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Overview

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
Philadelphia AIDS Forum Attendees Focus on Inmate Care (January 27, 2004)
500 attend the sixth annual AIDS Care in the Minority Community Luncheon and Forum.
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
A Dangerous Gap on AIDS Care in Prison (July 18, 2002)
A Boston Globe column proposes a community approach to offering prevention and treatment services for prisoners.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Incarcerated Populations and HIV (Summer 2000)
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In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
It's a Crime! HIV Behind Bars (January 1999)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive

Info for Inmates

Sustiva Seems to Cause Prisoners to Wrongly Test Positive for Marijuana Use (November/December 2001)
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
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

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
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
Report Blasts Unsafe Conditions at Alabama HIV Prison Unit (August 28, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ask the Expert: Case Study -- 38-Year-Old Woman With Persistent Flu-Like Symptoms (June 2003)
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In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
California: Chlamydia Clinics Discussed for Young Inmates (August 14, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Judge Gives Fulton County, Ga., 30 Days to Curb Jail Crowding (April 19, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Novel Public Health Programs Screen, Treat Inmates for STDs (April 5, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New York City Says Inmate Care Fails in Most Contract Categories (November 2001)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Spotlight: Telemedicine in Clinical Practice (June/July 2001)
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In HEPP News, from Brown Medical School
Spotlight: Directly Observed Therapy for HIV Therapy in Corrections -- Ready or Not? (February 2001)
In HEPP News, from Brown Medical School
Treatment Update for Correctional HIV Providers: News From Chicago (February 2001)
In HEPP News, from Brown Medical School

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