Briefcase

When Is Switching ART Necessary?

Launch Date
09/30/2020
Credit Amount
0.00 Expired
Credit Expires
09/30/2021

Faculty

Leandro A. Mena, MD, MPH
Chair and Professor of Population Health Science
Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS
Leandro A. Mena, MD, MPH
Chair and Professor of Population Health Science

Leandro Mena, MD, MPH, is a clinician-researcher and public health advocate with expertise in the prevention and clinical management of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). He is founding chair of the Department of Population Health Science at the University of Mississippi Medical Center John D. Bower School of Population Health and Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Mena also directs the Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education & Policy at the Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for Elimination of Health Disparities and serves as the STD Medical Director for the state of Mississippi. He is the Medical Director of the Five Points Clinic (Jackson’s public STD clinic) and co-founded Open Arms Healthcare Center (first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender [LGBT] clinic in Mississippi). In recognition of his work developing a model program of culturally competent HIV prevention and care for Black men who have sex with men, which is being replicated in other clinics around the country, he was awarded the 2016 Achievement Award by the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA). Dr. Mena is board certified in infectious diseases. He is a research fellow with the Rural Center for STD/HIV Prevention (Indiana University). His interests include understanding the dynamics of HIV transmission in racial/ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities as well as the development and provision of culturally competent quality health services to these populations.

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Statement of Need

In the setting of viral suppression, there are many reasons to optimize antiretroviral therapy (ART); however, there are also factors to consider before switching or simplifying therapy, including the patient’s full treatment history and preference. After switching, it is imperative to monitor for potential side effects that could result in discontinuation, especially as long-term ART exposure contributes to the burden of renal disease.

In this CME Outfitters Briefcase, faculty will highlight a patient case that focuses on seizing opportunities to optimize and simplify treatment for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) while maintaining virologic suppression, as well as best practices for engaging patients in shared decision-making so that patient preference is always considered.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this CME/CE activity, participants should be able to determine appropriate strategies for treatment switching.

The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit: Describe appropriate strategies for treatment switching.

Financial Support

Supported by independent educational grants from Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Merck & Co., Inc.; and ViiV Healthcare. The supporters were not involved in the development of content or the selection of faculty for this educational activity.

Target Audience

Infectious disease specialists, primary care physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists.

Credit Information

Physicians (ACCME) 1.0

CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists/Pharmacy Tech (ACPE) 1.0

This application-based activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit.
Activity UAN: 0376-0000-20-135-H01-P

ABIM MOC 1.0

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Disclosure Declaration

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Dr. Mena reports that he receives grants from Binx Health, Inc.; Click Diagnostics; Evofem Biosciences, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline/ViiV Healthcare; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Merck & Co.; Prosoft Clinical; Roche Molecular Diagnostics; and SpeeDx Pty. Ltd. He is on the advisory committee for Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Merck & Co.; Roche Molecular Diagnostics; and ViiV Healthcare.

  • Jeffrey Helfand, DO (peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
  • Mae Ochoa, RPh (peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
  • Susan Perry (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
  • Jan Perez (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
  • Sharon Tordoff (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
  • Disclosures were obtained from the CME Outfitters, LLC staff: No disclosures to report.

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NOTE: Pharmacist CE Universal Activity Number, Enduring: 0376-0000-20-135-H01-P.

 

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When Is Switching ART Necessary?
Event Date: 09/30/2020