HHS Releases Guide for Treating Women With HIV

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Oncology NEWS InternationalOncology NEWS International Vol 10 No 7
Volume 10
Issue 7

ROCKVILLE, Md-With HIV infections rising among American women, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published The Clinical Guide for the Care of Women With HIV. The full text is available online at http://hab.hrsa.gov/womencare.htm.

ROCKVILLE, Md—With HIV infections rising among American women, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published The Clinical Guide for the Care of Women With HIV. The full text is available online at http://hab.hrsa.gov/womencare.htm.

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FDA Issues New Safeguards for Children in Clinical Trials
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