Module

Technological Advances in HIV Prevention

Source: HIV/AIDS Annual Update 2006

Technological Advances in HIV Prevention

CME Program Director: John P. Phair, MD

Faculty:
Willard Cates, Jr., MD, MPH

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 06/30/06

Expiration Date: 06/29/07

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Pharmacists: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

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

Discuss practical issues in behavior modification associated with reduced risk of HIV transmission
Describe current and future approaches to the development of microbicides as HIV prevention tools
Explain the rationale for the use of antiretroviral therapy within HIV prevention strategies

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Features of HIV Prevention Research
Current HIV Prevention Methods: Trials and Tribulations
Future Directions in HIV Prevention
Conclusions
Summary—Implications for Clinical Practice

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