Program and Learning Objectives
Obstacles and Opportunities in the Treatment of HIV
Presented by: Peter Alpert, MD
Impact and changing epidemiology of drug resistance in HIV treatment. Progress made in simplifying HIV therapy. New information and therapeutic modalities minimizing HIV transmission. Delineating interaction of HIV and associated co-morbidities.
Update on Drug-Drug Interactions Associated with Agents Used in the Treatment of HIV Infection
Presented by: Maria Amodio-Groton, PharmD
Most common mechanisms of drug interactions. Interactions resulting from alterations in renal elimination and hepatic metabolism in HIV patients. Drug-drug interactions considered beneficial in managing HIV disease.
Living with HIV/AIDS: Optimal Nutritional Management
Presented by: Alan W. Lee, RD, CDE, CDN, CFT
Individualized nutrition strategies to improve immune function. Managing symptoms of HIV wasting syndrome and lipodystrophy. Micronutrient needs. Appropriate HIV medical nutrition therapy. Usage of appetite stimulants, anabolic agents and specialized nutritional supplements.
Psychiatric Disorders Associated with HIV Infection
Presented by: Joseph Z. Lux, MD
Common psychiatric conditions associated with HIV infection. Unique medication and therapeutic treatment strategies for patients with HIV infection and psychiatric disorders. Relationship between lipodystrophy, body image, and psychological stress.
Adverse Events Associated with Antiretroviral Therapy: Incidence, Therapeutic Implications, and Management
Presented by: Roopali Sharma, PharmD
Common effects, mechanisms and therapeutic implications of adverse events. Monitoring safety parameters when managing antiretroviral therapy.
Practical Strategies for Weight Control Management During and After Smoking Cessation
Presented by: Edward Eden, MD
Affects of HIV virus on normal lung immunity. Disease susceptibility resulting from T cell function deficiency. Prevalence of lung disease in AIDS. Incidence, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, treatment and outcomes of pneumocystis pneumonia, tuberculosis, Kaposi's sarcoma and pulmonary hypertension.
Presenters
Peter Alpert, MD
Attending Physician – Center for Positive Living (Immunodeficiency Clinic), Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY; Assistant Professor – Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Maria Amodio-Groton, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Manager for Infectious Disease – Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx,NY; Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine – Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Alan W. Lee, RD, CDE, CDN, CFT
Nutrition Consultant – Greyston Foundation Health Services, APICHA, T.O.U.C.H. of Rockland County, NY and Astor Medical Group; Chair – HIV/AIDS DPG Alliance/Membership committee; Chair – Nutritionists in AIDS Care (NIAC)
Joseph Z. Lux, MD
Attending Psychiatrist for HIV and Consultation-Liaison Services – Bellevue Hospital, NYC; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (pending) – NYU School of Medicine, NY, NY
Roopali Sharma, PharmD
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice – Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy; Adjunct Clinical Faculty – College of Medicine, SUNY Downstate School of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
Edward Eden, MD
Chief – Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Director – Pulmonary Function Lab, Director – Respiratory Therapy, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center,NYC; Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine – Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Accreditation for Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technicians
JPC Foundation is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit (0.6 CEUs).
