Prevention of HPV-Related Anal Cancer in Persons With HIV: How Should We Screen and Will Vaccines Make a Difference?
Overview Assessment of Needs This state-of-the-art activity is part of a nationwide continuing education effort for physicians on the evolving challenges of managing relevant viral infections and concomitant diseases and comorbidities. This webinar will provide a review of the prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related anal cancer in persons with HIV. Additionally, we will explore various (more…)
The Role of the Microbiome in Modulation of Inflammation and Impact on Disease in HIV and COVID-19
Overview Assessment of Needs In this webinar, we will first provide an overview of the microbiome and review its role in human health and disease. We will then discuss both previous and new data demonstrating the critical role of the microbiome in HIV transmission and pathogenesis, and will what mechanisms underlie the impact of the (more…)
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Crucial Conversations, and Effective Messaging for Patients and Healthcare Teams
Update: After reviewing the richness of questions that have come in during the preregistration process, the speakers will be extending the live Question-and-Answer Session for an additional 15 to 30 minutes in hopes to address as many questions from the audience. If you did not submit your questions prior, you will be able to do (more…)
Bacteriophage Therapy: The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend
Overview Assessment of Needs Widespread antibiotic use in clinical medicine and the livestock industry has contributed to the global spread of multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens. Bacterial viruses, or bacteriophages, are promising therapeutic agents against multi-drug resistant microbes. This webinar will discuss the management of multi-drug resistant infections and the recent advancements in treatment with the use (more…)
Rapid Review of New Scientific and Clinical Data Presented at the International AIDS Society (IAS) 2021 Conference
Note: To accommodate members of our community, a 2nd date has been added. For those unable to attend the originally scheduled date of September 7, 2021, you can now register for the 2nd live broadcast on September 14, 2021. Note, attendees who register and attend both live activities may only claim continuing education credits for (more…)
Rapid Review of New Scientific and Clinical Data Presented at the International AIDS Society (IAS) 2021 Conference
Note: To accommodate members of our community, a 2nd date has been added. For those unable to attend the originally scheduled date of September 7, 2021, you can now register for the 2nd live broadcast on September 14, 2021. Note, attendees who register and attend both live activities may only claim continuing education credits for (more…)
Sleep Disorders and Sleep Assessment in People with HIV
Overview Assessment of Needs Sleep disorders are woefully underdiagnosed, especially in people with HIV. Addressing poor sleeping patterns for people with HIV may help improve overall health, including issues of hypertension and obesity to some degree. This webinar will discuss common sleep disturbances and approaches to improve sleep. Specifically in people with HIV, this (more…)
HIV 101: Fundamentals of HIV Pathogenesis, Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy, and Primary Care for People With HIV
Overview Assessment of Needs This webinar is designed for clinicians caring for people with HIV, including residents, infectious diseases fellows, advanced practitioners, and practitioners in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP)-funded clinics and programs who are new to the field of HIV patient care. It is also relevant for clinicians who are interested in a review (more…)
Exploration of the Latest Update to the Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Treatment Guidelines
Overview Assessment of Needs Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a public health crisis with substantial consequences including impaired fertility, reproductive tract cancer, adverse outcomes of pregnancy, and HIV transmission. This webinar will provide a review of the latest STI Treatment Guidelines Update, including the increasing threat of antimicrobials resistance and the need for innovation (more…)
Challenging Diagnostic and Management Questions in Syphilis: A Case-Based Approach
Overview Assessment of Needs The rates of syphilis continue to increase in both men and women. Using a case-based approach, the goal of this webinar is to provide practical information for clinicians who manage patients with syphilis, including a description of the less common clinical manifestations, challenging management questions, and future interventions that could (more…)