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This week, Marianna sits down with Chris Bositis and Cara McAnaney from the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) to talk all about lower-barrier substance use and HIV prevention and treatment. Tune in to learn how direct-to-inject ties into that and why it matters for you as an HIV care provider.  --  Resources:  Waters RC, Hoog J, Bell C, Toland P, Valley J, Hurtado L, Kallsen MA, Johnson T, Gerard A, Fockele CE, Klein JW. Injectable-Only Overlapping Buprenorphine Starting Protocol in a Low-Threshold Setting. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Aug 1;8(8):e2527016. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.27016. PMID: 40815514; PMCID: PMC12357186. Rosenwohl-Mack S, Suen LW, Logan AA, Peterson D, Snyder HR. Outpatient Initiation of 7-Day Injectable Buprenorphine: A Direct-to-Inject Case Series. Subst Use Addctn J. 2025 Oct;46(4):1064-1069. doi: 10.1177/29767342251330412. Epub 2025 Apr 4. PMID: 40183345; PMCID: PMC12353995. D'Onofrio G, Herring AA, Perrone J, Hawk K, Samuels EA, Cowan E, Anderson E, McCormack R, Huntley K, Owens P, Martel S, Schactman M, Lofwall MR, Walsh SL, Dziura J, Fiellin DA. Extended-Release 7-Day Injectable Buprenorphine for Patients With Minimal to Mild Opioid Withdrawal. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jul 1;7(7):e2420702. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.20702. PMID: 38976265; PMCID: PMC11231806.   Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to talk about managing missed doses of common injectable medications for treating HIV. Learn all about the different medication options and paths to take as an HIV care provider when doses have been missed.  -- Long-Acting Injectable PrEP: https://nastad.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/LAI-FAQ-Formatted-Updated4.17.23.pdf Lenacapavir as HIV PrEP: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/pdfs/mm7435-H.pdf -- Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

NECA in the Know kicks off the new year with a conversation about long-acting PrEP. Tune in to hear Marianna's chat with John Faragon about a once-monthly PrEP option. They talk all about advantages, disadvantages, studies, and more.  --  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to go over some of this year's highlights in the world of HIV care. Tune in to hear all about new drug regimens, updated guidelines, and more.  --  Resources in this episode:  Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults & Adolescents with HIV: https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/en/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-adult-and-adolescent-arv/whats-new 2025 Update of the Drug Resistance Mutations in HIV-1: https://www.iasusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/33-2-mutations.pdf Clinical Recommendation for the Use of Injectable Lenacapavir as HIV PrEP: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7435a1.htm Antiretroviral Postexposure Prophylaxis after Sexual, Injection Drug Use, or Other Nonoccupational Exposure to HIV: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/rr/rr7401a1.htm --  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, Marianna sits down with Dr. Tai Hunte-Ceasar, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health in the U.S. Virgin Islands, to talk about the use of AI chatbots in the HIV community. Tune in to learn how they can assist in linkage to care and what it means for the HIV workforce.  --  Resources mentioned in this episode:  https://jomprep.com/ https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/marvin-the-first-ai-powered-hiv-care-chatbot/ https://www.aimeesays.com/en/home https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/11/18/chemsex-harm-reduction-ai-chatbot-aims-to-tackle-stigma-and-improve-health/ https://www.chattopat.com/ -- Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, Marianna revisits a chat she had with Dr. Carrie Johnston about HIV and aging. Tune in to learn about how the needs of the people aging with HIV differs from others, how their care may be different, and why this matters to you as an HIV care provider. -- Explore the study mentioned in this episode - Treatment Regimens and Care Models for Older Patients Living with HIV: Are We Doing Enough? - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37153650/ --  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, Marianna sits down with Carolyn Chu and Astha Kanani from the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) to talk about treatment interruptions when it comes to HIV and Hepatitis C or HCV. Learn about why this can happen, the impact on treatment outcomes, and what you as an HIV care provider can do to prevent them.  --  Reach out to the NCCC at 844-ASK-NCCC or 844-275-6222.  Learn more at nccc.ucsf.edu.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Dannenberg C, Matthews H, Hüfner A, et al.  Long-term real-world use of cabotegravir/rilpivirine: adherence and virological efficacy over a 44-month observation period.  Infect Dis Ther.  2025:14(8):1775-1797. De La Hoz A, Pooja A, Kancharla A, et al.  Characteristics and outcomes of direct-acting antiviral experienced patients with hepatitis C undergoing retreatment at an essential hospital in the United States.  Open Forum Infect Dis.  2024;11(12):ofae704. --  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to talk about new data released from the Centers for Disease Control regarding sexually transmitted infections. Learn all about the rates of infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and varying types of syphilis, and why this matters for you as an HIV care provider.  --  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to talk all about the most recent updates to the DHHS guidelines. Tune in to hear all about antiretroviral management, ASCVD prevention, and more.  Explore the guidelines here: https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/en/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-adult-and-adolescent-arv/whats-new --  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, we're chatting with John Faragon about the latest updates to NECA AETC's very own HIV mobile apps. From drug interactions to new guidelines, the apps cover it all. Learn all about the most recent changes and how they can help you as an HIV care provider. Download the apps for Apple and Android devices at the links below.  --  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, we're revisiting an episode where Marianna sat down with John Faragon to talk about post-exposure prophylaxis in pocket or PIP. Listen in to learn all about what it is, who it's for, and how it can help prevent HIV for more people. --   Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to talk all about the International AIDS Society Conference, which took place in July 2025. Tune in to find out about what was covered, new HIV drugs entering the playing field, and more.  --  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to talk about updates to guidelines surrounding pregnancy and HIV. Tune in to find out what the new recommendations are in terms of testing and treatment, who they are for, and what you need to know as an HIV care provider.  --  Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to discuss recent updates to PEP guidelines from the CDC. Tune in to find out what changed and what it means for you as an HIV care provider.  -- Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

This week, join Marianna as she sits down with John Faragon to talk all about a new injectable option for PrEP that has recently been approved. Find out what it is, who it's for, and how this can affect your work as an HIV care provider.  Article mentioned: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827545 -- Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941) -- Want to chat? Email us at [email protected] with comments or ideas for new episodes. -- Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses -- Download our HIV mobile apps: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691