Continuing Education

NJ AIDSLine

New Jersey AIDSLine is a semiannual newsletter, available on-line and in hard copy, published by the FXB Center and the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of HIV, STD and TB services. AIDSLine includes feature articles on current events in the HIV, TB and STD fields, as well as continuing education articles for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers.

Download the latest version of NJ AIDSLine - December 2012 (pdf)

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Past editions of NJ AIDSLine

• 2012 - June, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics
  

  • Screening, Diagnosis, & Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Primary Care Settings
    Bonnie Richards, DO, BSN; Patricia Mason,
    BS; Sindy M. Paul, MD, MPH, FACPM
  • Reducing the Risk of Perinatal HIV Transmission in New Jersey and the U.S.: Legal and Clinical Strategies
    Carolyn Burr, EdD, RN; Zeina Ghayad, DO;
    Sindy Paul, MD, MPH, FACPM
  • Cover article: Early Identification of Individuals Living with HIV:
    Implementation of an Updated Rapid HIV Testing Algorithm in New Jersey
  • Release of New DHHS HIV Treatment Guidelines
  • Tuberculosis Screening in Health Care Workers in New Jersey
  • AIDS Drug Distribution Program

• 2011 - December, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • HIV and Oral Healthcare
    Cheryl R. Stolarski,DMD
    Cases:  Mahnaz Fatahzadeh,DMD
  • Chronic Hepatitis and HIV
    Jihad Slim,MD
  • Cover article: Antiretroviral Agents Rise as the Primary Means of HIV Prevention
  • Antiretroviral Agents as HIV Prevention
  • Role of STD Screening in HIV Prevention with Positives
  • NAA Testing Recommended for TB Confirmation
  • Joint Commission Certification
  • NJDHSS Reorganization

• 2011 - June, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • Screening and Management of Latent TB Infection and TB Disease in HIV-Infected Patients
    Henry S. Fraimow, MD
  • 2011 HIV Treatment Guidelines Overview: When and What to Start, and Long-Term Quality Outcomes
    Tameka Simpson, DO; Sindy M. Paul, MD, MPH, FACPM; and Debbie Y. Mohammed, MS, MPH, APRN-BC, ACRN
  • Cover article: NJ + DHSS + HIV + STD + TB = NJDHSS-DHSTS
  • Campaign for single use of syringes in physician offices
  • CDC pilots pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) protocol for men who have sex with men
  • New hepatitis C drug approved by FDA

• 2010 - December, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • HIV Over 50: Managing Complex Care
    Zeina R. Ghayad, DO and Todd P. Levin, DO
  • HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Dysfunction (HAND) and Related Neuropsychiatric Complications
    Cheryl A. Kennedy, MD and Kimi Nakata, MSW, MPH
  • Cover article: National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States
  • Depression Screening
  • Protein Found in "HIV Controllers"
  • New Delhi Superbug

• 2010 - June, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • HIV Treatment Guidelines and Cautions and the Role of Pharmacists in Care
    John J. Faragon, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVE
  • The Role of Antiretroviral Agents in Pre and Post Exposure Prophylaxis
    Cindy M. Hou, DO, MBA and Sindy M. Paul, MD, MPH, FACPM
  • Cover article: NJ Cross Part Collaborative Team Honored for Improving HIV Care

• 2009 - December, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • PCP and MAC: A Continuing Challenge in HIV/AIDS Care
    Cindy Meng Hou, DO, MBA, and Sindy Paul, MD, MPH, FACPM
  • Cover article: NJ Ryan White Cross-Part Quality Collaborative Update: PCP and MAC Prophylaxis Lag; STI Screening Improves
  • Avoiding HIV Prescription Errors
  • New CDC campaign to reduce HIV infection in African-American communities
  • HRSA Performance Measures
  • FDA & other treatment news

• 2009 - June, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • Prevention with Positives in HIV Medical Care
    Todd Levin, DO, Kelly Rand, MA, and Dafne Armstrong, MSW
  • What is Good Practice? HIV Care Beyond ARVs
    Patricia Kloser, MD, MPH and Kimi Nakata, MSW, MPH
  • Cover article: New Jersey Cross-Part Collaborative and Syphilis Screening
  • Completion of HIV Testing Section of the Electronic Birth Certificate

• 2009 - January, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • Women and HIV Treatment: Recently Reported Data
    Sally Holder, MD
  • HIV Testing Update
    Sindy M. Paul, MD, MPH, FACPM and Eugene G. Martin, PhD
  • Cover article: Prior Authorization Required for Second Line HIV Medications in New Jersey
  • Sterile Syringe Access Program in NJ

• 2008 - June, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • Perinatal HIV Prevention and the 2007 New Jersey Legislation
    C. Burr, S. Paul, L. Dimasi, and R. Fry
    Cases: P. Kloser and National Perinatal HIV Hotline
  • Metabolic Complications Associated with the Treatment of HIV Infected Patients
    M. Fussa and S Paul
    Cases: P. Kloser and D. Mohammed
  • Cover article: New Jersey’s New Legislation for HIV Testing of Pregnant Women and Newborns
  • Updated Guidelines Re: HIV & TB
  • Treatment Interactions
  • FDA Drug Cautions

• 2008 - January, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • HIV Antiretroviral Agents in Treatment-Experienced Patients
    A.Kau and S. Paul
    Cases and Viewpoints: P. Kloser and E. Murphy
  • Medical Implications of Injection Drug Use
    D. Mohammed and P. Kloser
    Cases:  D. Mohammed and P. Kloser
  • Cover article: The 2007 HIV Diagnostics Conference CDC and APHL discuss new directions in HIV testing after 22 years
  • Syringe Exchange Begins
  • Nursing Award: R. Skeist
  • Updated PEP Recommendations
  • HIV Vaccine Trials Stopped

• 2007 - June, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • Prevention & Treatment of HIV Infection in Persons 50 & Over, Recommendations for New Jersey Clincians & Public Health Practitioners
    Robert Skeist, ACRN, MS; Eliahu Bishburg, MD; Sindy Paul, MD, MPH, FACPM; Rose Marie Martin, MPH
  • Cover article: Improved Access to Immunization Through the AIDS Drug Distribution Program
  • HIV Testing in Emergency Departments
  • NJ Statewide Voluntary Rapid HIV Testing
  • HIV Testing in NJ: Data to Action

• 2007 - March, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • HIV Treatment Update
    Erin Murphy, PA-C; Stephen Smith,MD
  • Contraindicated HIV Regimens
    John Faragon, Pharm.D
  • Cover article: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Rapid HIV Testing Team Receives ASTHO Vision Award
  • Antiretroviral & Over the Counter Medication Interactions
  • Increase in Reported Number of Invasive Streptococcus Pneumoniae Cases, Newark, 2006
  • ANAC Conference Report

• 2006 - December, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • CME Article: Reducing Vertical HIV Transmission in NJ. Additional material: Immunizations for HIV-Infected Children and Adolescents (web CE planned); CDC Revises Recommendations for Testing of Pregnant Women and Their Infants; Perinatal Conference Call for Posters extended

• 2006 - September, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • CME Article: Hepatitis B (HBV) and HIV; Gaps in Care: A Case Presentation; Hepatitis B Screening: Quality Assurance, Additional material: Cooper Hospital Decision on HIV Test Notification; Missed Opportunities to Prevent Viral Hepatitis; Perintal Conference Call for Posters

• 2006 - Summer, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • Special Issue: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Healthcare CME Article: Beyond HIV: Addressing the Spectrum of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health Issues. Part I: Examining LGBT Health Disparities, Part II: HPV Screening and Vaccination: Are We Missing Women Who Have Sex With Women? Additional articles address: Black Gay Youth, Addictions, Domestic Violence, Transgender Healthcare, LGBT Youth Identity and Needs, and Resources for healthcare providers and the community.

• 2006 - March, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • CME Article: Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of Occupational HIV Transmission after an Exposure Incident Additional articles address: HIV Testing Legalized for Minors, Progress Report on Achieving Healthy NJ 2010 Objectives for Reducing Incidence of HIV Disease

• 2005 - December, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • CME Article: Update on HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Co-Infection Additional articles address: report from the 2005 NJ Ryan White All-Titles Conference

• 2005 - September, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • CME Article: Treatment of Tuberculosis in Patients Infected with HIV Additional articles address: Reducing Vertical HIV Transmission in NJ, Rapid HIV Testing in NJ Hospital EDs, Paterson Rapid Testing Initiative

• 2005 - Spring, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • CME Article: Community-Based Treatment Adherence Support: NJ Standards of Practice Additional; Articles address: NYC HIV Superbug, Non-Occupational PEP

• 2004-2005 - Winter, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • CME Articles: Rapid Diagnostic Testing for HIV: Clinical Implications of a New Diagnostic Tool; Impact of the New Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1 Infected Adults and Adolescents; Articles address: Influenza Information for Persons with HIV/AIDS and Fixed Dose Combination Therapy

• 2004 - Fall , New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • Lead (non-CME) Article: HIV in Older Adults Additional articles address: Rapid HIV Testing in NJ, Clinical Trials, NJ Statewide Coordinated Statement of Need

• 2004 - Winter, New Jersey AIDSLine

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  Topics

  • Lead (non-CME) Article: Rapid HIV Testing in NJ Additional articles address: Clinical Trials

Upcoming CE Programs

• Ryan White Part D
  HIV Case Study Day
  Tuesday, April 30, 2013
  New Jersey Hospital Association, Princeton, NJ
  
  
• HIV Clinical Update 2013
  Wednesday, June 12, 2013
  Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick

Self-study Programs

These are free online training modules.

Antiretroviral Therapy: A Primer

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HIV 101: A Basic Introduction to HIV Infection, Epidemiology, Transmission, Testing, and Therapy

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