Podcasts about Infection

Dr. James Lewis, Health Officer for the Snohomish County Health Department in Washington State, explains how data can help quicken healthcare-assosciated infection response; Lyla Hunt, Deputy Director of Public Health and Education at the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, tells us about the recent Cannabis Regulator Association stakeholder meeting; a new ASTHO resource can help your department reprioritize Black maternal health; and ASTHO's INSPIRE hub also has resources for Wastewater Surveillance. CORHA Web Page Shonomish County Health Department Web Page Cannabis Regulators Association Web Page ASTHO Blog Article: Reprioritizing Black Maternal Health ASTHO Web Page: INSPIRE ASTHO Web Page: Advancing Wastewater Surveillance for Public Health Impact  

Dominate C. diff! Learn to distinguish colonization from infection, select first-line therapies, and counsel patients on recurrence prevention and microbiome recovery. We're joined by IDSA past president and expert on foodborne and intestinal infections, Dr. Cindy Sears (Johns Hopkins University) for a comprehensive update on Clostridioides difficile (C. diff, Cdiff, CDAD, CDI). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments 00:00 Intro 03:00 Guest bio and hobby 04:25 Case of Charles Fleur Fontaine 06:00 Risk factors and epidemiology 08:00 Antibiotic hierarchy of risk 10:00 Diagnosis, testing strategies 14:00 Defining severity 17:30 Treatment options 20:00 Microbiome recovery strategies 24:00 Probiotics and postbiotics 27:00 Infection control counseling 30:00 C. diff and colon cancer 32:00 Recurrent C. diff strategies 35:00 Why some FMT and bezlotoxumab were discontinued 38:00 Microbiota replacement therapies 43:00 Prophylaxis strategies 45:00 Future therapies and ongoing research 47:00 Audience Q&A 52:00 Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP  Cover Art and Infographic by: Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD,MBA,FACP Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Cynthia Sears MD Disclosures Dr. Sears reports no relevant financial disclosures. Dr. Williams financial relationships disclosed include a Merck grant or research support. This relationship has not ended. Sponsor: Mint Mobile  This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/CURB  Sponsor: Panacea Financial Let Panacea Financial take the financial stress off your plate,so you can get back to doing what matters most. Visit panaceafinancial.com  Sponsor: FIGS Get15% off your first order at wearfigs.com with the code FIGSRX

If you've been trying to conceive with low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), or poor egg quality and nothing seems to be working… or if you've experienced failed IVF cycles or unexplained pregnancy loss - this episode is for you. We're diving into one of the most overlooked infections that could be silently impacting your fertility: Ureaplasma. This commonly missed microbe can compromise egg quality, disrupt implantation, and contribute to early miscarriage, even when labs appear “normal.” Whether you're TTC naturally or preparing for an IVF or FET cycle, you'll learn: How Ureaplasma affects egg and embryo quality, implantation, and ovarian reserve Why this infection is often missed on standard fertility workups The importance of partner testing and treating both partners When and how to test for Ureaplasma The functional fertility approach we use at Fab Fertile to rebalance the vaginal and seminal microbiome for optimal conception If you've done “all the things” and still aren't seeing results, this episode may reveal a missing piece of your fertility puzzle. This episode is for you if: You're struggling to conceive naturally despite doing “all the right things.” You've had failed IVF transfers, poor egg quality, or low ovarian reserve without clear answers. You've experienced recurrent infections or unexplained pregnancy losses. 5 Key Points: Why Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma are often missed in standard fertility testing and why they matter for egg quality, implantation and pregnancy maintenance. How Ureaplasma can contribute to low AMH, high FSH, and diminished ovarian reserve by increasing inflammation in the reproductive tract and altering the vaginal microbiome. The link between Ureaplasma and recurrent miscarriage, failed IVF, and abnormal embryos, even when other tests are “normal”. The functional fertility approach to addressing Ureaplasma with targeted antimicrobials, vaginal microbiome restoration, and gut health support for natural and assisted conception. --- TIMESTAMPS [00:00:00] Intro: Ureaplasma's hidden role in fertility struggles,  natural conception, failed IVF, low AMH, DOR, poor egg quality, and unexplained pregnancy loss. [00:01:00] Who this episode is for: Fertility challenges including low AMH, high FSH, DOR, RPL, recurrent infections, and unexplained infertility. [00:02:00] What is ureaplasma? Impact on vaginal and seminal microbiome, egg and sperm quality, inflammation, and implantation failure. [00:03:00] Who should get tested? Those with unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, persistent infections, elevated CRP/ANA, poor IVF outcomes, or partner infection history. [00:04:00] Why microbiome testing matters: Gut, vaginal, and seminal microbiome panels uncover hidden infections missed by conventional testing. [00:05:00] Key red flags: Multiple failed IVF transfers, RPL after heartbeat confirmation, chronic vaginal/urinary symptoms, and abnormal semen analysis. [00:06:00] Testing methods: Functional medicine/nutrition, PCR, and microbiome panels (e.g., Juno Bio) versus limited conventional testing. [00:07:00] Supporting Fertility Success: Using biofilm disruptors and restoring balance in gut and vaginal microbiomes to improve egg quality and IVF outcomes. --- How to Get Started With Functional Fertility Support Book your call here to get your personalized plan and options to help improve pregnancy success either naturally or with IVF treatment.  Check out our Fab Fertile functional fertility program here and learn how to improve AMH levels naturally.  We work with couples that have low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, and recurrent pregnancy loss. --- RESOURCES Before Your IVF Transfer, Test This First: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/before-your-ivf-transfer-test-this-first?_pos=4&_sid=c1bed4027&_ss=r IVF Prep with Low AMH: Boosting Your Chances for Success: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/ivf-prep-with-low-amh-boosting-your-chances-for-success-1?_pos=1&_sid=2685fd59c&_ss=r Causes of Miscarriage Before 12 Weeks: What Most Doctors Miss: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/causes-of-miscarriage-before-12-weeks-what-most-doctors-miss What You Need To Know About Chronic Infections And Infertility: https://fabfertile.com/blogs/podcasts/what-you-need-to-know-about-chronic-infections-and-infertility?_pos=2&_sid=1142152ce&_ss=r Our favorite fertility tracker Inito (use code FABFERTILE15 to save 15)  Studies Today's study looks at Ureaplasma urealyticum, a common genital tract infection, and how it affects IVF. Researchers found it didn't affect fertilization or embryo quality but was linked to lower pregnancy rates after embryo transfer. The culprit? Infection in the endometrial lining which can disrupt implantation. So even if embryos look good Ureaplasma can still sabotage IVF success. https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article-abstract/6/5/727/609246?redirectedFrom=fulltext This study looked at whether Ureaplasma urealyticum in men's semen affects IVF. The results? Fertilization and pregnancy rates were the same for infected and uninfected men. But here's the thing, miscarriage rates were much higher in couples where the male partner had the infection. So Ureaplasma might not stop you from getting pregnant but it can increase the risk of losing the pregnancy. https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(98)00472-5/fulltext Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH  ---

Ethics in the field of infectious disease can be a delicate interplay between treating the individual patient and protecting the collective health of a society. Sometimes these two mandates go hand in hand; at other times they can appear to be in conflict. In this episode of Communicable, Dr. Angela Huttner invites Drs. Zeb Jamrozik (Melbourne, Australia) and Beenish Syed (Karachi, Pakistan), two members of ESCMID's Ethics Advisory Committee, to unpack different scenarios encountered in the field of infectious disease from an ethics standpoint: how one ethically allocates scarce resources like antimicrobials; whether there is ethical justification for coercive public-health measures like lockdowns; and whether the need to collect evidence to advance patient care could include other models besides opt-in informed consent. This episode was edited by Dr. Kathryn Hostettler and peer reviewed by Dr. Goulia Ohan of Yerevan State Medical University, Yerevan, Armenia.Further reading:Barosa M, et al. The Ethical Obligation for Research During Public Health Emergencies: Insights From the COVID-19 Pandemic. Med Health Care Philos 2024. DOI: 10.1007/s11019-023-10184-6Symons X, et al. Why should HCWs receive priority access to vaccines in a pandemic? BMC Med Ethics 2021. DOI: 10.1186/s12910-021-00650-2Thorsteinsdottir B and Madsen BE. Prioritizing health care workers and first responders for access to the COVID19 vaccine is not unethical, but both fair and effective – an ethical analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2021. DOI: 10.1186/s13049-021-00886-2Huttner A, Leibovici L, Theuretzbacher U, Huttner B, Paul M. Closing the evidence gap in infectious disease: point-of-care randomization and informed consent. Clin Microbiol Infect 2017;23(2):73-77. DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2016.07.029

Dr Éanna Fennell, researcher at the Institute for Experimental Immunology, University of Zurich discusses findings which show that Multiple Sclerosis could be slowed by blocking the brain inflammation triggered by infection with Epstein-Barr virus.

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In a world of twisted masks and midnight fog, some characters aren't just played ,they're lived.In this powerful and raw episode, we welcome VAX. The towering, grotesque, unforgettable force of fear known throughout the haunt community as Freak Skinny. But behind the slime, the screams, and the chaos lies a human story: one of pain, transformation, and healing through horror.We dig deep into the mind and heart behind the monster. From humble beginnings to viral moments, from late night haunt floors to emotional breakthroughs, VAX opens up about the madness that started it all, the message behind his mayhem, and the meaning of being a haunter in today's world.Whether you're in the fog every weekend or just learning the art of fear , this episode will remind you why we all haunt.This one hits the soul.

Dr. Sally Alrabaa, Co-Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases at the Morsani College of Medicine, presents an overview of infection issues surrounding the solid organ transplant patient. Dr. Alrabaa differentiates specific infections based upon the early, medium, and late transplant periods. She then covers infections associated with certain specific immunosuppressive regimens. Next, the speaker discusses infections characteristic of different transplant types, including kidney, heart, liver, and lung transplants. Lastly, Dr. Alrabaa briefly touches upon Covid-19 and transplantation.

With antibiotic resistance growing all the time, researchers are looking for alternatives to fight…

Los artículos que se tratan en el episodio de hoy están listados aquí: Associations of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Infection with School-Age Brain Development in Children Born Preterm.Kim C, Ufkes S, Guo T, Chau V, Synnes A, Grunau RE, Miller SP.J Pediatr. 2025 Jun;281:114524. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114524. Epub 2025 Feb 27. PMID: 40023219.Active Treatment vs Expectant Management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants: A Meta-Analysis.Buvaneswarran S, Wong YL, Liang S, Quek SC, Lee J.JAMA Pediatr. 2025 May 27:e251025. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.1025. Online ahead of print.PMID: 40423988 Occurrence and Time of Onset of Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Preterm Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Individual Patient Data.Nagy Z, Obeidat M, Máté V, Nagy R, Szántó E, Veres DS, Kói T, Hegyi P, Major GS, Garami M, Gasparics Á, Te Pas AB, Szabó M.JAMA Pediatr. 2025 Feb 1;179(2):145-154. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.5998.PMID: 39786414  Bienvenidos a La Incubadora: una conversación sobre neonatología y medicina basada en evidencia. Nuestros episodios ofrecen la dosis ideal (en mg/kg) de los más recientes avances para el neonato y para las increíbles personas que forman parte de la medicina neonatal. Soy tu host, Maria Flores Cordova, MD. Este podcast está presentado por los médicos neonatólogos Dani de Luis Rosell, Elena Itriago, Carolina Michel y Juliana Castellanos. No dudes en enviarnos preguntas, comentarios o sugerencias a nuestro correo electrónico: nicupodcast@gmail.comSíguenos en nuestras redes:Twitter: @incubadorapodInstagram: @laincubadorapodcast Creado originalmente por Ben Courchia MD y Daphna Yasova Barbeau MD http://www.the-incubator.org

With antibiotic resistance growing all the time, researchers are looking for alternatives to fight infections — in people and animals, too. They just may have found some hope in a...

Maybe you've never had one, or maybe you get them 5 or 6 times a year.  Natural help for bladder infections can help break the cycle of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. Causes of UTI's Here's a list we'll review for what causes bladder infections. Some you are familiar with. Others may be new to you. chronic dehydration poor immunity diet (sugars and grains) antibiotic resistance acid-blockers (PPI's) menopause hormones expired dental fillings intercourse hygiene Full show notes

Let's say you were asked to name the greatest health risks facing the planet. Priceton University economist Ramanan Laxminarayan, founder and director of the One Health Trust, would urgently suggest you include anti-microbial resistance near the top of that list. “We're really in the middle of a crisis right now,” he tells interview David Edmonds in this Social Science Bites podcast. “Every year, about 5 million people die of infections that are associated with antibiotic resistance -- 5 million. That's nearly twice the number of people who die of HIV, TB and malaria, put together -- put together. Antibiotic resistance and associated deaths are the third leading cause of death in the world, after heart disease and stroke. So you're talking about something that's really, really big, and this is not in the future. It is right now.” The underlying problem, simply put, is that humans are squandering perhaps the greatest health innovations in the last century by using antibiotics stupidly, allowing pathogens to develop resistance and thus rendering existing antibiotics worthless. For the last 30 years and in particular through One Health Trust and as director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Antimicrobial Resistance, Laxminarayan has labored to make both shine a light on anti-microbial resistance and push for policies to address it. This, he tells Edmonds, is a social science problem even more so than a medical science problem – but not the exclusive province of either. “I think one of the failures of economics,” he says, “in some ways, is that we don't take the trouble to understand the nitty gritty of the actual other field, especially when it deals with health economics or environmental economics.” In addition to his role as a senior research scholar at Princeton, Laxminarayan is an affiliate professor at the University of Washington, a senior associate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a visiting professor at the University of Strathclyde.

Long Beach is reporting an uptick in typhus infections this summer. A heat advisory has been issued for Southern California starting Wednesday. LACMA's getting new van Gogh and Manet paintings next year. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

You always deliver the best questions when I do grab bag episodes... this one was POPULAR! I got so many questions about different aspects of otitis. Flush, ear meds, cats, TECABO referral, and more!Check out my answers to your top otitis questions on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!Intro 00:00How To Tell If Otitis Is Due To Allergies  With No Other Signs Of Pruritis 01:21Recommendations To Manage Pseudomonas Otitis 04:44Maintaining Allergic Ears That Flare But Don't Have Infection 08:40Benefit Of "Leave-In" Products vs Daily Products 10:28Basic Guidelines For Choosing Commercial Ear Medication 13:58What To Do With Ear Culture Results 16:10Topical Ear Treatments For Cats 17:38Outro 23:00

In this episode of the Health Accelerator Community (HAC) through Ageless Future, Regan Archibald explores the root causes of brain fog and cognitive decline, highlighting how chronic stress, poor sleep, and neuroinflammation can impair brain function. He explains the role of the hippocampus in memory and how changes in brain structure, particularly due to aging or conditions like Alzheimer's, can be detected early through symptoms such as forgetfulness, social withdrawal, and diminished focus. Regan discusses how environmental toxins, allergies, and lifestyle stressors disrupt neuroplasticity and outlines the EPIC framework—Emotions, Pain, Infections, Chemicals—as key inflammatory triggers. He introduces actionable strategies to restore brain health, including diagnostic testing, optimizing sleep, exercise, cortisol regulation, targeted nutrients, and innovative peptide and regenerative therapies like cerebrallysin, CMAX, and umbilical cord plasma. Listeners are encouraged to monitor their cognitive clarity over 30 days using wearables and journaling, with an invitation to explore deeper evaluation and support through upcoming retreats and personalized protocols. www.agelessfuture.com

The Democratic Alliance has raised alarm over the sharp rise in hospital-acquired infections across Gauteng's public hospitals. DA Health Shadow MEC Dr Jack Bloom says over 7,700 patients contracted infections last year, many antibiotic-resistant and life-threatening. Charlotte Maxeke leads with an 11% infection rate one in ten patients. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC of Health, Dr. Jack Bloom

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Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are valuable given their broad-spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and their high penetration into various tissues. Yet FQs have also caused concern, with some market withdrawals, important and sometimes long-lasting adverse drug events, and substantial collateral effects on the microbiota. In this episode of Communicable, hosts Emily McDonald and Thomas Tängdén invite Staffan Tevell (Karlstad, Sweden) and Bernadette Young (Oxford, UK) to weigh in on the pro-con debate of FQ use, especially for periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs), which can entail longer treatment durations. They review the standard of care for PJIs, including FQs in combination with rifampicin vs other antibiotic combinations, the impact of the OVIVA trial advocating for early oral switch strategies, the long list of rare but important side effects, and how best to preserve FQs for clinical indications that most need them.      This episode is a follow-up from Tevell and Young's recently published systematic review of the role of FQs in PJIs [1]. It was edited by Kathryn Hostettler and peer reviewed by Ljiljana Lukić of University Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Zagreb, Croatia. The executive producer of Communicable is Angela Huttner. ReferencesTevell S, et al. To heal or harm: A systematic review of the role of fluoroquinolones in periprosthetic joint infections. CMI Communications 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.cmicom.2025.105103Further readingMandell LA, et al. Antimicrobial Safety and Tolerability: Differences and Dilemmas. Clin Infect Dis 2001. JSTOR http://www.jstor.org/stable/4461522.Pham TDM, et al. Quinolone antibiotics. Medchemcomm 2019. DOI: 10.1039/c9md00120d. Rodrigues CF and Silva F. The Rise, Fall, and Rethink of (Fluoro)quinolones: A Quick Rundown. Pathogens 2025. DOI: 10.3390/pathogens14060525Slimings C and Riley TV. Antibiotics and hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile infection: update of systematic review and meta-analysis. J Antimicrob Chemother 2014. DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkt477Davis JS, et al. Predictors of treatment success after periprosthetic joint infection: 24-month follow up from a multicenter prospective observational cohort study of 653 patients. Open Forum Infect Dis 2022. DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac048.Grossi O, et al. Gram- negative prosthetic joint infections managed according to a multidisciplinary standardized approach: risk factors for failure and outcome with and without fluoroquinolones. J Antimicrob Chemother 2016. DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkw202 Cortes-Penfield NW, et al. Adjunctive rifampin following debridement and implant retention for staphylococcal prosthetic joint infection: is it effective if not combined with a fluoroquinolone? Open Forum Infect Dis 2022. DOI:  10.1093/ofid/ofac582Pushkin R, et al. A Randomized Study Evaluating Oral Fusidic Acid (CEM-102) in Combination With Oral Rifampin Compared With Standard-of-Care Antibiotics for Treatment of Prosthetic Joint Infections: A Newly Identified Drug-Drug Interaction. Clin Infect Dis 2016. DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciw665Bock M, et al. Rifampicin reduces plasma concentration of linezolid in patients with infective endocarditis. J Antimicrob Chemother 2023. DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkad316   Zeller V, et al. Influence of the clindamycin administration route on the magnitude of clindamycin-rifampicin interaction: a prospective pharmacokinetic study. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2021.04.017 Bernard L, et al. Antibiotic Therapy for 6 or 12 Weeks for Prosthetic Joint Infection. N Engl J Med 2021. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2020198Vollmer NJ, et al. Safety and Tolerability of Fluoroquinolones in Patients with Staphylococcal Periprosthetic Joint Infections, Clin Infect Dis 2021. DOI 10.1093/cid/ciab145Gopalakrishnan C, et al. Association of fluoroquinolones with the risk of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection. JAMA Intern Med 2020. DOI 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.4199Li HK, et al. Oral versus Intravenous Antibiotics for Bone and Joint Infection (OVIVA). N Engl J Med. 2019. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1710926

Anne-Marie and Peter continue their journey through Babylon 5 S1 with Born To The Purple, asking the important question: Is it Spoo or is it poo?  The Babylon 5 theme was written by Christopher Franke. On 15th August they look at Infection. Over on their Borgcast feed, on Wednesday the 30th July, they cover the Animated series' The Survivor. Feel free to send your thoughts in (just keep the feedback to less than 5 minutes please). Borgcast@gmail.com

EAU Educational Platform UROLUTS associate editor Dr. Manuela Tutolo talks to guidelines panel chair Prof. Gernot Bonkat on updates on EAU Guidelines for urological infections. This discussion took place during EAU25 in Madrid, Spain. For more updates on functional urology, please visit our educational platform UROLUTS.For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regular updates: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EAU YouTube channel.

Jess Divin, district manager of Davey's East San Antonio office, talks about how Texas' long-term drought is impacting trees, as well as the infections that can result from drought stress and the natural defenses trees use to survive. In this episode we cover: Oak wilt fungal infection (00:42)How can homeowners take care of oak wilt? (3:40)Years-long Texas drought is highly affecting trees (7:37)Tree defense mechanisms during drought stress (8:20)Tree watering during a drought (11:28)Biscogniauxia fungal infection (14:13)Invest in your trees to ensure prolonged health (18:47)Root systems under drought stress (20:07)How did Jess become an arborist? (21:00)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our blogs about how droughts affect trees and how to spot the signs of stress, visit our drought blogs at Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Davey blogs about drought.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

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There are more than sixteen thousand care homes across the UK, housing around half a million people. Staggering numbers. They are meant to be places of safety, support, and quiet, relaxed companionship for the people who live and work in them. But when COVID-19 arrived, they became one of the pandemic's deadliest frontlines. In a bid to see what might be possible, the Vivaldi Study - a nationwide effort to gather data from inside care homes - was launched. Can better data improve the lives of people in care homes? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Dr. Rolland “Rollie” Carlson, CEO of Immunexpress is a veteran of the molecular diagnostics space. With over 25 years of leadership across Abbott, WaferGen, Asuragen, and more, Rollie is now focused on solving one of healthcare's most urgent crises: Sepsis.In this episode, we explore why sepsis, despite causing more than 48 million deaths annually remains so poorly understood and misdiagnosed. Rollie breaks down why early detection is so difficult, how gene expression profiling can finally distinguish between infectious and non-infectious inflammation and the real-world barriers to clinical trial design, FDA approval and physician adoption. We also cover military use cases, the lack of gold standards in sepsis diagnostics and what needs to change in how hospitals are incentivised to tackle this conditionTimestamps:[00:00:26] Why Sepsis Remains Underdiagnosed Globally[00:01:42] What Sepsis Actually Is and Why It's So Deadly[00:03:14] Who's Most at Risk: Age, Immunity, and Beyond[00:04:25] Detecting Sepsis Through Gene Expression[00:05:39] Why Blood Cultures Aren't Enough Anymore[00:09:14] FDA Approval Without a Gold Standard: The Regulatory Maze[00:12:39] Sepsis Isn't Always Bacterial and Why That Matters[00:15:20] How Physicians Are Reacting to New Molecular Tools[00:17:35] Beyond Sepsis: Expansion Into Infectious Diseases[00:18:57] From Marine Biologist to Diagnostics PioneerGet in touch with Rollie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rollie-carlson-ph-d-059074a/ Learn more about Immunexpress - https://immunexpress.com/ Get in touch with Karandeep Badwal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karandeepbadwal/ Follow Karandeep on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KarandeepBadwalSubscribe to the Podcast

If you've been chasing symptoms with no real answers—chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, mystery pain—this episode could be your breakthrough. Dr. Stephanie Canestraro shares her powerful personal healing story, revealing how stealth infections like Lyme, mold, and Bartonella impact collagen, mitochondria, and even your vagus nerve. Learn how deep lymphatic congestion stalls healing, why many detox protocols backfire, and what tools actually work. From NHL players to everyday warriors, Dr. Canestraro's holistic approach blends functional medicine, fascia release, frequency therapy, and mitochondrial repair to finally get your body moving again.   This is a must-listen for anyone struggling with chronic illness, feeling stuck in their health journey, or wanting real solutions that go beyond the conventional model.  

In this episode, we review the high-yield topic ⁠Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from the Infectious Diseases section at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Medbullets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Medbullets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/medbulletsInstagram: www.instagram.com/medbulletsofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/medbulletsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medbullets

Note: We are back from parental leave! This episode was originally released June 2nd for Death Panel patrons and is being unlocked today for the first time. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Beatrice speaks with Jane Thomason of National Nurses United (NNU) about the Trump administration's disbanding of the CDC's HICPAC committee, the body that oversees infection control practices across the healthcare industry — and a committee that Jane was briefly involved with as part of an advisory workgroup since last summer. We also discuss the Trump administration's staggering cuts across NIOSH, a key agency for workplace health and safety protections, and their significance within the broader “MAHA” agenda. Find NNU's call to action letter about NIOSH here: https://nnu.org/saveniosh Jane Thomason is NNU's lead industrial hygienist. She was last on the show in March 2024 and August 2023 to speak about a campaign against proposed infection control cuts being considered by HICPAC, after which she was added to a HICPAC workgroup that May. Jane returns today now that, with HICPAC disbanded, she's once again able to speak more openly about committee deliberations. Find our book Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' latest book, A Short History of Trans Misogyny, here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Find Tracy's book, Abolish Rent, here: www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2443-abolish-rent Find Phil's new book, Counting Like a State, here: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700639687/ Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod

Before adjusting your thyroid meds, have you ever ruled out gut-based triggers?Gut imbalances can have a bigger impact on thyroid health than most realize, especially in autoimmune conditions like Graves' and Hashimoto's. When the gut barrier breaks down, the immune system can get confused and prevent symptoms from fully improving. Testing can also be tricky, and just because something shows up doesn't always mean it needs to be treated. In this episode, I walk through how I approach these situations; how to evaluate critically, when to dig deeper, and when the priority should be foundational support like stress, sleep, and diet.Tune in to get a clearer picture of how gut health could be influencing your thyroid!Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Introduction to the Question00:08 – How infections can impact gut and thyroid function01:15 – Molecular mimicry and immune confusion01:35 – Infections and overgrowths that may influence autoimmunity02:36 – Testing methods and treatment preferences03:39 – Parasite treatment debates and false negatives05:07 – Why root cause work goes beyond infection treatment06:03 – Episode Wrap up06:40 – Podcast OutroFree resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto' s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Infections take a longer prescription of Antibiotics to clear. Maybe I should start a regiment  

A person in Arizona recently died of pneumonic plague which is a rare and severe form of a flea-borne disease. When you hear plague, usually you think of medieval times and the centuries-old Black Death epidemic. Should we be concerned that history is repeating itself? We spoke with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health about it. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne / Griffin Health

We talk with Hatoon Baazim, a postdoctoral researcher at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, who studies the role of systemic and cellular metabolism in virus infection.  

Food Safety New Zealand says a study of campylobacter infection rates is unnecessarily alarmist. The Public Health Communication Centre claims more than 10 percent of the population contracted the infection from eating chicken in the past few years. It suggests it's caused 9000 hospitalisations, and at least 60 deaths since 2008. Food Safety NZ's Vincent Arbuckle says the numbers are way off. "Every time there's a death, the clinician has to determine the primary cause and that goes on record - and the primary cause has been only three cases." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Health Matters, we're joined by Dr. Brenna Farmer of NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine to talk through what you need to do to be prepared for emergencies. From the supplies you need in case of summer storms and power outages to the simple safety tips to prevent trips to the emergency room during summer fun, Dr. Farmer offers listeners the basics of emergency preparedness.___Brenna Farmer, MD is the chief of emergency medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and vice chair for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is also an associate professor of clinical emergency medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Farmer has previously served as an assistant residency program director for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Emergency Medicine Residency program. Dr. Farmer is board certified in both emergency medicine and toxicology. She is active nationally in several organizations and is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, American Academy of Emergency Medicine, and the American College of Medical Toxicology. Her primary areas of focus are quality improvement, patient safety, and medication safety.___Health Matters is your weekly dose of health and wellness information, from the leading experts. Join host Courtney Allison to get news you can use in your own life. New episodes drop each Wednesday.If you are looking for practical health tips and trustworthy information from world-class doctors and medical experts you will enjoy listening to Health Matters. Health Matters was created to share stories of science, care, and wellness that are happening every day at NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems. In keeping with NewYork-Presbyterian's long legacy of medical breakthroughs and innovation, Health Matters features the latest news, insights, and health tips from our trusted experts; inspiring first-hand accounts from patients and caregivers; and updates on the latest research and innovations in patient care, all in collaboration with our renowned medical schools, Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine. To learn more visit: https://healthmatters.nyp.org

Matt Skalski chats with Erin Alaia about the updated MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection. Discordant marrow signal, penumbra sign, devitalised tissue and more. Plus, mushrooms, huntsman spiders, hypotheses, subspecialty radiology personality traits and Frank goes on a Lyme disease rant!   Radiopaedia 2025 Virtual Conference ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/radiopaedia-2025-virtual-conference MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection ► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34145466/ Become a supporter ► https://radiopaedia.org/supporters Get an All-Access Pass ► https://radiopaedia.org/courses/all-access-course-pass Radiopaedia Community chat ► http://radiopaedia.org/chat Ideas and Feedback ► podcast@radiopaedia.org   The Reading Room is a radiology podcast intended primarily for radiologists, radiology registrars and residents. 

Dr. Rachel Irby, Senior Infectious Diseases Physician and founder of the Infectious Disease Team(TM) practice in Largo, Florida, reviews infections of cardiovascular devices. To begin, Dr. Irby defines the functions and patient types suitable for a Left Ventricular Assist Device, and how an LVAD integrates with a heart failure management program. Dr. Irby then reviews the types of infections that occur with an LVAD, along with the symptoms and signs of an infection. The work-up of LVAD/Driveline infections is then discussed, followed by the management steps for mild, moderate, and pump-related infections. Infections according to specific pathogens are then covered. Next, the speaker mentions how to prevent LVAD/Driveline infections. Lastly, Dr. Irby discusses the management steps utilized in heart failure management to get a patient to eventual heart transplantation.

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We talk with Roberto Alers-Velazquez, a postdoc at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH, who studies how subclinical herpes simplex virus infections can impair memory and behavior.

The adaptability of fungi to warmer temperatures is an obvious consequence of climate change. Perhaps less obvious is the role climate change has played on fungal pathogens emerging as a global health concern. While humans are mostly protected from fungal infections by our immune system and body temperature, a warming global climate could subvert the status quo. Some fungi are already adapted to warmer temperatures and causing invasive acute infections in humans: Candidozyma auris, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Aspergillus fumigatus, to name a few.  In this episode of Communicable, Angela Huttner and Josh Nosanchuk invite Arturo Casadevall, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins and this year's recipient of ESCMID's Excellence in Science Award, to discuss the world of fungi and their pathogenic potential in a warming world. Other topics include how to prepare for their emergence as a health threat, how fungi can be harnessed for applications that can benefit us, and ultimately answering the question Casadevall himself posed in the title of his recently published book, What if fungi win?This episode was edited by Kathryn Hostettler and peer reviewed by Robin Aerts of University Hospital Antwerp, Belgium.  References1.        Casadevall, A with Desmon S. What if fungi win? Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024.2.        Smith DFG, et al. Environmental fungi from cool and warm neighborhoods in the urban heat island of Baltimore City show differences in thermal susceptibility and pigmentation. BioRxiv 2025. DOI: 10.1101/2023.11.10.566554  3.        Casadevall A and Pirofski L. Benefits and Costs of Animal Virulence for Microbes. mBio 2019. DOI: 10.1128/mBio.00863-194.        Cordero RJB et al. Radiation protection and structural stability of fungal melanin polylactic acid biocomposites in low Earth orbit. PNAS 2025. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.24271181225.        Dadachova E, et al. The radioprotective properties of fungal melanin are a function of its chemical composition, stable radical presence and spatial arrangement. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res 2008. DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-148X.2007.00430.x6.        Cordero RJB et al. The hypothermic nature of fungi. PNAS 2022. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2221996120

Join Dr. Martin in today's episode of The Doctor Is In Podcast.  

The UN agency dealing with AIDS and HIV warns of millions of new cases, directly as a result of global funding cuts. We hear from the head of the agency -- and from one of the most exposed countries, South Africa. Also, Ukraine comes under another huge Russian drone and missile attack. And a century old geological puzzle solved in Scotland.(Photo credit: Reuters)

ReferencesCell Metabolism 2024. volume 36, Issue 4, 2 April : 839-856.e8Winwood/Davis. 1966 "Giimme Some Lovin" Spencer Davis Group.https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=BuQ3PaFyb9A&si=yAERzThIMPra_Ct1Cochran and Capehart. 1958. "Summertime Blues" The Who Live at Leeds lp.https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=ovHs-psC9F4&si=zLwITLtjW0aCwKPAVivaldi, A 1717-1718. "Summer" Violin Concerto. Marie Samuelson. No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315,https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=g65oWFMSoK0&si=jw6PDRYCagn-B4fC

On episode #84 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 6/17 – 7/2/25. Hosts: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Clinical Outcomes and Perspectives of People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Twelve Months After Initiation of Long-acting Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine in an Observational Real-world US Study (BEYOND)(CID) Healthcare Provider Knowledge of West Nile Virus Diagnostic Testing—United States, 2022 (OFID) Bacterial Risk and Distribution of Metastatic Infections by Primary Infection Focus in Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia (OFID) Clinical management of Clostridioides difficile infection with faecal microbiota transplantation (eClinicalMedicine) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Clostridioides difficile Infection in Adults (IDSA) Clinician Management Preferences for Clostridioides difficile Infection in Adults (OFID) Donor-Derived Tuberculosis In Three Solid Organ Transplant Recipients From The Same Donor (OFID) Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis in Finger Caused by Mycoplasma phocimorsus from Brown Bear, Alaska, USA (CDC: Emerging Infectious Diseases) Foodborne Botulism Outbreak After Consumption of Home-Canned Cactus (Nopales) (CDC: MMWR) One-Stage Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty for Polymicrobial Periprosthetic Joint Infection Leads to High Reinfection Rates (Journal of Arthroplasty) 4,000-year-old Mycobacterium lepromatosis genomes from Chile reveal long establishment of Hansen's disease in the Americas (Nature Ecology & Evolution) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Outcome Predictors of Candida Prosthetic Joint Infection (OFID) Parasitic Miscellaneous Ten Practical Tips for a Successful Presentation at ID clinical case conference (OFID) Evaluating the impact of two decades of USAID interventions and projecting the effects of defunding on mortality up to 2030 (LANCET) Comparison of Periodic In-Person ID Care to Daily Tele-ID Care at a Community Hospital (OFID) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.

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In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Ethan discuss the complexities of managing chest trauma in pre-hospital settings, focusing on the controversial topic of finger thoracostomy versus needle decompression. They explore the challenges of existing protocols, the importance of training and diagnostics, and the need for better data collection to improve outcomes in trauma care. The conversation emphasizes the significance of context in decision-making and the balance between equipment and training in emergency medical situations.Listen to this podcast AD-Free with premium membership on Spotify or Apple Podcast.TakeawaysThe conversation around chest trauma protocols is ongoing and complex.Finger thoracostomy is not universally applicable; context matters.Training and assessment are crucial in pre-hospital care.Infection risks must be considered with invasive procedures.Data collection in trauma care is often inadequate.Diagnostic techniques like ultrasound can improve decision-making.The effectiveness of procedures can vary based on patient condition.Equipment should complement, not replace, proper training.Understanding the nuances of trauma can lead to better outcomes.Protocols should be adaptable to different scenarios and providers.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Controversial Post02:04 Understanding Chest Trauma Protocols04:59 Exploring the IDF Trauma Registry Study09:54 Infection Risks and Protocol Considerations12:34 Training and Assessment in Pre-Hospital Care15:06 Diagnostic Techniques and Their Importance19:36 Evaluating the Effectiveness of Procedures23:29 The Role of Equipment vs. Training29:22 Data Collection for Better Outcomes35:29 Conclusion and Future ConsiderationsThank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠⁠⁠

Lots of people have warned about robot invasions, but not like this: tiny bots that don't want to take over the world, but want to help clear your sinuses of germs. Plus: a group of 15 monkeys living at Kyoto University's primate research institute figure out a way to escape their habitat. Light-powered robot swarms may replace antibiotics for tough sinus infections (Interesting Engineering)Monkeys use trees to catapault themselves out of Japanese laboratory (Daily Telegraph)Let's all swarm this show's Patreon page with donations

Dr Homa Amini and Dr Beau Meyer visit the studio as we consider dental infections in children and teenagers. We explore their cause, symptoms, and management… along with prevention strategies and antibiotic stewardship. We hope you can join us!

Send us a textIt's a common scenario for a cancer patient. They're undergoing treatment and get what's known as a peripherally inserted central catheter or PICC (pronounced “pick”) line to make it more convenient to administer drugs. They are in and out of the hospital or just the clinic frequently to see various providers. The treatment they receive may run down their immune system a little bit. Just having cancer may have damaged their immune system.So then they get an infection.Perhaps it's no big deal. A round of antibiotics may take care of it. However, increasingly, these infections are resistant to antibiotics – something known as antimicrobial resistance or AMR.Then, the patient must wait weeks or even months to resume cancer treatment while the infection is treated. And, all too often, the infection itself may kill the patient. In fact, infections are the second-leading cause of death for cancer patients.Dr. Yehoda M. Martei, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hematology-Oncology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and colleagues have been working to find out just how common these infections are. Among patients hospitalized for treatment, cancer patients were up to twice as likely to get a drug-resistant infection, she and colleagues found. Among outpatients – people getting treatment at clinics or offices but not staying in the hospital – cancer patients had three times the risk of drug-resistant infections.Listen as Dr. Martei tells One World, One Health host Maggie Fox about her findings, what they mean, and what must be done to protect cancer patients and ensure infections don't stop them from getting the treatment they need.