Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast

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.

Every day, I hear patients share worries shaped by the growing wave of vaccine misinformation—questions that reveal just how overwhelming today’s “infodemic” has become. In this podcast, I explore what vaccine hesitancy really looks like and how pharmacists can use empathy, strong recommendations, and meaningful dialogue to help rebuild confidence in immunization.Presenter:Mary Barna Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGPClinical ProfessorErnest Mario School of PharmacyRutgers, The State University of New JerseyPiscataway, New JerseyInternal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, New JerseyLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4oHDWZqGet access to all of our new episodes by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Diseases 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.

This episode focuses on hearing the voices of transgender people living with HIV and their advocates as they share what matters most to them when it comes to healthcare services and where HIV fits among those priorities. We also consider how these insights can assist healthcare professionals in configuring HIV care to better meet the needs of this key population. Topics addressed include:Overarching health and well-being priorities within the broader context of everyday life challenges Personal experiences of suboptimal interactions with healthcare services, and their impact on health-seeking behaviorsKey components of a transgender-welcoming healthcare environment Principles of people-centered care including integrating HIV care with gender-affirming careConcerns regarding HIV management that HIV healthcare professionals should anticipate and addressFaculty: Torrey BurkePatient AdvocateUnited StatesErika CastellanosExecutive DirectorGlobal Action for Trans EqualityThe NetherlandsAryah Lester, IC/SMEPatient AdvocateUnited StatesTanya LaguingPresident DIOSSA (Decent Image of South Signal Association)Hub Manager (Lily By LoveYourself x DIOSSA)Hub Manager (Orange By LoveYourself x DIOSSA)Taguig City, PhilippinesParanaque City, PhilippinesLas Pinas, PhilippinesLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4oLXa08Get 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.

Molecular point-of-care testing has the potential to substantially mitigate the impact of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on personal and public health. Listen in to learn how it may even limit the development of antimicrobial resistance. Topics covered include:CDC and US Preventive Services Task Force STI screening recommendationsWhether or not laboratory-based STI tests contribute to increasing antibiotic resistanceRole of point-of-care testing and strategies for implementationPresenter:Jeffrey D. Klausner, MD, MPHClinical Professor of MedicinePopulation and Public Health Sciences LeadInfectious Diseases Epidemiology and Applies Studies (I.D.E.A.S.) InitiativeKeck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CaliforniaLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4nS7rYEGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO 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 crux of HIV care and prevention is quick and accurate diagnosis. Listen in to learn from Aniruddha (Anu) Hazra, MD, and Dr. Nancy S. Miller about the advantages and potential pitfalls of different HIV testing algorithms to find out which one is best suited for your practice.Presenters:Aniruddha (Anu) Hazra, MDAssociate Professor, Section of Infectious Diseases and Global HealthMedical Director, UCM Sexual Wellness ClinicDirector of STI Services, Chicago Center of HIV EliminationDepartment of MedicineUniversity of ChicagoChicago, IllinoisNancy S. Miller, MDMedical Director, Clinical Microbiology and Molecular DiagnosticsClinical Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineBoston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of MedicineBoston, MassachusettsLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4nS7rYEGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO 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.