Aids Clinical Review, 1997/1998

More timely, appropriate, and useful than conventional references-more in depth and comprehensive than journal articles-this up-to-date resource presents the most important recent progress in HIV infection and disease research. Gives interdisciplinary perspectives not available in other sources Analyzing controversial medical issues, AIDS Clinical Review 1997/1998 -covers comprehensively optimal use of new HIV protease inhibitor therapy -explains the current status of the developing field of cytokine therapy -provides recommendations for the prevention of nosocomial HIV infection based on the latest data from healthcare workers with accidental exposures to HIV-infected blood -describes state-of-the-art developments in the natural history, diagnosis, and therapy for primary HIV infection and AIDS-related complications, including cytomegalovirus retinitis, disseminated mycobacterium avium complex, tuberculosis, and cryptococcal meningitis -summarizes up-to-the-minute advances in the management and prevention of HIV diseases in children -details recent important demographic changes in the epidemiology of HIV in the United States -elucidates the clinical implications of novel breakthroughs in the understanding of HIV viral dynamics -and much more Bringing together the knowledge and expertise of over 20 leading clinical investigators at the forefront of AIDS research-to discuss recent advances, share the results of their own investigations, and present previously unpublished data-AIDS Clinical Review 1997/1998 is essential reading for all medical professionals involved in both AIDS research and clinical practice.