Module

Aging and the HIV-Infected Patient

Source: HIV/AIDS Annual Update 2007

Aging and the HIV-Infected Patient

Faculty:
William G. Powderly, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 07/26/07

Expiration Date: 07/25/08

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

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

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

Describe the increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the older population
Summarize HIV risk factors associated with older individuals
Discuss the impact of comorbidities when identifying optimal treatment strategies for older HIV-infected patients

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Epidemiology
Natural History of HIV Infection in Older Patients
Response to HAART in Older Patients
Age and Comorbidities
Management Issues in Older Patients
Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice

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