CCO Infectious Disease Podcast

In this episode, expert patient navigators Shellye Jones and Lauren Jackson discuss the key take-home points of our online educational program on facilitating engagement in HIV care and propose a framework for effectively retaining people in care. Topics covered include: 

Presenters:

Shellye Jones, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
Charles R. Drew University, Drew CARES
Los Angeles, California Duration: 00:23:48

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:

Presenters:

Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH
Director, UCSF-Bay Area Center for AIDS Research (CFAR)
Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief, Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Gl...

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, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

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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:

Presenters:
Clíona Ní Cheallaigh, MB, MRCP, PhD
Consultant Physician
Inclusion Health Services
St Jam...

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:

Presenters:

Atul Humar, MD, FRCPC, FAST
Professor
Department of Medicine
University of Toronto
Eaton Family Chair in Transplant Infectious Diseases
Ajmera Transplant Centre
University Health Network
Toronto, Canada

Cami...

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:

Presenter:
Atul Humar, MD, FRCP (C) 
Professor
Department of Medicine
University of Toronto
Eaton Family Chair in Transplant Infectious Diseases
Ajmera Transplant Centre
University Health Network
Toronto, Canada

L...

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:

Presenter:
Camille Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST 
Clinical Director, Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases Division
Mass General Brigham Endowed Cancer Chair IV
Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

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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: 

Presenters:         

Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH, FAST
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director of Clinical Services, Division of Infectious Diseases
Medical Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Program
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York

Raymund R. Razonable, MD, FIDSA, FAST
Professor of Medicine Duration: 00:25:22

Listen in as Dr Marcus Pereira and Dr Raymund R. Razonable discuss the fundamentals of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in kidney transplant recipients. Topics include: 

Presenters:         

Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH, FAST
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director of Clinical Services, Division of Infectious Diseases
Medical Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Program
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York

Raymund R. Razonable, MD, FIDSA, FAST
Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectiou...

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: 

Presenters: 

Trevor Van Schooneveld, MD
Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska

Link to full program:  Duration: 00:20:30

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: 

Presenters:        

Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH, FAST
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director of Clinical Services, Division of Infectious Diseases
Medical Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Program
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York

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Join Alicia Stillman of the American Society for Meningitis Prevention, as she shares a very personal story of loss that might change how you view meningitis vaccination.

Presenter:

Alicia Stillman, MBA, MPH
Patient Advocate
Co-Executive Director, American Society for Meningitis Prevention
Executive Director, Emily Stillman Foundation
Detroit, Michigan

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Listen in as Michael Satlin, MD, MS, FIDSA,explores rapid syndromic testing for bloodstream infections and discusses how to apply best practices for diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship in syndromic testing.

Topics covered include:

Presenter:

Michael Satlin, MD, MS, FIDSA
Associate Professor of Medicine and Pathology and L...

Stream this podcast to learn from experts Alexis E. Horace, PharmD, BCACP,andNimish Patel, PharmD, PhD, AAHIVP, how specialist pharmacists can overcome key barriers to care and apply best practices for optimization of antiretroviral therapy for HIV. Topics covered include: 

Presenters:

Alexis E. Horace, PharmD, BCACP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Ph...

Tune in to learn how the recent FDA approval of lenacapavir (LEN) for PreP integrates into the current field of HIV prevention. Listen on the go or follow along with our expert-curated slides. Topics covered include: 

Presenters:

Colleen F. Kelley, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Department of Medicine
Co-Director, Emory Center for 
AIDS Research
Associated Dean for Research, 
Emory at Grady
Emo...

Hear from experts in HIV care Beatriz Grinsztejn, MD, PhD, and Rosie Mnggibisa, MBChB, MPH, as they discuss their insights on some of the most clinically relevant new data presented at IAS 2025, including studies on: 

Presenters:

Beatriz Grinsztejn, MD, PhD
Director
STI/HIV Clinical Research Laboratory
Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Diseases – FIOCRUZ
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rosie Mngqibisa, MBChB, MPH...

Listen in as Dr Emily Heil explores rapid syndromic testing for bloodstream infections and discusses how to apply best practices for diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship in syndromic testing.

Topics covered include:

Presenters:

Emily Heil, PharmD, MS, BCIDP, AAHIVP
Professor
Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, Maryland

Link to full program:  Duration: 00:19:09

Tune in as Dr George Behrenspresents the fundamentals on specialized agents for treatment-experienced people living with HIV.

Topics covered include:

Presenters:

Georg Behrens, MD
Professor of Immunology
Senior Consultant
Department of Rheumatology and Immunology
Hannover Medical School, Germany
Hannover, Germany

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In this episode, Dr Josep M. Llibrereviews the essentials on ART selection for treatment-experienced people with HIV and comorbidities. 

Topics covered include:

Presenters:

Josep M. Llibre, MD, PhD
Senior Consultant
Infectious Diseases Division
Fight Infections Foundation
University Hospital Germans Trias
Badalona, Barcelona, Spain

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Tune in as Dr Daniel R. Kuritzkes presents a quick and easy primer on managing multidrug resistant HIV. 

Topics covered include:

Presenters:

Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD
Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Harriet Ryan Albee Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

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In this episode, Palak J. Trivedi, BSc, MBBS, PhD, MRCP, ESEGH​, discusses the most recent developments in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) treatment, including cutting-edge data on new and emerging agents and how these updates may be integrated into your practice. Topics include:

Presenter:

Palak J. Trivedi, BSc, MBBS, PhD, MRCP, ESEGH
Associate Professor
NIHR Birmingham BRC
University of Birmingham
Consultant Hepatologist, Liver Unit
University Hospitals Birmingham
Birmingham, United...

Listen as expert faculty answer your most pressing questions on optimizing immunization in clinical practice.

Topics covered include:

Presenters:
Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, MACP
Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
College of Medicine
Little Rock, Arkansas

Litjen (L.J.) Tan, MS, PhD
Chief Policy and Partnership Office, I...

In this episode, Dr Gideon Hirschfield meets with patient advocate Jess Schnur to discuss challenges related to the diagnosis and management of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) to provide actionable strategies for healthcare professionals to incorporate into patient care, including:

Presenters:
Gideon Hirschfield, MA, MB BChir, FRCP, PhD
Lily and Terry Horner Chair in Autoimmune Liver Disease Research
Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University of Toronto
Director, The Autoimmune and Rare Liver Disease...

In this podcast, Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH, meets with patient advocate Maria Morais to discuss actionable steps that healthcare providers can incorporate into the care of people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Listen as they discuss:

Presenters:

Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, General Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

Maria G. Morais, RN
VP...

In this podcast, expert faculty, Dr Stuart Gordon and Dr Nancy Reau, use an illustrative patient case to explore the roles of ALP and other biochemical markers in PBC management, and explain what to expect from treatment. Topics covered include: 

Presenters:

Stuart C. Gordon, MD
Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Division of Hepatology Duration: 00:21:00

In this podcast, expert faculty, Dr Stuart Gordon and Dr Nancy Reau discuss an illustrative patient case to demonstrate how they individualize primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) therapy for patients ​with cirrhosis. Topics covered include:

Presenters:

Stuart C. Gordon, MD 
Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Division of Hepatology
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

Nancy Reau, MD 
Professor of Medicine
...

In this podcast, Brett M. Elicker, MD, and David E. Griffith, MD, ATSF, FACCP, FRSM, discuss the pathophysiology of non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE), the patient burden, and best practices with diagnosing NCFBE, including:

Presenters

Brett M. Elicker, MD
Professor of Clinical Radiology
Chief, Cardiothoracic Imaging Division
Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
University of California, San Francisco
San Fr...

In this podcast, listen as experts Alan Bonder, MD, AGAF, and Aparna Goel, MD, discuss how they assess the symptoms of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and explore how new therapeutic agents may help alleviate symptom burden. Topics include:

Presenters:

Alan Bonder, MD, AGAF
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director of Liver Transplant
Department of Gastroenterology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Aparna Goel...

How do you decide when to move from first-line to second-line treatment for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)? In this podcast, listen as experts Alan Bonder, MD, AGAF, and Aparna Goel, MD, discuss this question and more, including:

Presenters:

Alan Bonder, MD, AGAF
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director of Liver Transplant
Department of Gastroenterology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Aparna Goel, MD
...

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) significantly impacts adults, especially those over age 60 and those with chronic conditions.

In this podcast, nurse practitioners Drs. Carrico and Stevenson discuss the underestimated burden of RSV. The podcast also explores practical strategies for increasing vaccine uptake that you can apply to your practice starting today so that you can protect your patients against RSV.

Listen as they discuss:

Faculty:

Dr. Ruth Carrico is a family nurse pr...

Listen in as Carolyn Bridges, MD, FACP, and Laura P. Hurley, MD, MPH, discuss barriers to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination for adults, including insurance coverage and vaccine hesitancy, and explore effective, practical strategies for overcoming these barriers. Topics covered include:

Presenters:

Carolyn Bridges, MD, FACP
Consulting Physician and Director of Adult Immunizations
Immunize.org
St Paul, Minnesota

Laura...

Listen in as Carolyn Bridges, MD, FACP, reviews the estimated burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in older adults and discusses the latest updates on RSV vaccination recommendations and safety data. Topics covered include: 

Presenter:
Carolyn Bridges, MD, FACP
Consulting Physician and Director of Adult Immunizations
Immunize.org
St Paul, Minnesota

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In this episode, Jewel Mullen, MD, MPH, MPA, and Dallas Nelson, MD, CMD, FACP discuss overcoming barriers to RSV vaccine uptake in post-acute and long-term care facilities, including:

Presenters:

Jewel Mullen, MD, MPH, MPA
Associate Dean for Health Equity
Associate Professor of Population Health and Internal Medicine
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Austin, Texas

Dallas Nelson, MD, CMD, FACP
Professor of Medic...

In this episode, Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD, and Jean-Michel Molina, MD, PhD, discuss highlights from CCO’s independent conference coverage of CROI 2025, including:

Presenters:
Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD
Professor of Infection and Inequities
Dean for Healthcare Transformation
Honorary Consultant Physician, Barts Health NHS Trust
Faculty of Medicine and Den...

Listen in as Cristina Mussini, MD; Martin Witzenrath, MD, FERS; and Michele Bartoletti, MD, PhD, discuss treatment strategies for people who are immunocompromised with COVID-19 in the hospital setting, including: 

Presenters:

Michele Bartoletti, MD, PhD​
Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Humanitas University
Pieve Emanuele (MI), Italy
Head of Infectious Diseases Unit
IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital
Rozzano (MI...

In this episode, Stephen Cantrill, MD, FACEP; Rajesh T. Gandhi, MD; and Payal K. Patel, MD, MPH, FIDSA, discuss treatment strategies for people who have severe COVID-19, including: 

Presenters:

Stephen Cantrill, MD, FACEP​
Associate Director and Medical Director (Retired) ​ 
Department of Emergency Medicine​ 
Denver Health Medical Center​ 
Associate Professor ​ 
Department of Emergency Medicine​ 
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center​ 
Denver...

In this episode, Patricia D. Jones, MD, MSCR; Mindie H. Nguyen, MD, MAS, AGAF, FAASLD; and patient advocate, Jennifer Wild, MS, RN, OCN, discuss practical strategies to overcome barriers to hepatitis B virus (HBV) care, including: 

Presenters:

Patricia D. Jones, MD, MSCR
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Director of Clinical Operations-Hepatology
Division of Digestive Health and Liver Diseases
Department of Medicine
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Sy...

In this episode, Stephen Cantrill, MD, FACEP; Rajesh T. Gandhi, MD; and Payal K. Patel, MD, MPH, FIDSA, discuss: 

Presenters:

Stephen Cantrill, MD, FACEP​
Associate Director and Medical Director (Retired) ​ 
Department of Emergency Medicine​ 
Denver Health Medical Center​ 
Associate Professor ​ 
Department of Emergency Medicine​ 
University of Colorado Health Sciences Cent...

In this episode, Martin Witzenrath, MD, FERS, and Michele Bartoletti, MD, PhD, discuss the management of mild to moderate COVID-19 in patients who are immunocompromised, including:

Presenters:

Martin Witzenrath, MD, FERS
Medical Director
Charite Centrum 12
Internal Medicine & Dermatology
Professor and Chair for Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care
Department of Infectious Disease, Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care
Cha...

In this episode, Patricia D. Jones, MD, MSCR; Mindie H. Nguyen, MD, MAS, AGAF, FAASLD; and patient advocate, Jennifer Wild, MS, RN, OCN, discuss best practices in hepatitis B virus (HBV) care, including: 

Presenters:

Patricia D. Jones, MD, MSCR
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Director of Clinical Operations-Hepatology
Division of Digestive Health and Liver Diseases
Department of Med...

In this episode, Cristina Mussini, MD, Martin Witzenrath, MD, FERS, and Michele Bartoletti, MD, PhD, discuss:

Presenters:

Cristina Mussini, MD
Full Professor of Infectious Diseases
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Modena, Italy

Martin Witzenrath, MD, FERS
Medical Director Duration: 00:16:48

In this episode, Tzu-Hao (Howard) Lee, MD; Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE; and patient advocate Andrew Reynolds discuss hepatitis C virus (HCV) care in men who have sex with men and pregnant people, including:

Presenters:

Tzu-Hao (Howard) Lee, MD
Assistant Professor
Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine
Division of Abdominal Transplant, Department of Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, T...

In this episode, Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH, discusses key findings from primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) studies presented at AASLD 2024, including:

Presenter:
Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH
Director, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

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Listen in as Stephen Cantrill, MD, FACEP; Rajesh T. Gandhi, MD; and Payal K. Patel, MD, MPH, FIDSA, discuss current trends in and risk factors for progression to severe COVID-19, including for those for whom COVID-19 is not their primary concern when presenting to the emergency department (ED). Key topics of discussion include: 

Presenters:

Stephen Cantrill, MD, FACEP​
Associate Director and Medical Director (Retir...

In this episode, Stacey B. Trooskin, MD, PhD, MPH, Mark S. Sulkowski, MD, FIDSA, FAASLD, and Ronni Marks discuss hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening and treatment, focusing on people who use drugs, and highlight the following topics:

Presenters:

Stacey B. Trooskin, MD, PhD, MPH
Executive Medical Officer
Mazzoni Center
Faculty, University of Pennsylvania
Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mark S. Sulkowski, MD, FIDSA, FAASLD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Division of Infectious Diseases...

Listen in as Stephen Cantrill, MD, FACEP; Rajesh T. Gandhi, MD; and Payal K. Patel, MD, MPH, FIDSA, discuss best practices in treating patients hospitalized with mild to moderate COVID-19, including: 

Presenters:

Stephen Cantrill, MD, FACEP​
Associate Director and Medical Director (Retired) ​
Department of Emergency Medicine​
Denver Health Medical Center​
Associate Professor ​
Department of Emergency...

Clinical gaps in the treatment of pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) remain. In this episode, taken from a recent symposium, Marlyn J. Mayo, MD; Stuart C. Gordon, MD; and Pam Rivard, RN, a person living with PBC, discuss emerging therapies currently in clinical trials for the management of this disease that can dramatically affect patients’ quality of life.

Listen as they discuss:

Although there is currently no FDA-approved treatment for pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), symptoms can be mitigated with nonpharmacologic or pharmacologic agents. In this episode, Marlyn J. Mayo, MD; Stuart C. Gordon, MD; and Pam Rivard, RN, a person living with PBC, discuss the clinical management of pruritus in PBC, including:

Presenters:

Marlyn J. Mayo, MD
Professor...

In this episode, Marlyn J. Mayo, MD; Stuart C. Gordon, MD; and Pam Rivard, RN, a person living with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), discuss the burden of pruritus in PBC and the impact it has on quality of life, including both physical and mental health, from a patient’s perspective.

Presenters:

Marlyn J. Mayo, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Stuart C. Gordon, MD
Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Division of He...

In this episode, Jean-Michel Molina, MD, PhD, and Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD, discuss results from key clinical trials on HIV prevention and treatment as well as sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention presented at IDWeek and Glasgow 2024, including:

Presenters:

Jean-Michel Molina, MD, PhD
Professor of Infectious Diseases<...

In this episode, Christopher L. Bowlus, MD, discusses recent advances in the management of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), including:

Presenter:

Christopher L. Bowlus, MD
Lena Valente Professor and Chief
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University of California Davis School of Medicine
Sacramento, California

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In this episode, a transfemme nonbinary individual living with HIV shares her experience navigating the healthcare system, alongside her infectious disease physician, Michelle D. Collins-Ogle, MD, FAAP, FPIDS, AAHIVS. Hear them discuss key considerations when caring for gender-diverse individuals, including: 

Link to the full pr...

In this rapid webinar, Meredith E. Clement, MD, and Linda-Gail Bekker, MBChB, DTMH, DCH, FCP(SA), PhD, provide an overview of important topics and studies presented at HIVR4P 2024, including:

Presenters:

Meredith E. Clement, MD
Associate Professor Duration: 00:46:26

Listen in as Rebekah Fenton, MD, MPH, and Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH, discuss strategies to achieve health equity in HPV vaccination, including:

Then, hear answers from the experts to frequently asked questions regarding HPV vaccination recommendations, timing, and example case studies.
 

Presenters:
Rebekah Fenton, MD, MPH
Adolescent Medicine Physician
Alivio Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
Director for Research Duration: 00:26:10

In this rapid webinar, Meredith E. Clement, MD, and Linda-Gail Bekker, MBChB, DTMH, DCH, FCP(SA), PhD, provide an overview of important topics and studies presented at HIVR4P 2024, including:

Presenters:

Meredith E. Clement, MD
Associate Professor Duration: 00:46:26

Listen in as Rebekah Fenton, MD, MPH, and Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH, discuss strategies to improve your messaging techniques with the HPV vaccine, including:

Presenters:
Rebekah Fenton, MD, MPH
Adolescent Medicine Physician
Alivio Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
Director for Research
Associate Editor of IZ-Express
Immunize.org
Rochester, New Y...

Listen in as Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH, discusses current trends in HPV, including:

Presenter:
Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH
Director for Research
Associate Editor of IZ-Express
Immunize.org
Rochester, New York

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In this episode, Kathleen Page, MD, and Glenn J. Treisman, MD, PhD, discuss the interplay between addiction and HIV. Learn as they share their approaches to reframing the conversation about addiction and overcoming barriers to effective addiction care for people living with HIV.

Presenters:

Kathleen Page, MD
Professor
Infectious Diseases
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

Glenn J. Treisman, MD, PhD
Eugene Meyer III Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

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In this episode, Alexander Wong, MD, FRCPC, discusses how to optimize treatment and engagement in care for individuals with HIV and substance use disorder, including: 

Presenter

Alexander Wong, MD, FRCPC
Associate Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases
D...

In this episode, Jennifer Cocohoba, PharmD, AAHIVP, and David Koren, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, FIDSA, cover the most impactful LA ART and LA PrEP clinical studies presented at AIDS 2024, including:

Presenters:

Jennifer Cocohoba, PharmD, AAHIVP
Professor of C...

In this episode, Tristan J. Barber, MA, MD, FRCP, and Glenn J. Treisman, MD, PhD, discuss the importance of screening, diagnosing, and treating PTSD in people with HIV. They illustrate their discussion through a patient case and provide strategies for accomplishing this, sharing their own experiences and approaches to thinking about PTSD, structuring appointments, and integrating care. 

Presenters:

Tristan J. Barber, MA, MD, FRCP
Consultant in HIV Medicine
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Honorary Associate Professor
Institute for Global Health
University College London
London, United Kingdom

G...

In this episode, Colleen F. Kelley, MD, MPH, and Jemma Samitpol discuss key considerations to improve the patient experience among transgender persons with HIV, including: 

In this episode featuring faculty from the United States and Europe, Aadia I. Rana, MD, and Laurence Slama, MD, PhD, discuss the subtleties of deciding among HIV treatment options in people with adherence challenges.

Listen as they debate the potential risks and benefits of long-acting ART in this population, considerations for people with viremia or resistance, recommendations concerning proviral DNA genotyping, and how to interpret guidelines and provide truly patient-centered care.
 

Presenters

Aadia I. Rana, MD​
Professor of Medicine​
Division of Infectious Diseases​
University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School o...

In this episode, Gregory Huhn, MD, MPHTM, presents a case study of a person with a long HIV treatment history, exploring when and how to consider agents with novel mechanisms of action.

Listen as he discusses:

Faculty

​​Gregory Huhn, MD, MPHTM,
Interim Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
Senior Director of HIV Services
Cook...

In this episode, Yvonne Gilleece, MB BCh, BAO, FRCP, uses a case study to illustrate why giving people space and time to engage in HIV care on their terms is key to overcoming potential shame and stigma.

She discusses how people can be very vulnerable when engaging in HIV care, and trauma-informed care can help address these vulnerabilities in a safe, respectful way. Listen as she gives her perspectives on:

Presenter:
Yvonne Gilleece, MB BCh, BAO, FRCP
Honorary Clinical Professor and Consultant in HIV Medicine & Se...

In this episode, George Lau, MD, FRCP (Edin, Lond), FHKAM (Med), FHKCP, FAASLD, MBBS (HKU), and a patient discuss opportunities to optimize care for people living with hepatitis B virus (HBV), including: 

Presenter: 

George Lau, MD, FRCP (Edin, Lond), FHKAM (Med), FHKCP, FAASLD, MBBS (HKU)
Specialist in Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Chairman and Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Humanity and Heal...

In this episode, Gregory Huhn, MD, presents a case study exploring how to optimize oral ART for a person with a long history of different ART regimens.

Listen as he discusses:

Faculty

​Gregory Huhn, MD
Interim Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
Senior Director of HIV Services
Cook County HIV Integrated Programs
Interim Medical Director, The RMR CO...

In this episode, Lucas Hill, PharmD, AAHIVP, BCACP, and Bernadette Jakeman, PharmD, PhC, BCPS, AAHIVP,discuss what pharmacists need to know to provide high-quality HIV care beyond viral suppression, including treatment strategies and tips for addressing and improving patients’ quality of life.

Listen as they discuss:

Faculty

Lucas Hill, PharmD, AAHIVP, BCACP​
HIV Pharmacist Specialist​
UC San Diego Owen Clinic​
Assistant Clinical Professor​
UC San Diego Skag...

In this episode, Stuart C. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD; Marlyn J. Mayo, MD; and Brenda Remo discuss strategies for optimizing PBC pruritus care in the clinic setting.

Listen to their conversation on how important it is to ask patients about their pruritus, validate their symptoms and feelings, and offer treatment options framed with realistic expectations.

Presenters:

Stuart C. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD
Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Division of Hepatology
Henry Ford Health 
Detroit, Michigan

Marlyn J. Ma...

In this episode, Stuart C. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD; Marlyn J. Mayo, MD; and Brenda Remo discuss the patient experience with cholestatic pruritus in PBC.

Listen to their conversation on how people describe the experience of cholestatic pruritus, the extent to which pruritus negatively affects quality of life, and the importance of educating healthcare professionals on this important symptom of PBC.

Presenters:

Stuart C. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD
Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Division of Hepatology
Henry Ford Health 
De...

In this episode, Bradley N. Gaynes, MD, MPH, and Glenn J. Treisman, MD, PhD, discuss the importance of screening, diagnosing, and treating depression in people living with HIV. They illustrate their discussion through a patient case and provide strategies for accomplishing this, including creation of a virtual network and employment of measurement-based care.

Presenters:

Bradley N. Gaynes, MD, MPH
Ray M. Hayworth, MD and Family Distinguished Professor
Professor of Psychiatry and Epidemiology
Director, Division of Global Mental Health
Co-Director, Physician Scientist Training Program
Department of Psychiatry
University of North...

In this episode, Cristina Mussini, MD,and William R. Short, MD, MPH, FIDSA,discuss the potential role of ART in weight change among people living with HIV.

Listen to their conversation on whether ART switch can lead to weight loss after weight gain and how to counsel people living with HIV on weight loss options, including lifestyle modifications and nonpharmacologic methods.

Presenters

Cristina Mussini, MD​
Director of Infectious Diseases Clinics​
Professor of Infectious Diseases​
University of Modena School of Medicine​
Modena, Italy

William R. Short, MD, MPH, FIDSA​ Duration: 00:24:00

In this episode, Linda-Gail Bekker, MBChB, DTM&H, DCH, FCP(SA), PhD, uses a case study to illustrate why patients living with HIV may disengage with their care and how best to reengage them once they present at the clinic, including discussion of:

Presenter:
Linda-Gail Bekker, MBChB, DTM&H, DCH, FCP(SA), PhD
CEO, Desmond Tutu Health Foundation
Director...

In this second podcast of our series, hear expert faculty explore the CDC recommendations for mpox protection and discuss how vaccination can lead to immunologic equity. Topics include:

Presenters

Carlos del Rio, MD 
Distinguished Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
Emory University School of Medicine
Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology
Rollins School o...

Hear expert faculty answer common questions about the risk, impact, and recommendations for protection against mpox, including:

Presenters

Carlos del Rio, MD 
Distinguished Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
Emory University School of Medicine
Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology
Rollins School of Public Health
Atlanta, Georgia Duration: 00:19:41

In this episode, Roger Bedimo, MD, MS, FACP, examines patient and regimen-based PrEP barriers and discusses practical interventions to support PrEP adherence in key populations. Topics covered include:

Presenter:

Roger Bedimo, MD, MS, FACP
Professor of Medicine
Interim Director, Office of Global Health
UT Southwestern Med...

In this episode, Roger Bedimo, MD, MS, FACP, discusses strategies to overcome health disparities to improve PrEP uptake, including:

Presenter:
Roger Bedimo, MD, MS, FACP
Professor of Medicine
Interim Director, Office of Global Health
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Chief, Infectious Diseases Section
VA North Texas...

In this episode, Roger Bedimo, MD, MS, FACP, examines provider-based and structural PrEP barriers and discusses practical methods for healthcare professionals to overcome these challenges. Topics covered include:

In this episode, Tristan J. Barber, MA, MD, FRCP, and Roger Bedimo, MD, MS, FACP, help you decide whether and how to modify ART in virologically suppressed individuals by critically appraising whether using newer agents may improve their treatment satisfaction.

Listen to their conversation about their own approaches to evaluating whether each person living with HIV is taking the best ART regimen for them, as well as ways to proactively assess challenges people may be facing with their HIV ART. 

Presenters

Tristan J. Barber, MA, MD, FRCP​
Consultant in HIV Medicine​
Royal...

In this episode, Jonathan Appelbaum, MD, FACP, AAHIVS, discusses the updated CDC guidance on how to monitor for HIV in people receiving PrEP, including:

Presenter:

Jonathan Appelbaum, MD, FACP, AAHIVS
Laurie L. Dozier, Jr., MD Education Director and Professor of Internal Medicine
Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences
Florida State University College of Medicine
Medical Director
Care Point Health a...

In this episode, Jonathan Appelbaum, MD, FACP, AAHIVS, discusses the newest data supporting LA ART use in people with adherence challenges or viremia, including:

Presenter:

Jonathan Appelbaum, MD, FACP, AAHIVS
Laurie L. Dozier, Jr., MD...

In this episode, Angela Branche, MD, FIDSA, and Jewel Mullen, MD, MPH, MPA, FACP, address commonly asked questions about the RSV vaccine, including:

Faculty:

Angela Branche, MD, FIDSA
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Department of Medicine
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

Jewel Mullen, MD, MPH, MPA, FACP
Associate De...

In this episode, Jewel Mullen, MD, MPH, MPA, FACP, discusses strategies for implementing RSV vaccines into practice, with an emphasis on:

Faculty:

Jewel Mullen, MD, MPH, MPA, FACP
Associate Dean for Health Equity
Associate Professor of Population Health and Internal Medicine
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Au...

In this episode, Angela Branche, MD, FIDSA, explores the burden of RSV disease in older adults, including:

Faculty:
Angela Branche, MD, FIDSA
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Department of Medicine
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

Content based on a CME p...

Using common case scenarios, Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, MACP, and Laura P. Hurley, MD, MPH, discuss strategies for optimizing shingles vaccine uptake, including:

Presenters:

Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, MACP
Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
University of Arkansas for Medical Scien...

In this episode, Samantha Strong, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP, CDCES, and Nimish Patel, PharmD, PhD, AAHIVP, cover the most impactful clinical studies presented at CROI 2024, including:

In this episode, learn how early and sustained HBV care can be enhanced by expanding the role of primary care providers in HBV management. Learn how to:

Presenters:

Su Wang, MD, MPH, FACP
Medical Director
Center for Asian Health and Viral Hepatitis Programs
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
RWJBarnabas-Rutgers Medical Group
Associ...

In this episode, Gregory Huhn, MD, MPHTM, uses a case study to explore the reasons healthcare professionals and people living with HIV may want to further optimize ART in the setting of viral suppression. 

To determine the best outcome for this case study, Dr Huhn discusses the reasons individuals may not be satisfied with daily oral ART and examines data to suggest that, for some individuals with virologic suppression, switching to long-acting ART may address internalized HIV stigma.

Finally, Dr Huhn takes a look at the optimal candidates for switching to a long-acting ART regimen a...

In this episode, Maria Buti, MD, and her patient discuss opportunities to optimize care for people living with hepatitis B virus (HBV), including: 

Presenter: 

Maria Buti, MD Duration: 00:16:54

In this episode, Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD, and Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, discuss the key HIV studies from CROI 2024 that are influencing their clinical practice, including:

In this episode, Mark S. Sulkowski, MD, FIDSA, FAASLD; Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE; Paul Y. Kwo, MD; and patient advocate Jacki Chen, PhD, consider barriers and solutions for more expansive HBV treatment in the United States. Topics include:

Presenters:

Mark S. Sulkowski, MD, FIDSA, FAASLD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE Duration: 00:21:27

In this episode, Robert Wong, MD, MS, and a patient discuss opportunities to optimize care for people living with hepatitis B virus (HBV), including:

Presenter: 

Robert Wong, MD, MS 
Clinical Associate Professor 
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Palo Alto...

Listen to Roger Bedimo, MD, MS, FACP, discuss considerations for older people living with HIV, including:

Presenter:

Roger Bedimo, MD, MS, FACP
Professor of Medicine
Interim Director, Office of Global Health
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Chief, Infectious Diseases Section
VA North Texas Health Care System
Dallas, Texas

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In this episode, Dr. Bedimo discusses best practices for individualized care in transgender women living with HIV, including:

Presenter:

Roger Bedimo, MD, MS, FACP
Professor of Medicine
Interim Director, Office of Global Health
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Chief, Infectious Diseases Section
VA North Texas Health Care System
Dallas, Texas

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In this episode, Renslow Sherer, MD, and Trinh P. Vu, PharmD, BCIDP, discuss how to optimize the use of COVID-19 antivirals and how to navigate drug-drug interactions between COVID-19 treatments and a patient’s home medications. Their discussion includes:

Presenters:

Renslow Sherer, MD
Professor of Medicine
Section of Infectious Diseases and Global Health
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Trinh P. V...

In this episode, Nancy Reau, MD, discusses new data on hepatitis B virus presented at AASLD 2023, including:

In this episode, LaRon E. Nelson, PhD, RN, FNP, FNAP, FNYAM, FAAN, discusses the role that healthcare professionals (HCPs) may be playing in their patients’ pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) persistence and strategies to modify their approach to encourage persistence, from Clinical Care Options (CCO), including:

In this episode, Nancy Reau, MD, and her patient discuss opportunities to optimize care for people living with hepatitis B virus and hepatitis delta virus, including:

Presenter: 

Nancy Reau, MD
Professor of Medicine 
Chief, Section of Hepatology
Associate Director, Solid Organ Transplantation
Richard B. Capps Chair of Hepatology
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

In this episode, David Saunders discusses the value of nonstigmatizing discussions between people using HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and healthcare professionals, including: 

Faculty: 

David Saunders
PrEP User and Advocate

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In this episode, Sarah M. Wood, MD, MS, discusses data and recommendations for long-acting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a strategy to support PrEP persistence and engagement for adolescents, including: