Rolapitant reduces nausea and vomiting associated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy
During a press conference at ESMO 2014, Dr Bernardo Leon Rapoport, The Medical Oncology Centre – Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa, presents the results of a Phase III study on the use of rolapitan...
Author: EMJ
Added: 10/03/2014 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - October 3, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
" Genes N' Rice " -- The Discovery Files
An international team of researchers led by the University of Arizona has sequenced the complete genome of African rice. The genetic information will enhance scientists' and agriculturalists' understanding of the growing patterns of African rice, as well as enable the development of new varieties that are more resilient and may help solve global hunger challenges. (Source: The Discovery Files)
Source: The Discovery Files - October 1, 2014 Category: Science Authors: National Science Foundation Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 304: Given X, solve for EBOV
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, and Kathy Spindler
Guest: Jeff Shaman
The TWiV team consults an epidemiologist to forecast the future scope of the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa.
This episode of TWiV is brought to you by the Department of Microbiology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Composed of over 20 virology labs, all centralized in one building in the heart of New York City, this department is a perfect fit for anyone with an interest in pursuing virus research. The Department is presently looking to recruit any prospecti...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - September 28, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 302: The sky is falling
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler
The TWiVers discuss the growing Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, and an epidemic of respiratory disease in the US caused by enterovirus D68.
Links for this episode
Cancer patient saved by measles virus
Ebola virus genome sequences (Science)
Robert Garry on Ebola outbreak
Aerosol transmission
WHO Ebola outbreak summary
CDC Ebola outbreak page
Ebola outbreak epi curve
CED Ebola outbreak info graphic
Ebola response roadmap (CDC)
Ebola outbreak discussion...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - September 14, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
Chikungunya: Out of Africa, at Our Front Door
Chikungunya is not just a travel-related illness anymore. Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, offers the latest guidance for clinicians. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - August 21, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 298: MV-NIS de myelo
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler
The TWiV gang answer follow-up questions about the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, then discuss treatment of disseminated multiple myeloma with oncolytic measles virus.
Links for this episode
Use of unregistered interventions for Ebola virus disease (WHO)
Response to anthrax and H5N1 incidents (CDC)
Remission of disseminated cancer after treatment with oncolytic measles virus (Mayo Clin Proc)
New viruses for cancer therapy (Nat Rev Micro)
Cattaneo on TWiV
Image credit
Letters read&nb...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - August 17, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 297: Ebola! Don't panic
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler
The TWiVites present an all-ebolavirus episode, tackling virology, epidemiology, and approaches to prevention and cure that are in the pipeline.
Links for this episode
Risks and benefits of gain-of-function experiments (mBio)
Scientists for Science
US Policy for oversight of DURC (pdf)
US framework for guiding H5N1 transmission expts (pdf)
Extra oversight for H7N9 experiments (Science)
TWiV 283: No Reston for the weary
Is it Ebolavirus or Ebola virus? (virology blog)
Ebola virus disease update&...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - August 10, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
Kidney Cancer Association
The world's largest, most respected, and fully accredited kidney cancer charity presents information for African Americans who are considering participation in a clinical trial.
Author: kidneycancer
Added: 07/22/2014 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - July 22, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 283: No Reston for the weary
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler
Guest: Jens H. Kuhn
Jens speaks with the TWiV team about filoviruses, including the recent Ebola virus outbreak in Guinea.
Links for this episode
Review of Zanamavir clinical trials (Brit Med J)
Ebola virus disease in Guinea (NEJM)
Filovirus nomenclature (virology blog)
Ebola virus disease, West Africa (ProMedMail)
How lethal are ebolaviruses? (virology blog)
Letters read on TWiV 283
Weekly Science Picks
Alan - AMNH digital special collectionsVincent - Viral entry...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - May 4, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
#92 Outside Humanitarian Spotlight, Central African Republic Is Dogged by Conflict
In Central African Republic, one million people are estimated to be affected by the ongoing violence. Particularly since 2008, families have been repeatedly displaced from their villages, forced to flee into the bush, where they remain trapped and unable to return to their homes, with little access any medical care. (Source: MSF Podcasts)
Source: MSF Podcasts - April 5, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Source Type: podcasts
Sickle Cell Disease: Genetic Factors
Dr. Sherron Jackson, a specialist in pediatric hematology/oncology, explains sickle cell disease and the associated symptom of pain. She notes that sickle cell disease is a congenital, heredity illness that predominantly affects African Americans and other ethnic groups. Dr. Jackson addresses the importance of adult screening for sickle cell trait prior to becoming pregnant and provides information on how to undergo free screening. She concludes this podcast by noting the incidence of sickle cell trait among African Americans in the South Carolina Lowcountry. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
HPV Oral Cancer and Cervical Cancer: A Study
This study reviews HPV oral cancer and its potential link to cervical cancer, differences between mobile and static populations, behavioral differences between whites and African Americans and age specific lifestyle differences. (Source: MUSC Cancer Podcast)
Source: MUSC Cancer Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Listen to The Lancet: 20 February
Nicolai Humphreys is joined by Abdisalan Noor to discusses the changing risk of Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection in Africa. (Source: Listen to The Lancet)
Source: Listen to The Lancet - February 21, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The Lancet Source Type: podcasts
The Lancet: February 21, 2014
Nicolai Humphreys is joined by Abdisalan Noor to discusses the changing risk of Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection in Africa. (Source: Listen to The Lancet)
Source: Listen to The Lancet - February 21, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The Lancet Source Type: podcasts
