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Key Decisions in HIV Care: Initiating Timely ART in a Newly Diagnosed Adolescent
Key Decisions in HIV Care: Initiating Timely ART in a Newly Diagnosed Adolescent
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Sep 23, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Jason Halperin, MD, MPH, explores the data to support rapid ART initiation in adolescent patients.Listen as he gives his perspectives on:DHHS and IAS-USA guidelines for rapid initiation and specific recommendations for adolescents and young adultsCrescentCare data comparing the virologic outcomes for patients 18-24 years of age compared with those aged 25 years or olderData to suggest that rapid ART upholds equityIn addition, hear his patient’s perspective on the importance of rapid initiation of ART to prevent transmission to others and the burden it lifted for him.Presenter:Jason Halperin, MD, MPHAssistant Professor of MedicineDepartment of Infectious DiseasesTulane UniversityInfectious Disease PhysicianCrescentCareNew Orleans, Louisiana Follow along with the slides at:https://bit.ly/39xL5r0See the entire program at:https://bit.ly/2TXTYWx
Released:
Sep 23, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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