RSV Vaccination in HIV Positive Adults
RSV vaccine for adults has recently become available and can protect against severe disease or death from one of the main causes of upper respiratory infections. HIV patients are asking if they should...
11 Jan 202411min
We can do it! Improving access to care for transgender and gender diverse patients
Compared with the general population, transgender and gender diverse people are more likely to experience poor health outcomes, such as chronic health conditions, HIV, substance use, and mental illnes...
14 Des 202317min
What is Doxy-PEP? A Conversation about the Use of Doxycycline Post Exposure Prophylaxis to Prevent STIs
In this episode, Dr. Marguerite Urban and Dr. Daniela DiMarco discuss Doxy-PEP, a new tool for the prevention of bacterial STIs. Drs. Urban and DiMarco are infectious disease faculty members at the U...
9 Nov 202315min
Safe and Safer Supply for People Who Use Drugs
The United States is in the midst of an overdose crisis that’s been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and increased toxicity of the drug supply, largely a result of adulterants like fentanyl and ot...
12 Okt 202332min
REPRIEVE: Pitavastatin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in HIV
HIV patients are known to have up to a two-fold increase in heart-related events, compared with the general population. Could treatment with statins reduce this risk? Dr. Steven Fine, an infectious di...
14 Sep 202312min
Making a SPLASH! Long-acting Injectables for vulnerable populations with HIV
The clinical innovation of antiretroviral treatment for HIV is a major public health victory that has transformed the shape of the epidemic. Healthcare professionals must remain committed to reaching ...
10 Aug 202318min
Tackling Syphilis: A Conversation with the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology
In this episode, Dr. Marguerite Urban chats with Drs. Rachel Hart-Malloy and Wilson Miranda from the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology (OSHE) ...
13 Jul 202330min
Integrating Hepatitis C Treatment into Opioid Treatment Programs: The Greenwich House Story
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major public health problem responsible for substantial morbidity, including cirrhosis and liver cancer, and mortality. In 2021, over 6,500 new cases were report...
8 Jun 202331min
