An Introduction to Bacteriophages: Basic Science and Clinical Applications
Overview Assessment of Needs Over the past 2 decades, antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacterial infections have emerged as one of the most important contributors to global morbidity and mortality. The pace of traditional antibiotic discovery has fallen behind that of the evolution of AMR pathogens, and bacteriophages have recently re-emerged as an effective adjunct to (more…)
Kaposi Sarcoma in People With HIV: New Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment
Overview Assessment of Needs This webinar will present an update on the latest diagnostic innovations and treatment options for Kaposi sarcoma, including common pitfalls of these treatments in patients with HIV. Learning Objectives On completion of this activity, learners will be able to: Summarize the latest information on Kaposi sarcoma (KS), including its (more…)
The True Meaning of Palliative Care: Maximizing Function in the Setting of Disability in People With HIV
Overview Assessment of Needs The development and advancement of treatment options have transformed HIV into a chronic disease, which results in an overall increase in the number of people with symptomatic HIV disease who require palliative care. Interventions for an aging population of people with HIV should take a person-centered approach, balancing different (more…)
Complicated Issues in the Management of PrEP: Part 1
Overview Assessment of Needs Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at high risk of contracting HIV significantly reduces their chances of HIV infection. Challenges of managing patients on PrEP include low awareness, stigma, access to health care, potential adverse effects, and the need for consistent adherence to be effective. This webinar is dedicated to (more…)
2025 Update on Routine and Special Immunizations for People With HIV
Overview Assessment of Needs Immunizations against infectious diseases are an important component of care for individuals with HIV. This webinar will provide an overview of routine vaccinations, including those for influenza, hepatitis A and B, human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, meningococcal disease, herpes zoster, and measles/mumps/rubella. This webinar will also review the latest vaccine (more…)
Review of Data Presented at the 13th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025)
Overview Assessment of Needs This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in HIV research presented at the 2025 International AIDS Conference, which was held in Kigali, Rwanda, on July 13-17, 2025. Learning Objectives At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Describe the research presented at (more…)
Latest Update on Urgent Virus Outbreaks: Summer 2025
IAS–USA Dialogues are spirited, timely conversations on the public health, scientific, and clinical aspects of current urgent outbreaks, including seasonal viruses such as influenza, emerging infectious disease threats in the US and around the world, and other topics of the day. Registration is now open for our Summer event! Program Description IAS–USA Dialogues (more…)
Complicated Issues in the Management of PrEP: Part 2
Overview Assessment of Needs Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at high risk of contracting HIV significantly reduces the chance of HIV infection. Challenges of managing patients on PrEP include low awareness, stigma, access to health care, potential adverse effects, and the need for consistent adherence to be effective. Part 1 of this webinar, (more…)
Update on Hepatitis B Cure
Overview Assessment of Needs The mainstay of current therapy to treat hepatitis B is sustained hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA suppression, which ameliorates liver inflammation and improves outcomes. However, gain of immunologic control (ie, functional cure) is rare. Novel therapeutics for hepatitis B are a rapidly evolving field of study. This webinar will (more…)
HIV 101: Foundations of Management of People Who Are Newly Diagnosed With HIV
Overview Assessment of Needs A firm grasp of the basics of clinical care for patients with HIV is essential for practitioners in Ryan White HIV/AIDS-funded clinics and programs who are new to HIV care. In this webinar, experts in the field described the core principles of HIV management, including pathogenesis of HIV infection and mechanisms of action (more…)