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WEBCAST - HIV KNOWLEDGE NETWORK

NEW CME ACTIVITY

Release date: Dec. 12, 2008 | Expiration date: Dec. 12. 2009

Key data from the:

10th International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV and the 9th International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection

AGENDA

Through a series of presentations and question-and-answer periods, the following topics will be discussed:

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The Conference Buzz •New Data on: Treatment of Patients Naïve to Antiretroviral Therapy

                     Treatment of Patients Experienced With Antiretroviral Therapy

                     Adverse Reactions and Lipodystrophy Associated With Antiretroviral Therapy

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses involved in the care of patients with HIV.

There are currently more than 1.2 million people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States, with more than 56,300 new infections annually. With the availability of an increasing range of potent, convenient new agents and coformulations, long-term treatment of HIV infection is now the standard in developed countries. As a result, adverse event and lipodystrophy management have become critical to ensuring ongoing treatment success. The objective scientific and clinical assessment of new agents and new treatment strategies, as well as the management of potential adverse events, is essential to providing quality patient care. In this program, the HIV Knowledge Network Study Group will synthesize the key clinical data presented at 2 important scientific conferences and provide expert commentary on their clinical significance. In addition, the Study Group will facilitate an interactive forum with a question-and-answer session.

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

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Explain how newly presented study results in antiretroviral therapy apply to clinical practice•Review significant developments and strategies in antiretroviral therapy as they relate to treatment-naïve patients, patients in second-line and later regimens, and multi-class-experienced patients•Describe new scientific data on adverse reactions and lipodystrophy associated with antiretroviral therapy

This activity is jointly sponsored by the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and HealthmattersCME.

This program is supported by an independent educational grant from Gilead Sciences Medical Affairs.

*This coverage is not sanctioned by either of the conference organizers and is not an official

part of either of the conference proceedings. Program Moderator

Sally Hodder, MD

Professor of Medicine

New Jersey Medical School

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Newark, NJ

Faculty

P. Kotler, MD

Professor of Medicine

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Director, GI Endoscopy Unit

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

New York, NY

Mark A. Wainberg, PhD, FRSC (Hon)

Professor and Director

McGill University AIDS Centre

Montreal, Canada

Accreditation Statement

MEDICINE

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and HealthmattersCME. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

NURSING

Creative Educational Concepts, Inc (CEC) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. CEC provides this activity for 1.0 contact hour.

Learners are advised that accredited status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial products discussed in conjunction with an activity.  

 

Financial Disclosures

Sally Hodder, MD

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Grant/Research Support: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Gilead, Inc, Tibotec

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Scientific Advisory Board: Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Gilead, Inc, Tibotec

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Speakers Bureau: Bristol-Myers Squibb

P. Kotler, MD

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Grant/Research Support: Bristol-Myers Squibb, EMD Seron, Inc, Gilead, Inc

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Grant/Research Support: Gilead, Inc, EMD Serono, Inc.

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Consultant: Bristol-Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Inc, Gilead, Inc, Vertex

Mark A. Wainberg, PhD, FRSC (Hon)

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Grant/Research Support: Gilead, Inc, Merck•Consultant: Gilead, Inc, Merck, Tibotec

There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity.

Media

Internet Activity

HIV and Hepatitis.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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