Viremic – Cases in HIV, a biweekly podcast hosted by Drs. Eileen Scully and Christopher Hoffmann, HIV specialists at Johns Hopkins, explores quandaries in adult HIV care. Each case discussion includes medical history and diagnoses, challenges in care and treatment, and key evidence and guidelines that informed clinical decision-making. All clinical discussions presented on Viremic are for informational purposes only and are not offered as medical or clinical practice advice for patients or clinicians.

This podcast is produced by the Clinical Guidelines Program, a collaborative effort of the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute and the Johns Hopkins University Division of Infectious Diseases. Copyright © Johns Hopkins University Clinical Guidelines Program 2025.

Hosts

Christopher J. Hoffmann, MD, MSC, MPH: Dr. Hoffmann is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins, where he provides care for adults with HIV and general infectious diseases. Dr. Hoffmann’s research focuses on improving HIV and TB outcomes in low- and middle-income settings, primarily in Southern Africa.

Eileen Scully, MD, PhD: Dr. Scully is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins, where her clinical work focuses on inpatient and outpatient care of people with HIV. Dr. Scully serves on the Department for Health and Human Services Antiretroviral Guidelines Panel and also leads a lab focused on the immunopathogenesis of HIV and the impact of sex on immune responses to viral infections.

Producers

Mary Beth Hansen, MA, Clinical Guidelines Program, and Brian Hatcher, HDO.

Terms of Use

Viremic – Cases in HIV is produced by the Clinical Guidelines Program, a collaborative effort of the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute and the Johns Hopkins University Division of Infectious Diseases. Copyright © Johns Hopkins University Clinical Guidelines Program 2025.

Disclaimer: The cases discussed in the Viremic – Cases in HIV podcast comprise material collated or combined from the clinical experience of the discussants, their colleagues, and guests. All details that could be used to identify individuals other than the speakers or their guests have been eliminated or altered significantly to protect the privacy of patients and treating clinicians. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast or in related materials are those of the speakers or original authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employers, affiliated organizations, or the program funder. Podcast discussions and related materials are presented for informational and educational purposes only; they are not presented as and may not be construed as medical advice for patients or clinical practice advice for healthcare providers, and they are not a substitute for clinical evaluation and advice from a board-certified specialist. Any mention of medications or other commercially available products is a description of use, not an endorsement by the hosts, their institutions, the sponsor, or the funder.

The Clinical Guidelines Program, JHU, and the NYSDOH AI assume no responsibility for the use or application of information presented during any episode of the podcast or related materials and do not warrant that the information presented in either is complete and without any error or inaccuracy. Podcast consumers and users of the related materials assume all responsibility for their understanding of, application or implementation of, and confirmation of all information presented during any podcast episode or in any related materials. Healthcare consumers are advised that medical advice is not provided during any podcast discussion or in related materials and are encouraged to consult with their healthcare provider of choice for answers to health-related questions or concerns. Neither the speakers nor any program staff will respond to questions about a specific medical condition, clinical decision-making, or clinical practice.

Editorial policies: Unless noted otherwise, all podcast episodes and related materials have been produced under the auspices of the Clinical Guidelines Program, which maintains editorial control of all media and materials published under the name Viremic – Cases in HIV. Mention of any specific products by generic or brand name is for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement by the podcast or its speakers, staff, guests, employers, or funder. Regarding specific products or medications, clinicians and other healthcare providers are advised to consult standard resources before prescribing to their patients.

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