HIV This Week: what scientific journals said
http://hivthisweek.unaids.org/
This newly launched UNAIDS' blog offers up-to-date insight into scientific developments
within the AIDS response. HIV This Week, published by UNAIDS, is a selective
scan of new HIV-related information found in scientific journals. The Editors
of HIV This Week interpret original abstracts and provide editorial comment,
so that information may be easily understood by people responding to the HIV
epidemic in many diverse settings.
AIDS 101 - USA
http://www.aids101.com
A very user-friendly information portal about many aspects related to HIV/AIDS,
including prevention, statistics, news, basic information, genetics, epidemiology,
immunology, and treatments. Also features sections on AIDS in Africa and the
social impact of HIV/AIDS.
AIDS/HIV at About.com - USA
http://aids.about.com
This information page provides links to hundreds of other sites on HIV/AIDS,
all organized by topic (these range from nutrition and opportunistic infections
to AIDS activism). The site features FAQs, statistics (though these are predominantly
US-focused), common myths about HIV, and a condom buying guide.
AIDSinfo (DHHS) - USA
http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov
This information page of the Department of Health and Human Services consolidates
all the US government-sponsored research, education, guidelines, and drug information
about HIV/AIDS for PLWHA and the general public, health care workers, and researchers
in one place. In addition to permitting access to the resources mentioned above,
the site permits visitors to order publications, subscribe to listservs, and
access an HIV glossary as well.
AIDSMap (NAM) - UK
http://www.aidsmap.com
This site offers a broad range of AIDS-related news and resources, including
basic information about HIV/AIDS, treatment, medication planners, global issues
related to HIV, side effects of HIV and treatments, testing information, statistics,
and upcoming therapies. Also features a very good listing of international organizations
working in HIV/AIDS.
Ask NOAH About: AIDS and HIV - USA
http://www.noah-health.org/en/infectious/aids/
Simplified and user-friendly, this site is broken down into five main categories,
in which are posted resources from a variety of sources: "What is AIDS/HIV,"
"Care and Treatment," "Complications and Related Concerns,"
"Research," and "Information Resources."
AVERT - UK
http://www.avert.org
AVERT is a UK-based international HIV/AIDS charity involved in medical research,
HIV/AIDS prevention education, and promoting care and support to those living
with HIV and AIDS. This site is well-rounded and fact-driven, containing statistics,
a wealth of information about HIV and AIDS, sex and sex education, news, youth,
and history of the epidemic. The site also features printable booklets and books
for adults and youth, as well as quizzes and posters.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention
(DHAP) - USA
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/dhap.htm
This site contains a wide range of recommendations and guidelines, factsheets
and general information about HIV/AIDS, FAQs, statistics and trends, and resources
for CDC research partners. The site offers basic and specialized information
for laymen as well as professionals. Downloadable epidemiological software and
training tools are also available.
AIDSchannel.org - International
http://www.aidschannel.org
This comprehensive portal, part of OneWorld.net, offers users a variety of information
on HIV/AIDS, including news, debates, and abundant resources, including a collection
of the latest tools for HIV prevention from around the Internet. Its "Guide
to AIDS" is a good place to visit for a global overview of the impact of
HIV/AIDS and major political issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, though basics on HIV/AIDS
are somewhat sparse. The site provides access to information by topic, country,
or keyword.
HIV/AIDS Information Index - USA
http://www.arens.com/hiv/
This series of links, while not comprehensive, contains a nice selection of
sites, organized by topic (patient care, clinical trials, advocacy, journals,
medical information, alternative medicine, drug companies, government agencies,
research centers, and physicians).
HIVInfo - USA
http://www.hivinfo.org
This information portal offers basic information about HIV/AIDS, as well as
a full range of information from the California AIDS Clearinghouse. The site
also offers opportunities to access technical assistance programs (though these
are entirely US-based).
HIV InSite - USA
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu
This project of the University of California, San Francisco, provides cutting-edge
information about HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy. The site includes
a "knowledge base" - a full on-line textbook about HIV/AIDS - as well
as medical information, prevention, regional reports, and policy analysis (though
this last component remains fairly US-centered). Its news collection is excellent.
Red Ribbon Information Portal - South Africa
http://www.redribbon.co.za
This information portal contains links to a number of different coordinated
sites, including basic HIV information, medical research, AIDS in the workplace
issues, legal protections, and living with HIV/AIDS.
Roche-HIV: Understanding HIV - International
http://www.roche-hiv.com/Roche_Template.cfm?link=UnderstandingHIV
This interactive and dynamic website contains basic information about how HIV
infects humans, complete with animations of HIV infection and lifecycle, information
on HIV disease and management, and instructions to manage viral load and health
care if one is HIV-positive.
SEAHORSE Online HIV and AIDS Information Exchange - Europe
http://www.seahorse.oxi.net/nu
This site, intended for a European audience, is an interactive online HIV resources
and a gateway to major HIV/AIDS resources on the Internet. The site features
basic information, legal issues, publications, research, therapy, health promotion,
and information for people living with HIV/AIDS.