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VOLUME 2 – ISSUE 6 |
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TREATING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH HIV INFECTION |
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Our guest author is Allison Agwu, ScM, FAAP, FIDSA, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases, at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
After participating in this of this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:
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Describe the HIV epidemic among adolescents and young adults in the US. |
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Recognize the management challenges in caring for HIV-infected adolescents and young adults, including engagement and retention, and treatment. |
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Discuss emerging data on clinical implications of HIV infection in adolescents and young adults. |
This discussion, offered as a downloadable audio file and companion transcript, covers the important topic of treating youth and young adults with HIV infection in the format of case-study scenarios for the clinical practice. This program is a follow up to the Volume 1, Issue 5 eHIV Review newsletter—Treating Youth and Young Adults with HIV Infection.
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses
Dr. Agwu has indicated that there will be no references to unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or products.
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MEET THE AUTHOR |
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Allison Agwu, ScM, FAAP, FIDSA
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
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Faculty Disclosure
Dr. Agwu has indicated that she has no financial interests or relationships with a commercial entity whose products or services are relevant to the content of her presentation.
Release
Date
November 25, 2014 |
Expiration
Date
November 24, 2016 |
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Richard Moore, MD, MHS
Professor of Medicine
Director, Moore Clinic for HIV Care
Divisions of Infectious Diseases and
Clinical Pharmacology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland |
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Michael Melia, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Associate Fellowship Program Director
Division of Infectious Diseases
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland |
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Jeanne Keruly, MS, CRNP
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
Director, Ryan White Ambulatory Services
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland |
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Accreditation
Statements
Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nurses
The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing and the American Nursing Credentialing Center do not endorse the use of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.
Credit Designation Statement
Physicians
eNewsletter: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Podcast: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
eNewsletter: This 1 contact hour educational activity is provided by the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. Each newsletter carries a maximum of 1 contact hour or a total of 6 contact hours for the six newsletters in this program.
Podcast: This 0.5 contact hour educational activity is provided by the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. Each podcast carries a maximum of 0.5 contact hours or a total of 3 contact hours for the six podcasts in this program.
There are no fees or prerequisites for this activity.
Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, participants must read the content, and then link to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine's website or the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing's website to complete the post-test and evaluation. A passing grade of 70% or higher on the post-test/evaluation is required to receive CE credit.
Launch Date
November 25, 2014; activities expire 2 years from the date of
publication.
Length of Activity: 30 minutes
Intended Audience
The target audience (clinicians) for this initiative includes infectious disease (ID) specialists, primary care physicians (PCPs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (Pas), and other health care practitioners whose work/practice includes treating patients with HIV.
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Statement
The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other
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complete prescribing information for specific drugs or combinations
of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings, and
adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to
patients. |
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Statement of Responsibility
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity
of this CME activity.
PLANNER DISCLOSURE
As a provider approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), it is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) to require signed disclosure of the existence of financial relationships with industry from any individual in a position to control the content of a CME activity sponsored by OCME. Members of the Planning Committee are required to disclose all relationships regardless of their relevance to the content of the activity. Faculty are required to disclose only those relationships that are relevant to their specific presentation. The following relationship has been reported for this activity:
Richard Moore, MD, MHS discloses that he has served as a consultant for Merck.
Michael Melia, MD discloses that he has received grants from Merck, Gilead, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Janssen and AbbVie. No other planners have indicated that they have any financial interest or relationships with a commercial entity whose products or services are relevant to the content of their presentation.
Guest Author Disclosures
STATEMENT OF NEED: |
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As the demographics of HIV have shifted to include many older adults, clinicians require education regarding the treatment of common comorbidities. |
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Clinicians may be unclear about issues specific to the diagnosis and treatment of women with HIV. |
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Many clinicians require education regarding current treatment and new emerging hepatitis C medications in patients coinfected with HIV/HCV who require antiretroviral therapy. |
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Clinicians may need an update on current recommendations for the treatment of HIV with HAART. |
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POST-TEST
Step 1. Click on the appropriate link below. This will take you to the post–test.
Step 2. If you have participated in a Johns Hopkins on–line course, login. Otherwise, please register.
Step 3. Complete the post–test and course evaluation.
Step 4. Print out your certificate. |
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Help other specialists and primary care clinicians find solutions to the diagnosis and treatment of HIV. Forward a link to the eHIV Review website to a colleague. |
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