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We review diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis in the ED. Hosts: Sarah Fetterolf, MD Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Meningitis_2_0.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: CNS Infections, Infectious Diseases, Neurology Show Notes Core EM Modular CME Course Maximize your commute with the new Core EM Modular CME Course, featuring the most essential content distilled from our top-rated podcast episodes. This course offers 12 audio-based modules packed with pearls! Information and link below. Course Highlights: Credit: 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Curriculum: Comprehensive coverage of Core Emergency Medicine, with 12 modules spanning from Critical Care to Pediatrics. Cost: Free for NYU Learners $250 for Non-NYU Learners Click Here to Register and Begin Module 1 Patient Presentation & Workup Patient: 36-year-old male, currently shelter-domiciled, presenting with 3 weeks of generalized weakness, fevers, weight loss, and headaches. Vitals (Initial): BP 147/98, HR 150s, Temp 100.2°F, RR 18, O2 99% RA. Clinical Evolution: Initial assessment noted cachexia and a large ventral hernia. Following initial workup, the patient became acutely altered (A&O x0) and febrile to 102.9°F. Physical Exam Findings: Brudzinski Sign: Positive (knees flexed upward upon passive neck flexion). Kernig Sign: Discussed as highly specific (resistance/pain during knee extension with hip flexed at 90°). Meningeal Triad: Fever, nuchal rigidity, and AMS (present in 40% of cases; 95% of patients have at least two of the four cardinal symptoms including headache). Imaging: Chest X-ray: Scattered opacities (pneumonia) and a small pneumothorax. CT Abdomen/Pelvis: Confirmed asplenia (secondary to 2011 GSW/exploratory laparotomy). Head CT: Ventricle enlargement concerning for obstructive hydrocephalus and diffuse sulcal effacement. CSF Analysis & Microbiology Bacterial Meningitis Opening Pressure: Elevated (Normal is 1000–2000/mm3 WBC); dominated by neutrophils (>80% PMN). Glucose: Low (
On episode #99 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel reviews the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 1/15/26 - 1/28/26. Host: Daniel Griffin and Sarah Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Symptomatic and asymptomatic norovirus infections in early life; The PREVAIL Cohort, 2017-2020 (CID) Bacterial Xenodiagnosis to search for Borrelia burgdorferi after antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease: a prospective cohort study (CID) Diagnostic Yield of Repeat Blood Cultures and Risk Factors for Bloodstream Infection in Persistent Febrile Neutropenia (CID) Methodology Misrepresented: Correcting the Record on the ATS Community-acquired Pneumonia Guideline Process (CID) Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physicians' Preferences for Management of Clostridioides difficile Infection: An Emerging Infections Network Surve (Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society) Antibiotic Therapy for Uncomplicated AcuteAppendicitis (JAMA) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Persistence of Symptoms among Commercially Insured Patients with Coccidioidomycosis, United States, 2017–2023 (CDC: Emerging Infectious Diseases) Ophthalmologic evaluation and clinical outcome in candidemia: a seven-year retrospective multicenter cohort study (OFID) Parasitic Postinfectious Syndromes and Long-Term Sequelae after Giardia Infections (CDC: Emergining Infectious Diseases) Priced Out of Treatment: The Exorbitant Cost of Antiparasitic Drugs in the United States (OFID) Miscellaneous All About the AAP Recommended Immunization Schedule (healthychildren.org) Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2026: Policy Statement (American Academy of Pediatrics: Pediatrics) Feeling the Vibes: An Investigation into Resident Antibiotic Prescribing Practices (OFID) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.
So if democracy is under pressure, what role do stories, culture, and imagination play in defending it?In this episode, we're joined by Alan Jenkins, civil rights lawyer, former Ford foundation program director, Harvard Law School professor, and now comic book author, for a wide ranging conversation about story making and telling as a tool for social change. From Supreme Court litigation to graphic novels, Alan Jenkins traces how law, narrative, and culture intersect when democracy is at stake.So in our conversation, we explore three big ideas I think matter a lot right now:First, why is story inseparable from power?And how law, policy, and culture work together, whether we acknowledge it or not, to shape public belief and behavior.Next, how popular culture and art have historically been used to confront authoritarianism. From Superman and Captain America to global protest movements that borrow symbol, humor, and myth.And finally, what hybrid 21st century leadership looks like and why flexibility, empathy, and imagination may be as important as specialized expertise in this moment.NOTABLE MENTIONSPeopleBill ClevelandHost of ART IS CHANGE and founder of the Center for the Study of Art & Community.Alan JenkinsHarvard Law School professor; former civil rights and DOJ lawyer; former Director of Human Rights at the Ford Foundation; co-author of 1/6: The Graphic Novel.Anthony S. FauciFormer Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; referenced in discussion of ACT UP and activist pressure shaping public institutions.Charles LindberghAviator and political figure cited in discussion of American isolationism and authoritarian sympathies prior to World War II.Pablo PicassoArtist whose painting Guernica is referenced as a defining cultural response to fascist violence.Organizations & InstitutionsHarvard Law SchoolInstitution where Alan Jenkins teaches courses on civil rights law, narrative, and Supreme Court jurisprudence.NAACP Legal Defense and Educational FundCivil rights organization where Jenkins worked early in his legal career.United States Department of JusticeReferenced in connection with Jenkins's Supreme Court litigation experience.Ford FoundationGlobal philanthropy where Jenkins served as Director of Human Rights.Pop Culture...
In episode 66 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Nicolas Chomont joins host Dr Michael Saag to provide a preview of the 2026 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI). Dr Chomont is Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CROI 2026 and is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Immunology at the Université de Montréal and a researcher at the CHUM Research Centre. Dr Chomont discusses CROI 2026, highlighting its significance in advancing HIV research and treatment. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement, the support for new investigators, and ongoing research for an HIV cure. The discussion provides the overall themes of the abstracts accepted for CROI 2026 as well as the plenary sessions, symposia, and the impact of funding cuts on research and treatment. Dr Chomont expresses optimism about the future of HIV research and the collaborative spirit of the conference.0:00 – Introduction3:19 – Plenary sessions overview5:41 – Interactive symposia and themed discussion sessions8:09 – Themes of the accepted abstracts 11:09 – Support for new researchers15:25 – Research addressing a cure for HIV 18:21 – Community and collaboration at CROI20:55 – Closing remarks Register for virtual or in-person attendance at CROI 2026: https://www.croiconference.org/ __________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections. Going anti-Viral's host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...
This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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In this episode, we review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Key Concepts Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) are defined as an infection localized to the bladder without any systemic signs or symptoms of infection in someone who is not immunocompromised, pregnant, catheterized, and has normal urologic anatomy. UTIs are most commonly seen in younger women. E. coli is by far the most common urinary pathogen. Symptoms alone drive most of the diagnosis of UTI; however, urinalysis and urine culture can be helpful in some circumstances. Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) is recommended for men and women for first-line therapy in most patients. Fosfomycin, Bactrim, pivmecillinam, and certain B-lactams can be considered in certain circumstances. Women are usually treated for 3-5 days and men 5-7 days. Some evidence suggests inferior clinical outcomes for B-lactam; however, the amount of data in general is lacking for B-lactams. Recommended B-lactams (aside from pivmecillinam) include amoxicillin/clavulanate, cephalexin, cefadroxil, cefpodoxime, and cefdinir. References Nelson Z, Aslan AT, Beahm NP, et al. Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Pediatrics and Adults: A WikiGuidelines Group Consensus Statement. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(11):e2444495. Published 2024 Nov 4. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.44495 Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber KG, et al. International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in women: A 2010 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Clin Infect Dis. 2011;52(5):e103-e120. doi:10.1093/cid/ciq257 Kurotschka PK, Gágyor I, Ebell MH. Acute Uncomplicated UTIs in Adults: Rapid Evidence Review. Am Fam Physician. 2024;109(2):167-174. https://www.wikiguidelines.org/
The Guardian's science editor, Ian Sample, talks to Madeleine Finlay about three eye-catching science stories from the week, including a study that suggests positive thinking can boost immune response. Also on the agenda is the mysterious rise of scabies in the UK, and the discovery that cows are more adept with tools than previously known. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
Tara Eicher is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. T. Eicher, J. Quackenbush, and A. Ne'eman. Challenging Claims of an Autism Epidemic — Misconceptions and a Path Forward. N Engl J Med 2026;394:313-315.
In this episode of our Infectious Diseases & Public Health Preparedness Series, we're diving into high-consequence infectious diseases, with a focused discussion on anthrax and tularemia.Join us for a high-yield, clinically grounded conversation packed with recognition pearls, red flags for severe disease, diagnostic considerations, and management strategies to help you identify these rare but critical infections on the wards, in the ED, or during overnight call.Hosts:Dr. Tanya S. Jain and Dr. Avtandil Kochiashvili, Chief Medical Residents, UConnGuest Expert:Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, Attending Physician, Infectious DiseasesAuthor:Dr. Tanya S. Jain, Chief Medical Resident, UConnEdited by:Dr. Avtandil Kochiashvili, Chief Medical Resident, UConnMusic:LoFi Girl by Snoozy Beats | Free Music Archive | License: CC BY
On episode #98 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel reviews the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 1/1/26 – 1/14/26. Host: Daniel Griffin Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Rhinovirus-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Hospitalized Adult Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study (JID) Demise of the Milwaukee Protocol for Rabies (CID) Reply to Willoughby on Demise of the Milwaukee Protocol for Rabies (CID) Bacterial Clinical Practice Guideline by Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): 2025 Guideline on Management and Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections: Introduction and Methods (CID) Reassessing the 2023 International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases Duke clinical criteria for infective endocarditis: Impact of excluding fever and updating diagnostic definition (CID) The diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin for community-acquired bacteremia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis (CMI: Clincal Microbiology and Infection) Noninferiority of One HPV Vaccine Dose to TwoDoses (NEJM) About the wastewater program (Colorado: Department of Public & Environment) Notes from the Field: Wastewater Surveillance for Measles Virus During a Measles Outbreak — Colorado, August 2025 (CDC: MMWR) Notes from the Field: Retrospective Analysis of Wild-Type Measles Virus in Wastewater During a Measles Outbreak — Oregon, March 24–September 22, 2024 (CDC:MMWR) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Candidozyma auris (formerly Candida auris): Resistant, long-lasting, and everywhere (CMI: Clincal Microbiology and Infection) Long-range air dispersal as an important source of environmental contamination in Candida auris clustering: possible infection control implication (Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology) Parasitic Dermlite Dermatoscopes (dermatoscopes.com) Oral ivermectin versus 5% permethrin cream to treat children and adults with classic scabies: multicentre, assessor blinded, cluster randomised clinical trials (BMJ) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.
Tune in as Princy N. Kumar, MD, MACP, FRCP, and Charlotte-Paige Rolle, MD, MPH discuss the latest in immune recovery, chronic inflammation, and more in the management of treatment-experienced people living with HIV.Topics covered include:Immunologic nonresponseTheories around soluble gp120 and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicityLatest data from BRIGHTE, RECOVER, and moreFuture DirectionsPresenters:Princy N. Kumar, MD, MACP, FRCPProfessor of Medicine and MicrobiologyChief, Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical MedicineVice Dean for Student AffairsGeorgetown University School of MedicineWashington, DCCharlotte-Paige Rolle, MD, MPHDirector of Research OperationsOrlando Immunology CenterAdjunct Assistant Professor of Global HealthEmory University Rollins School of Public HealthAtlanta, GeorgiaLink to full program: https://bit.ly/4pEenZCGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Helminths from the Infectious Disease 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
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Anti-Virals from the Infectious Disease 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
Does it seem like everyone you know is getting sick these days? What's not helping is the fact that those of us living here in the New England states are contending with the worst flu season we've seen in years, and health experts say it's going to be weeks before it starts to get any better. Dr. Larry Madoff, the Medical Director of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, discusses this current wave of cases, the best ways to treat the virus, and what's helping this year's flu strain deliver that extra painful punch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Rickettsial Diseases from the Infectious Disease 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
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Leprosy from the Infectious Disease 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
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Adenovirus from the Infectious Disease 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
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Botulism (Adult) from the Infectious Disease 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
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) from the Infectious Disease 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
On episode #97 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel reviews the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 12/18/25 – 12/31/25. Host: Daniel Griffin Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Outcomes Related to Bacterial Co-Infection and Antibiotic Use in Adults Hospitalized With Respiratory Syncytial Virus Compared with Influenza (OFID) Once-Weekly Oral Islatravir Plus Lenacapavir Versus Daily Oral Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide in Persons With HIV-1 (Annals of Internal Medicine) Bacterial GeoSentinel Analysis of Travelers' Diarrhea Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns (JAMA Open Network) Rapid direct disk diffusion testing for antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections: a bacterial concentration-adjusted approach (Microbiology Spectrum) Impact of an Educational Leaflet About Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infection on Antibiotic Preferences Among US Adults ≥65 Years: An Online Randomized Controlled Survey Experiment (OFID) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Real-world Evaluation of Histoplasmosis Diagnosis and Treatment in Patients From a Michigan Health System (OFID) Parasitic Progress Toward Eradication of Dracunculiasis (Guinea Worm Disease) — Worldwide, January 2024–June 2025 (CDC: MMWR) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.
KMOX Health Editor Fred Bodimer talks about a recent flu surge across the country with Dr. Steven Lawrence, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine.
Listen in as we talk with Dr. Kate Creevy about her fascinating and insightful path in veterinary medicine. She shares how decisions she didn't see as impactful at the time played crucial roles in her career development, and the important role of science and research for the future of human and animal kind. Plus, learn how a phone call that started with “I got this guy in genetics” led to her role as Co-Founder and Chief Veterinary Officer with the Dog Aging Project, and her advice to veterinary students and colleagues as a veterinary school professor. This is one of those episodes you will want to listen to, save, and listen to again. As always, we want to hear from YOU. Please share your thoughts by sending an email or joining the conversation. Photo credit: Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences photo, Dr Creevy with two Border Collies at different parts of their lifespan journey - Poet at age 3, and Sophie at age 14. GUEST BIO: Kate Creevy, DVM, MS, DACVIM-SAIM Dr. Creevy's educational path includes Georgetown University (BS), the University of Tennessee (DVM), the University of Minnesota (small animal rotating internship) and the University of Georgia (internal medicine residency and MS in Infectious Disease). Along the way she has worked in emergency practice in the Twin Cities and Washington DC, as well as academic emergency practice at UGA, and completed a Cancer Research Training Award Fellowship developing protocols for chimeric bone marrow transplantation in immunodeficient dogs at the NIH's National Cancer Institute. After ten years as a small animal internist on UGA's faculty, she joined the faculty at Texas A&M University's School of Veterinary Medicine where she is now a Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Creevy is the Chief Veterinary Officer for the Dog Aging Project, a multicenter, multidisciplinary research collaboration, with over 50,000 dogs enrolled across the US. The long-term goal of the Dog Aging Project is to understand the genetic and environmental determinants of healthy aging in companion dogs. In addition to her work on canine aging, Dr. Creevy's research interests include infectious disease, and the development of lifelong learning skills and critical thinking skills among professional students and early-career veterinarians. LINKS AND INFORMATION: Dog Aging Project: https://dogagingproject.org/ University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine: https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/ University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine: https://vet.uga.edu/ Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/ One Health: https://www.who.int/health-topics/one-health#tab=tab_1 Zoobiquity book: https://www.zoobiquity.com/ Lessons in Chemistry book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58065033-lessons-in-chemistry If you like these podcast and want to hear more, please support these efforts through a donation to the VIN Foundation: https://vinfoundation.org/give/ You may learn more about the VIN Foundation, on the website, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or signup for the newsletter. If you like this podcast, we would appreciate it if you follow and share. As always, we welcome feedback. If you have an idea for a podcast episode, we'd love to hear it!
On episode #96 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 12/4/25 – 12/17/25. Host: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Rabies Cluster Among Steer on a Dairy Farm — Minnesota, 2024 (CDC:MMWR) Incidence of community-acquired pneumonia and herpes zoster in people with HIV based on CD4-count and age in the current antiretroviral therapy era: a longitudinal cohort study (CID) Associations between antibiotic use and outcomes in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia and positive respiratory viral assays (CID) Bacterial Lactobacillus Bacteremia: A Challenging Condition for Pediatrician (Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal) Trial of High-Dose Oral Rifampin in Adults with Tuberculous Meningitis (NEJM) Zoliflodacin versus ceftriaxone plus azithromycin for treatment of uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea: an international, randomised, controlled, open-label, phase 3, non-inferiority clinical trial (LANCET) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Compassionate Use of Olorofim for Invasive Mold Infections: A Nationwide Observational Study in France (OFID) Parasitic Eliminating Guinea worm (LANCET: Infectious Disases) Balamuthia mandrillaris Encephalitis in a 12-Year-old Girl: Report of the First Case Diagnosed in Greece (Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal) A Prospective Cohort Longitudinal Study of Human Acute Babesiosis: Quality of Life and Severity of Symptoms Through 1-Year Follow-up (OFID) Body lice and scabies co-infestation among unsheltered migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers and the right to water and sanitation (PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases) Miscellaneous H.U.S.T.L.E: A Consult Fitness Guide for Infectious Diseases Providers (CID) Seven alternatives to evidence based medical education: an exploration of how we actually teach (BMJ) What does a doctor look like?Asking AI (BMJ) The Receding Specialty of Infectious Diseases and Implications for U.S. Healthcare (OFID) Integrating a host biomarker with a large language model for diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infection (Nature Communications) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.
Welcome to Season 2 of the Orthobullets Podcast.In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Infectious Diseases in Athletes from the Knee & Sports section.Follow Orthobullets on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTube
BIG. ASIAN. ENERGY. is a Bay Area cultural force, elevating Asian power, women's leadership, and the unstoppable vitality of our AAPI communities. Through headline events and community activations, BAE champions economic recovery, public safety, and support for small businesses by bringing bold visibility to Asian stories year-round. It's a catalyst to celebrate, amplify, and activate the future of San Francisco. Come and hear more about BAE and how you can join the force. Speakers: Dion Lim, our moderator, is an Emmy Award–winning journalist known for nearly two decades as a TV news anchor and reporter, most recently in San Francsico and the Bay Area. Marjan Philhour is managing director of Mercury's San Francisco office, bringing more than three decades of experience in government, politics, strategic communications and community advocacy to the firm. Nancy Tung was elected as chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party in April 2024. She previously served as an elected member of the party's local leadership for four years. She deeply understands the impact the Democratic Party has on our local elections and is guiding a new caucus of moderate Democrats in the party. Monica Gandhi M.D., M.P.H., is a professor of medicine and associate chief in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is also the director of the UCSF Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and the medical director of the HIV Clinic ("Ward 86") at San Francisco General Hospital. Kiki Lopez is a proud immigrant transwoman living with HIV. She is a program manager for the Stop the Hate Program and the California Reducing Disparities Project at San Francisco Community Health Center. She passionately advocates for people living with HIV, immigrant communities, and transgender folks, especially queer and trans Asian and Pacific Islanders. Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming. See more Michelle Meow Show programs at Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California. Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In pediatric practice, few topics are as foundational and scientifically grounded as vaccinations. This season, a major shift in federal vaccine advisory guidance has sparked fresh discussion about how we protect infants from hepatitis B. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee on immunization practices voted to revise the more than 30-year guidance around the universal birth-dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine. In this episode, our goal is to provide clarity for clinicians on the best vaccination approach for our youngest patients. For this important discussion, we are joined by Sean O'Leary, MD, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Children's Colorado, as well as a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is also chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Infectious Diseases, otherwise known as the Red Book Committee. Some highlights from this episode include: The history of hepatitis B infection in children in the U.S. Why the birth dose has been such a critical part of prevention Breaking down the recent decision by the CDC advisory committee Recommendations for this vaccine moving forward For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI3qhwVi1Eg Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Samantha Watkins interviews Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease physician and a senior scholar at the Center for Health Security at Johns Hopkins University, about the alarming trend of anti-vaccine irrationality coming from government leaders. Topics include: The state of vaccine science Hepatitis B vaccine Covid vaccine The cause of conspiracism The real-world impact of conspiracism A healthy culture's approach to vaccine science Resources: “A Pro-Freedom Approach to Infectious Disease” by Onkar Ghate, in which he shares ARI's view of the role of government with respect to infectious disease This episode was recorded on December 15, 2025, and posted on December 18, 2025. Image Credit: Alex Wong / via Getty Images
A Podcast from Obstetrics & Gynecology highlighting the latest research and practice updates in the field. This episode features interviews with Dr. Naima Joseph, author of "Measles in Pregnancy: Clinical Considerations and Challenges," and Dr. Andrea G. Edlow, author of "Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of 3-Year-Old Children Exposed to Maternal Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection in Utero."
Join Dr. Daniel Simon as he interviews Dr. Igho Ofotokun, Chair of the Department of Medicine at University Hospitals. Dr. Ofotokun shares his remarkable journey from Nigeria to becoming an expert in HIV research, revealing how passion and experiences shaped his career in infectious diseases. Discover the pivotal moments that guided him in the fight against not just HIV, but also the challenges posed by COVID-19.Learn more about Daniel Simon, MDLearn more about Igho Ofotokun, MD, MScNEW! View our Science@UH video podcast on YouTubeLearn more about the University Hospitals Research & Education Institute
Anne Zink is a lecturer and senior fellow at the Yale School of Public Health. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. A.B. Zink, N.C. McCann, and R.P. Walensky. From Crisis to Action — Policy Pathways to Reverse the Rise in Congenital Syphilis. N Engl J Med 2025;393:2388-2391.
Low resource settings require much innovation and streamlining resources to meet set goals. With healthcare becoming more commercial and profit driven, missional healthcare in low resource settings faces many challenges. Sustainability is a big question with people finance , and equipment scarce and hard to come by. Missional models of healthcare often run into hurdles of sustainability, longevity and relevance even as healthcare slowly turns into business. In this setting of multifactorial challenges and increasing compliances how can missional healthcare be relevant and sustainable? Many saints of God have committed their lives to fulfil this great commission in some of the most underserved and unreached areas of the world. With the birth of Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) a different model of missional healthcare emerged in India. Over the last 55 years of its existence, EHA has shown that through all the challenges, this may be one of the ways to sustain missional healthcare in areas of need. With increasing divide between the rich and poor, overwhelmed government systems, a ruthless insurance system, and high end corporate healthcare, it is still possible for missional healthcare to provide low cost, high quality, technologically advanced care to people in need while remaining sustainable. We bring lessons from India and our experience with Emmanuel Hospital Association over the last 3 decades.
In episode 63 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Mari Kitahata joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss the role of outcomes research on clinical decisions for patient care. Dr Kitahata is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington (UW) in the Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. For more than 3 decades, she has directed the UW/Fred Hutch Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Clinical Research Core. Dr Kitahata's research focuses on improving long-term outcomes for people with HIV and she has led studies demonstrating key determinants of increased survival in people with HIV including early initiation of antiretroviral therapy and care managed by physicians with greater HIV experience. Dr Kitahata discusses the significance of outcomes research in clinical settings, particularly in the context of HIV care. She explains the differences between efficacy and effectiveness, the challenges faced in observational studies, and the importance of statistical techniques to address biases. Dr Kitahata and Dr Saag discuss the role of electronic medical records (EMRs) in enhancing data collection and the necessity of data validation through adjudication processes. Additionally, the conversation touches on the importance of patient-reported outcomes and the limitations of EMR data, including issues of misclassification. Finally, Dr Saag and Dr Kitahata discuss the distinction between predictive modeling and etiologic modeling in research, underscoring the complexities of clinical care and the future directions for outcomes research.0:00 – Introduction2:30 – Efficacy versus effectiveness5:51 – Challenges in outcomes research8:27 – Statistical techniques in observational studies16:13 – The role of electronic medical records19:36 – Patient-reported outcomes and their importance22:18 – Data validation and adjudication28:30 – Limitations of observational data35:08 – The future of outcomes research __________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections. Going anti-Viral's host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...
Laughter is an incredibly powerful and yet mysterious emotion. We laugh with delight, but also surprise. We laugh at jokes, but also at embarrassment. Why? What subconscious signal is laughter intended to display? Why do we laugh when someone tickles us and what should we make of the fact that rodents do it too? And why is it that people's sense of humour differs wildly and yet some drugs can send us all into fits of the giggles, even if there is nothing to laugh at?This lecture was recorded by Robin May on the 12th of November 2025 at Bernard's Inn Hall, LondonProfessor of Infectious Disease at the University of Birmingham, and (interim) Chief Scientist at the UK Health Security Agency, Robin May was appointed Gresham Professor of Physic in May 2022. Between July 2020 and September 2025 he served as Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Professor May's early training was in Plant Sciences at the University of Oxford, followed by a PhD on mammalian cell biology at University College London and the University of Birmingham. After postdoctoral research on gene silencing at the Hubrecht Laboratory, The Netherlands, he returned to the UK in 2005 to establish a research program on human infectious diseases. He was Director of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham from 2017-2020. Professor May continues his work on Infectious Disease at the University of Birmingham. A Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Wolfson Royal Society Research Merit Fellow and Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, Professor May specialises in research into human infectious diseases, with a particular focus on how pathogens survive and replicate within host organisms.As the FSA's Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor May provides expert scientific advice to the UK government and plays a critical role in helping to understand how scientific developments will shape the work of the FSA, as well as the strategic implications of any possible changes.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/why-laughGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-today Website: https://gresham.ac.ukX: https://x.com/GreshamCollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/greshamcollege.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show
In this podcast, featuring audio from an expert roundtable video module, listen as 3 multidisciplinary faculty, Tracey Q. Davidoff, MD, FCUCM; Carina Marquez, MD, MPH; and Jeffrey D. Whitman, MD, MS, discuss the benefits of diagnosing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and optimal testing strategies. Topics covered include:The annual burden of RSV and the benefits of diagnosisWhom to test and what diagnostic techniques to useLogistical considerations for implementationPotential benefits of RSV testingFor the full video module and to download the accompanying slides, visit the program page for this episode:https://bit.ly/3MrXTpIPresenters:Tracey Q. Davidoff, MD, FCUCMAttending PhysicianBaycare Urgent CareAssistant Professor, Family MedicineFlorida State University College of MedicineTallahassee, FloridaCarina Marquez, MD, MPHAssociate Professor of MedicineDivision of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global MedicineUniversity of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CaliforniaJeffrey D. Whitman, MD, MSCo-Director of Clinical MicrobiologyAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Laboratory MedicineUniversity of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CaliforniaGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Guardian's science editor, Ian Sample, sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay to discuss three eye-catching stories from the week, including a study investigating the link between social media use in children and rising rates of ADHD diagnosis. Also on the agenda is groundbreaking evidence that humans were starting fires 350,000 years earlier than previously known, and the discovery of a new strain of the mpox virus in England. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
In this episode, Dr. Zanotti discusses the role of Procalcitonin in the ICU. He is joined by Dr. Simran Gupta, an infectious disease specialist at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Gupta has additional training in Clinical Research, Transplant, and Infectious Disease. She recently published an article on reassessing the role of Procalcitonin in critically ill patients with sepsis. Additional resources: Reassessing Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Therapy in Critically Ill Patients with Sepsis: Lessons from the ADAPT-Sepsis Trial. S. Gupta, et al. Clinical Infectious Disease 2025: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40579227/ Biomarker-Guided Antibiotic Duration for Hospitalized Patients With Suspected Sepsis: The ADAPT-Sepsis Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2025: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39652885/ Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy may shorten the length of treatment and may improve survival- a systematic review and meta-analysis. M Papp, et al. Crit Care 2023: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37833778/ Books and entertainment mentioned in this episode: Shantaram: A Novel. By Gregory David Roberts: https://bit.ly/4ovVHKX SHANTARAM – Apple TV series: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shantaram/umc.cmc.atxsrive40xli3zh3uxjimut
In this episode of the SHEA Podcast, host Dr. Jonathan Ryder moderates a lively pro/con debate on one of the most discussed biomarkers in infectious diseases: procalcitonin. Joining the conversation are two experts with distinct perspectives: Dr. Michael Mansour, Clinician Investigator and Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Sheetal Kandiah, Senior Physician and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University; Director of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program at Grady Hospital. Together, they explore where PCT may (or may not) add value in antimicrobial stewardship programs. Tune in for an insightful exchange that will help stewards, clinicians, and ID professionals better understand where PCT fits into today's rapidly evolving diagnostic landscape.
On episode #95 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 11/20/25 – 12/3/25. Host: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Early low-dose dexamethasone is associated with shorter acute symptom duration in Chikungunya virus infection: a retrospective cohort study (BMC Infectious Diseases) Noninferiority of One HPV Vaccine Dose to Two Doses (NEJM) Evidence to Action — Single-Dose HPV Vaccination and Cervical HPV Infection (NEJM) Daily Mosnodenvir as Dengue Prophylaxis in a Controlled Human InfectionModel (NEJM) Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth—Risks of Revising the recommendation (JAMA) Correlates of HIV-1 control after combination immunotherapy (Nature) Human-to-Human Rabies Transmission via Solid Organ Transplantation from a Donor with Undiagnosed Rabies — United States, October 2024–February 2025 (CDC: MMWR) Cytomegalovirus-specific cell-mediated immunity for prediction of post-prophylaxis CMV disease in a phase 3 trial of letermovir vs valganciclovir prophylaxis in donor CMV-seropositive recipient CMV-seronegative kidney transplant recipients (CID) An Analysis of Cytomegalovirus-Specific Cell-Mediated Immunity in a Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Letermovir Prophylaxis in Cytomegalovirus-Seropositive Recipients of an Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (CID) Bacterial Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Position Statement: Why IDSA Did Not Endorse the Community-Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines 2025 Update (CID) Lyme DiseaseIncidence in Massachusetts, 2012-2024 (JAMA: Open Network) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Aspergillosis-Attributable Mortality in the United States: Analysis of Death CertificateData (CID) Oral itraconazole versus oral voriconazole for treatment-naive patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis in India (VICTOR-CPA trial): a single-centre, open-label, randomised, controlled, superiority trial (LANCET: Infectious Diseases) Parasitic Loa loa encephalopathy following treatment with benzimidazole derivatives: A systematic review (OFID) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.
Board-certified veterinary microbiologist and immunologist Meera Surendran Nair (DVM, MS, MSCTR, PhD, DACVM), Director of Infectious Disease at Antech™ and board-certified veterinary microbiologist and immunologist, joins Tails From the Lab to discuss the recent updates to antimicrobial susceptibility reporting and clinical breakpoints. She explains how these changes impact veterinary diagnostics and antimicrobial therapy decisions, helping clinicians select the right antibiotic at the right dose to effectively treat infections while minimizing unnecessary antimicrobial exposure. Tune in to learn more about the latest advancements in veterinary microbiology and infectious disease diagnostics. Visit our microbiology page for more resources and a video walkthrough of the updates and HealthTracks™ report: https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/reference-lab/microbiology/ Tails from the Lab is a production of Antech Diagnostics™. The intent of this podcast is to provide education and guidance with the understanding that any diagnostic testing and treatment decisions are ultimately at the discretion of the attending veterinarian within the established veterinarian-patient-client relationship.
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Tista Ghosh.In this conversation, Tista Ghosh, a physician and epidemiologist, shares her journey in public health, discussing her experiences during the pandemic, the importance of frontline workers, and the lessons learned for future preparedness. She emphasizes the need for cultural shifts in public health communication, the role of everyday people in disaster preparedness, and the significance of storytelling in understanding public health issues. Tista also provides insights into stress management for public health workers and the importance of supporting public health staff. She reflects on her career path, the challenges and rewards of her current role, and the need for better public health education.
This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.AzAAP would like to acknowledge the generous support of the podcast by the Arizona Department of Health Services through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant funding. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child's pediatrician for guidance. Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaperLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Egon Ozer, MD, PhD, leads the Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution at the Havey Institute for Global Health and is helping researchers at Northwestern University and around the world use genome sequencing to track emerging diseases and prepare for infectious threats. In this episode he talks about his career in global health and the cutting edge research his team is leading in Chicago, Pakistan, Peru, Bolivia, Nigeria and beyond.
Today, the CDC's vaccine advisory committee will be meeting to vote on recommendations for childhood vaccinations. But under RFK Jr.'s leadership, this committee looks much different now than it did a year ago.How is the impact from the HHS secretary being seen across America today? Guest: Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, the CDC's vaccine advisory committee will be meeting to vote on recommendations for childhood vaccinations. But under RFK Jr.'s leadership, this committee looks much different now than it did a year ago.How is the impact from the HHS secretary being seen across America today? Guest: Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, the CDC's vaccine advisory committee will be meeting to vote on recommendations for childhood vaccinations. But under RFK Jr.'s leadership, this committee looks much different now than it did a year ago.How is the impact from the HHS secretary being seen across America today? Guest: Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Find More Great Info From Dr. Melanie Matheu Here: SUBSTACK: https://lilscience.substack.com TIKTOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@laughterinlight YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LaughterInLight Hawk talks with immunologist Dr. Melanie Matthew about the upcoming flu season and the devastating impact of RFK Jr as HHS Secretary. Australia experienced record-setting influenza deaths this year, with flu killing more people than COVID. The H3N2 variant mutated to evade vaccine protection, leading to unprecedented hospitalizations. Japan declared a flu epidemic five weeks early, and similar patterns are emerging in the United States.Dr. Matthew explains why flu vaccination remains critical despite mutations, reducing hospitalizations by 30-40% in adults and 70-75% in children. The conversation shifts to RFK Jr's anti-vaccine policies at HHS, where he claims no vaccine is safe and effective despite having zero background in immunology or pediatrics. His appointment, along with Marty Makary at FDA and Jay Bhattacharya at NIH, represents a complete rejection of scientific reality in favor of political ideology.The discussion covers RFK Jr's role in 88 child deaths in Samoa from measles, his vitamin A recommendations causing liver damage in Texas children, and how VAERS data is being misrepresented. Dr. Matthew details the exodus of top scientists from NIH, cancelled research grants, and terminated clinical trials that will kill patients. Forever chemicals (PFAS) are being approved for pesticides while vaccine research funding gets slashed.America faces losing measles elimination status, rising preventable disease deaths, and compromised pandemic preparedness. The CDC's COVID vaccine guidance for pregnant women has been offline for months despite evidence linking infection to preterm births and neurological damage. This administration prioritizes grift over public health, with consequences spanning decades. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk- Support Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com- Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole- Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social- Connect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Podcasts Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.com- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTBSimplecast: https://hawk-droppings.simplecast.com- Hawk Podcasts RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/pPVtxSNJ
Actinomyces species are considered part of the normal vaginal and urogenital tract flora. The percentage of Pap smears containing Actinomyces-like organisms varies but is most commonly reported as approximately 7% among women using IUDs. That number is supported by multiple sources, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America guideline and several clinical studies. The incidence can be higher or lower depending on the type of IUD; for example, copper IUDs have been associated with rates up to 20%, while levonorgestrel-releasing IUDs show lower rates around 2.9%. In women with an IUD, who are found to have this finding on their liquid-based Pap smear, what is the appropriate management? In this episode, which comes from one of our podcast family members, we will discuss this topic and it's management in both symptomatic and symptomatic (pelvic pain) IUD wearing women. 1. McHugh KE, Sturgis CD, Procop GW, Rhoads DD. The Cytopathology of Actinomyces, Nocardia, and Their Mimickers. Diagnostic Cytopathology. 2017;45(12):1105-1115. doi:10.1002/dc.23816.2. Practice Bulletin No. 186: Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Implants and Intrauterine Devices. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017;130(5):e251-e269. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000002400.3. Miller JM, Binnicker MJ, Campbell S, et al. Guide to Utilization of the Microbiology Laboratory for Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: 2024 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Clinical Infectious Diseases: An Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2024; ciae104. doi:10.1093/cid/ciae104.5. Carrara J, Hervy B, Dabi Y, et al. Added-Value of Endometrial Biopsy in the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategy for Pelvic Actinomycosis. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2020;9(3):E821. doi:10.3390/jcm9030821.
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