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Expert Analysis

HIV Management in Women

Source: CCO Official Conference Coverage of the 2008 International AIDS Conference

HIV Management in Women


Faculty:

Judith S. Currier, MD, MScSally Hodder, MDKathleen E. Squires, MD
  • Judith S. Currier, MD, MSc
  • Sally Hodder, MD
  • Kathleen E. Squires, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: October 06, 2008

Expiration Date: October 05, 2009


Physicians: maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Registered Nurses: 1.6 Nursing contact hours

Pharmacists: 1.3 contact hours (0.13 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:

  • Summarize data concerning the prevalence of HIV infection among women throughout the United States and the world
  • Discuss issues concerning reproduction and contraception among HIV-infected women
  • Explain efficacy results and adverse events related to the sex of participants from clinical trials with antiretrovirals

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction
  • The HIV Epidemic in the United States
  • Attitudes Concerning Reproduction Issues Among HIV-infected Women
  • Antiretroviral Drug Resistance in Pregnant Women
  • Atazanavir Pharmacokinetics in Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Lopinavir/Ritonavir Exposure During Development: Data From the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry
  • Pharmacokinetic Interactions Between Vicroviroc and Contraceptive Agents
  • Pharmacokinetics of Etravirine by Sex of the Subject
  • Differences in the Outcomes of Antiretroviral Clinical Trials Stratified by Sex of the Participants


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