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On episode #81 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel reviews the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 5/8/25 – 5/21/25. Hosts: Daniel Griffin Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Tecovirimat for Clade I MPXV Infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo (NEJM) Remdesivir associated with reduced mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients (BMC Infectious Diseases) Real-world evidence shows remdesivir tied to less death in hospitalized COVID patients (CIDRAP) Impact of most promising Ebola therapies on survival (Virology Journal) Bacterial Comparative effectiveness of azithromycin versus doxycycline in hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia treated with beta-lactams (CID) Diet and Risk for Incident Diverticulitis in Women (Annals of Internal Medicine) The Dynamics of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube Conversion and Reversion in a Cohort of South African Adolescents(American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine) BCG Revaccination for the Prevention of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection(NEJM) The Impact of Diet on Clostridioides difficile Infection (JID) Cefazolin versus Antistaphylococcal Penicillins for the Treatment of Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcusaureus Bacteremia (CMI: Clinical Microbiology and Infection) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Candida auris is emerging as a prevalent urinary pathogen (PLoS Pathgoens A symbiotic filamentous gut fungus ameliorates MASH via a secondary metabolite–CerS6–ceramide axis (Science) Outcome predictors of Candida prosthetic joint infections (OFID) Cave-Associated Histoplasmosis Outbreak Among Travelers Returning from Costa Rica — Georgia, Texas, and Washington, December 2024–January 2025 (CDC: MMWR) Parasitic COPEG 25th Anniversary (US Embassy in Panama) USDA suspends southern border livestock imports over New World screwworm threat(CIDRAP) Moxidectin combination therapies for lymphatic filariasis (LANCET: Infectious Diseases Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.

Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed two cases of Monkeypox, also known as Mpox, in the Accra Metropolitan Area, reported from two different hospitals

Sponsored by: Set for LifeSet For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife_______________In this episode, Dr. Tyler Evans, dives into the current state of infectious diseases in the U.S. and globally. From measles outbreaks driven by vaccine hesitancy to waning immunity fueling whooping cough, Dr. Evans covers the resurgence of diseases once thought under control. He also discusses bird flu (H5N1), mpox, and Marburg virus, highlighting the impact of reduced public health surveillance due to budget cuts. With stories from his work in South Sudan and New York City's COVID-19 response, Dr. Evans emphasizes the need for robust systems to protect against global health threats. Tune in for a crash course on staying ahead of the next pandemic.Three Actionable Takeaways:Check Your Measles Vaccination Status – If you're a healthcare worker in a rural area or near a measles outbreak, consider an MMR booster, especially if born before 1989 when only one dose was standard.Stay Vigilant for Whooping Cough – Be aware of waning immunity five years post-vaccination, particularly if you're around young children, and ensure pertussis vaccinations are up to date.Advocate for Public Health Funding – Reduced surveillance for diseases like bird flu and mpox due to budget cuts increases risks; support policies that strengthen public health infrastructure.About the Show:The Physician's Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!About the Guest:Dr. Tyler Evans is the CEO and co-founder of Wellness and Equity Alliance, with extensive experience in infectious disease and public health. He has led initiatives at Curative Incorporated, Marin County Health, and New York City's COVID-19 response, overseeing the delivery of over 2 million vaccine doses. His work with Doctors Without Borders and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation spans HIV/AIDS, refugee health, and global infectious diseases. Dr. Evans is the author of Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19, set for release in August 2025.Website: https://www.tylerevansmd.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-b-evans-md-ms-mph-aahivs-dtmh-fidsa-767ba738/   About the HostDr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physiciansWant to be a guest? Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!Socials:@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Mpox, Ebola, VIH, fièvre de Lassa... Nous faisons un point sur les maladies infectieuses émergentes au niveau mondial et sur les défis de la recherche internationale. Quels sont aujourd'hui les virus et maladies infectieuses qui font l'objet d'études dans le cadre de recherches de nouveaux vaccins ? Certaines études lancées ont-elles concrètement permis de contenir des épidémies ? Dr Eric D'Ortenzio, médecin, épidémiologiste, Inserm / ANRS Maladies infectieuses émergentes Retrouvez l'émission en entier ici : Maladies infectieuses émergentes : les défis de la recherche internationale

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia ugonjwa wa mpox, na walinda amabini wa Umoja wa Mataifa nchini DR Congo. Makala inamuulika siku siku ya kimataifa ya muziki wa Jazz namashinani tunasalia hapa makao maku kusikia ujumbe wa mwakilishi wa shirika la watu wa jamii za Asili.Maambukizi ya ugonjwa wa mpox kutokana na aina ya virusi vya monkeypox clade Ib /ˈmʌŋ.ki.pɑks kleɪd one bee/ (MPXV) yanaendelea kuripotiwa hasa barani Afrika, ambapo mataifa kumi na moja yameripoti maambukizi ya ndani ya jamii katika kipindi cha wiki sita zilizopita. Hiyo kwa mujibu wa ripoti 51 ya Shrika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Ulimwenguni, WHO kuhusu hali ya mlipuko wa mpox katika nchi mbalimbali duniani.Huko Bunia, mji mkuu wa jimbo la Ituri, mashariki mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC, walinda amani kutoka Bangladesh na Indonesia, wanaohudumu kwenye ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kulinda amani nchini humo, MONUSCO wamepatiwa medali kwa mchango wao wa ulinzi wa raia, moja ya jukumu kubwa la ujumbe huo..Makala ikiwa leo ni siku ya kimataifa ya muziki wa Jazz Flora Nducha anamulika umuhimu wa jazz maadhimisho ya mwaka ambapo maudhui yanachagiza "Amani, umoja, ubunifu na uhuru miongoni mwa tamaduni."Na katika mashinani leo fursa ni yake mshiriki  jukwaa la watu wa asili hapa Makao makuu Helena Steenkamp Mwakilishi wa Shirika la Watu wa jamii za Asili Kusini mwa Jangwa la Kalahari Afrika Kusini anazungumzia alichokipata hadi sasa kwenye jukwaa hilo.Mwenyeji wako ni Leah Mushi, karibu!

Maambukizi ya ugonjwa wa mpox kutokana na aina ya virusi vya monkeypox clade Ib /ˈmʌŋ.ki.pɑks kleɪd one bee/ (MPXV) yanaendelea kuripotiwa hasa barani Afrika, ambapo mataifa kumi na moja yameripoti maambukizi ya ndani ya jamii katika kipindi cha wiki sita zilizopita. Hiyo kwa mujibu wa ripoti 51 ya Shrika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Ulimwenguni, WHO kuhusu hali ya mlipuko wa mpox katika nchi mbalimbali duniani. Anold Kayanda amefuatilia ripoti hiyo na anatufafanulia kwa ufupi. 

O Pará confirmou, neste ano, 19 casos e duas mortes por Mpox, conhecida como "varíola dos macacos". Uma das vítimas foi o cantor Gutto Xibatada, de 39 anos. Apesar de os casos não apresentarem relação entre si, a doença volta a preocupar autoridades de saúde. Há risco de surto? Como ocorre a transmissão? E o que pode ser feito para conter o avanço da Mpox? Participam deste episódio o médico infectologista Hemerson Luz e a repórter da Record em Belém, Marília Argollo.

Mpox, Ebola, VIH, fièvre de Lassa…. Nous faisons un point sur les maladies infectieuses émergentes au niveau mondial et sur les défis de la recherche internationale. Quelles sont les épidémies en cours dans le monde ? Comment les chercheurs s'organisent et mettent en commun leur travail ? Comment améliorer cette collaboration pour une meilleure prise en charge des épidémies, en dépit de la volte-face de l'un des acteurs majeurs – les États-Unis – de la lutte contre les épidémies, à l'échelle mondiale ?    Dr Eric D'ORTENZIO, Médecin, Épidémiologiste, Inserm / ANRS Maladies infectieuses émergentes.   Dr Eddy KINGANDA LUSAMAKI, Médecin Chercheur à l'Université de Kinshasa et l'Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) à Kinshasa en RDC et post-doc à l'unité TransVIHMI à l'Institut de Recherche pour le Développement à Montpellier en France Dr Didier Koumavi EKOUEVI, Professeur de Santé Publique à l'Université de Lomé au Togo, Chef du Département de Santé Publique.  Dr Mireille MPOUDI, médecin infectiologue-épidémiologiste au ministère de la Défense du Cameroun Programmation musicale :► Boypee, Brown Joel, Hyce  – Another day ► Sandalia de prata, Uli Costa – Roupa de tirar 

Mpox, Ebola, VIH, fièvre de Lassa…. Nous faisons un point sur les maladies infectieuses émergentes au niveau mondial et sur les défis de la recherche internationale. Quelles sont les épidémies en cours dans le monde ? Comment les chercheurs s'organisent et mettent en commun leur travail ? Comment améliorer cette collaboration pour une meilleure prise en charge des épidémies, en dépit de la volte-face de l'un des acteurs majeurs – les États-Unis – de la lutte contre les épidémies, à l'échelle mondiale ?    Dr Eric D'ORTENZIO, Médecin, Épidémiologiste, Inserm / ANRS Maladies infectieuses émergentes.   Dr Eddy KINGANDA LUSAMAKI, Médecin Chercheur à l'Université de Kinshasa et l'Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) à Kinshasa en RDC et post-doc à l'unité TransVIHMI à l'Institut de Recherche pour le Développement à Montpellier en France Dr Didier Koumavi EKOUEVI, Professeur de Santé Publique à l'Université de Lomé au Togo, Chef du Département de Santé Publique.  Dr Mireille MPOUDI, médecin infectiologue-épidémiologiste au ministère de la Défense du Cameroun Programmation musicale :► Boypee, Brown Joel, Hyce  – Another day ► Sandalia de prata, Uli Costa – Roupa de tirar 

Dr. Stephanie Psaki—a newly minted CSIS Senior Adviser—shares the story of her personal evolution as a scholar, NGO policy data expert, senior political appointee at the HHS Office of Global Affairs and the White House National Security Council, and now faculty at Brown University School of Public Health. She reflects on the lessons, good and bad, from her 900 days at the White House, and what the first 100 days of the Trump second term reveal, in particular how science has become politicized. We are seeing a “a huge departure from the role the United States has played for decades.” While the Mpox outbreak in both Europe and the United States (2022-2023) had a promising outcome, the ongoing outbreak in central Africa (which began in 2023) leave many uncomfortable, unanswered questions of why leadership, coordination, finance and speed remain so problematic. The surprise, recent completion of the Pandemic Treaty is encouraging, up to a point. As we turn inevitably to chart a vision for the future, we will have to think in fundamentally different ways about the different world we now occupy. 

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República Democrática do Congo é principal epicentro da doença; conflito no leste do país e corte de financiamento dificultam ações de resposta; planos de emergência foram atualizados para reforçar controle de surtos e expandir cobertura vacinal em países africanos. 

Has the long-standing mystery of which wild animals form a reservoir of mpox in the wild finally been solved? Some scientists think they have cracked the case, pinpointing the fire-footed rope squirrel as the culprit, but questions remain before we can definitively say this species is to blame. Reporter Chhavi Sachdev in Mumbai has some good news – an indigenous antibiotic breakthrough has been found to be effective at treating antibiotic resistant pneumonia. We hear what it takes to develop a new antibiotic and what makes Nafithromycin such a ground-breaking discovery. Also on the show, the biological mechanism that drives apathy and lack of motivation in late-stage cancer patients and how nature-based interventions, such as agroforestry, have unintended health benefits.Plus, have you ever wondered why humans can't regenerate our teeth? We hear how some scientists are growing teeth in a lab to transform dental regeneration in the future.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Katie Tomsett Studio Managers: Searle Whittney and Jackie Margerum

Donald Trump increases China tariffs to 125% and pauses reciprocal tariffs on other countries, an alleged PRC-led WeChat campaign targets Carney in Canada's election, China rejects Ukrainian claims about Its citizens fighting alongside Russia, France's National Assembly passes a Mayotte citizenship restriction, the DR Congo repatriates Americans spared the death penalty over a failed coup, a judge orders the White House to lift restrictions on The Associated Press, while President Trump signs executive orders to revive the coal industry, the IRS chief reportedly resigns over an immigration data-sharing deal, the IMF reaches a staff-level agreement with Argentina for a $20 billion loan, and a study potentially links the mpox virus to the fire-footed rope squirrel. Sources: www.verity.news

In this episode, Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MD, and Jean-Michel Molina, MD, PhD, discuss highlights from CCO's independent conference coverage of CROI 2025, including:Advances in HIV treatment based on results from CARESPotential HIV therapies in the pipeline, such as doravirine/islatravirEffects of broadly neutralizing antibodies on HIV treatment and cure Key clinical data on HIV and STI prevention obtained from PILLAR, HPTN 083, PURPOSE 1, and STOMPPresenters:Chloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MDProfessor of Infection and InequitiesDean for Healthcare TransformationHonorary Consultant Physician, Barts Health NHS TrustFaculty of Medicine and DentistryQueen Mary University of LondonLondon, United KingdomJean-Michel Molina, MD, PhDProfessor of MedicineUniversity of Paris CiteDepartment of Infectious DiseasesSaint-Louis and Lariboisiere Hospitals, APHPParis, FranceLink to full program:bit.ly/3E1bAYQTo access all of our new podcast episodes, subscribe to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. 

À Goma, le directeur de l'ONG internationale OXFAM pour le Congo lance un cri d'alarme : « Si Donald Trump ne rouvre pas l'USAID pour le Congo-Kinshasa, quatre millions de personnes vont être en situation de détresse et de nombreux enfants vont mourir de maladie et de malnutrition ». Autre fléau à venir, une épidémie de choléra. Cinq cents cas sont déjà signalés dans la capitale du Nord-Kivu. Le docteur Manenji Mangundu est le directeur d'OXFAM pour la RDC. Actuellement en mission dans l'Est du pays, en ligne de Goma, il répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Manenji Mangundu, vous êtes à Goma. Deux mois après la décision de Donald Trump, est-ce que vous en sentez déjà les premiers effets sur le terrain ?Manenji Mangundu : oui, on est à Goma. Après la fin du financement de l'USAID, on réalise véritablement comment la population est dans le besoin. La situation est très précaire, parce que la population n'a pas accès à l'eau. C'est difficile d'accéder aux soins et aux médicaments. Les hôpitaux étaient financés par le Bureau Humanitaire d'Assistance, GHA, qui fait partie de l'USAID. Les populations souffrent de la pénurie de nourriture, ce qui inquiète énormément. La progression du taux de malnutrition inquiète beaucoup les femmes par rapport à leurs enfants qui sont très mal nourris. L'autre chose, c'est le choléra. L'absence d'eau potable provoque des cas de choléra qui sont en nette augmentation. Par exemple, on a presque 500 cas de choléra à Goma. Cela nous inquiète beaucoup.Quelle était jusqu'à présent la contribution de l'USAID pour nourrir toutes ces populations ?Leur contribution, c'était 70% du financement total pour l'œuvre humanitaire. C'est-à- dire, 900 millions de dollars américains étaient financés par l'USAID.900 millions de dollars américains par an ?Oui, par an.Et si le gel de l'USAID devient définitif, est-ce qu'il y a des personnes au Nord-Kivu, au Sud-Kivu qui vont être en danger de mort ? Oui. On constate déjà des cas de morts. Il y a beaucoup d'enfants qui sont mal nourris, mais ils n'accèdent pas aux médicaments. Ils n'accèdent pas à la nourriture, ils n'accèdent pas à l'eau potable, ils sont en train de mourir. Mais maintenant, tu vois, avec les difficultés d'accéder à certains villages, il est même difficile d'avoir les statistiques. Mais beaucoup d'enfants sont en train de mourir.À lire aussiEst de la RDC: «Plus de 900 corps ont été enterrés par la Croix-Rouge et le CICR»Et ces enfants qui meurent, c'est dans la ville de Goma ou bien dans la montagne autour de Goma ?Certains, c'est dans la ville de Goma et d'autres autour de Goma. Il y a beaucoup d'endroits comme dans la zone de Masisi, la zone de Mweso et la zone de Minova vers Akalé au Sud-Kivu. Il y a aussi la zone de Rutshuru.Quelle est la situation, docteur, dans les hôpitaux de Goma ?Il y a beaucoup de malades qui sont là ! Il y a beaucoup de gens qui sont en train de chercher les médicaments.Jusqu'à présent, de nombreux malades du SIDA recevaient des antirétroviraux grâce à la Fondation Bill Clinton, qui était financée par l'USAID. Est-ce que beaucoup de gens risquent aujourd'hui de mourir du SIDA faute de traitements ?Oui, je pense que les gens courent ce risque. Parce que si le financement venait à être suspendu pour les médicaments du sida, s'ils ne peuvent pas y accéder, ils vont mourir.Est-ce que vous pouvez évaluer le nombre de personnes qui risquent de mourir de faim et de maladie si l'USAID reste suspendue ?Avec les financements humanitaires, ce sont 6,5 millions de personnes qui étaient assistées.Six millions et demi ?Oui. Maintenant, si on regarde, 70% du financement, c'était l'USAID. C'est-à- dire, 70% des 6,5 millions de personnes sont à risque.Elles sont directement impactées, ce qui fait plus de 4 millions de personnes, c'est ça ?Oui.Donc, vous estimez que, dans l'Est de la RDC, au moins 4 millions de personnes risquent d'être impactées par la suspension de l'USAID, c'est ça ?Affirmatif.Alors, c'est à la fin du mois de janvier que le président Trump a annoncé la suspension de l'USAID pour 3 mois, c'est-à-dire jusqu'à la fin du mois d'avril. Est-ce que vous avez l'espoir que cette aide reprenne, ou est-ce qu'aujourd'hui, vous êtes désespéré, est-ce que vous n'y croyez plus ?Nous, on l'espère. Parce qu'on est en train de passer le message pour dire que vraiment la population a besoin de l'aide. Et vraiment, si on ne peut pas les aider, c'est comme si on était en train de les laisser mourir. Ils n'ont pas accès à l'eau potable, or, ils ont besoin de ça. Et tous les malades, avec lesquels on a discuté, souffrent des épidémies de choléra, de Mpox, et peut-être d'Ebola. S'ils n'accèdent pas à l'eau potable, c'est un problème. C'est le moment de vraiment appuyer la population. Parce que c'était d'abord la guerre qui les a impactées et maintenant, c'est la suspension des autres financements qui a amené un très gros impact. Si on avait seulement la guerre et la disponibilité des financements, ce serait un peu mieux.Non seulement il y a la guerre, mais en plus, il y a la rupture de l'aide américaine ?Exact.Et pour les populations, c'est terrible ?Oui.À lire aussiÀ la Une: Goma coupée du monde

About this episode: Amidst an ongoing outbreak of a deadly clade of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs has been part of the response team. Working with local partners, CCP has developed community outreach and strategic communications campaigns to help protect people, reduce transmission, and get the outbreak under control. When USAID funding was abruptly canceled, the program was granted a waiver to continue work. But now, as the waiver faces expiration, the program's future is uncertain which could put the DRC, Africa, and even the world at risk of an mpox epidemic. Guests: Dr. Didier Mbayi Kangudie is the Chief of Party for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He spent 11 years with USAID as a senior health advisor and has more than 25 years of experience blending clinical work, public health and global health programming. Shannon McAfee is team lead for Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs country programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea, which include projects focused on integrated health, the GHSA portfolio, education, Ebola, and the COVID-19 response. She has 25 years of experience designing, leading and implementing health and development projects across 16 countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: CCP Resumes Mpox Oubreak Prevention Work in the Democratic Republic of Congo—Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs African Governments Falling Short on Healthcare Funding: Slow Progress 23 Years After Landmark Abuja Declaration—Human Rights Watch Why The Mpox Crisis Spreading Across Africa is a Global Concern—Public Health On Call (August 2024) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

This episode discusses three MMWR reports. First, a pilot study in Uganda increases screening and treatment for household members affected by tuberculosis, helping to reduce transmission. Second, adolescent girls and young women in Eswatini who have functional disabilities are more likely to experience sexual, physical, and emotional violence. Last, a U.S. traveler returning from Zimbabwe was hospitalized with a rare parasite infection that causes sleeping sickness

This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, a new study highlights the importance of people following recommended precautions when they have potential job-related exposures to avian influenza (H5N1) viruses that can cause H5N1 bird flu. Second, traffic-related pedestrian death rates in the U.S. increased 50% between 2013 and 2022, while many other high-income countries experienced decreases. Third, a study finds increases in neuro-, ocular, and otic syphilis among some groups in Chicago, following a pattern similar to national syphilis trends. Last, CDC finds sick workers and improper temperature control are the most common causes of food-related viral and bacterial outbreaks, respectively.

Welcome back Poz Tribe,We're switching things up a little this week and talking about MPox or MPoz as we'd like to rebrand it. And our guest this week is none other than our own behind the scenes queen, Lavender. All the gorgeous Poz Vibe graphics and artwork over the years have been designed by our lovely Lav but in this episode, we're putting the spotlight on them and they're experience of MPox.We love you Lav!Love,Veda and Robbie.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Big thanks to ⁠our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who make this series possible. We'd also like to thank The Boiler House, Man 2 Man, Gay Health Network and The George for all their help and support.Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance and editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Esther O'Moore Donohoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all created by the fragrant Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's a rough time for people who worry about infectious diseases. A new study shows bird flu is more widespread in U.S. cows than previously thought. Around 250 Americans have been infected with measles, including two people who died. And globally, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is struggling to contain a Mpox outbreak, Uganda is battling Ebola, Tanzania is fighting Marburg, and Lassa fever is spreading in East Africa. In the face of all that, the Trump administration has gutted funding for programs that help protect Americans from these types of diseases. Anne Rimoin, an epidemiology professor at UCLA and director of the Center for Global and Immigrant Health, talks about what's worrying her.And in headlines: Senate Democrats said they'll vote against a House bill to keep the government open past Friday, new government data showed egg prices hit another record last month, and President Donald Trump hosted the Irish Prime at the White House amid a growing trade war with the European Union.Show Notes:Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8Support victims of the fire – votesaveamerica.com/reliefWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

This episode discusses four MMWR reports. In our first report, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Mortality by Industry and Occupation - United States, 2020-2022, workers in some industries and occupations have higher-than-expected death rates from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease. In our second report, Enhanced Identification of Tobacco Use Among Adult Medicaid Members - King County, Washington, 2016-2023, identifying tobacco product use during Medicaid enrollment provides opportunities for states to help people quit smoking, improve their health, and lower health care spending. In our third report, Tobacco Product Use Among Adults - United States, 2017-2023, exclusive cigarette smoking has decreased, while exclusive e-cigarette use has increased, leading to no overall change in tobacco product use among adults from 2017 to 2023. In our last report, Detection of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2 in Wastewater - Five European Countries, September-December 2024, variant poliovirus was detected in wastewater in five European countries last Fall.

Confira nesta edição do JR 24 Horas: O estado de São Paulo confirmou o primeiro caso de uma nova cepa do vírus Mpox. A paciente é uma mulher, de 29 anos, moradora da região metropolitana. De acordo com a Secretaria Estadual da Saúde, ela disse que começou a sentir os sintomas há três semanas e que manteve contato com um parente que esteve na República Democrática do Congo, onde há uma epidemia do vírus. A paciente está internada em um setor isolado de um hospital e se recupera bem. Os sintomas incluem febre, dores musculares e de cabeça, dor de garganta, congestão nasal e tosse. E ainda: Brasil inaugura escritório da ONU Turismo e se torna o 3º país do mundo a contar com a representação. 

This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination provides additional protection against COVID-19-associated emergency department/urgent care encounters and hospitalizations. Second, this season's flu vaccines protect against flu-related medical visits and hospitalizations. Third, a new CDC report finds that 13% of children who have died from seasonal flu this season had influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis, a potentially severe neurologic complication. Last, as HPV vaccination has increased, a steep decline in cervical precancers has occurred.

In this episode of EMS One-Stop, host Rob Lawrence welcomes back Dr. Alex Isakov, a leading expert in infectious diseases from NETEC and Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Isakov provides valuable updates on current and emerging infectious diseases; their global impact; and the critical role EMS professionals play in identifying, isolating and protecting themselves and their patients. This discussion highlights key infectious diseases, including H5N1 (avian flu/bird flu), Mpox (previously known as monkeypox), Ebola, Marburg, Lassa fever and seasonal flu, providing EMS personnel with essential knowledge and safety protocols in light of ongoing global health concerns. Throughout the episode, Dr. Isakov offers insights into the latest outbreaks, the importance of vaccinations, and strategies for responding to potential infectious disease threats. He stresses the necessity of remaining vigilant and prepared for high-consequence diseases while maintaining optimal patient care. From the evolving threat of H5N1 to the resurgence of seasonal influenza, Dr. Isakov ensures that EMS professionals are equipped with the most relevant and up-to-date information needed to protect both themselves and their communities. Summary of key infectious diseases covered by Dr. Isakov H5N1 (avian influenza/bird flu): Dr. Isakov provides an update on the H5N1 outbreak in poultry and dairy herds, stressing the importance of limiting human exposure and watching for potential mutations that could lead to human-to-human transmission. Mpox (Clade 1B): Dr. Isakov discusses the risk of Mpox, particularly Clade 1B, which remains prevalent in Central Africa but has now spread to other countries, including the United States. He highlights the importance of identifying travel history and unusual rashes, along with strict protective measures for EMS clinicians. Ebola and Marburg: These diseases continue to present a risk, with smaller outbreaks currently ongoing in Uganda (Ebola) and Tanzania (Marburg). Dr. Isakov notes the importance of being prepared to identify and isolate individuals who may have been exposed during travel to these regions. Lassa fever: Dr. Isakov points out the ongoing concern of Lassa fever in West Africa and emphasizes that EMS professionals should be on alert for symptoms in travelers who have visited affected regions. Seasonal influenza: The seasonal flu outbreak is particularly severe this year, and Dr. Isakov underscores the importance of vaccination, especially for vulnerable populations, to reduce serious illness and hospital strain. Timeline 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guest, Dr. Alex Isakov 01:33 – Uupdate on Mpox (Clade 1B) and its global spread 05:24 – Ebola and Marburg outbreaks: ongoing concerns in Uganda and Tanzania 08:01 – Lassa Fever in West Africa and its impact on EMS professionals 13:05 – The importance of travel vaccinations for high-risk areas like malaria zones 15:13 – Mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the investigation into its cause 17:01 – H5N1 and avian influenza concerns, including potential human transmission risks 22:02 – Severity of the current seasonal flu outbreak and vaccination recommendations 25:24 – EMS community's role in flu and measles vaccination advocacy 29:05 – Discussing surge conditions and excess mortality during pandemics 32:01 – Closing remarks, including updates on new NITEC EMS resources Additional infectious disease resources National Emerging Special Pathogens Training & Education Center Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Featured Resources | NETEC Symptoms of Malaria | Malaria | CDC Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa | CDC Newsroom CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update February 26, 2025 | Bird Flu | CDC Mpox | Mpox | CDC Healthcare Workers: Could it be Ebola?

As the Trump administration cuts 90% of programs funded by the US Agency for International Development, we look at the effect on global health. Also on the program, violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo is hindering the country's ongoing MPox response – just as a new, more transmissible strain is discovered. And, a look at an initiative trying to improve women's mental health in Guatemala.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins Assistant Producer: Katie Tomsett

This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, a new CDC study explores possible transmission of the virus that causes H5N1 bird flu from dairy workers to two indoor-only cats in Michigan. Second, the dengue outbreak in Puerto Rico continues, with children 10-19 years old being most affected. Third, wastewater testing and viral genetic testing can provide information on the community spread of hepatitis A. Last, scientists recorded a brief 110-fold increase in air lead levels during the 2025 LA fires.

This episode discusses two MMWR reports. First, CDC finds evidence of previous infection with avian influenza A(H5) bird flu in three veterinary practitioners who work with cattle. Next, the public health system responds to the first known case of clade I mpox in the U.S. and prevents its spread.

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayokupeleka nchini DRC ambako leo tunamulika mmoja wa raia aliyerejea makazi yake huko Sake, nje kidogo ya mji wa Goma, jimboni Kivu Kaskazini baada ya waasi wa M23 kutangaza kuwa wakimbizi wote wa ndani lazima warejee vijijini kwao. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari na uchambuzi wa methali.Ikiwa ni mwezi mmoja sasa tangu waasi wa M23 watwae mji wa Goma jimboni Kivu Kaskazini mashariki mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC na kuendelea kutwaa miji mingine huku mamia ya maelfu ya watu wakifurushwa makwao, hii leo mashirika ya Kibinadamu nchini humo yametoa ombi la dola bilioni 2.54 ili kusaidia watu milioni 11 walioathiriwa vibaya na mzozo unaoendelea.Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya duniani, WHO Dkt. Tedros Ghebreysus ametangaza kuwa ugonjwa wa mpox bado ni tishio la afya ya umma duniani na hivyo nchi lazima ziendelee kuwa makini katika ufuatiliaji, uchunguzi, kinga na matibabu.Na kuelekea Mkutano wa viongozi kuhusu Mifumo ya uzalishaji chakula mwezi Julai mwaka huu huko Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Amina J. Mohammed amezungumza hivi karibuni akiwa Nairobi, Kenya kwenye kikao cha maandalizi ambako alitembelea jiko la Giga, mpango wa Chakula kwa ajili ya Elimu, unaoendeshwa na Wawira Njiru, mshindi wa tuzo ya Mtu Maarufu Kenya mwaka 2021.Katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili leo mchambuzi wetu Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, kutoka Kenya ambaye ni mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi kwenye kitivo cha tafsiri na ukalimani anatufafanulia maana ya methali “FAHARI ISIYO PARI HAINA HERI.”.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!  

INE aprueba austeridad para próximas elecciones judicialesPuentes internacionales de Nuevo Laredo presentan retrasos Mpox continúa siendo una emergencia de salud pública: OMSMás información en nuestro podcast

This episode discusses two MMWR reports. First, the average percentage of emergency department visits potentially associated with fire and smoke inhalation increased eightfold to 0.5% during the first 6 days of the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires. Next, firefighters had higher concentrations of PFAS - a group of chemicals linked to cancer and other health effects - in their blood 1 month after responding to the 2023 Maui wildfires than other responder groups.

Épidémie d'Ebola en Ouganda (à Kampala et Mbale, dans l'Est), Virus de Marburg en Tanzanie (après la fin de la flambée au Rwanda, le 20 décembre), nouveau variant clade 1b du Mpox, dont de nombreux cas ont été identifiés en RDC… Simultanément, les États-Unis font face à la propagation du virus H5N1 de la grippe aviaire, qui décime les élevages de poules et touche les vaches laitières. Nous faisons un état des lieux des maladies infectieuses émergentes.  Où en sont les épidémies ? Comment les combattre ?   Pr Arnaud Fontanet, chef de l'Unité d'Épidémiologie des maladies émergentes à l'Institut Pasteur et professeur au Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers Dr Jean Kaseya, directeur général du CDC Afrique (Centre africain pour la surveillance et la prévention des maladies), décoré Grand Officier de l'Ordre Mauritanien par le président de la Mauritanie Mohamed Ould El-Ghazaouani, en marge du Sommet de l'Union africaine  Pr Emmanuel Nakoune Yandoko, directeur général de l'Institut Pasteur de Bangui, en République Centrafricaine et lauréat du Prix Mérieux 2024. ► En fin d'émission, à l'occasion des trois ans de l'invasion de l'Ukraine par la Russie le 24 février 2022, nous parlons de la formation offerte par l'ONG la chaîne de l'espoir aux chirurgiens ukrainiens pour la prise en charge des blessés de guerre. Interview du Pr François Pons, chirurgien viscéraliste et thoracique, ancien militaire et ancien directeur de l'École du Val-de-Grâce. Titulaire de la chaire de chirurgie de guerre et bénévole pour l'ONG la Chaîne de l'espoir.   Programmation musicale :► Say she she – Don't you dare stop► Criolo ; Cynthia Luz ; Rap Reggae Party – Subirusdoistiozin 

Épidémie d'Ebola en Ouganda (à Kampala et Mbale, dans l'Est), Virus de Marburg en Tanzanie (après la fin de la flambée au Rwanda, le 20 décembre), nouveau variant clade 1b du Mpox, dont de nombreux cas ont été identifiés en RDC… Simultanément, les États-Unis font face à la propagation du virus H5N1 de la grippe aviaire, qui décime les élevages de poules et touche les vaches laitières. Nous faisons un état des lieux des maladies infectieuses émergentes.  Où en sont les épidémies ? Comment les combattre ?   Pr Arnaud Fontanet, chef de l'Unité d'Épidémiologie des maladies émergentes à l'Institut Pasteur et professeur au Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers Dr Jean Kaseya, directeur général du CDC Afrique (Centre africain pour la surveillance et la prévention des maladies), décoré Grand Officier de l'Ordre Mauritanien par le président de la Mauritanie Mohamed Ould El-Ghazaouani, en marge du Sommet de l'Union africaine  Pr Emmanuel Nakoune Yandoko, directeur général de l'Institut Pasteur de Bangui, en République Centrafricaine et lauréat du Prix Mérieux 2024. ► En fin d'émission, à l'occasion des trois ans de l'invasion de l'Ukraine par la Russie le 24 février 2022, nous parlons de la formation offerte par l'ONG la chaîne de l'espoir aux chirurgiens ukrainiens pour la prise en charge des blessés de guerre. Interview du Pr François Pons, chirurgien viscéraliste et thoracique, ancien militaire et ancien directeur de l'École du Val-de-Grâce. Titulaire de la chaire de chirurgie de guerre et bénévole pour l'ONG la Chaîne de l'espoir.   Programmation musicale :► Say she she – Don't you dare stop► Criolo ; Cynthia Luz ; Rap Reggae Party – Subirusdoistiozin 

This episode discusses three MMWR reports. First, U.S. health care providers report that concerns about time, cost, and confidentiality interfere with seeking care for mental health. Next, CDC releases the 2025 Child and Adolescent, and Adult Immunization Schedules.

Jornal da ONU, com Felipe de Carvalho:*No Conselho de Segurança, Guterres pede avanços para reforma do órgão*Em 2025, diplomacia timorense quer expandir áreas de atuação na ONU*Luta contra a corrupção é fundamental para se obter paz no Haiti, diz Unodc*Surgem primeiros casos de Mpox na China, Emirados Árabes Unidos e Tailândia

Epidemia da varíola M continua ativa na República Democrática do Congo após ser declarada emergência global de saúde pública há seis meses; efeitos do conflito em território congolês representam risco de alastramento de casos.

This week on Careers in Discovery, we're joined by Tommi Kainu, Chairman of GlyProVac, a Biotech developing bacterial vaccines with the potential to tackle antimicrobial resistance. Tommi's career has taken him from medicine and research to consulting at BCG and leadership roles in Biotech. He shared insights on GlyProVac's work, why commercial thinking is key in drug development, and lessons from his time at Bavarian Nordic - including the unexpected rise of the MPOX vaccine. His advice for scientists moving into industry? Start with the end in mind. A great conversation on science, strategy, and the business of Biotech.

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Alors que le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge s'est dit « très préoccupé » mardi d'un risque de fuite du virus d'Ebola du laboratoire de Goma, où les combats font rage, l'Agence sanitaire mondiale de l'ONU rassure sur la situation de l'Institut national de recherche biomédicale de Goma.Dans un entretien avec Alpha Diallo d'ONU Info Genève, le Représentant de l'OMS en RDC, Boureima Hama Sambo, explique que, si ce laboratoire conserve des échantillons, ces germes fortement pathogènes et à potentiel épidémique sont très bien conservés.Plus largement, l'OMS se préoccupe de la détérioration de la situation humanitaire et sanitaire à Goma. L'accentuation des affrontements est venue aggraver une situation qui était déjà très précaire dans une région où sévissent des maladies comme le mpox, le choléra et la rougeole.

TWiV explains a new blood test for head and neck cancer, Japanese regulators approve tecovirimat for mpox, an entry receptor for enterovirus D68, and anti-herpetic tau preserves neurons via a DNA sensing pathway in Alzheimer's disease. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Kathy Spindler, Brianne Barker, and Angela Mingarelli Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV ASV 2025 Entry receptor for EV-D68 (Cell Host Microbe) Anti-herpetic tau preserves neurons in Alzheimers (Cell Rep) Letters read on TWiV 1187 Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Weekly Picks Angela – Good genes are nice, but joy is better Brianne – Beaker Hair Clip Kathy – Pareidolia explained by street artist David Zinn TEDx talk   Also visit zinnart.com Alan – Screwworm is coming back in the Americas Vincent –  Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Was Nice to Someone During a Debate. That Doesn't Erase the Consequences of His Misinformation Listener Picks Sarah – The Extremophile Campaign: In Your Home  (ECIYH) citizen science Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

About this episode: Throughout history, humans have been engaged in public health work. In a new book, epidemiologist Caitlin Rivers shares lessons from past outbreaks, what's changed since COVID-19, and how, at a difficult moment for public health, she's thinking about the future and keeping a watchful eye on mpox, H5N1, and more. Guest: Caitlin Rivers is an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security who specializes in preparedness and response for epidemics and pandemics. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Dr. Caitlin Rivers' New Book ‘Crisis Averted' Explores Public Health Lessons and Provides Insights for Future Pandemic Preparedness—The Center for Health Security Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed

Last year was full of unexpected science news, from a new strain of Mpox emerging in the DRC, to artificial intelligence dominating the Nobel prizes and two astronauts getting ‘stuck' in space. So what will this year bring? Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss the big stories likely to hit the headlines and share their predictions for 2025. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

This episode discusses four MMWR reports. First, pneumococcal vaccination is now recommended for all adults aged 50 and older. Second, widespread mercury exposure and health risks at an Ohio lamp recycling facility raise occupational safety concerns. Third, multiple people in Arizona were hospitalized with severe illness after consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing products. Last, a new CDC report reveals a 56% increase in the rate of tularemia cases in the United States

Top UN aid official Tom Fletcher pledges solidarity with UkraineMpox outbreak: New travel-related cases identified around the world Child rights panel meets at UN against backdrop of conflict and economic woes impacting world's youngsters

Más de 40 muertos por ataques israelíes en la Ciudad de Gaza mientras siguen las negociaciones de alto el fuego. Expertos piden a la Autoridad Palestina que permita operar a Al Jazeera. Detectados casos de mpox en países que no habían sido afectados anteriormente. Los niños viven una nueva era llena de amenazas.

In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin discusses how vaccination and vaccine hesitancy affects public health and disease spread in terms of mpox, the first human death from H5N1 in US, why one should not feed their pets raw pet food and the metapneumonia outbreak in China before reviewing the recent statistics on RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the WasterwaterScan dashboard, where to find PEMGARDA, how nirmatrelvir-ritonavir/Paxlovid reduces adverse outcomes of COVID in patients with kidney disease, provides information for Columbia University Irving Medical Center's long COVID treatment center, SARS-CoV-2 infection affects skin conditions including shingles and if long antiviral treatment affects long COVID. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Mpox vaccination hesitancy, previous immunisation coverage, and vaccination readiness in the African region (eClincial Medicine) Global prevalence and correlates of mpox vaccine acceptance and uptake (Communications Medicine) First case of new mpox variant in France (Reuters) First “Bird flu” death in US (NY Times) Emerging threat of H5N1 to human health (NEJM) Don't feed your pets raw food (County of Los Angeles Public Health) Oregon, nationwide raw pet food recall (CIRAP) Raw cat food avian flu, is this like raw milk? (CIDRAP) Human metapneumovirus surging in China (The Guardian) Viral video of viral chaos: human metapneumovirus in Chinese hospital (The Economic Times) Human metapneumovirus in China (NY Times) Acute respiratory infections including human metapneumovirus in northern hemisphere (WHO) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Weekly surveillance report: clift notes (CDC FluView) RSV: Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) RSV-Network (CDC Respiratory Syncytial virus Infection) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) COVID-19 deaths (CDC) COVID-19 national and regional trends (CDC) COVID-19 variant tracker (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 genomes galore (Nextstrain) Where to get pemgarda (Pemgarda) EUA for the pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 (INVIYD) Fusion center near you….if in NY (Prime Fusions) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines (NIH) Infectious Disease Society guidelines for treatment and management (ID Society) Drug interaction checker (University of Liverpool) The effect of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir on short- and long-term adverse outcomes from COVID-19 among patients with kidney disease (OFID) Paxlovid tied to lower risk of hospital stay, heart problems, death in adults with kidney disease and COVID (CIDRAP) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (ID Society) What to do when sick with a respiratory virus (CDC) When your healthcare provider is infected/exposed with SARS-CoV-2 (CDC) Managing healthcare staffing shortages (CDC) Steroids, dexamethasone at the right time (OFID) Anticoagulation guidelines (hematology.org) Daniel Griffin's evidence based medical practices for long COVID (OFID) Long COVID hotline (Columbia : Columbia University Irving Medical Center) Chronic urticaria, vitiligo, alopecia areata, and herpes zoster following COVID-19 infection (Journal of Dermatology) Impact of extended-course oral nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in established Long COVID: (Communications Medicine) Letters read on TWiV 1182 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your questions for Dr. Griffin to daniel@microbe.tv

Which news stories have stuck with you over the last year? Sudan? Mpox? The Gen Z protests? What about the cost of living? Alan Kasujja is joined by three BBC colleagues in South, East and West Africa to unpack the biggest issues which impacted the continent in 2024. With presenter Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja), Africa Daily's @Mpholakaje in Johannesburg, East Africa Deployments Editor @RuthNesoba in Nairobi, and BBC journalist @Chrisewokor in Abuja.

01:11 “Ozempic you're able”In the first of our annual festive songs celebrating the science of the past year, we pay homage to Ozempic, or Semaglutide, that's able to tackle obesity, diabetes and potentially a whole lot more.05:20 A very scientific quizWe gather an all-star cast and see how well they can remember some of the big science stories from 2024 in our annual festive quiz.21:31 “CAR T Cells”In the second of our festive songs, we look at CAR-T cells. These engineered immune cells have shown great promise at tackling cancer, but these treatments are not without their drawbacks.25:43 Nature's 10Every year, Nature's 10 highlights some of the people who have helped shape science over the past 12 months. We hear about a few of the people who made the 2024 list, including an economist who now needs to run a country, a Russian science-sleuth, a researcher who's been sounding the alarm on Mpox, and a PhD student who won a salary bump for researchers in Canada.News Feature: Nature's 10Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin deep dives into whether the mysterious respiratory illness in the Congo is malaria, and in conjunction with your host Vincent Racaniello discusses the failure of the poliovirus eradication campaign with virus circulation detected throughout Europe and how we should focus on disease control not virus circulation, then returns to discussing avian influenza in raw milk and the early stoppage of the mpox antiviral Tecovirimat  before reviewing the recent statistics on SARS-CoV-2 infection, the WasterwaterScan dashboard, if there is a difference in protection against the development of severe disease between an mRNA or a protein based vaccine, where to find PEMGARDA, and information for Columbia Unversity Irving Medical Center's long COVID treatment center. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode IIs the mysterious disease in the Congo, malaria? (AP News) State of global health, year-end remarks by WHO director-general (WHO) Really, progress towards poliomyelitis eradication? (CDC MMWR) Increases in confirm cases ¹ control of poliomyelitis (WHO) Polio European Union and United Kingdom, is that 1 global entry? (Science) Is the WHO the global CDC?  polio vaccination guidelines (WHO) Do you feed your cats raw milk? (Public Health LA county) Is there avian influenza in the zoo near you? (Maricopa) Don't feed your cat raw milk (CIDRAP) Holy Cow! H5N1 in cows! (microbeTV) Tecovirimat no improvement in Mpox resolution or pain(NIAID NIH) Interim results from STOMP study of  Tecovirimat (SIGA) Trial stops enrollment after Tpoxx fails (CIDRAP) Is Tecovirimat really first-in-class mpox therapy? (Viruses) Influenza weekly surveillance report: clift notes (CDC FluView) US respiratory virus activity (CDC Respiratory Illnesses) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) RSV-Network (CDC Respiratory Syncytial virus Infection) COVID-19 deaths (CDC) COVID-19 national and regional trends (CDC) Waste water scan for 11 pathogens (WastewaterSCan) COVID-19 variant tracker (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 genomes galore (Nextstrain) Relative effectiveness of homologous NVX-CoV2373 and BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccinations in South Korea (Vaccine) Phase III trial results! Comparative efficacy and safety of COVID-19 (BMC Infectious Diseases) Where to get pemgarda (Pemgarda) EUA for the pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 (INVIYD) Fusion center near you….if in NY (Prime Fusions) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) NIH COVID-19 treatment guidelines (NIH) Infectious Disease Society guidelines for treatment and management (ID Society) Drug interaction checker (University of Liverpool) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (ID Society) What to do when sick with a respiratory virus (CDC) When your healthcare provider is infected/exposed with SARS-CoV-2 (CDC) Managing healthcare staffing shortages (CDC) Stop playing favorites with COVID-19 in healthcare settings (Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology) Steroids, dexamethasone at the right time (OFID) Anticoagulation guidelines (hematology.org) Remdesivir Effectiveness in Reducing the Risk of 30-day Readmission in Vulnerable Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 (CID) Daniel Griffin's evidence based medical practices for long COVID (OFID) Long COVID hotline (Columbia : Columbia University Irving Medical Center) Letters read on TWiV 1174 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your questions for Dr. Griffin to daniel@microbe.tv