Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast
This podcast provides weekly updates on new data and best practices in patient care for infectious diseases, including COVID-19, HIV, and viral hepatitis. Presented by Decera Clinical Education, each episode offers practical strategies for clinicians. Selected episodes also allow listeners to earn CME/CE credit. The show aims to keep healthcare professionals informed on the latest developments in infectious disease management.
Episodes
A Path to Protection Podcast 2: Purposeful Solutions to Power Up Influenza Vaccine Uptake
The CDC characterized the 2025-2026 influenza season as moderate overall, but the burden in the United States was substantial, with suboptimal seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among adults and children. It is important to communicate to patients that the clinical benefits of the influenza vaccine extend beyond prevention of disease and mortality, particularly for the most vulnerable populations.
Navigating Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, and Personality Disorders in HIV Care
Mental health care is HIV care! Incorporating screening and treatment for mild to moderate cases of bipolar disorder, trauma, and personality disorders in HIV primary care can improve both mental health and HIV-related outcomes, but it is also important to know when to refer or escalate. Featuring audio from a live webinar presented by experts Kathleen Page, MD, and Glenn Treisman, MD, PhD, this c
Why Switch a Suppressive ART Regimen Podcast: Insights From the NCCC
Achieving virologic suppression is still the primary goal of HIV management, but treatment individualization and optimization should be equally prioritized. There are many reasons to consider switching a suppressive ART regimen that have nothing to do with resistance or treatment failure, including newly approved regimens, personal preference, changes in comorbidities or coinfections, and quality
HIV Update Podcast: Official Conference Coverage of AIDS 2026
In this podcast, featuring audio from a live webinar, experts Claudia P. Cortes, MD, and Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD, explore advancements in HIV prevention and treatment presented at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026). To download the accompanying slides and view more conference coverage, visit the program page.
Topics covered include:
New clinical trial and real-world data for
Current Events in Vaccines Podcast: Implications for Vaccine Confidence and Clinical Practice
Vaccine-preventable diseases have resurged despite decades of successful mitigation, due in part to changing vaccine recommendations. Featuring audio from a live webinar with experts Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA, FACP, and Camille Nelson Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST, this podcast explores current events in vaccines and their implications on patient vaccine uncertainty, with expert discussion of le
From Zero to Protected Podcast: Accelerating HIV Prevention With Rapid-Start PrEP
Same-day PrEP decreases barriers to PrEP uptake, minimizes the number of people lost at early points in the care continuum, and accelerates the onset of protection. Tune in to this podcast featuring highlights from a live webinar to learn how rapid-start PrEP can take your practice from zero to protected with experts Kenneth H. Mayer, MD and Sarah E. Rowan, MD, FIDSA. For more activities on t
A Path to Protection Podcast: Purposeful Solutions to Power Up Influenza Vaccine Uptake
Currently, annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age or older who do not have a contraindication, but vaccine uptake was suboptimal among adults and children during the most recent season. In anticipation of influenza season, tune into to this podcast featuring audio from a live webinar to listen as experts Mary Barna Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, and Jana Shaw, MD,
Screening for and Treating Substance Use Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety in Routine HIV Care
Mental health care is HIV care! It is reasonable and feasible to screen for and treat mild to moderate cases of substance use disorder, depression, and anxiety in HIV primary care. Featuring audio from a live webinar presented by experts Kathleen Page, MD, and Glenn Treisman, MD, PhD, this case-based virtual Grand Rounds series explores practical strategies for integrating mental health care into
Next Up in PBC Podcast: Updates From EASL 2026
With this podcast, featuring audio from a Medical Minute webcast, expert faculty Maria Londoño, MD, PhD, discusses how recent clinical trial and real-world data can improve treatment plans for patients with PBC. Listen now and visit the program page to download the accompanying slides.
Topics covered include:
Real-world Evidence for Treatment with PPAR Agonists
PPAR Agonists for People With Pri
Beyond the “Pneumonia Shot”: Explaining the Full Benefits of Pneumococcal Vaccines to Patients
Just as pneumonia isn’t “just a cold,” the pneumococcal vaccine does much more than just protect yourself or your child against pneumonia. Listen in and learn from experts Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, and Brenda L. Tesini, MD, how to discuss the full benefits of pneumococcal vaccine.
Topics covered include:
Burden of pneumococcal disease among pediatric and older adult populations in the United
Heading Off Misinformation and Disinformation: Pressure Points in Pediatric Vaccines Podcast 3
In the final episode of a 3-part series, featuring audio from a live symposium, experts Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP, CPNP, FAANP, Patricia Stinchfield, MS, RN, PNP, and Jennifer M. Walsh, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE explore how to use “prebunking” strategies to inoculate patients and caregivers against vaccine misinformation and disinformation, as well as proven strategies to provide effective vaccine r
Countering Myths and Mixed Messages: Pressure Points in Pediatric Vaccines Podcast 2
In the second episode of a 3-part series featuring audio from a live symposium, experts Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP, CPNP, FAANP, Patricia Stinchfield, MS, RN, PNP, and Jennifer M. Walsh, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE explore effective strategies to counter common myths and misconceptions about vaccines, including actionable methods to champion the benefits and safety of pediatric vaccines. Visit the prog
Don’t You Wish You Pneumo? Why We Continue to Update Our Pneumococcal Vaccine Strategy
Pneumococcal vaccine recommendations are constantly evolving to respond to shifting patterns of infections, which is a good thing. However, the nuances can be complicated to explain to patients. Listen in to learn how experts Richard Colgan, MD and Brenda L. Tesini, MD, discuss changing pneumococcal vaccine recommendations. Topics covered include:
Epidemiologic changes: S. pneumoniae over time
DeLIVERing Prevention Podcast: Optimizing Uptake of Hepatitis A and B Vaccination
Viral hepatitis is an ongoing public health threat, despite the long-standing availability of effective vaccines for hepatitis A and B. Here, experts Paul Kwo, MD, Jewel Mullen, MD, MPH, MPA, FACP, and Su Wang, MD, MPH, FACP, discuss how to incorporate knowledge of hepatitis A and B risk factors and disease burden into patient counseling to enhance uptake of hepatitis A and B vaccines. Topics cove
Evolving ART Switch Options Podcast
Listen in to learn the latest on ART switch strategies for people living with virologically suppressed HIV. Hear from experts Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD, and Peter J. Ruane, MD, as they review how the recent approvals fit in the treatment landscape of 2-drug, single-tablet regimens. Stream on the go or follow along with our expert-curated slides.
Topics covered include:
Guideline recommendat
Advances in ART Podcast: Putting New Data on Emerging Options in Context
Listen now as experts, Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD, and Jihad Slim, MD, explore the potential clinical implications of new data on novel options for optimizing HIV therapy, especially for treatment-experienced people with challenges using currently available regimens, high pill burdens, and reduced adherence. Listen on the go or follow along with our expert-curated slides. Topics covered include:
My Take on Hepatitis B Challenges in the African Immigrant Community
Listen as Bright Ansah, patient advocate, describes his experience with being diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B as a recent immigrant to the United States and the unique barriers to treatment faced by the African immigrant community. Through his story, learn how healthcare professionals can reduce these barriers for this key population.
Topics covered include:
Key barriers to care for African i
What's New? Simplifying the Complex, Exploring New Approaches in HIV Care for Treatment-Experienced People
Listen as experts Charlotte-Paige Rolle, MD, MPH, and Paul E. Sax, MD, discuss the most recent studies on emerging treatment options for treatment-experienced people living with HIV. Topics covered include:
ARTISTRY-1 and -2 data on the investigational combination of BIC/LEN
Data on investigational DOR/ISL, specifically in people with multidrug-resistant HIV
bNAb combinations
SUPLA trial of
Hepatitis B, Military Service, and the Long Road to Care Podcast: Barriers and Solutions for US Veterans
For US veterans, support for continued engagement in hepatitis B (HBV) care has been lacking. Listen in as Richelle M. Gaiter, DMSc, MPAS, Med, shares her experiences with HBV care as an Air Force veteran and what can be done to improve HBV care for veterans and civilians alike. Topics include:
Key barriers to HBV care for US veterans
What has improved in the last decade
Strategies for improv
Weighty Matters Podcast: A State-of-the-Art Update on Body Habitus Changes in People Living With HIV
Unwanted body habitus changes among people living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) can negatively affect physical and mental health and may even affect ART adherence. Listen to learn from experts Grace A. McComsey, MD, FIDSA, and Richard A. Elion, MD, how to identify people who may be candidates for pharmacologic weight interventions, and hear firsthand from patient advocates how un
You’re in the Know Podcast: Applying the Latest Advances in Complicated UTI to Practice
In this episode, featuring audio from a local live workshop, experts Richard Colgan, MD, and Christopher Smith, MD, explore the burden of complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI) on patients and the healthcare system, highlight advances in the treatment of complicated UTIs, and examine approaches to empiric and definitive antibiotic therapy. Topics covered include:
The Burden of cUTI and Antim
Real-world Data From CROI: What’s New in HIV Care for Treatment-Experienced People
“Good enough” is no longer good enough when caring for treatment-experienced people with HIV. Tune in to find out what’s new in management of multidrug-resistant HIV and dig into the latest data from CROI 2026. Topics covered include:
Real-world experiences with LEN in the United States and Europe for management of multidrug-resistant HIV
Pharmacokinetic profiles of combined LA CAB + LEN
Ibaliz
HIV Update Podcast: Independent Conference Coverage of CROI 2026
Tune into this podcast, featuring audio from a live conference coverage webinar, to learn from global experts, Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, and Jean-Michel Molina, MD, as they summarize and discuss the latest updates on HIV treatment and prevention from CROI 2026. Topics covered include:
Emerging HIV treatments
Advances in HIV prevention
Investigational agents for HIV prevention
Early-phase invest
Treatment of Refractory/Resistant CMV in HCT Recipients: Optimizing Transplant Outcomes Through Contemporary CMV Management
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is one of the most significant infectious complications after hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT), but there have been major advances in CMV management to date. In this podcast, featuring curated audio from a live satellite symposium, experts Roy F. Chemaly, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FACP, FESCMID, and Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH, FAST, discuss considerations for CMV treatment in
Managing CMV Risk in HCT Recipients: Optimizing Transplant Outcomes Through Contemporary CMV Management
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is one of the most significant infectious complications after hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT). In this podcast, featuring curated audio from a live satellite symposium, experts Roy F. Chemaly, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FACP, FESCMID and Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH, FAST, discuss the burden of CMV in HCT recipients and explore strategies effectively identify and monitor high-r
Shingles Solutions Podcast: Strategies for Improving Vaccine Uptake and Series Completion
In this podcast, experts Jacinda (JAM) Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH; Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, FAAN; and Dalilah Restrepo, MD, discuss improving shingles vaccine uptake. Topics covered include: The Burden of ShinglesCare Coordination Between Primary and Specialty CarePromoting Shingles Vaccine Series CompletionAddressing Disparities in Shingles Vaccine Access and Uptake Presenters:Jacinda (J
Setting Our Sights on Symptom Management: Raising the Bar in PBC Management Podcast
Historically, key symptoms of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), such as pruritus and fatigue, have been understudied and undertreated. Listen now to learn how symptom management should be considered independently of PBC management, and how new therapeutic agents can help.Topics covered include:Mechanisms of pruritus and fatigue in PBCNonpharmacologic treatment optionsAn overview of clinical trial
Second-line Agents for Achieving Treatment Goals: Raising the Bar in PBC Management Podcast
New therapeutic agents for second-line treatment are raising the bar for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) management. Listen now to learn how to incorporate these new agents into clinical practice and how these agents will impact attainment of treatment goals.Topics covered include:Available agents for second-line treatment of PBCAn overview of clinical trial data supporting second-line agents:Ob
Defining Our Treatment Goals: Raising the Bar in PBC Management Podcast
Advancements in our understanding of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and new therapeutic agents have reshaped the care landscape of PBC. Listen now to learn how these developments are helping to redefine and elevate treatment goals. Topics covered include:How and when to assess treatment responseRisk factors in PBCBiochemical treatment response and fibrosis stage as predictors of transplant-free
Keeping Up With New Developments in PBC
Tune in to listen as expert faculty, Dr Christopher L. Bowlus and Dr Sonal Kumar, discuss recent developments in treating primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) with new and emerging agents, as well as strategies to integrate these advances into clinical practice.Topics covered include: Methods of Assessing PBC Disease ProgressionNewer Agents for Second-line Treatment of PBCPrioritizing Symptom Managem
Key PBC Studies From AASLD 2025 Podcast
Listen in as Nancy Reau, MD, reviews key highlights of the most impactful primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) research and gain insights on how to apply these new advances to clinical practice. Topics covered include:Treatment GoalsLong-term Data With PPAR AgonistsInvestigational Therapies for PruritusPresenter: Nancy Reau, MDProfessor of MedicineRichard B. Capps Chair of HepatologyChief, Section of
Patient Perspectives on New Developments in PBC: Individualizing Patient Care Podcast
Recent advances in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) care have resulted in a new focus on personalized care and symptom management. Tune in to learn from patient advocate, Maria G. Morais, RN, how you can integrate patient insights and priorities into treatment plans for PBC. Topics covered include:The Canadian PBC Society Survey: Comorbidities and Treatment GoalsDefining and Achieving Goal-Driven
The Pediatric Influenza Vaccine Playbook Podcast: Proven Paths to Prevention
Listen to this podcast featuring highlights from our expert roundtable discussion to learn about the most pressing issues in pediatric influenza vaccines, including current vaccine technologies, recent vaccine uptake and epidemiologic trends, and how to discuss the vast benefits of timely vaccination in pediatric patients with their parents and caregivers. Topics covered include:Groups at High Ris
Beyond Viral Suppression: What’s New in HIV Care for Treatment-Experienced People
Tune in as Princy N. Kumar, MD, MACP, FRCP, and Charlotte-Paige Rolle, MD, MPH discuss the latest in immune recovery, chronic inflammation, and more in the management of treatment-experienced people living with HIV.
Topics covered include:
Immunologic nonresponse
Theories around soluble gp120 and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity
Latest data from BRIGHTE, RECOVER, and more
Future Direc
Decera Clinical Education Independent Conference Coverage of IDWeek and EACS 2025: HIV Update Podcast
Tune into this podcast to revisit discussions led by global experts, Karine Lacombe, MD, PhD, and Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD, featuring the latest updates on HIV treatment and prevention from the 2025 IDWeek and EACS conferences.Topics covered include:Real-world safety and efficacy of long-acting ARTART switch: preferences, treatment satisfaction, changes in weight and metabolic parameters, and
RSV Revealed Podcast: The Role of Diagnostic Testing in Advancing Clinical Care
In this podcast, featuring audio from an expert roundtable video module, listen as 3 multidisciplinary faculty, Tracey Q. Davidoff, MD, FCUCM; Carina Marquez, MD, MPH; and Jeffrey D. Whitman, MD, MS, discuss the benefits of diagnosing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and optimal testing strategies. Topics covered include:The annual burden of RSV and the benefits of diagnosisWhom to test and what
Rebuilding Confidence in Vaccines: Countering Misinformation During Pharmacy Visits
Every day, I hear patients share worries shaped by the growing wave of vaccine misinformation—questions that reveal just how overwhelming today’s “infodemic” has become. In this podcast, I explore what vaccine hesitancy really looks like and how pharmacists can use empathy, strong recommendations, and meaningful dialogue to help rebuild confidence in immunization.Presenter:Mary Barna Bridgeman, Ph
Elevating the Voices of Transgender People Living With HIV
This episode focuses on hearing the voices of transgender people living with HIV and their advocates as they share what matters most to them when it comes to healthcare services and where HIV fits among those priorities. We also consider how these insights can assist healthcare professionals in configuring HIV care to better meet the needs of this key population. Topics addressed include:Overarchi
Closing Gaps in STI Care Through Molecular Point-of-Care Testing
Molecular point-of-care testing has the potential to substantially mitigate the impact of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on personal and public health. Listen in to learn how it may even limit the development of antimicrobial resistance. Topics covered include:CDC and US Preventive Services Task Force STI screening recommendationsWhether or not laboratory-based STI tests contribute to incr
Testing Is Treatment: The Power of Routine HIV Screening
The crux of HIV care and prevention is quick and accurate diagnosis. Listen in to learn from Aniruddha (Anu) Hazra, MD, and Dr. Nancy S. Miller about the advantages and potential pitfalls of different HIV testing algorithms to find out which one is best suited for your practice.Presenters:Aniruddha (Anu) Hazra, MDAssociate Professor, Section of Infectious Diseases and Global HealthMedical Director
Optimizing Antibiotics in Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections for Today
Listen in as experts Thomas P. Lodise, PharmD, PhD, and George Sakoulas, MD, FIDSA, explore tailored antibiotic strategies for diverse patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs). Their insightful discussion focuses on antibiotic developments that followed publication of the IDSA practice guidelines in 2014 and the challenges unique to ABSSSIs, including a lack of de
Overcoming Misconceptions About Candidacy for Switch: Barriers to Optimizing ART in People Living With HIV and Viral Suppression
Look beyond viral suppression to learn how people living with virologically suppressed HIV may still be candidates for antiretroviral therapy (ART) switch to improve treatment satisfaction and quality of life. Topics covered include:Reasons to consider regimen optimization in setting of viral suppressionAvailable switch regimens, including 2-drug regimens and long-acting ARTApproaches to assess fo
Modern S. maltophilia Management: Current Concepts for Best Outcomes
Join Ryan K. Shields, PharmD, MS, in the third of 3 podcasts from our live event, “The Plot (and Sputum) Thickens: Encountering Carbapenem Resistance in Critically Ill Patients” to learn how to optimize antimicrobial regimens and develop evidence-based antibiotic management plans for complex infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria. Topics covered in this segment include:Mechanisms of re
Carbapenem Resistance Revisited: Reassessing Our Antibiotics of Choice
Join Marin H. Kollef, MD in the first of 3 podcasts from our live event, “The Plot (and Sputum) Thickens: Encountering Carbapenem Resistance in Critically Ill Patients” to learn how to optimize antimicrobial regimens and develop evidence-based antibiotic management plans for complex infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria. Topics covered in this segment includeAntimicrobial resistance m
DTR-P. aeruginosa: Pathways to Overcoming Diverse Resistance Profiles
Join Ryan K. Shields, PharmD, MS, in the second of three recap podcasts taken from our live event, “The Plot (and Sputum) Thickens: Encountering Carbapenem Resistance in Critically Ill Patients.” Learn how to optimize antimicrobial regimens and develop evidence-based antibiotic management plans for complex infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria. Topics covered in this segment include:T
Overcoming Fear of Virologic Failure: Barriers to Optimizing ART in People Living With HIV and Viral Suppression
Fear of virologic failure is a major barrier to ensuring that people living with virally suppressed HIV are receiving the most optimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen for them. Stream this Medical Minute to learn more about key guideline recommendations regarding ART switch and reassuring clinical data regarding efficacy, tolerability, and quality of life associated with switching a suppressi
Integration of Genotypic RDT With Rapid Phenotypic AST for Bloodstream Infections
Unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotics can drive antimicrobial resistance and cause adverse events, whereas inadequate antibiotic coverage is linked to increased mortality and length of stay for patients with bloodstream infections (BSIs). Listen now to learn from Jose Alexander, MD, D(ABMM), CIC, FCCM, SM/MB(ASCP), how to use rapid genotypic and phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing res
The Role of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Implementing Rapid Phenotypic AST
Rapid phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) significantly reduces time to actionable results and can improve antibiotic decision-making for patients with bloodstream infections. Listen in to learn from Michael P. Veve, PharmD, MPH, how to optimally integrate rapid phenotypic AST into clinical practice, including incorporation into your existing antimicrobial stewardship workflow. T
The Ongoing Challenge of Antimicrobial Selection for Bloodstream Infections
Sepsis and bloodstream infections (BSIs) are common and cause millions of deaths each year, with a disproportionate burden in low-income and middle-income countries. Tune in to learn from Jasmine R. Marcelin, MD, FACP, FIDSA, how inadequate antibiotic coverage can be linked to increased mortality and length of stay and how unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotics can drive antimicrobial resistance.
Role of Pharmacists in PrEP Delivery
Stream this podcast to learn from experts Tessa Rife-Pennington, PharmD, BCGP, and Frank North, PharmD, MPA, DPLA, DASPL, how specialty pharmacists can apply practical strategies within different pharmacy settings to overcome barriers to PrEP use, especially among underserved patient subpopulations. Topics covered include:PrEP candidacy Selection of individualized regimensKey barriers to PrEP useS
Forging a Path Back to HIV Care
In this episode, expert patient navigators Shellye Jones and Lauren Jackson discuss the key take-home points of our online educational program on facilitating engagement in HIV care and propose a framework for effectively retaining people in care. Topics covered include: How to approach a patient with complex barriers to engagement in healthcareResources for staying in care, such as wraparound ser
Overcoming Reluctance to Change as a Barrier to Optimizing ART for People Living With HIV and Viral Suppression
Don’t settle! Listen in to learn how a proactive approach to ART switch can improve treatment satisfaction and quality of life for people living with virologically suppressed HIV. Topics covered include:International AIDS Society (IAS) USA and European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) Guidance on Switching ART With Viral SuppressionConsiderations for switching to a 2-drug regimen or long-acting ARTMet
HIV “Blips”: What They Are (and Aren’t)
Detectable HIV-1 RNA (viral load) can seem very worrisome for people living with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) and for their healthcare professionals. Tune in to learn how Brian R. Wood, MD, differentiates HIV-1 RNA “blips” from persistent low-level viremia and from virologic failure, and how he handles each scenario.Presenter:Brian R. Wood, MDProfessor of MedicineDivision of
Individualizing Care for Treatment-Experienced People With HIV
Tune into this podcast from Dr Clíona Ní Cheallaigh to learn how to provide person-centered care for treatment-experienced people with HIV. Gain strategies to address each individual’s specific history and needs while considering the potential impact of comorbidities and other health challenges. Topics covered include:Individualizing Antiretroviral Regimens for Treatment-Experienced People With HI
Clinical Scenarios Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Refractory CMV Infections
In this podcast, expert faculty Atul Humar, MD, FRCP (C), and Camille Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST, take a deep dive into complex clinical scenarios and explore designing antiviral regimens for refractory CMV infections to minimize antiviral toxicities and maximize efficacy. Topics covered include:Management for suspected drug-resistant CMV infection Illustrative patient cases Gene mutations in CMV Pr
Soundings Podcast: Identifying Refractory CMV Infections in Transplant Settings
Tune in to learn the fundamentals for timely identification of refractory cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections following solid organ transplantation from expert faculty, Camille Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST. Topics covered include:Direct and indirect effects of CMV infectionRisk factors for resistant/refractory CMVDefining resistant/refractory CMVPresenter:Camille Kotton, MD, FIDSA, FAST Clinical Director,
Charting the Course Podcast: Antivirals for Refractory CMV Infections
Learn to appropriately modify antiviral therapy in solid organ transplant recipients with treatment-refractory cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections with expert faculty, Atul Humar, MD, FRCP (C). Topics covered include:Comparisons of available CMV antiviral therapies:Ganciclovir, valganciclovir, foscarnet, cidofovir, maribavirConsiderations for renal function monitoring with ganciclovir and valganciclo
The Patient Angle: Individualized Approaches for Managing CMV
Listen in as Dr Marcus Pereira and Dr Raymund R. Razonable explore strategies for individualization of CMV management in high-risk kidney transplant recipients. Topics include: Risk factors and prevention of late-onset CMV diseaseEarly detection of late CMV infectionCMV cell-mediated immunity monitoringPrimary and secondary prophylaxis Presenters: Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH, FASTAssociate Pro
The Viral Angle: CMV in Kidney Transplantation
Listen in as Dr Marcus Pereira and Dr Raymund R. Razonable discuss the fundamentals of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in kidney transplant recipients. Topics include: CMV pathogenesisDirect and indirect effects of CMV infection Overview of patient risk factorsCMV risk based on serologic status Presenters: Marcus Pereira, MD, MPH, FASTAssociate Professor of MedicineDirector of Clinical Services, Div
Syndromic Testing Podcast: Gastrointestinal and Joint Infections
Listen in as Dr Trevor Van Schooneveld explores rapid syndromic testing for gastrointestinal and joint infections and discusses how to apply best practices for diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship in syndromic testing. Topics covered include: Who should be tested for infectious diarrheaTypes of gastrointestinal syndromic panelsTypes of syndromic panels for joint infectionsReal-world applicatio
The Antiviral Angle: Leveraging the Full CMV Armamentarium
Listen in as Dr Marcus Pereira discusses how to design cytomegalovirus (CMV) antiviral regimens for high-risk kidney transplant recipients to mitigate the impact of infection while minimizing drug toxicities. Topics include: Strategies for CMV prevention: prophylaxis, preemptive therapy, and hybrid methodsCharacteristics of available antiviral drugsMonitoring considerations for antiviralsPresenter
Heartbreak to Hope: My Journey With Meningitis Vaccine Advocacy
Join Alicia Stillman of the American Society for Meningitis Prevention, as she shares a very personal story of loss that might change how you view meningitis vaccination.Presenter:Alicia Stillman, MBA, MPHPatient AdvocateCo-Executive Director, American Society for Meningitis PreventionExecutive Director, Emily Stillman FoundationDetroit, MichiganLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4mYvTXQRegister
Syndromic Testing Podcast: Respiratory Infections
Listen in as Michael Satlin, MD, MS, FIDSA,explores rapid syndromic testing for bloodstream infections and discusses how to apply best practices for diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship in syndromic testing.Topics covered include:Types of upper and lower respiratory infection panelsConsiderations for when to use respiratory syndromic testingHow to use syndromic testing to guide both therapy es
Advancing HIV Treatment: Leveraging Pharmacists’ Expertise
Stream this podcast to learn from experts Alexis E. Horace, PharmD, BCACP,andNimish Patel, PharmD, PhD, AAHIVP, how specialist pharmacists can overcome key barriers to care and apply best practices for optimization of antiretroviral therapy for HIV. Topics covered include: Leveraging pharmacists’ expertise to advance HIV treatmentPharmacist roles in HIV care and management The current ART landscap
Lenacapavir Approval: What to Know When Selecting a PrEP Regimen
Tune in to learn how the recent FDA approval of lenacapavir (LEN) for PreP integrates into the current field of HIV prevention. Listen on the go or follow along with our expert-curated slides. Topics covered include: The current landscape of PrEPFDA approval of lenacapavirPhase III efficacy and safety data for lenacapavirRecommendations and perspectives on the future of PrEPPresenters:Colleen F. K
Key HIV Studies Influencing My Practice Following IAS 2025—Dr Beatriz Grinsztejn and Rosie Mngqibisa
Hear from experts in HIV care Beatriz Grinsztejn, MD, PhD, and Rosie Mnggibisa, MBChB, MPH, as they discuss their insights on some of the most clinically relevant new data presented at IAS 2025, including studies on: Gaps in care for adolescents and young adults living with HIVGlobal impact of funding cutsAntiretroviral therapy for treating HIVPatient management strategies for people living with H
Syndromic Testing Podcast: Bloodstream Infections
Listen in as Dr Emily Heil explores rapid syndromic testing for bloodstream infections and discusses how to apply best practices for diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship in syndromic testing.Topics covered include:The importance of good blood culture practices and finding the balance between overuse and underuseBlood culture improvement programsThe utility of rapid diagnostic testsResistance m
Fundamentals on Integrating Specialized Agents for Treatment-Experienced People With HIV
Tune in as Dr George Behrenspresents the fundamentals on specialized agents for treatment-experienced people living with HIV.Topics covered include:Key targets and mechanisms of action for specialized HIV drugsClinical trial data supporting safety and efficacy of these agentsConsiderations for potential drug–drug interactions Strategies for leveraging these agents to construct new ART regimens for
Essentials for ART Selection for Treatment-Experienced People With HIV and Comorbidities
In this episode, Dr Josep M. Llibrereviews the essentials on ART selection for treatment-experienced people with HIV and comorbidities. Topics covered include:Underlying reasons for development of multidrug-resistant HIVInflammation and immune activation associated with frequency of age-related conditions General principles for designing ART regimens for persons with multidrug-resistant HIVTreatme
Key Principles for Getting Started With Managing Multidrug-Resistant HIV
Tune in as Dr Daniel R. Kuritzkes presents a quick and easy primer on managing multidrug resistant HIV.
Topics covered include:
How to recognize key populations who may present with multidrug-resistant HIV
Identifying underlying reasons for regimen failure
Evaluating resistance profiles
Constructing new ART regimens for treatment-experienced individuals.
Presenters:
Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD
Key PBC Studies From EASL and DDW 2025
In this episode, Palak J. Trivedi, BSc, MBBS, PhD, MRCP, ESEGH, discusses the most recent developments in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) treatment, including cutting-edge data on new and emerging agents and how these updates may be integrated into your practice. Topics include:Steatotic liver disease and PBCVibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) and discordant biochemical responses
Expert Insights for Transforming Your Practice Into a Vaccine Center of Excellence
Listen as expert faculty answer your most pressing questions on optimizing immunization in clinical practice.Topics covered include:Practical methods for improving confidence in vaccinesHow to educate patients on vaccine development and safety monitoring Effective strategies to tailor recommendations, such as motivational interviewingWays to navigate clinical encounters and address vaccine hesitan
Partnering With Patients for PBC Care: Actionable Strategies for HCPs
In this episode, Dr Gideon Hirschfield meets with patient advocate Jess Schnur to discuss challenges related to the diagnosis and management of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) to provide actionable strategies for healthcare professionals to incorporate into patient care, including:Disease concerns and frequently asked questions from a patient perspectiveManaging symptomsTreatment options and sup
PBC Perspectives: A Patient and HCP in Conversation
In this podcast, Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH, meets with patient advocate Maria Morais to discuss actionable steps that healthcare providers can incorporate into the care of people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Listen as they discuss:The chronic nature of PBCGoing beyond biochemical markers to assess and address symptoms such as fatigue and pruritusThe importance of referral to patient support
Debating the Role of ALP Normalization in PBC: Curbside Consults Podcast
In this podcast, expert faculty, Dr Stuart Gordon and Dr Nancy Reau, use an illustrative patient case to explore the roles of ALP and other biochemical markers in PBC management, and explain what to expect from treatment. Topics covered include: How baseline ALP can affect ALP normalization after second-line treatment with elafibranor and seladelparPotential outcomes if ALP normalization cannot be
Managing PBC Therapy for Patients With Cirrhosis: Curbside Consults Podcast
In this podcast, expert faculty, Dr Stuart Gordon and Dr Nancy Reau discuss an illustrative patient case to demonstrate how they individualize primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) therapy for patients with cirrhosis. Topics covered include:AASLD guideline recommendations for second-line therapy for PBCConsiderations when using newer agents for second-line treatment of PBC in patients with cirrhosis:
Innovations in NCFBE: Understanding the Patient Burden and Best Practices in Diagnostics
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