18 episodes
Going anti-Viral Going Anti-Viral
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- Health & Fitness
Introducing Going anti-Viral, the podcast of the IAS–USA, a professional continuing medical education organization focused on HIV and other viral diseases. I’m Dr Michael Saag, professor emeritus of medicine and infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and volunteer member of the IAS–USA Board of Directors. Join us as we interview experts in viral medicine about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS-USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and various meetings and conferences. Going anti-Viral is a podcast series for clinicians, produced by the International Antiviral Society–USA. The IAS–USA is a not-for-profit professional organization committed to improving the treatment, care, and quality of life for people with or at risk for HIV or other viral infections and their complications through balanced education and information. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but we hope anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections and their consequences.
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Episode 17 - CROI 2024 Insights: Progress and Challenges in HIV Antiretroviral Therapy with Dr Barbara Taylor Recorded May 2, 2024
Episode 17 - CROI 2024 Insights: Progress and Challenges in HIV Antiretroviral Therapy with Dr Barbara Taylor Recorded May 2, 2024 This episode of Going anti-Viral with Dr Michael Saag hosts Dr Barbara Taylor. They discussed topics covered at CROI 2024, including the 95-95-95 goal, long-acting antiretroviral therapies, mental health challenges in HIV care, and the potential for long-acting treatments in other viral diseases like hepatitis C. 00:00 Introduction and Remembering ...
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Episode 16 - Insights on HIV Cure by Stem Cell Transplant with Dr Ravindra Gupta Recorded Live at CROI 2024 on March 3, 2024
Episode 16 - Insights on HIV Cure by Stem Cell Transplant with Dr Ravindra Gupta Recorded Live at CROI 2024 on March 3, 2024 In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag hosts Dr Ravindra Gupta. Dr Gupta is the infectious diseases expert who led the team that treated Adam Castillejo, also known as ‘The London Patient,' the second person known to have been cured of HIV. The discussion, recorded on March 3, 2024, at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections ...
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Episode 15 - A Journey from HIV to Cure with Adam Castillejo, also known as The London Patient, Part 1 Recorded Live at CROI 2024 on March 3, 2024
In this episode of Going anti-Viral, host Dr Michael Saag interviews Adam Castillejo, known as the London patient, who is the second person to have been cured of HIV infection. The discussion, recorded on March 3, 2024, at The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), touches on Adam's initial HIV diagnosis in London during the early 2000s, the societal stigma and personal impact of the diagnosis, and his dual battle with HIV and cancer. Adam shares the complex journey o...
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Episode 14 - HIV Treatment with Long-Acting Injectables with Dr Aadia Rana Recorded Live at CROI 2024 on March 4, 2024
Episode 14 - HIV Treatment with Long-Acting Injectables with Dr Aadia Rana Recorded Live at CROI 2024 on March 4, 2024In this episode, Dr Michael Saag and Dr Adia Rana discuss a breakthrough study on using a long-acting injectable HIV treatment with conditional economic incentives for individuals who were unable to take oral therapy. Presented at CROI 2024, the study's positive outcomes offer an effective option for certain individuals with no other options for continuing oral antiretroviral ...
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Episode 13 - Advancements in STI Prevention: Insights from Dr Jean-Michel Molina Recorded at CROI 2024 on March 3, 2024
Episode 13 - Advancements in STI Prevention: Insights from Dr Jean-Michel Molina Recorded Live at CROI 2024 on March 3, 2024In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag and Dr Jean-Michel Molina discuss recent developments in STI prevention, focusing on doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) and the evaluation of a meningococcal vaccine for gonorrhea prevention in the ANRS Doxyvac trial. Recorded at CROI 2024, Dr Molina shares insights from clinical trials, including...
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Episode 12 - New Study on Treatments for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in People With HIV With Dr Jordan Lake Recorded Live from CROI 2024
Episode 12 - New Study on Treatments for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in People With HIV With Dr Jordan Lake Recorded Live from CROI 2024In this episode, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Jordan Lake live from the 2024 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). They discuss the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among people with HIV and explore the effectiveness of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide, commonly used to treat diabetes and aid in w...