Sponsored by the FDA, the Centers for Disease Control, the National Library of Medicine, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease of the NIH, the AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service, or ACTIS, allows users to search for clinical trials in AIDS drug development, for drugs being tested for AIDS therapy, and for journal articles relating to clinical trial results of AIDS/HIV drugs. The site also provides information and fact sheets on HIV/AIDS vaccine trials and links to other vaccine Web sites.

AIDS Education Global Information System http://www.aegis.com/

The AEGIS Web site opens to the latest news developments related to HIV and AIDS around the world and is updated hourly. The navigation bar on the left is intuitive, allowing users to open major category folders containing featured topics. Categories include Key Topics, News Services, Law Library, Publications, References, and Connecting to Others. Users can also search this site. With so much comprehensive information, it's easy to believe the site's claims that is it the largest HIV/AIDS Web site in the world.

AIDS.org http://www.aids.org/immunet/home.nsf/page/homepage

AIDS.org is sponsored by Immunet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to "harnessing the power of the Internet in the battle against HIV and AIDS." Its Web site is updated regularly, and its home page features a What's New section in addition to a link to the Site of the Month. By using the left navigation bar, users can access information on treatment, news, features including HIV test locations, conference abstracts, and an AIDS bookstore.

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The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource http://www.thebody.com/index.shtml

For healthcare professionals and consumers, this site features an extensive document library that includes updated articles on various HIV/AIDS topics including Prevention, Treatment, Conferences, Quality of Life, and Government. The site is a great resource for the latest information in HIV/AIDS, as well as The Body-sponsored forums on each subtopic. Consumers can use a chat and bulletin board to communicate with one another. Or visit the forums to get expert answers to questions on topics related to HIV/AIDS.

Family Health International http://www.fhi.org;

Family Health International works to improve reproductive and family health around the world through biomedical and social science research, innovative health service delivery interventions, training and information programs. They work in partnership with universities, ministries of health and non-governmental organizations, conducting ongoing projects in the U.S. and more than 40 developing countries.

FDA HIV and AIDS Index of Treatments http://www.fda.gov/oashi/aids/hiv.html

Use this link to access the FDA's Office of Special Health Issues (OSHI) information for HIV and AIDS. Updated regularly, the OSHI site provides the latest news updates on drug testing, a chronology of FDA initiatives and drug development related to HIV and AIDS from 1981 to 1999, a list of approved drugs, treatment INDs, pediatric labeling information, articles, information on HIV/AIDS meetings, and more.

HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service http://www.hivatis.org/

The HIV/AIDS Treatment Service is a sister site to ACTIS. Focusing on the treatment aspect of HIV/AIDS, this site provides in-depth information on treatments; guidelines for treatment of adults, adolescents, children, and pregnant women; exposure guidelines for healthcare workers; and more. This site has a search function linked to ACTIS.

HIV Insite http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/

A comprehensive site from the University of California, San Francisco, this site's best feature is the Medical Information section. Users can access this section by scrolling down the home page and clicking on Medical Information. Or go to the Medical Care & Research link under the Section Quick Links, also located on the home page. From here, users can search topics under the AIDS Knowledge Base, which comprises articles relevant to each topic. The site also features updated news, articles, and presentations that are accessible from the home page. Or sign up to receive biweekly updates from the site.

HIV Line http://www.hivline.com/

HIVLine.com is an educational resource designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals who treat persons living with HIV disease. HIVLine's Web site information is reviewed or created by its editorial board. The site is updated regularly and features an HIV Management Tip o' the Day on the opening page. This is a very interactive site for clinicians and features online case studies, treatment presentations recorded for clinicians to view, and a Q&A that allows clinicians to explore issues with thought leaders. An online forum allows healthcare professionals to subscribe and participate in discussions on HIV and AIDS care and treatment. This site is an excellent resource for the professional.

HIVPositive.com http://www.hivpositive.com/

Geared toward the patient or consumer, HIVPositive.com provides basic information on the nature of HIV, nutrition, and pain. Some information, such as Newsline, is updated regularly. Patients can use this site as a basic resource of information and to link to the AMA's Physician Select On-line Doctor Finder.

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PharmInfoNet AIDS/HIV Information Center http://pharminfo.com/disease/aids/aids_info.html

The Pharmaceutical Information Network's AIDS/HIV Information Center provides general information and definitions on HIV and AIDS topics. An archive of AIDS/HIV articles is included in this site, as well a database link to find out more about drugs used to treat AIDS and its complications; drugs are listed by generic and marketed names.

United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS http://www.unaids.org/

For comprehensive information on international AIDS initiatives and activities, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS Web site is the place. Go to News and Events to access information on worldwide HIV/AIDS conferences and read press releases from UNAIDS and speeches from global leaders on HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS statistics from each country are available in PDF format, as well as documents on themes in HIV/AIDS such as prevention, prisons and drug use, and policy statements.

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www.afropolicy.org

www.policyproject.com

www.treathiv.com

www.commint.com

Making Prevention Work: Policy Development and HIV/AIDS Prevention http://www.fhi.org/en/aids/aidscap/aidspubs/special/lessons/chap4.html

HIV/AIDS Action in developing countries: http://europa.eu.int/comm/development/aids/html/nl0501.htm

Action against HIV-AIDS in Africa: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/trav/aids/pdf/act_agae.pdf

http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/trav/aids/initiatives.htm