Overcoming Reluctance to Change as a Barrier to Optimizing ART for People Living With HIV and Viral Suppression

Don’t settle! Listen in to learn how a proactive approach to ART switch can improve treatment satisfaction and quality of life for people living with virologically suppressed HIV. Topics covered include:International AIDS Society (IAS) USA and European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) Guidance on Switching ART With Viral SuppressionConsiderations for switching to a 2-drug regimen or long-acting ARTMethods for assessing patient satisfaction with their current ART regimenPresenters:Monica Gandhi, MD, MPHDirector, UCSF-Bay Area Center for AIDS Research (CFAR)Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief, Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global MedicineMedical Director, “Ward 86” HIV Clinic, San Francisco General HospitalUniversity of California, San Francisco (UCSF)San Francisco, CaliforniaLuis Buzon Martin, MDDivision of Infectious DiseasesHospital Universitario de BurgosBurgos, EspanaLink to full program and accompanying slides: https://bit.ly/3KPN0xbGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detectable HIV-1 RNA (viral load) can seem very worrisome for people living with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) and for their healthcare professionals. Tune in to learn how Brian R. Wood, MD, differentiates HIV-1 RNA “blips” from persistent low-level viremia and from virologic failure, and how he handles each scenario.Presenter:Brian R. Wood, MDProfessor of MedicineDivision of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesUniversity of WashingtonSeattle, WashingtonLink to full program: https://bit.ly/4nS7rYEGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune into this podcast from Dr Clíona Ní Cheallaigh to learn how to provide person-centered care for treatment-experienced people with HIV. Gain strategies to address each individual’s specific history and needs while considering the potential impact of comorbidities and other health challenges. Topics covered include:Individualizing Antiretroviral Regimens for Treatment-Experienced People With HIVStrategies to Improve Adherence and Addressing Barriers to Engagement in CarePerson-Centered, Trauma-Informed CareResistance Testing in the Setting of Virologic FailureSelection of ARVs With a Failing RegimenPresenters:Clíona Ní Cheallaigh, MB, MRCP, PhDConsultant PhysicianInclusion Health ServicesSt James’s Hospital DublinAssociate ProfessorDepartment of MedicineTrinity College DublinDublin, IrelandLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4oiYxExGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this podcast, expert faculty Atul Humar, MD, FRCP (C), and Camille Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST, take a deep dive into complex clinical scenarios and explore designing antiviral regimens for refractory CMV infections to minimize antiviral toxicities and maximize efficacy. Topics covered include:Management for suspected drug-resistant CMV infection Illustrative patient cases Gene mutations in CMV  Presenters:Atul Humar, MD, FRCPC, FASTProfessorDepartment of MedicineUniversity of TorontoEaton Family Chair in Transplant Infectious DiseasesAjmera Transplant CentreUniversity Health NetworkToronto, CanadaCamille Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST Clinical Director, Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious DiseasesInfectious Diseases DivisionMass General Brigham Endowed Cancer Chair IVMassachusetts General HospitalAssociate Professor, Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MassachusettsLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4lOa2kAGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in to learn the fundamentals for timely identification of refractory cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections following solid organ transplantation from expert faculty, Camille Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST. Topics covered include:Direct and indirect effects of CMV infectionRisk factors for resistant/refractory CMVDefining resistant/refractory CMVPresenter:Camille Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST Clinical Director, Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious DiseasesInfectious Diseases DivisionMass General Brigham Endowed Cancer Chair IVMassachusetts General HospitalAssociate Professor, Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MassachusettsLink to full program:http://bit.ly/4lOa2kAGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn to appropriately modify antiviral therapy in solid organ transplant recipients with treatment-refractory cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections with expert faculty, Atul Humar, MD, FRCP (C). Topics covered include:Comparisons of available CMV antiviral therapies:Ganciclovir, valganciclovir, foscarnet, cidofovir, maribavirConsiderations for renal function monitoring with ganciclovir and valganciclovirA treatment algorithm for relapsed/refractory CMVThe latest clinical trial data and guideline recommendationsPresenter:Atul Humar, MD, FRCP (C) ProfessorDepartment of MedicineUniversity of TorontoEaton Family Chair in Transplant Infectious DiseasesAjmera Transplant CentreUniversity Health NetworkToronto, CanadaLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4lOa2kAGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen in as Dr Marcus Pereira and Dr Raymund R. Razonable explore strategies for individualization of CMV management in high-risk kidney transplant recipients. Topics include: Risk factors and prevention of late-onset CMV diseaseEarly detection of late CMV infectionCMV cell-mediated immunity monitoringPrimary and secondary prophylaxis Presenters:         Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH, FASTAssociate Professor of MedicineDirector of Clinical Services, Division of Infectious DiseasesMedical Director, Transplant Infectious Disease ProgramColumbia University Irving Medical CenterNew York, New YorkRaymund R. Razonable, MD, FIDSA, FASTProfessor of MedicineDivision of Infectious DiseasesMayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceRochester, MinnesotaLink to full program:https://bit.ly/41ejruCGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen in as Dr Marcus Pereira and Dr Raymund R. Razonable discuss the fundamentals of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in kidney transplant recipients. Topics include: CMV pathogenesisDirect and indirect effects of CMV infection Overview of patient risk factorsCMV risk based on serologic status Presenters:         Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH, FASTAssociate Professor of MedicineDirector of Clinical Services, Division of Infectious DiseasesMedical Director, Transplant Infectious Disease ProgramColumbia University Irving Medical CenterNew York, New YorkRaymund R. Razonable, MD, FIDSA, FASTProfessor of MedicineDivision of Infectious DiseasesMayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceRochester, MinnesotaLink to full program:https://bit.ly/41ejruCGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen in as Dr Trevor Van Schooneveld explores rapid syndromic testing for gastrointestinal and joint infections and discusses how to apply best practices for diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship in syndromic testing. Topics covered include: Who should be tested for infectious diarrheaTypes of gastrointestinal syndromic panelsTypes of syndromic panels for joint infectionsReal-world applications for joint syndromic panelsPresenters: Trevor Van Schooneveld, MDProfessor, Division of Infectious DiseasesMedical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship ProgramDepartment of Internal MedicineUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NebraskaLink to full program: https://bit.ly/4mHOTtWGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen in as Dr Marcus Pereira discusses how to design cytomegalovirus (CMV) antiviral regimens for high-risk kidney transplant recipients to mitigate the impact of infection while minimizing drug toxicities. Topics include: Strategies for CMV prevention: prophylaxis, preemptive therapy, and hybrid methodsCharacteristics of available antiviral drugsMonitoring considerations for antiviralsPresenters:        Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH, FASTAssociate Professor of MedicineDirector of Clinical Services, Division of Infectious DiseasesMedical Director, Transplant Infectious Disease ProgramColumbia University Irving Medical CenterNew York, New YorkLink to full program: http://bit.ly/41ejruCGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.