Research/News - 2009
Amniocentesis and Risk of Perinatal Transmission of HIV
Mar 03, 2009
A French study finds that amniocentesis did not increase mother-to-child transmission of HIV in mothers treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy. Citation: Mandelbrot L, Jasseron C, Ekoukou D, et al. Amniocentesis and mother-to-child human immunodeficiency... Read More
Pregnancy Outcomes in HIV Positive Women Taking Antiretroviral Drugs Prior to Conception
Feb 24, 2009
During the past decade, treatment for the prevention of vertical HIV transmission from mother to infant has incorporated the standard use of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART). HAART involves a combination of three different types of antiretroviral drugs, as... Read More
Sexual Practices of HIV-positive Women
Feb 01, 2009
Study analyzes the sexual practices and thoughts around pregnancy of HIV-positive women of childbearing age. Study showed that the women actively pursued pregnancy through unprotected sex, and were not familiar with ways to reduce transmission to partner during attempts to... Read More
American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report on Management of the HIV-Exposed Infant
Jan 04, 2009
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a clinical report on the evaluation and management of HIV-exposed infants in the United States. Citation: Havens PL, Mofenson LM; American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric AIDS. Evaluation and management of the... Read More
CDC Releases Enhanced Perinatal Surveillance Report
Jan 04, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recently published a report of enhanced perinatal surveillance (EPS). The report includes data from 24 areas conducting EPS for live births during 2000 through 2003. Enhanced Perinatal Surveillance-Participating Areas in... Read More