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 Juli 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 Juni 202331min
Talking to patients about Lenacapavir (Sunlenca); the new long-acting injectable medication for HIV
In this episode, Dr. Steven Fine, an infectious disease specialist affiliated with the University of Rochester and Anthony Jordan Health Center explains the pros and cons behind the newly approved Len...
11 Maj 202316min
Providing Affirming Care to Transgender Youth
One recent study shows that only 4% of trans youth with supportive parents attempted suicide, while 57% with unsupportive parents committed suicide… In the current political landscape, transgender hea...
13 Apr 202320min
The Resurgence of Congenital Syphilis in NYS: A Look at the Past and Present to Change the Future
In this episode host Melinda Godfrey, a Nurse Practitioner at the University of Rochester, and Program Manager of the Congenital Syphilis Prevention Project, (part of the NYS CEI Sexual Health Center ...
9 Mars 202324min
