TWiV 863: Does this challenge study pass the smell test?
TWiV reviews the results of a study in which 36 volunteers were infected with SARS-CoV-2, and what was learned about the kinetics of virus reproduction in the nose and throat, development of symptoms, and reliability of lateral flow antigen assays. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Vaccine Town Hall (ASV) Columbia University BSL-3 Manager position 3:27 UK SARS-CoV-2 challenge study (Res Sq) U of Pennsylvania smell test (Wikipedia) Letters read on TWiV 863 Timesta...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - February 6, 2022 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Patients who experience chronic rhinosinusitis may way for a considerable period of time before presenting, because they believe the condition to be trivial. In this podcast, Alam Hannan, ENT Consultant at the Royal Throat Nose and Ear Hospital in London, explains why that belief is not founded, and describes which treatments can be effective at... (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - February 8, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts

Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Patients who experience chronic rhinosinusitis may way for a considerable period of time before presenting, because they believe the condition to be trivial.In this podcast, Alam Hannan, ENT Consultant at the Royal Throat Nose and Ear Hospital in London, explains why that belief is not founded, and describes which treatments can be effective at providing relief. (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - February 8, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts

Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Patients who experience chronic rhinosinusitis may way for a considerable period of time before presenting, because they believe the condition to be trivial. In this podcast, Alam Hannan, ENT Consultant at the Royal Throat Nose and Ear Hospital in London, explains why that belief is not founded, and describes which treatments can be effective at providing relief. (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - February 8, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts

Ear Infection: Prevention and Treatment in Children's Earaches
Dr. Christopher Discolo, a pediatric ear, nose and throat specialist at the Medical University of South Carolina, talks about the usual signs of an earache in a child and offers advice for treatment. (Source: MUSC Pediatrics Podcast)
Source: MUSC Pediatrics Podcast - March 19, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Medical Univeristy of South CarolinaMedical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Hearing Loss: Newborn Screening
Dr. David White, a specialist in pediatric otolaryngology, talks about newborn hearing screening tests. He indicates steps taken for children that fail the initial newborn hearing screening, laying out the full diagnostic workup. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. White also explains the course of care in the case of permanent, irreversible hearing loss. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Cleft Lip and Palate: An Overview
Dr. Christopher Discolo, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the congenital defects knows as cleft lip and cleft palate. He explains what exactly these conditions are, and provides some examples of common contributing factors. Dr. Discolo also explains the role genetics can play in the risk of a child being born with a cleft lip or palate. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Lymphoma: Cancer in Children
Pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. David White discusses lymphoma in children, describing the presenting symptoms of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck region. He distinguishes between two types of lymphoma – Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Neck Masses: Causes of Neck Masses in Children
Dr. David White, a specialist in pediatric otolaryngology, talks about neck masses in children. He goes over causes, symptoms, and treatment methods for a variety of neck mass sources. Dr. White indicates the need to treat even benign cysts, as they are still capable of causing medical problems. In this otolaryngology podcast, he mentions that some radiological imaging is utilized in diagnosing the source of a neck mass. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Chronic Draining Ear: A Significant Condition
Otolaryngologist-neurotologist Dr. Ted Meyer talks about chronic draining ear, explaining common causes of this condition. He goes over the evaluation process for a patient presenting with chronic draining ears. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. Meyer touches on the phenomenon of spinal fluid leaking into the middle ear, which he identifies as a very significant and potentially serious medical issue that requires surgery and may lead to meningitis. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Ear Wax and Cerumen Impaction
Otolaryngologist Dr. Ted Meyer discusses excess wax buildup in the ears, emphasizing that some wax in the ears is normal. He discusses treatment of cerumen impaction due to excess ear wax and also mentions simple, at-home remedies for patients prone to waxy buildup. Dr. Meyer notes that q-tips should not be used for ear cleaning and explains that in the vast majority of people, the ears are designed to clean themselves. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Dizziness: Surgical Treatment
Otolaryngologist-neurotologist Dr. Ted Meyer talks about some of the causes of dizziness for which surgical treatment is an option. He focuses on vertigo due to Meniere’s disease, providing an overview of various techniques and associated surgical outcomes. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. Meyer explains that most other causes of dizziness do not require surgery, but he does point out certain exceptions. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Head and Neck Cancer: Yul Brenner Screening Day
In this otolaryngology podcast, otolaryngologist Dr. Marion Boyd Gillespie talks about Yul Brenner Screening Day for head and neck cancers. He explains the types of cancers being screened for and indicates warning signs clinicians focus on during screening. Dr. Gillespie concludes by providing information on how to locate screening sites nationwide. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Facial Paralysis: Bell's Palsy
In this otolaryngology podcast Dr. Ted Meyer, a specialist in neurotology, provides an overview of facial paralysis. He describes the evaluative process for patients presenting with facial paralysis or weakness. Dr. Meyer focuses on Bell’s Palsy, elaborating on associated symptoms, treatment, and prognosis. (Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast)
Source: MUSC ENT: Ear, Nose and Throat Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts