A new Internet resource will bring Russian-language information on the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS to health care professionals in the New Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union.
The Eurasia AIDS Knowledge Network is intended to provide comprehensive information on basic and cutting-edge treatments for patients with HIV/AIDS. The network is a collaborative project of the American International Health Alliance (AIHA) in Washington, DC, and Chicago-based Medical Advocates for Social Justice.
"Many physicians and other health care professionals in the global community cannot access [HIV/AIDS] data because they are not fluent in English, a factor that cannot be a litmus test for access to medical data," said Gordon Nary, executive director of Medical Advocates.
The initial translations will focus on infection control and postexposure prophylaxis for health care professionals. Network features also will include current data on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission. Treatment guidelines, updates on . . . [Full Text of this Article]
