Medscape InDiscussion: HIV

Drs Michael S. Saag and Rajesh Gandhi discuss HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy Guidelines. When to begin treatment, which treatment to choose, and how to treat the whole person, not just the HIV. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/986509). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of adver...

Drs Michael S. Saag and David H. Spach discuss HIV and the nuances of primary care treatment, with a special focus on vaccines, including COVID, hepatitis, varicella zoster virus, and mpox. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/986508). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertise...

Drs Michael S. Saag and Roger Bedimo discuss weight gain after starting antiretroviral therapy, including risk factors, long-term outcomes, and patients' well-being. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/986507). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is inte...

Drs Michael S. Saag and Ellen F. Eaton discuss HIV and opioid use disorder, including opioid agonists for chronic pain management, tools for reducing mortality, and management in the outpatient setting. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/986506). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently...

Drs Michael S. Saag and Monica Gandhi discuss COVID-19 and the impact this pandemic has had on patients diagnosed with HIV, including vaccines, boosters, and patients who are older or have chronic comorbid conditions. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/986505). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewe...

Drs Michael S. Saag and Charles W. Flexner discuss the mechanisms of drug-drug interactions and the promise and limitations of longer-acting HIV therapeutics for both treatment and prevention. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/986504). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advert...

Drs Michael Saag and Judith Currier discuss options for long-acting HIV therapies, minimizing patient interactions with the healthcare system, and honoring patient preferences. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963242). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertiser. This podca...

Drs Michael Saag and Glenn Treisman discuss methods of managing mental health and substance abuse in HIV patients. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963241). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertiser. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resou...

Drs Michael Saag and Michael Mugavero discuss the connection between antiretroviral therapy, retention, and care for patients with HIV. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963239). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcar...

Drs Michael Saag and Constance Benson discuss antiretroviral therapy, maintenance, and switching. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963238). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of our advertiser. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Preexpos...

Dr Michael Saag and Dr Aadia Rana discuss best practices that providers can implement to prevent the spread of HIV in their local communities and connect HIV-positive patients to lifesaving care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963237). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of...

In this episode, host Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Paul Volberding, founder of the world's first dedicated HIV outpatient clinic, about their clinical experience treating HIV from the early days of the pandemic until now. They discuss the medical breakthroughs that they have seen over the years and how the history of HIV treatment directly informs treatment today. Relevant disclosures can be fou...