2011
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Thirty-two questions about hepatitis C and their answers are provided.... Read More
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2009
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The feasibility of testing inmates for HIV prior to release and connecting them to treatment services in the community, in particular the “potential budgetary implications of the HIV testing and provision of medical services” are examined (p. 4). Th... Read More
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2009
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2009
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This guide “is designed to serve as a resource for health care providers, family members, and other stakeholders trying to address the myriad problems faced by patients in need of treatment for drug abuse or addiction” (p.vi). Sections include: princ... Read More
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2009
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Individuals interested in the use of drug injection intervention programs in prisons to reduce HIV transmission will want to read this article. It offers suggestions on how your agency can effectively implement intervention programs that address drug... Read More
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2009
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“This BOP Clinical Practice Guideline provides specific recommendations for medically managing exposures to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human bites, and sexual assaults (p.1).” Steps in post-e... Read More
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2008
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Information is provided regarding state and federal inmates infected with HIV or AIDS at year end 2006. Statistics that follow the report's highlights cover HIV infection by region and state, HIV infection by gender, confirmed AIDS cases, AIDS-relate... Read More
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2008
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Issues surrounding the treatment and prevention of AIDS in U.S. correctional facilities are discussed. Topics addressed include: the link between correctional facilities and communities; HIV in correctional settings; improving HIV services for incar... Read More
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2008
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Information is presented by the Albany Medical Center's AIDS Program (AMCAP) about its programming. Points of entry include: telemedicine education; HIV clinical consultations -- a free telephone service; national videoconference series; "CME Monogr... Read More
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2008
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The impact of HIV infection on women prisoners is explained. Topics discussed in this report include: the number of imprisoned women; why women are at-risk for HIV -- vulnerability, stigma and discrimination, sexual violence and high-risk sexual beh... Read More
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1999
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Since the prevalence of infectious diseases is higher among incarcerated populations than in the general public, the content of this videoconference is of vital import for correctional professionals. The program covers: infectious diseases and their ... Read More
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1994
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Chronic care clinic procedures and protocols are provided for the following areas: cardiovascular, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal, hypertension, infectious disease, seizure, pulmonary, tuberculosis infection, and men's and women's wellness clin... Read More
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1993
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The theme of this year's Large Jail Network meeting focuses on the problem of airborne and blood-borne pathogens in jails. The conference opens with a presentation on tuberculosis and infectious diseases, followed by sessions on dealing with blood-bo... Read More
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1991
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The purpose of this four-hour training seminar is to orient all new health care employees to, and refresh existing employees in, health and safety issues that will reduce staff and inmate risk of exposure to environmental hazards, communicable diseas... Read More
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