Research/News - 2018

Next Series of HIV-Specific Prenatal Classes to Begin June 2018

May 29, 2018

The next series of PACPI's HIV-specific prenatal classes have been scheduled to begin June 15, 2018.  Please see the attached flyer for the class and call 312-334-0971 to enroll your clients and patients.

Birth Outcomes for Pregnant Women Using Tenofovir-Emtricitabine

May 29, 2018

In a previous trial of antiretroviral therapy involving pregnant women with HIV infection, those randomly assigned to receive tenofovir, emtricitabine, and ritonavir-boosted lopinavir (TDF-FTC-LPV/r) had infants at greater risk for very premature birth and death within 14... Read More

Risk of Acquiring HIV Increases During and After Pregnancy

Mar 09, 2018

New research suggests a woman’s risk of acquiring HIV through sex with a male partner living with HIV increases during pregnancy and is highest during the postpartum period. Click here to read more about this research presented at the 2018 CROI Conference.

IDPH Repeat Third Trimester HIV Screening Web-based Training Now Available

Feb 15, 2018

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has produced a web-based training designed to cover updates to Public Act 100-0265 (HB 2800) which outlines legal mandates to third-trimester repeat HIV testing. Click on the link below to access the training module... Read More

Updated Repeat Third Trimester HIV Screening FAQ Now Available

Jan 19, 2018

The Illinois Perinatal HIV Hotline and the Pediatric AIDS Chicago Prevention Initiative in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health have updated the collection of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) developed to guide providers and hospitals as they... Read More

Updated Reporting Forms Now Available

Jan 12, 2018

Updated monthly reporting and preliminary positive reporting forms, that include repeat 3rd trimester testing, are now available here.

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