17th Annual HIV Conference Archive
Orlando - Florida
March 28-29, 2008
Slides/Resource Materials
Nursing Issues in HIV Care These sessions will enhance the clinical skills of nursing professionals working in the field of HIV. Nurses will gain the tools and knowledge to better achieve and document quality care. |
| Friday, March 28, 2008 |
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ARVs: Actions, Side Effects and Drug Interactions Michael Thompson, PharmD, BCNSP This session will be utilized to discuss the actions, adverse effects and major drug interactions encountered with antiretroviral use among HIV-infected patients. (Slides) |
| Opportunistic Infections in AIDS Beata Casanas, DO This session will introduce the audience to the wide variety of infections encountered in immunocompromised patients. The diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of PCP, toxoplasmosis, CMV, MAC, TB, cryptococcosis, Candida and lymphoma will be discussed in depth. In addition, prophylactic approaches will also be addressed. The lecture will enable the participant to attain a more profound level of understanding of potential drug interactions while managing multiple concurrent infections. |
New Drugs and New Hope (Track:- Medication/Pharmacy- Related Topics) This presentation will review the newer antiretroviral agents, including important side effects, dosing, suggested recommendations for appropriate timing, drug-drug interactions, and relevant studies regarding efficacy of these products. |
| Saturday, March 29, 2008 |
Mental Health/Substance Abuse in HIV+
Carlos Santana, MD Mental health issues and substance abuse have a significant impact on the care of HIV-infected patients. Many patients acquire their infection through high-risk activities which are the consequence of psychiatric co-morbidities. The medical management of these patients is further complicated by poor adherence to antiretroviral regimens, complex therapeutic regimens, and often, a lack of access to mental health services. This lecture will review the challenges and progress made in the care of such complicated patients. (Slides) |
Skin Manifestations in AIDS Patients Skin lesions occur in virtually all patients during the evolution of their HIV infection, often in a succession of conditions that mirror their gradual decline of immunity. Kaposi's sarcoma is seen eight times more often in gay men than in women. A transient rash may accompany the initial HIV infection and inflammatory skin conditions such as seborrhoeic dermatitis or psoriasis can flare with decreasing numbers of CD4 positive lymphocytes. Extensive amounts of molluscum contagiosum, warts and herpetic lesions are other common manifestations, often occurring in unusual locations. STDs will be reviewed along with the newest statistics on transmission. Examples of the skin diseases will be shown along with treatment considerations. |
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Metabolic Syndrome This presentation will include metabolic changes seen in the HIV-infected individual. HIV medications and their potential influence on these changes will be discussed. |
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Healthcare Transition for HIV-Positive Adolescents and Young Adults This session will highlight the important issues facing teenagers in their HIV care and the transition into adulthood and adult medical services. It will be an overview of issues including: disclosure, developmental milestones, cognitive and emotional development, sexuality and the HIV-positive teen, partner notification, pregnancy – prevention and management, negotiation skills and decision-making, health choices and consequences, accepting illness / overcoming loss, immunizations and transition to adult medical services. The participants will learn about identifying the major issues and barriers to a smooth transition, creating an “individualized transition plan” and available resources for HIV positive adolescents and transitioning. |
