JAMA: 2012-10-03, Vol. 308, No. 13, Author in the Room ™ Audio Interview
Interview with Robert W. Haley, MD, author of Controlling Urban Epidemics of West Nile Virus Infection. Summary Points:
Epidemics of West Nile neuroinvasive disease have become a serious medical and public health challenge that will be with us for the foreseeable future.
Ultra low-volume aerial spraying of urban areas, guided by surveillance of mosquito trap positivity and human cases, is necessary and cost-effective to prevent chronic neurologic disability and death.
Complete, accurate, and timely diagnosis of West Nile viral disease in an epidemic is vitally important to spare patients needless prolonged antimicrobial t...
Source: JAMA Author in the Room - October 11, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
Bacterial Antigen Testing: The Good, the Not-so-Bad, and the Ugly
Community acquired pneumonia and meningitis are serious infections, and patients benefit from prompt initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy. (Source: NewsPath Podcasts)
Source: NewsPath Podcasts - July 31, 2012 Category: Pathology Authors: Christina Wojewoda, MD Source Type: podcasts
Neonatal care before transfer
Dr Kathryn Browning Carmo discusses the role of the GP in managing the neonate before transfer to a tertiary centre with Dr Kathryn O'Connor. Early phone contact with the local Neonatal Emergency Transport Service provides GPs with much needed support and allows initiation of retrieval. Priorities include keeping the infant warm, assessment and management of airway, breathing and circulation, basic investigations and fluid and antibiotic therapy as necessary. It is vital to prepare the family for the arrival of the retrieval team. (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - June 30, 2008 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
