Van Nuys poses for a 2014 UCSF Magazine article (Photo from UCSF Magazine) Jonathan Van Nuys has been a clinician consultant with the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) since 2013. Outside the NCCC, Jonathan also works in a sexual health clinic, provides telehealth care, and conducts HIV research for the University of California, San Francisco […]
Simplified therapy with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) has greatly expanded low-barrier hepatitis C virus (HCV) care including primary care-based treatment. Despite short treatment duration, treatment interruptions are common and there is a paucity of data to guide clinical management. The National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) reviewed cases of HCV treatment interruption received on its national Hepatitis […]
Because of the rapidly-changing understanding of COVID-19, here are some of the key links to guidances for clinicians: Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV Open Link | From AIDSinfo (DHHS) HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) Frequently Asked Questions Open Link | From Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Information for Healthcare Professionals Open Link […]
HIV Testing Is the First Step to Care National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual campaign encouraging people of all ages to get tested for HIV and know their status. In the United States, an estimated 1.1 million people are living with HIV, and 1 in 7 of them is unaware of their diagnosis […]
PEPline Crowdfunding Update Despite the invaluable service the PEPline provides, federal funding has not been able to keep up with the increased demand for expert consultations. For those who need the service, we fear this will result in less-than-optimal service, as it is incredibly important to receive timely expert guidance in order to prevent HIV […]
May 19th is the 13th annual National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, originally founded by the Banyan Tree Project with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to end stigma, prevent HIV, and help A&PIs living with HIV. This year’s campaign slogan is “Saving face can’t make you safe. Talk […]
In the United States, over 4.4 million people are living with chronic viral hepatitis (CDC). Viral hepatitis can lead to increased risk for various health conditions, such as chronic liver disease and cancer, and currently causes more than 200,000 deaths in the United States (NASEM). Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis is the 4th most common cause of death […]
Clinical Advice Service on Occupational Exposures to HIV Begins New Campaign to Meet National Need Every day thousands of workplace exposures to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C occur in the United States. Even with great advances in HIV and viral hepatitis prevention and treatment, exposure to bloodborne pathogens is a real risk in many […]
This year, the National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) theme is “Unity in CommUnity, Stand Strong to Prevent HIV.” On this day, we recognize the impact of HIV/AIDS on American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. While the rate of new HIV diagnoses in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities is low compared […]
This year’s National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) theme, “The Best Defense is a Good Offense,” reminds us of the importance of women’s health initiatives in HIV treatment and prevention. With over 280,000 women living with HIV and more than 7,000 new HIV diagnoses in 2015, HIV still significantly affects women and girls […]
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