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JUNE ISSUE


David Wohl, M.D.



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INTERVIEWS WITH TOP RESEARCHERS

New SMART Study Analysis Appears to Confirm Link Between Abacavir and Heart Attack Risk for Some Patients
Jens Lundgren, M.D.Jens Lundgren, M.D., explains the findings from a SMART study analysis confirming D:A:D results linking abacavir use to an increased risk for myocardial infarction in high-risk patients.

More Patients With High Viral Loads Experience Virologic Failure When Starting Therapy With an Abacavir-Based Regimen Than a Tenofovir-Based Regimen
Paul Sax, M.D.Paul Sax, M.D., reviews one of the most important studies presented at AIDS 2008 showing that more patients with high viral loads experience virologic failure when starting therapy with an abacavir-based regimen than a tenofovir-based regimen.

"When to Start?" Has a New Answer
Joel Gallant, M.D.Joel Gallant, M.D., summarizes the latest changes to U.S. HIV treatment guidelines.

Analysis: U.S. Approval of Etravirine
Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S. summarizes the essential details of the approval of etravirine (TMC125, Intelence) and its impact.

Introducing Raltegravir
David Wohl, M.D.David Wohl, M.D., discusses the approval of raltegravir (MK-0518, Isentress) and its impact.


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