on new developments in California and Alabama prison HIV care.
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In Infectious Diseases in Corrections Report, from Brown Medical School
"Sub-Optimal" HIV Care Continues at Alabama Prison Despite Some Improvements, Court-Ordered Monitor's Report Says (July 19, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
New York: Demands for Prison STD Treatment (May 19, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Surgeon General: Treatment in Prison Can Prevent Disease Outside (January 13, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ask the Expert: Case Study -- Newly Admitted Patient With a Penile Lesion (September 2003)
An examination of the diagnosis and treatment of genital ulcer disease and syphilis within the prison population.
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In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School

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