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Module

Biomedical Approaches to Prevention

Source: HIV/AIDS Annual Update 2009

Biomedical Approaches to Prevention


Program Director: Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD

Faculty:

Sharon L. Hillier, PhD
  • Sharon L. Hillier, PhD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: May 22, 2009

Expiration Date: May 21, 2010


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

Pharmacists: 0.8 contact hours (0.08 CEUs)

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.


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Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the results of completed studies of nonspecific microbicides for prevention of HIV
  • Discuss the preclinical and animal model data supporting the use of antiretrovirals for HIV prevention
  • Cite studies of oral and topical tenofovir or tenofovir/emtricitabine that will assess their activity in reducing HIV infections
  • Summarize the additional bridging studies that will be needed before oral or topical pre-exposure prophylaxis can be operationalized

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction
  • Nonspecific Microbicides Used Before Sex for Prevention of HIV
  • Animal Studies Supporting the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for PrEP
  • Clinical Studies of Oral PrEP
  • Preclinical Studies Supporting Topical Antiretrovirals for PrEP
  • Clinical Studies of Topical Antiretrovirals for PrEP
  • Populations That Will Require Bridging Studies
  • Future Issues

Abstract


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