Dr. Kelly Kynaston discusses how clinicians can incorporate basic knowledge about adverse drug reactions (ADRs) into their practice in a systematic way. She also provides several clinical case studies demonstrating the practical application of sensible management principles for handling ADRs in susceptible patients.
In this insightful update, Dr. Wonhee So updates the audience on the current epidemiology of MRSA infections and describes the pathogenesis mechanisms. She also reviews resistance mechanisms and concludes by discussing current treatment options for the infection.
Dr. Castro reviews the epidemiology of anal squamous cell carcinoma, a significant malignancy in HIV positive men who have sex with men (MSMs). He also reviews risk factors, classification systems, the disease’s association with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), screening strategies, and management after diagnosis
The specific infections associated with aquatic activity are reviewed and explored. Examples include Vibrio vulnificus, Mycobacterium marinum, Plesiomonas, Aeromonas, Cnidarial Seabather’s eruption, Lobomycosis, and others. Risk factors, clinical manifestations, and treatment are also reviewed.
In this video podcast, the role of echocardiography in the management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is explored. Issues discussed include epidemiology, current guidelines, published clinical prediction rules, and the role of TEE in high risk groups.
In a question and answer format, Dr. Oehler covers 10 recent outbreaks that are lesser known, either because of their regional nature, small number of cases, or simply because they lack a well-known champion. Examples of these include the Heartland virus, Australian Bat Lyssavirus, and Enterovirus 068.
Dr. Sandra Gompf highlights the recent emergence of several mosquito-borne arboviruses in the Caribbean and South American continent, including Dengue virus, Chikungunya, and Zika virus. In particular, she examines Zika and the factors responsible for its development on our continent. Dr. Gompf also discusses Zika epidemiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention.
In this informative presentation, Dr. Manuel Castro discusses the epidemiology, clinical features, and management of Cholera infections. Dr. Castro also discusses the factors behind recent worldwide cholera outbreaks, such as the cholera outbreak occurring after the 2010 Haitian earthquake.
In this presentation, Dr. Morano Discusses current HIV epidemiology, HIV impact on oncogenesis, and the relationship between HIV/HCV coinfection and hepatocellular carcinoma. She also covers the newest ART recommendations.
Immunocompromised patients undergoing stem cell transplant are at significant risk of opportunistic and native respiratory tract pathogens. Dr. Baluch reviews essential information related to these infections in an informative slide-based presentation.
