CCO Treatment Updates

Evolving Insights Into the Optimal Timing of Antiretroviral Therapy

Virtual Presentation

Evolving Insights Into the Optimal Timing of Antiretroviral Therapy

Faculty:

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  • Paul E. Sax, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 04/23/08

Expiration Date: 04/22/09


Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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Paul E. Sax, MD, discusses the latest data regarding when to start antiretroviral therapy.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss how HIV treatment guidelines have changed over the past few years regarding when to initiate antiretroviral therapy
  • Describe the implications of earlier antiretroviral therapy in asymptomatic patients
  • Summarize the cohort studies that have helped to guide the recent treatment guidelines
  • Recount the role of antiretroviral therapy in preventing the transmission of HIV

Evolving Insights Into the Optimal Timing of Antiretroviral Therapy


Paul E. Sax, MD, reviews the optimal timing of antiretroviral therapy in response to revised recommendations issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.


Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 1,587 KB
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