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Half-Life
The time period in which the concentration of a drug falls to half its
original concentration.

HBV
See: Hepatitis B Virus

HCFA
See: Health Care Financing Administration

HCV H
See: Hepatitis C Virus

Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA)
See: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agency
that directs national health programs aimed at improving the health
of Americans by assuring quality health care to underserved,
vulnerable, and special-needs populations. Among other functions,
HRSA administers the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources
Emergency (CARE) Act and the AIDS Education and Training
Centers (AETCs) to provide treatment and services for those
affected by HIV/AIDS.
See Also: AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETCs)
Ryan White CARE Act

HELLP Syndrome
A term that stands for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzyme levels,
and a Low Platelet count. This is a rare but serious complication
that can develop in the third trimester of pregnancy. Symptoms
may include liver, blood pressure, and bleeding problems that can
harm both the mother and the baby. Pregnant women taking
NRTIs for HIV infection are at an increased risk for developing
HELLP syndrome.

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