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By the end of 2004, an estimated 40.3 million people worldwide were living with HIV/AIDS. The year also saw more than three million deaths from AIDS, despite recent improvements in access to antiretroviral treatment. You can see theWorld HIV & AIDS Statistics here. In the United States, the CDC estimates there are 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 people living with HIV/AIDS and 24-27% of the people were undiagnosed or unaware they had HIV.

LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults The Guide to Living with HIV Infection: Developed at the Johns Hopkins AIDS Clinic by Bartlett, John G. New edition (2001) discusses tests, choosing a doctor, treatment options, and prevention of virus transmission,   Books for Teens Pedro and me : friendship, loss, and what I learned by Winick, Judd In graphic art format, describes the friendship between two roommates on the MTV show "Real World," one of whom died of AIDS   More books for: Adults Teens   FOR MORE LIBRARY RESOURCES TRY: AIDS disease HIV Infections HIV Viruses

RESEARCH DATABASES  Alt HealthWatch Resources on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.  CINAHLPlus with Full Text (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) CINAHL Plus with Full Text is the authoritative resource for nursing and allied health professionals, students, educators and researchers. This database provides indexing for 3,001 journals from the fields of nursing and allied health, with indexing back to 1937. CINAHL Plus with Full Text also contains searchable cited references for more than 1,155 journals and provides full text for hundreds of journals, plus legal cases, clinical innovations, critical paths, drug records, research instruments and clinical trials. PDF backfiles to 1937 are also included.  Clinical Pharmacology Clinical Pharmacology provides access up-to-date, concise and clinically-relevant drug monographs for all U.S. prescription drugs, hard-to-find herbal and nutritional supplements, over-the-counter products and new and investigational drugs.  General Reference Center Gold Magazines, newspaper articles and almanacs by subject or keyword. Find the articles and information you need on almost any topic!  General Science Collection Provides information on all aspects of the scientific world and full text coverage for more than 60 of the most popular science publications. Includes Great Scientific Achievements of the 20th Century.  Health & Wellness Resource Center More than 400 health and medical journals and other resources that can link you to major health web sites.  Health Source: Consumer Edition Searches health publications geared toward the lay person and contains a medical dictionary.  Health Source: Nursing/ Academic Edition Search health publications geared toward the medical students or professionals. Contains a medical dictionary.  Legal Forms Need a legal form? This database offers mostly Nevada legal forms which can be downloaded and filled in as needed. Contains legal definations and a guide to attorneys throughout the U.S. Another feature is 'handbooks' on a variety of legal topics which covers information in other states or federal law.  Master File Premier Search for full-text articles from magazines and reference books on general, business, consumer health and general science topics.  Medicine Reference Collection (GVRL) Collection of reference books on medicine covering diseases, drugs and nutrition.  Natural Standard Provides high quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies.  Nursing & Allied Health Collection: Comprehensive Designed for nursing and allied health professionals, students, educators and researchers, this database provides full text for nearly 400 journals covering the areas of nursing, biomedicine, health sciences, consumer health and allied health disciplines. Nearly all full text titles included in Nursing & Allied Health: Comprehensive Edition are indexed in CINAHL.  Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center One-stop source for information on social issues like civil rights, terrorism, gambling and teenage pregnancy. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles on the topic of your choice.  Salud Para Todos Todo lo referente a Las noticias actuales en El campo de la salud y la medicina. Investigaciones de Los más prestigiosos científicos de Los Estados Unidos y artículos escogidos de más de 300 publicaciones que abarcan diversos temas como El cáncer, Los anticonceptivos, Las enfermedades contagiosas, El abuso de fármacos, y muchos más.  Science Resource Center Includes topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations and the latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.  World of Microbiology and Immunology Covers the concepts, theories, discoveries, and pioneers in microbiology and immunology. Addresses current ethical, legal, and social issues with special emphasis given to biological warfare and terrorism. RESOURCES IN YOUR LIBRARY  Health Sciences Library Located in the West Charleston Library, next to CCSN, the Health Sciences Library is a one-stop source for help finding all medical related information. WEB SITES  "In Their Own Words" AIDS history in the United States since 1981, in words and images, by researchers at the National Institutes of Health  Caring Connections From the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Caring Connections helps to improve care at the end of life. Some of the topics it helps with are Advance care planning, Caregiving, Pain, Financial Issues, Hospice and palliative care, and Grief and loss. A valuable resource!  HIV/AIDS Treatment Information From the National Library of Medicine - Specialized Information Services Detailed information in PDF files (requires Acrobat Reader) for all age groups. Includes "How to Find Reliable HIV/AIDS Treatment Information on the Internet."  The AIDS Quilt Dramatic photographs and news about the quilt.  UNAIDS - Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS Global perspective on the disease. LOCAL RESOURCES  AFAN: Aid for AIDS of Nevada A nonprofit local organization providing support and advocacy for individuals and families in southern Nevada since 1984. Information source for care coordination and disease prevention. 2300 South Rancho Drive, Suite 211 Las Vegas, NV 89102 382-AFAN (382-2326)  Clark County Coalition of HIV/AIDS Services Providers Treatment and Care Resource Information or Providers. Access Project.  Southern Nevada Health District 625 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106 AIDS Office: 702-759-0702 or en Espanol: 1-800-342-SIDS (1-800-342-7437) NATIONAL RESOURCES  AIDSinfo Your central resource for information on HIV/AIDS clinical trials and current therapy.  MedlinePlus Latest news releases on treatment; information on the disease; statistics; clinical trials, and other primary information from research institutes throughout the nation.  National Institutes of Health - Office of AIDS research Describes efforts in therapy, vaccines, microbiocides, prevention, and international research to combat AIDS.  PubMed A service of the National Library of Medicine, it provides citations and abstracts to over 12 million journals from 1966 to date. RELATED INFO GUIDES  Community Services  Diet & Exercise  People with Disabilities