Podcasts about Chagas disease

This episode we discuss the Reduviidae family, colloquially known as assassin bugs. There are many different kinds and all of them are cunning hunters that turn their prey into Capri Suns and some turn them into fashion. While most are beneficial, there is a deadly exception! Tangents include Naruto ninjas, Elizabeth Wheatley, and Detective Comics Comics' character Ambush Bug.    Kelly's Field Notes: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-assassins   This Podcast Will Kill You episode about Chagas Disease: https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2021/09/07/episode-81-chagas-disease-the-reverse-triple-discovery/   Send us questions and suggestions! BugsNeedHeroes@gmail.com Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bugsneedheroes/ Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bugsneedheroes Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BugsNeedHeroes Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman with editing by Derek Conrad with assistance from Chelsey Bawden Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman. Character artwork by Amanda Niday. Music is Ladybug Castle by Rolemusic. Special thanks to Kevin Weiner for sharing his photography and creating the All Bugs Go To Kevin group.

Understanding Chagas Disease, also known as American Trypanosomiasis, including life cycle of T.Cruzi, pathophysiology of Chagas Disease as well as symptoms. We look at diagnostic methods and Chagas Disease treatment options. Consider subscribing on YouTube (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 What is Chagas Disease?1:18 Chagas Disease Life Cycle2:47 Chagas Disease Pathophysiology3:42 Chagas Disease Symptoms6:22 Chagas Disease Diagnosis8:07 Chagas Disease TreatmentReferencesBMJ Best Practice (2025) - “Chagas Disease”. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/1160?Marie, C. Petri Jr, W. A, - MSD Manual Pro (2025) “Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis)”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/extraintestinal-protozoa/chagas-diseaseWorld Health Organisation (2025) - Chagas Disease (also known as American Trypanosomiasis)”. Available at https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/chagas-disease-(american-trypanosomiasis)Please remember this video and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. 

On episode #79 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 4/10/25 – 4/23/25. Hosts: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral An ancient Epstein-Barr virus genome recovered from a museum penis gourd from Papua (JID) Patterns of Decline in Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Neutralizing Antibodies and Protection Levels Through 10 Years After a Second and Third Dose of MMR Vaccine (OFID) Tecovirimat for Clade I MPXV Infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo(NEJM) Bacterial Rapid tuberculosis diagnosis from respiratory or blood samples by a low cost, portable lab-in-tube assay(Science Translational Medicine) New handheld device can diagnose TB without a lab in under an hour, its developers say(CIDRAP) Maternal mastitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome risk from breastfeeding children with scarlet fever (LANCET: Infectious Diseases) Risk Factors for Mortality Among Older Adults with Hospital-Acquired Bloodstream Infections in the Intensive Care Unit(Infectious Diseases and Therapy) Bacteremia in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients within 1 Year of Transplant(Transplant Infectious Disease) Oral gepotidacin for the treatment of uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea (EAGLE-1) (LANCET) Consequences of Climate Change on the Emergence of Pathogenic, Environmentally Acquired Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (OFID) Addition of Macrolide Antibiotics for Hospital Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia (JID) Point-of-Care Testingby Multiplex-PCR in Different Compartments in Suspected Lower Respiratory Tract Infection After Lung Transplantation(Transplant Infectious Disease) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Pathway-instructed therapeutic selection of ruxolitinib reduces neuroinflammation in fungal postinfectious inflammatory syndrome (Science Advances) Use of Dog Serologic Data for Improved Understanding of Coccidioidomycosis (JID) Parasitic Uganda launches largest malaria vaccine introduction to date(WHO: Uganda) Long-term follow-up of individuals with Chagas disease treated with posaconazole and benznidazole in a non-endemic region(CMI: Clinical Microbiology and Infection) Miscellaneous Monoclonal Antibodies From Children With Acute Kawasaki Disease Identify a Common Antigenic Target in Fatal Cases Over 5 Decades (Laboratory Investigation) Screwworm Cochliomyia hominivorax (Facebook) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.

On episode #67 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel reviews the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 10/24 – 11/6/24. Host: Daniel Griffin Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Microbial dynamics and pulmonary immune responses in COVID-19 secondary bacterial pneumonia(Nature) Bacterial Implementation of a Pharmacist-Driven Vancomycin Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve Monitoring Program Using Bayesian Modeling in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OFID) Rifaximin prophylaxis causes resistance to the last-resort antibiotic daptomycin (Nature) Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy for Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia or Endocarditis(CID) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Notes from the Field: Trichophyton mentagrophytes Genotype VII — New York City, April–July 2024 (CDC MMWR) Evaluation of Crushed Posaconazole Delayed Release Tablets in Lung Transplant Recipients(Transplant Infectious Disease) Parasitic Outcomes of kidney transplant recipients exposed to Chagas disease under Benznidazole prophylaxis(Transplant Infectious Disease) Fake Aristotle Fakely Rails Against Fighting Inequality (Sententiae Antiquae) Need for a paradigm shift in soil-transmitted helminthiasis control (PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases) Miscellaneous IDSA Advocacy Results in Big Win for ID in 2025 Final Medicare Rule (IDSA) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice

Dr. Paula Stigler Granados, environmental health expert and Associate Professor at SDSU's School of Public Health, discusses her research on Chagas disease—an emerging public health threat in the United States that is typically transmitted by blood-sucking insects nicknamed kissing bugs. Additionally, Dr. Granados shares her expertise about the Tijuana River contamination crisis near the Mexico-US border.

In this wide-ranging episode, we take a broad look into the latest medical news stories and discuss ground-breaking updates made to the AMBOSS platform in 2024. From exploring the significant implications of physician burnout and delving into the daunting challenges of zoonotic diseases to addressing critical health insights regarding household chemicals and neurological conditions, we cover a spectrum of issues shaping healthcare today. Additionally, we spotlight global health crises, and inform listeners about exciting developments like the AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment Week. Four Out of Five Doctors Are Overworked. Most Are Looking for a Change  AMBOSS Blog: How to Prevent Burnout & Reach Your Medical School Goals AMBOSS Article: Work-related conditions U.S. dairy farm worker infected as bird flu spreads to cows in five states  Bird flu jumped to cows, then to a human. Should we be worried?  What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak  AMBOSS Article: Influenza A SPIKING FEVER AMBOSS Article: Viral hemorrhagic fevers  World Chagas Disease Day 2024  AMBOSS Article: Chagas disease  To fight malaria parasite, researchers try tricking it with a time-travel strategy  AMBOSS Article: Malaria  Household chemicals may increase risk of neurological conditions like autism, MS  AMBOSS Article: Nerve tissue, synapses, and neurotransmitters  AMBOSS Content Updates  AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment: https://go.amboss.com/Step2-2024-inf-img Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

Charles Darwin, the famous naturalist of the 19th century, was a big fan of collecting specimens. Some of those specimens would crawl around and feed on one's blood. In this episode we'll talk about the life of Darwin and the medical history of his death, considering that a fascinating infectious disease may have been a contributing factor.Sources: Historical Clinicopathological Conference:-https://archive.hshsl.umaryland.edu/bitstream/handle/10713/6862/Darwin_2011.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y-https://archive.hshsl.umaryland.edu/bitstream/handle/10713/6862/Darwin_Article_Pharos_2011.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=yDarwin's Illness Theories-https://www.nsh.org/blogs/philip-bryant/2020/12/18/charles-darwin-and-the-silent-assassin-https://academic.oup.com/pmj/article/81/954/248/7031810-https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/014107688407700715Chagas Disease Overview-https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6614205/-https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/chagasChagas Nobel Controversy:-https://www.scielo.br/j/mioc/a/DWL3mJHHN8BwgrQdP7d4vjg/Darwin Biography:-https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/charles-darwin/Super Deep Dive into Chagas Immunology:-https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3131057/#Chagasdisease #charlesdarwin #darwin #medicalhistory #history #infectiousdisease ----- Patreon Page (support the show) -----Submit a Question for Mike's Trivia Challenge Segment (website form with instructions)-----Podcast Linktree (social media links / reviews / ratings)-----DrMqx (Follow Dr. Max on Twitch)

Chagas disease stems from a parasitic infection. Now, with the help of a few insect-eating monkeys, a new treatment for this condition is on the horizon.

On episode #34 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel reviews the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 7/20 – 8/2/23. Host: Daniel Griffin Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode FDA approves first treatment for molluscum contagiosum (FDA) Identifying children likely to benefit from antibiotics for Acute Sinusitis (JAMA) Impact of metagenomic next-generation sequencing of plasma cell-free DNA testing in patients with suspected infectious diseases (OFID) Impact of infectious diseases consultation in patients with candidemia at a multisite healthcare system (OFID) Relapsing babesiosis with molecular evidence of resistance to certain antimicrobials commonly used to treat Babesia microti infections (OFID) Seroprevalence of Chagas disease among people of Latin American descent (AJTMH) Malaria transmission-blocking vaccines Pfs230D1-EPA and Pfs25-EPA in Alhydrogel in healthy Malian adults (The Lancet) The human blood fluke, Schistosoma mansoni, harbors bacteria throughout the parasite's life cycle (JID) Health care provider knowledge regarding Alpha-gal syndrome (CDC) Music is by Ronald Jenkees

As we enter into the holiday season, many of us look forward to celebrating long-standing traditions with family and friends, which is no different from us here on the podcast! While not necessarily as long-standing as some of the other classic holiday traditions, after 2.5 years on air, we on this podcast have established our own end-of-year tradition, which is to take a look back at some of our favorite papers or more intriguing manuscripts published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology over the past year. And so as you'll see, thanks to the different areas of expertise and general interest among our panel today, we've selected quite a variety of papers to discuss, ranging from evaluation of new blood culture systems to use of metagenomics for infective endocarditis and to the potential application of interferon gamma release assays for detection of Histoplasma infections. And so, suffice it to say, there will be something of interest for everyone listening. But, for those watching today, you are clearly getting an extra special treat as you get to see us do this episode wearing our best holiday gear and accessories.  Guest: Dr. Trish Simner. Links: Nasal Swab Performance by Collection Timing, Procedure, and Method of Transport for Patients with SARS-CoV-2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00569-21 Multicenter Postimplementation Assessment of the Positive Predictive Value of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen-Based Point-of-Care Tests Used for Screening of Asymptomatic Continuing Care Staff. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.01411-21 Laboratory Safety: Handling Burkholderia pseudomallei Isolates without a Biosafety Cabinet. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00424-21 The clinical utility of 2 high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing workflows for taxonomic assignment of unidentifiable bacterial pathogens in MALDI-TOF MS. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.01769-21 Performance of Fully Automated Antimicrobial Disk Diffusion Susceptibility Testing Using Copan WASP Colibri Coupled to the Radian In-Line Carousel and Expert System. DOI: 10.1128/JCM.00777-21 Benefits Derived from Full Laboratory Automation in Microbiology: A Tale of Four Laboratories. DOI https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.01969-20 Reflex Detection of Ciprofloxacin Resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Use of the SpeeDx ResistancePlus GC Assay. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00089-21 Comparative Performance of Latest-Generation and FDA-Cleared Serology Tests for the Diagnosis of Chagas Disease. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00158-21 Diagnosing Pulmonary Tuberculosis by Using Sequence-Specific Purification of Urine Cell-Free DNA. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00074-21 Indeterminate QuantiFERON Gold Plus Results Reveal Deficient Interferon Gamma Responses in Severely Ill COVID-19 Patients. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00811-21 Visit journals.asm.org/journal/jcm to read articles and/or submit a manuscript. Follow JCM on Twitter via @JClinMicro

In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Chagas Disease from the Infectious Disease section. Follow Medbullets on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/medbullets Instagram: www.instagram.com/medbulletsofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/medbullets

“As busy as I am, I try to give 15, 10 minutes every week to someone because I recognize the power of that. And I recognize that I wouldn't be where I am if someone who was even busier than me didn't give me that 10 or 30 minutes.” -Dr. Umaru Barrie   Today DocWorking is pleased to re-share an editor's favorite DocWorking the Whole Physician Podcast episode, 115: Physicians and the Power of Mentorship with Dr. Umaru Barrie. First published in November of 2021, Coach Gabriella Dennery MD has a refreshing conversation with Dr. Umaru Barrie about his journey in medicine and all about how to benefit from mentorships to boost your progress in your personal, community service and professional life, as well as how to pay it forward and become a mentor. Dr. Barrie gives us an inside look at how he benefited from having mentors in his personal life, education, community service, and professional career.  On a scale of 1 to 10, he ranks having mentors with an importance of 1000! Do you have a mentor/mentors? Is having a mentor something that you haven't previously considered, or are you unsure how to find the right mentor? Do you wish you were further along in reaching your targeted trajectory or wish you had help knowing how to go about reaching your goals? This episode shines a light on these topics and more. Tune in to learn how to start reaching your full potential today.    Umaru Barrie, a Sierra Leone/Guinean-American by way of Harlem, NY, has completed his 6th year combined Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) candidate at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) with a research focus on Molecular Microbiology and medical interests in Neurosurgery, Global Health, Academic Medicine and Molecular Microbiology. Prior to joining UTSW, he was a National Institute of Health scholar working under the mentorship of Dr. Desruisseaux at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he studied Chagas Disease and Malaria. During medical school, he served as medical class Co-President, Board of Directors of Student National Medical Association, Albert Schweitzer Fellow, Co-Director of National Future Leadership Project while maintaining active involvement in research publishing manuscripts in Neurosurgery, Academic Medicine, Community and Global Health. He has been fortunate to give back by co-founding numerous nonprofit organizations that raised money for humanitarian relief, providing uninsured patients with health literacy programs, creating relief projects to support hurricane victims, delivering healthcare and medicines to underprivileged communities in the Dominican Republic, establishing programs for underrepresented minorities, and organizing research projects geared towards HIV/AIDS and Child Mortality in Uganda. He aspires to become the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO).  You can find him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umarubarrie/     Find full transcripts of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast episodes on the DocWorking Blog  The past few weeks have been busy at DocWorking! We have been working behind the scenes to add even more CME credits to the THRIVE memberships.    Let your CME budget help you prioritize your own wellness so you can get on with living your best life on your own terms, as defined by you, with DocWorking THRIVE.   You can take the first step today by taking our 2 Minute Balance to Burnout Quiz! Where are you on the Balance to Burnout Continuum? Take the quiz and find out today!   DocWorking empowers physicians and entire health care teams to get on the path to achieving their dreams, both in and outside of work, with programs designed to help you maximize life with minimal time.   Are you a physician who would like to tell your story? Please email Amanda Taran, our producer, at podcast@docworking.com to be considered.   And if you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5 star review, we would be extremely grateful!   We're everywhere you like to get your podcasts! Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Amazon, YouTube, Podbean   You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.    Some links in our blogs and show notes are affiliate links, and purchases made via those links may result in payments to DocWorking. These help toward our production costs. Thank you for supporting DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast!   Occasionally, we discuss financial and legal topics. We are not financial or legal professionals. Please consult a licensed professional for financial or legal advice regarding your specific situation.   Podcast produced by: Mara Heppard  

Dr. Caryn Bern, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, and Sarah Gregory discuss the prevalence of Chagas disease in adults in the United States.

In this special episode, we share the loss of a dear family member and discuss the hidden dangers of Chagas disease. Learn more about kissing bugs and Chagas Disease in the U.S. from our friends at Texas A&M. Know the signs in humans and pets and give your furry friends an extra hug for us.In homage to Earth Day, Randy, Ashley and Mary discuss the importance of green living and home design with one unique case study near and dear to our hearts: Casa Desnuda! From rainwater collection and solar panels to rock walls and native plants, this Central Texas home is carefully designed with Mother Nature in mind.And speaking of Mother Nature, happy Mother's Day weekend to all the Moms out there. Thanks for listening!

Canine Chagas disease is the heartworm disease of the 21st century and you may not even know about it. We spoke with expert, Dr. Roy Madigan, all about this disease. From how it's transmitted, to testing and treating, as well as symptoms you may not even think are related to Chagas. If your dog is ill with heart issues, brain issues, seizures, etc...make sure to have your vet test for Chagas disease so you can start treatment if this is what is ailing your dog.Kissing Bug Identification Resource: https://kissingbug.tamu.edu/files/UT_Health_Kissing_Bug_Chagas_Guide%20062218.pdfDr. Madigan's Practice: https://www.centraltexasvet.com/If you would like to support our work, you can do so here:Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/houndandthi...Books: https://rileycarsonseries.com/Find us online at http://dognerdshow.com​​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dognerdshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogNerdShow/

Episode 1788: Our article of the day is Chagas disease.

Doctor John and Doctor Guy discuss Chagas Disease and the "Kissing Bug."  Nothing says "I love you" like a parasitic infection caused by a bug that defecates near your mouth after it kisses (bites) you.  

Chagas disease is also known as “American Trypanosomiasis.” It's caused by a blood parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted by kissing bugs. Chagas disease affects people as well as dogs and other animals. On today's show, we are going to focus on Chagas in dogs. Joining me today to discuss this topic is Carlos Rodriguez, Carlos is the serology section head at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab.

Have you heard of Chagas disease in dogs? Dr. Roy Madigan, a veterinarian in central Texas, has been researching this disease and how it affects our pets. Chagas disease is caused by a parasite spread by the kissing bug and can cause inflammation in our pets and lead to all sorts of serious issues. Tune in to find out more including where to get testing and treatments available.If you're in central Texas, here's where you can find Dr. Madigan: https://www.centraltexasvet.com/our-family.htmlMake sure you contact your vet about any issues your pets are facing. This video is for informational purposes and we are not veterinarians, nor do we give any medical advice.If you would like to support our work, you can do so here: Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/houndandthi...Books: https://rileycarsonseries.com/Find us online at http://dognerdshow.com​​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dognerdshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogNerdShow/

Officials with the Colombian Army reported an outbreak of the parasitic disease, Chagas disease, which infected a number of soldiers at a military base in Cesar, in northern Colombia. It is reported that two soldiers died while another seven were hospitalized in the ICU. The infections have been linked to the consumption of food. In this podcast, I look at the news report, discuss some basics about Chagas disease and talk about the link between acai fruit and juices and Chagas.

In this episode, we welcome Malwina (Maja) Carrion (maja@bu.edu), a lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences, Sargent College. She introduced the three courses she teaches, from Global Environmental Public Health, Epidemiology, to Neglected Tropical Diseases. She also discussed her latest research on Chagas Disease. About Maja : Professor Maja Carrion has led and managed public health projects and research in Asia, Africa, South America, Europe, and the US. Her primary research interests are innovative infectious disease surveillance, screening and treatment programs, disease and vector control, and neglected tropical diseases. The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College. Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.

Listen in to discover how to identify a kissing bug, why you should keep an eye out for them, and how you can reduce your chances of having them get into your house. https://kissingbug.tamu.edu/ (Kissing Bugs and Chagas Disease in the U.S. | Texas A&M (tamu.edu)) https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/chagas/ (CDC - Chagas Disease) Triatomine testing in Texas: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/health/zoonosis/Triatomine-Testing.aspx (Triatomine Testing (texas.gov)) Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

“As busy as I am, I try to give 15, 10 minutes every week to someone because I recognize the power of that. And I recognize that I wouldn't be where I am if someone who was even busier than me didn't give me that 10 or 30 minutes.” -Dr. Umaru Barrie In today's episode, Coach Gabriella Dennery MD has a refreshing conversation with Dr. Umaru Barrie about his journey in medicine and all about how to benefit from mentorships to boost your progress in your personal, community service and professional life, as well as how to pay it forward and become a mentor. Dr. Barrie gives us an inside look at how he utilizes and has utilized  mentors in his personal life, education, community service, and professional career.  On a scale of 1 to 10, he ranks having mentors with an importance of 1000! Do you have a mentor/mentors? Is having a mentor something that you haven't previously considered, or are you unsure how to find the right mentor? Do you wish you were further along in reaching your targeted trajectory or wish you had help knowing how to go about reaching your goals? This episode shines a light on these topics and more. Tune in to learn how to start reaching your full potential today.  Umaru Barrie, a Sierra Leone/Guinean-American by way of Harlem, NY, is a 6th year combined Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) candidate at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) with a research focus on Molecular Microbiology and medical interests in Neurosurgery, Global Health, Academic Medicine and Molecular Microbiology. Prior to joining UTSW, he was a National Institute of Health scholar working under the mentorship of Dr. Desruisseaux at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he studied Chagas Disease and Malaria. During medical school, he served as medical class Co-President, Board of Directors of Student National Medical Association, Albert Schweitzer Fellow, Co-Director of National Future Leadership Project while maintaining active involvement in research publishing manuscripts in Neurosurgery, Academic Medicine, Community and Global Health. He has been fortunate to give back by co-founding numerous nonprofit organizations that raised money for humanitarian relief, providing uninsured patients with health literacy programs, creating relief projects to support Hurricane victims, delivering healthcare and medicines to underprivileged communities in the Dominican Republic, establishing programs for underrepresented minorities, and organizing research projects geared towards HIV/AIDS and Child Mortality in Uganda. 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Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi  is Distinguished Professor of Biology, Associate Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine, and Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, Molecular Virology and Microbiology, Integrative Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, and Translational Biology and Molecular Medicine, at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Bottazzi is also Co-Director, Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, Adjunct Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, and Editor-in-Chief, Current Tropical Medicine Reports. Dr. Botazzi has a degree in microbiology from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, a PhD from University Of Florida, did a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at University Of Pennsylvania and at University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics, and a Fellowship at American Association for the Advancement of Science Leshner Leadership Institute. Dr. Botazzi is involved in a range of activities related to the development of novel vaccines and adjuvants for neglected tropical diseases (Chagas Disease, Leishmaniasis, Human Hookworm Vaccine, Schistosomiasis Vaccine), as well as extensive work on Covid vaccines.

A nighttime “kiss” from a bug that casts a curse on its recipient in the form of a lifelong, and possibly fatal, illness. No, this isn't some half-remembered fairy tale. It's the true story of Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by many species of triatomines (aka kissing bugs). In this episode, we take you through the utterly complicated biology of Chagas disease in its acute and chronic forms, the surprising evolutionary and historical background of this parasite and the scientist for whom it's named, and finally the grim reality that is the global status of Chagas disease today.  The dizzying ecological complexity and pathophysiological mystery of this disease makes it a challenge to study, and the lack of funding only compounds the issue; Chagas disease bears the dubious distinction of the most neglected of all the neglected tropical diseases. In spite of this, many people are dedicated to easing the global burden of Chagas disease, and we were delighted to interview two of these Chagas champions for this episode. Daisy Hernandez, Associate Professor at Miami University, joins us to discuss the inspiration for her recent book The Kissing Bug: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation's Neglect of a Deadly Disease, and Dr. Sarah Hamer, Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, delves into the ecological aspects of this disease and shares the incredible community science program that raises awareness about T. cruzi and the bugs that transmit it. To learn more, check out the links below: Daisy Hernandez: website, Twitter (@daisyhernandez), Instagram (@iamdazeher), Facebook  Dr. Sarah Hamer: lab website, lab Twitter (@hamer_lab), Community Science Program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest.Laura-Isobel McCall is a chemical cartographer. She has a fundamental question: why are chemical responses to an external stimulus, such as a pathogen, different depending on the organ, tissue and even different areas of the same tissue? Her curiosity and talent for working at the interface between scientific disciplines led her to develop innovative ways to build three-dimensional maps of the chemical composition of organisms. This is what is defined as chemical cartography and it allows us to understand complex interactions and interplay of host and pathogen metabolism.This episode explores the complex relationship between living organisms and the environment around them. A deep understanding of the metabolic response to exogenous chemicals can ultimately enable the design of better drugs but also generates a new set of ethical questions.  Metabolomics, or each person's chemical map, not only define who we are (like genomics does), but also what we have done, and what we have been in contact with over the course of our lives.

Topics: "Pink Tax" in the ER for chest discomfort; Chagas Disease & cardiomyopathy; PAPP & CardioMEMS; Pets & CV risk

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Chagas disease is a potentially life-threatening parasitic disease that affects  up to 300,000 people in the United States and millions in South America. The current treatment regimen is--oral benznidazole in smaller twice-daily doses over 2 months. My guest today and his colleagues say high weekly doses of oral benznidazole over 30 weeks resulted in better clearance of the parasite. This research is outlined in a recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Joining me today is Regents' Professor in the University of Georgia's department of cellular biology, Rick Tarleton, PhD.

Chagas disease is a potentially life-threatening parasitic disease that affects  up to 300,000 people in the United States and millions in South America. The current treatment regimen is–oral benznidazole in smaller twice-daily doses over 2 months My guest today and his colleagues say high weekly doses of oral benznidazole over 30 weeks resulted in better […] The post Chagas disease treatment research with Rick Tarleton, PhD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Tune in today to hear the Arthro-Pod gang discuss Chagas disease and kissing bugs. All the hosts have had questions asked of them about this disease and the insect that can help vector the causal parasite. There are lots of stories out there about the dangers but what is the truth about Chagas in much of the US? We'll cover the parasite, the disease, and kissing bugs like the eastern bloodsucking conenose in this episode!Triatoma infestans one of the important vectors of Chagas (Pest and Diseases Image Library , Bugwood.org) Show notesDisease: Chagas disease Parasite: Trypanosoma cruzi Reservoirs: Mammals Vectors: Triatomine bugs or kissing bugs  Reduviidae are a family otherwise known as assassin bugs that are Hemipterans. They have three segmented beak used to stab prey, which are mostly insects. According to Bug Guide, there are 195 species, 55 genera including wheel bug, jagged ambush bug, four spurred assassin bug (Zelus), masked hunter, and Sinea species (no common name)  Commonly misidentified non-reduviids: Western conifer seed bug, squash bugs,   Wheel bugs are often misidentified as kissing bugs (Photo by Jody Green)When people spot squash bugs they sometimes fear they are kissing bugs (photo by Jody Green)Kissing bugs Texas A&M - Kissing Bugs & Chagas Disease in the United States https://kissingbug.tamu.edu/ CDC – Chagas Disease https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/chagas/  PJ. Liesch from UW Madison Department of Entomology –  Comparison of eastern bloodsucking conenose and western conifer seed bug https://insectlab.russell.wisc.edu/2015/12/08/was-that-a-kissing-bug/ Comparison of eastern bloodsucking conenose with masked hunter https://insectlab.russell.wisc.edu/2019/07/31/masked-hunter-bugs/  Research papers: Bern et al. 2011 – Trypanosoma cruziand Chagas’ disease in the United States Klotz et al. 2014 – Kissing bugs in the United States: Risks for vector-borne disease in humans Salazar et al. 2015 – Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) as vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @bugmanjon, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through Apple Podcasts!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher!This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Locally acquired cases of Chagas disease are exceedingly rare in the United States. Only 28 autochthonous infections were documented from 1955 to 2015. A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) describes the first locally transmitted Chagas disease case in the state of Missouri. Joining me to talk about this unusual case is George Turabelidze, MD, PhD. Dr Turabelidze is with the Division of Community and Public Health with the Missouri Department of Health.

Locally acquired cases of Chagas disease are exceedingly rare in the United States. Only 28 autochthonous infections were documented from 1955 to 2015. A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) describes the first locally transmitted Chagas disease case in the state of Missouri. Joining me to talk about this unusual case is George Turabelidze, […] The post Chagas disease: 1st local transmission in Missouri appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

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Episode 30 of Chief Complaint is here! Today Zach and LJ conduct their first episode remotely! First off, LJ updates us on her new travelling gig, then she and Zach discuss a case she had of a man with Chagas disease, and finally they go over a great ICU initiative called the 3 Wishes Program. If you have a question you want answered feel free to reach out to us at chiefcomplaintpod@gmail.com, on twitter @ChiefPod, or on instagram @ChiefComplaintPodcast. Enjoy!Links:Links3 Wishes Program: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/921096 https://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/2755629/compassionate-end-life-care-mixed-methods-multisite-evaluation-3-wishes?searchresult=1Music:You're There by The Mini VandalsAll Night by Ikson

After a little girl was bit by a new, exotic, and dangerous insect in Delaware the media began to speculate, but after a closer look we find there is a much mundane story, that has a lot to do with insect feces. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio University researchers and students are fighting to prevent the dreaded Chagas disease in Ecuador and its spread to the United States. Each year, according to the World Health Organization, over 8 million people are infected with Chagas disease mostly in Latin America. However, nearly 300,000 people in the United States are also infected. The disease kills nearly 20,000 people each year. Additionally, some 15,000 babies are born infected with the disease. Chagas disease is spread by a parasite called the “kissing bug” and it is prevalent in southern Ecuador. It thrives in rural and overcrowded urban centers, according to Dr. Mario Grijalva, the director of the Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute at Ohio University. To prevent the spread of the disease, new housing units must be built for families to safely occupy. These units are free of the “kissing bugs.” Dr. Grijalva’s Institute has partnered with various academic units at Ohio University to raise awareness of Chagas disease and to help raise money to build the new homes. To date, seven homes have been built and plans are to build 60 more over the next two years. When this project is completed in 2021, enough data will be available to demonstrate whether new housing can act as a viable preventative tactic against this deadly disease. Multiple colleges and departments of Ohio University are involved in this project of engaged research and service learning. For example, the Scripps College of Communication is providing marketing materials and helping to design a crowd-funding campaign, according to Dean Dr. Scott Titsworth. Ohio University also is working with the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE). Dr. Titsworth says that this partnership is a perfect example of community engagement on the part of both faculty and students. The work in Ecuador expands students’ world view and provides a real world laboratory for their communication skills, according to Titsworth. You can read more about this multi-disciplinary effort and how to donate to the cause at the following website. https://www.h3living.org/

The parasitic disease, Chagas disease, and the vector, the kissing bug, have been in US media a lot recently after the CDC published an MMWR about finding the bug in Delaware. My guest today is currently conducting survey work in Oklahoma to estimate the prevalence of T. cruzi infection in domestic dogs and kissing bugs within the state. Joining me to talk about Chagas disease, the kissing bug and her survey in Oklahoma is Kelly Allen,Ph.D. Dr Allen is an assistant professor of veterinary parasitology at Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.

The parasitic disease, Chagas disease, and the vector, the kissing bug, have been in US media a lot recently after the CDC published an MMWR about finding the bug in Delaware. My guest today is currently conducting survey work in Oklahoma to estimate the prevalence of T. cruzi infection in domestic dogs and kissing bugs […] The post Chagas disease, kissing bugs and the OSU survey appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

It’s a rare individual who passes an entire lifetime without breaking a bone. Accidents happen, and trauma can occur with such force that even bones may be damaged. Injuries to bones present in the form of breaks in the skeletal structure called “fractures”.  In the U.S., it is estimated that the average person will experience two fractures during their lifetime, not including broken teeth. The Altons tell you all about the different types of fractures, how a bone heals, and much more you didn't know about treating a break. Also, a special report on Kissing Bugs. No, not kissing bugs, as in how to kiss bugs, I mean kissing bugs, an invasive species from south of the border that is now found here in Tennessee and as far north as Pennsylvania and Illinois. They cause a potentially fatal infection called "Chagas Disease". Dr.Alton, aka Dr. Bones, tell you all you need to know about the insect and the parasite it carries that can get you sick. Medics in areas of conflict are always at risk for violence. There are circumstances where non-military personnel on humanitarian missions become targets in times of “peace”. This is currently the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo; health workers combatting the Ebola epidemic there are being attacked and looted by armed groups under the control of local warlords. Recently, a World Health Organization (WHO) physician, Dr. Richard Mouzoko Kiboung, was killed at a treatment center. Would you be safe if you were the medic in a world without the rule of law? All this and more in the latest Survival Medicine Hour with Joe and Amy Alton! Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad, Joe and Amy Alton Don't forget to check out our books, DVDs, medical kits, and more at store.doomandbloom.net!

It’s a rare individual who passes an entire lifetime without breaking a bone. Accidents happen, and trauma can occur with such force that even bones may be damaged. Injuries to bones present in the form of breaks in the skeletal structure called “fractures”.  In the U.S., it is estimated that the average person will experience two fractures during their lifetime, not including broken teeth. The Altons tell you all about the different types of fractures, how a bone heals, and much more you didn't know about treating a break. Also, a special report on Kissing Bugs. No, not kissing bugs, as in how to kiss bugs, I mean kissing bugs, an invasive species from south of the border that is now found here in Tennessee and as far north as Pennsylvania and Illinois. They cause a potentially fatal infection called "Chagas Disease". Dr.Alton, aka Dr. Bones, tell you all you need to know about the insect and the parasite it carries that can get you sick. Medics in areas of conflict are always at risk for violence. There are circumstances where non-military personnel on humanitarian missions become targets in times of “peace”. This is currently the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo; health workers combatting the Ebola epidemic there are being attacked and looted by armed groups under the control of local warlords. Recently, a World Health Organization (WHO) physician, Dr. Richard Mouzoko Kiboung, was killed at a treatment center. Would you be safe if you were the medic in a world without the rule of law? All this and more in the latest Survival Medicine Hour with Joe and Amy Alton! Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad, Joe and Amy Alton Don't forget to check out our books, DVDs, medical kits, and more at store.doomandbloom.net!

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)– a diverse group of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical conditions in 149 countries – affect more than one billion people and cost developing economies billions of dollars every year. Populations living in poverty, without adequate sanitation and in close contact with infectious vectors […] The post Neglected Tropical Diseases: Chagas disease and schistosomiasis appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)– a diverse group of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical conditions in 149 countries – affect more than one billion people and cost developing economies billions of dollars every year. Populations living in poverty, without adequate sanitation and in close contact with infectious vectors and domestic animals and livestock are those worst affected. On the eve before Christmas eve show this year, I play two interviews about two very important NTDs, both parasitic diseases--Chagas disease and schistosomiasis. Hutchinson Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans, Patricia Dorn, PhD talks about Chagas disease in this Mar. 2017 interview. In the second half, Parasitology teacher and author of the book, Parasites: Tales of Humanity's Most Unwelcome Guests, Rosemary Drisdelle discusses schistosomiasis in this interview earlier this year.

Listener Rachel Monroe was preparing recently for a Big Bend river trip. It was summer, and she thought she and her companion, a park ranger, could sleep in the open air, under the stars. But the ranger rejected that idea – emphatically. The borderlands, the ranger said, are home to a blood-sucking insect known as the cone-nose or kissing bug. And the insect can transmit a fatal disease.

Listener Rachel Monroe was preparing recently for a Big Bend river trip. It was summer, and she thought she and her companion, a park ranger, could sleep in the open air, under the stars. But the ranger rejected that idea – emphatically. The borderlands, the ranger said, are home to a blood-sucking insect known as the cone-nose or kissing bug. And the insect can transmit a fatal disease. West Texas Wonders teamed up with Nature Notes to find out how true this could be. “My impression was that they would bite you, and it was one of those situations where you would be okay, and then 10 years later you would get a terrible disease and you would die,” Monroe said. “I think you woul... Hosted by for KRTS

In the December 2018 edition of the JAAPA podcast, hosts Adrian Banning and Kris Maday review articles on Chagas disease, primary care for colon cancer survivors, and reducing the risk of dementia. They also ask the question: should we target sleep architecture to more effectively treat schizophrenia? Plus, Kris and Adrian brace themselves for questions around the dinner table.

In the Americas, there’s a kissing bug that can cause a parasite to take root inside you, usually in your heart. Years or even decades could pass without you realizing you’re infected. Then one day, that parasite could make your heart explode. It’s called Chagas Disease, and even though it affects millions of people, you probably had never heard of it -- because the people it affects are mostly from rural, poor areas. Oliver Whang brings us the story of the infection, spread, and worldwide neglection of Chagas disease.

A professor at the University of Texas-El Paso is reaching out to the community there to help with research on Chagas disease and its vector, the kissing bug. Joining me to talk about Chagas, kissing bugs, the community involvement and Chagas research being done is Rosa Maldonado, PhD. Dr Maldanado is an Associate Professor with the Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso.

A professor at the University of Texas-El Paso is reaching out to the community there to help with research on Chagas disease and its vector, the kissing bug. Joining me to talk about Chagas, kissing bugs, the community involvement and Chagas research being done is Rosa Maldonado, PhD. Dr Maldanado is an Associate Professor with […] The post Chagas disease: UTEP professor discusses research and involving community appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Chagas disease is most commonly acquired through contact with an infected “kissing bug.” This disease is endemic throughout much of Mexico, Central America, and South America – but the American Heart Association recently estimated that about 300,000 people are infected with Chagas in the United States.

Dr. Mario Grijalva is a molecular cell biologist who has focused his career on helping to eradicate Chagas disease – especially in South America. This bug, the Trypanosoma Cruzi parasite, exists only within certain parts of Latin America, and has caused havoc in most countries in the region. The parasites causing Chagas can be transmitted by certain insect bites. The parasites also can be transferred congenitally and through blood transfusions. Most of the people infected do not know of the existence of the parasite for 5 to 20 years. Then they develop defective heart symptoms that can often prove fatal. Professor Mario Grijalva, director of the Tropical Disease Institute at Ohio University, he has spent his lifetime career researching and finding ways to curb the disease. Ecuador, his native land, is a country that exists on the equator on the South American continent. As the name suggests, it is a country straddling the equator on South America's West Coast. It is a tropical country with a diverse landscape that covers all the way from the Amazon jungle to the Andean Highlands. And at the Andean Foothills, is Quito the capital which was previously a Spanish Colonial Center in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. But out here, in this tropical country, a disease has been ravaging and ending the lives of many Ecuadorians prematurely. This again, is where Professor Mario Grijalva comes into play. You see he came to Ohio as a graduate student and after he graduated… stayed on and spearheaded the Institute for Tropical Medicine at the state’s oldest university, Ohio University. The way he puts it, Chagas disease has shaped his professional career. All of the world, malaria is the most known tropical mosquito-borne disease. But Chagas disease is less known because it's limited to certain parts of the world. Professor Grijalva, says Trypanosoma Cruzi is this little parasite that reproduces itself inside human or animal cells and hangs around for a very long time. If not treated, at its worst, it causes an inflammation of the heart. Basically, that means the heart will start growing and that is the beginning of real trouble. Dr. Grijalva has dedicated his research to this disease and has taken over 600 American college students to Ecuador to work with Ecuadorian students and faculty in a new 100,000 square foot research facility and laboratory in Quito, Dr. Grijalva’s hometown. He also has developed a partnership between Ohio University and the Catholic University of Ecuador to fight the disease. The disease generally targets the underserved citizens who do not have regular access to health care. Dr. Grijalva is not only working on the science of Chagas but he is also trying to raise awareness of this devastating disease. To date, some 50 scientific papers have been published about Chagas. This has raised the knowledge base significantly.

The parasitic infection, Chagas disease, was first discovered in 1909 by Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated more than 10,000 people die every year from clinical manifestations of Chagas disease, and more than 25 million people risk acquiring the disease. It is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, and the disease is also referred to as American trypanosomiasis. Hutchinson Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans, Patricia Dorn, PhD joined me to discuss Chagas disease and her class trip to Guatemala.

This episode covers chapter 82 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Take a listen for all those juicy pericardial-pump-pearls!   List eight causes of pericarditis. Describe typical pain of pericarditis, expected lab work abnormalities, What is the typical sequence of ECG changes in pts with pericarditis? (the stages) Describe the treatment of pericarditis associated with: Uremia, Neoplasm, and SLE Outline the management of Dressler's syndrome. What is the pathophysiology of cardiac tamponade? Describe the mechanism of hypotension in pericardial tamponade and list 4 expected findings on physical examination. Describe the procedural steps in pericardiocentesis List 4 causes of pneumopericardium and one specific PEX finding List five causes of constrictive pericarditis. What is the pathophysiology of purulent pericarditis?  List 5 organisms responsible for infectious pericarditis? How is it managed? Describe the pathophysiology of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Describe the clinical exam and ECG findings associated with HCM List 5 RFs for sudden death in HCM A pt with known hypertrophic cardiomyopathy presents to the ED with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema causing mild hypoxia.  What is the general approach to management in the ED?  Explain your choices. List four causes of dilated cardiomyopathy. Describe ECG findings of dilated cardiomyopathy List 5 RFs for developing a dilated cardiomyopathy In what time frame would one expect peripartum DCM? List 5 causes of restrictive cardiomyopathy List 8 common pathogens responsible for myocarditis, and 3 non-infectious causes of myocarditis Describe the stages of viral myocarditis and the management at each stage     Wisecracks:   What are some functions of the pericardium? What are Chagas Disease and Trichinosis, list bizz-buzz features for each? What are the expected cardiac findings in Lyme disease and how is it treated? How does sarcoid affect the heart? Amyloidosis?  

This episode covers chapter 82 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Take a listen for all those juicy pericardial-pump-pearls!   List eight causes of pericarditis. Describe typical pain of pericarditis, expected lab work abnormalities, What is the typical sequence of ECG changes in pts with pericarditis? (the stages) Describe the treatment of pericarditis associated with: Uremia, Neoplasm, and SLE Outline the management of Dressler's syndrome. What is the pathophysiology of cardiac tamponade? Describe the mechanism of hypotension in pericardial tamponade and list 4 expected findings on physical examination. Describe the procedural steps in pericardiocentesis List 4 causes of pneumopericardium and one specific PEX finding List five causes of constrictive pericarditis. What is the pathophysiology of purulent pericarditis?  List 5 organisms responsible for infectious pericarditis? How is it managed? Describe the pathophysiology of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Describe the clinical exam and ECG findings associated with HCM List 5 RFs for sudden death in HCM A pt with known hypertrophic cardiomyopathy presents to the ED with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema causing mild hypoxia.  What is the general approach to management in the ED?  Explain your choices. List four causes of dilated cardiomyopathy. Describe ECG findings of dilated cardiomyopathy List 5 RFs for developing a dilated cardiomyopathy In what time frame would one expect peripartum DCM? List 5 causes of restrictive cardiomyopathy List 8 common pathogens responsible for myocarditis, and 3 non-infectious causes of myocarditis Describe the stages of viral myocarditis and the management at each stage     Wisecracks:   What are some functions of the pericardium? What are Chagas Disease and Trichinosis, list bizz-buzz features for each? What are the expected cardiac findings in Lyme disease and how is it treated? How does sarcoid affect the heart? Amyloidosis?  

T-Bone brings up a recent episode on Vice featuring FMT: fecal matter transplants. Yup, it's that kind of episode. But before you flee in terror, this is a legitimate topic, honest. Turns out that for a subset of people, FMT is a real life-changer. And some animals (horses, rabbits, and assassin bugs) have their own version of FMT, but it usually involves eating instead of enemas. Is your neighbor giving you top-quality material? Whatever your situation, we hope you celebrate your microbiome these holidays, and that the new year brings you hardly any dry mornings, whatever the condition of your gut flora. To complain about this episode, email us (maskedman@limitedappeal.net)! Theme music courtesy of General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners and Ipecac Recordings.

Hoy tenemos la suerte de contar con la compañía de Michael Z. Levy, Catedrático Asistente de Epidemiología en el Departamento de Bioestadística y Epidemiología de la Universidad de Pennsylvania, EE.UU. Michael ha sido un incansable trabajador en el area de control/eliminación del vector del mal de chagas.  Con varios años de esfuerzos en las áreas de alta prevalencia, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina y Brasil, Michael tiene muchas gratas experiencias en esta area.  En este episodio discutimos varios aspectos de este "patógeno olvidado" y su importancia social y de salud pública. Inscribѐse al Mundo de los Microbios con iTunes, RSS, email. recursos:  Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius) as Vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi (pdf)   Epidemiology of and Impact of Insecticide Spraying on Chagas Disease in Communities in the Bolivian Chaco (pdf)

Chagus Disease is a tropical parasitic disease that affects more than 10 million people in Latin America. Donna Rizzo and John Hanley (University of Vermont) have developed a promising new computational tool to interpret complex data sets, advance our understanding of risk factors, and prevent future infestations and deaths. Their work in Guatemala and El Salvador is supported by a $2.5M grant from the National Science Foundation. Learn more at: http://go.uvm.edu/nvo6c

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier Vincent and Dickson discuss reversible inhibitors of cruzipain as new drugs for treating Chagas disease. Links for this episode: Reversible cysteine protease inhibitors for Chagas (AAC) New drug candidates for Chagas (ScienceDaily) Pancake ice (YouTube) Letters read on TWiP 66 Contact Send your questions and comments (email or mp3 file) to twip@twiv.tv Subscribe Subscribe to TWiP (free) in iTunes, by the RSS feed or by email  

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Chris Murray and colleagues discuss an article about health financing in developing countries

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Audio News, July 26th, 2007 1. Malaria Nets Should be Mass Distributed CHRIS CURTIS, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine The current method of distributing insecticidal nets for malaria isn’t working well enough. Chris Curtis explains what needs to be done. 2. Renewed Battle Against Chagas Disease JEAN JANNIN, World Health Organisation MICHAEL MILES, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Jean Jannin of the WHO discusses the organisation’s new push to eliminate Chagas Disease; and Michael Mills explains how London School research will contribute. 3. Quiet Progress for the Dengue Vaccine REFERENCE: www.pdvi.org HAROLD MARGOLIS, Pediatric Dengue Vaccine Initiative, Seoul Harold Margolis, director of the Pediatric Dengue Vaccine Initiative, describes current progress in the development of a vaccine for dengue fever.