Conference Coverage

Managing co-occurring conditions in patients with HIV can be challenging. But by taking certain steps—like updating management guidelines, screening for complications, and implementing prevention strategies—we can overcome those challenges and improve the way we care for HIV patients with co-occurring conditions. Here to discuss those strategies is Dr. Jeffrey Kwong, a Professor in the Division of Advanced Nursing Practice at Rutgers University School of Nursing. He also spoke about this exact topic at the 2023 Annual ANAC conference in his session, titled “Managing Co-Occurring Conditions: A Clinical Update.”

As of January 2023, the breastfeeding guidelines for HIV patients were updated, and they now recommend supporting the parent’s choice through shared decision-making. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share what these new guidelines look like in practice and key counseling strategies for HIV patients is Dr. William Short. Dr. Short is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Infectious Disease at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and he also spoke about this exact topic at the 2023 ANAC conference in his session, titled “New Recommendations for Infant Feeding for Persons with HIV in the United States.”

About one in every three people living with HIV has a positive hepatitis B core antibody. But how frequently does hepatitis B reactivation occur after a patient with HIV switches to an antiretroviral regimen that has no hepatitis B activity? Find out with Dr. Rachel Denyer as she shares key data she presented at IDWeek 2023 in the session titled “Hepatitis B Reactivation in Persons with HIV with Positive Hepatitis B Core Antibody After Switching to Antiretroviral Therapy Without Hepatitis B Activity.”

Treating fungal infections can be difficult due to the limited treatment options available, but could antifungal vaccines help change that? To catch us up on the progress being made in immunotherapeutic and vaccine strategies, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Stuart Levitz about the “Antifungal Vaccines: Where Are We At?” session he presented at IDWeek 2023.

The field of infectious diseases is always evolving thanks to new research studies, data, and treatment options. To help us catch up on some of these essential updates, Dr. Jeffrey Freiberg is here to give us an overview of the “What's Hot in ID in Clinical Science” session he helped develop for IDWeek 2023.

With a global shortage of human organs, xenotransplantation offers a potential new way to save lives. But what are the immunologic barriers? Tune in as Dr. Jay Fishman, Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases and Compromised Host Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, recaps his session from the 2023 IDWeek.

This episode will recap updates from the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting regarding the abstract on comprehensive genomic profiling for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Join Dr. Vivek Subbiah, Chief of Early Drug Development at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, to learn more.

Due to their clinical overlap, distinguishing between neurocognitive and psychiatric disorders can be challenging, but an accurate diagnosis is crucial for timely assessment and treatment. Find out how we can better identify and treat complex neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Lokesh Shahani, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School who presented on this exact topic at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting.

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) refers to a group of noncognitive symptoms that commonly occur in patients with dementia. While data shows efficacy for treatment modalities for these symptoms and behaviors, the use of psychotropic medications has been met with controversy due to their adverse effects. Tune in to hear Dr. Rajesh Tampi, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Creighton School of Medicine, discuss how we can address those controversies while providing optimal care for our patients, which was the focus of his presentation at the 2023 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

While the use of levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine device (IUD) has been shown to reduce blood loss in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding, these same patients are at an increased likelihood of expelling the IUD. That’s why it’s important to set realistic expectations with patients, as Dr. Mitch Creinin from the University of California Davis Health explains.