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At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world? Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Netflix hit series Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, the dramatized story follows Belle’s journey from self-styled wellness thought leader to disgraced con artist. It also explores themes of hope and acceptance - and how far we’ll go to maintain it. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producer Samantha Strauss. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Apple Cider Vinegar yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…
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A tartalmat a Vindana Chibabhai biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Vindana Chibabhai vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.
Are you looking for a medical podcast covering every day issues in diagnostic tests, antimicrobial therapy and management of infections that is relevant to a low or middle income setting? A show that simplifies complex concepts in an easy to follow conversational format? You've come to the right place. This is Microbe Mail - a medical podcast for the busy practitioner or student covering topics in microbiology, infectious diseases and infection control. Sign up to our newsletter to receive updates on new episode releases at: https://microbemail.captivate.fm/ Contact us at mail.microbe@gmail.com
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A tartalmat a Vindana Chibabhai biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Vindana Chibabhai vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.
Are you looking for a medical podcast covering every day issues in diagnostic tests, antimicrobial therapy and management of infections that is relevant to a low or middle income setting? A show that simplifies complex concepts in an easy to follow conversational format? You've come to the right place. This is Microbe Mail - a medical podcast for the busy practitioner or student covering topics in microbiology, infectious diseases and infection control. Sign up to our newsletter to receive updates on new episode releases at: https://microbemail.captivate.fm/ Contact us at mail.microbe@gmail.com
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×This episode gives a nod to the show's history while also hinting at the variety of topics discussed. A Journey Through the Microscopic World – Highlights from some memorable episodes Episodes featured in this recap: EP 49: No spleen, how mean! - Asplenia_ Antibiotic prophylaxis EP 59: What's all the buzz about_ Malaria diagnostics EP 33: Would you rather, the antibiotics version_ Empiric therapy for community acquired meningitis EP 50: HIV in the USA _ Diagnosing HIV in the USA EP 58: Findings from FIDSSA part 2_ Rabies update and outbreak response EP 44 : Highlights from the PathRed Congress 2023 - Part 1_ Emerging viral infections EP 62: Myco-moments: Interviews from the 4th AIDS-related Mycoses Workshop: The immunology of Oral candidiasis EP 61: "Prescription Ice cream" Book review and interview: Advice to young medical doctors and students EP 53 : Appropriate use of β-lactam - β-lactamase inhibitor combinations _ Rapid genetic testing, know your syndromic antibiograms, and diagnostic stewardship WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
In this episode Vin talks to experienced microbiologist Dr Jennifer Coetzee about an increasingly urgent issue: multidrug-resistant infections. With resistance to common antibiotics on the rise, the need for novel treatment agents has never been more pressing. Dr. Coetzee shares her insights on the latest treatments making headway in the fight against multidrug-resistant infections. About our Guest: Jennifer Coetzee is a qualified as a Clinical Microbiologist from University of Witwatersrand and spent time working as a Consultant at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Currently working as a Consultant Microbiologist in the Clinical Microbiology and Molecular biology departments of Ampath’s National Reference Laboratory in Centurion, Gauteng. A member of South African Society of Clinical Microbiology (SASCM) as well as European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID).Research interests include documenting the emergence of carbapenemases in South Africa, and the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections. WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
Who knew that the Duke's criteria could be further modified? In Part 2, Vin and Ruan continue discussing infective endocarditis with the help of skilled cardiologist, Dr Raaesah Bhorat, this time discussing treatment: empiric, targeted and surgical therapy. About our Guest: Dr Raeesa Bhorat is a cardiologist at Sunninghill hospital, working as an interventional fellow under Professor Hellig. She completed her cardiology training at Groote Schuur hospital in 2024; and her interests include structural intervention and research in the application of artificial intelligence to cardiology, particularly the electrocardiogram. She completed her fellowship in internal medicine in 2019 and received her MBChB degree in 2013, cum laude. WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
Who knew that the Duke's criteria could be further modified? In this episode, Vin and Ruan explore this update to the criterion and other critical aspects of diagnosing and managing infective endocarditis with the help of skilled cardiologist, Dr Raeesa Bhorat. About our Guest: Dr Raaesah Bhorat is a cardiologist at Sunninghill hospital, working as an interventional fellow under Professor Hellig. She completed her cardiology training at Groote Schuur hospital in 2024; and her interests include structural intervention and research in the application of artificial intelligence to cardiology, particularly the electrocardiogram. She completed her fellowship in internal medicine in 2019 and received her MBChB degree in 2013, cum laude WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
In July, Ruan braved the AIDS-related Mycoses workshop held in Cape Town as the lone Microbe messenger. He attended sessions where speakers discussed novel findings in the epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and therapy for some of the deadliest fungal infections globally. In this episode he and Vin take through some of the brief discussions he had with some of the enlightening researchers. Meet our Guests: Dr Juan Louis Rodriguez Tudela MD, PhD Dr Michail Lionakis, M.D., Sc.D. Dr Felix Bongomin, M.D., MSc Prof Alessandro Pasqualotto, Professor of Infectious Diseases, with special interest in medical mycology and Fellow of the European Confederation of Medical Mycology. Dr Trevor Mnguni, MBChB, FCP(SA), Cert Pulm(SA) Prof Joseph Jarvis, Consultant Physician and Epidemiologist at Botswana-UPenn Partnership and Honorary Senior Lecturer, LSHTM WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
This week, we sit down with author, Dr Alastair McAlpine, to discuss his compelling book. In this thought provoking reflection, he shares insights into the unique challenges faced by doctors working in the public sector in South Africa. From systematic shortcomings to personal struggles, he takes us back to what inspired it all. About our Guest: Dr Alastair McAlpine is a paediatric infectious diseases physician who was born and raised in Johannesburg. His passions include preventing infections in kids, listening to noisy bands and encouraging his colleagues to prescribe ice cream more frequently. His new book Prescription: Ice Cream – A Doctor’s Journey to Discover What Matters is his engaging memoir about the highs and lows of working as a medical doctor in South Africa and how, with a little help from metal music and ice cream, he was able to struggle on, find meaning in the chaos and inspire others. WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
Microbe mail turns 3 on the 14th of September, and we wanted to keep things light for this time of the year. In this special episode we flip the script, literally, and swop our usual expert interviews for some team banter as Esther grills the team over a bunsen burner. We promise it’s more fun than a Petri dish! WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
In a world of emerging and eradicated pathogens, how has Malaria remained such a successful infection? Since its earliest description as "bad air", this mosquito-driven hazard has remained lethal in some populations and regions. This episode addresses significant updates in its epidemiology, tips on diagnostics, some commentary on the vaccine and a lot more. About our Guest: Dr. Jaishree Raman is a molecular biologist by training with a strong interest in malaria and public health. Jaishree currently heads the Laboratory for Antimalarial Resistance Monitoring and Malaria Operational Research (ARMMOR) at the NICD. The core focus of ARMMOR is to improve malaria diagnostic and treatment options and to assist South Africa and Africa eliminate malaria. To this end, ARMMOR hosts the South African National Surveillance Programme for Antimalarial Drug and Diagnostic Resistance Monitoring. As the chair of the case management sub-committee of the South African Malaria Elimination Committee, Jaishree has developed and delivered training courses aimed at capacitating the malaria programme staff on case management protocols and practices. She is a member of several regional networks, such as the Elimination 8 and Pathogen Diversity Network Africa, that are aiming to strengthen malaria genomic and bioinformatics capacity across Africa. She co-developed a leadership and management course for malaria elimination targeting malaria programme staff currently being delivered by GIBBS and the University of Pretoria and is also a mentor on the recently launched Pan-African Malaria Control Association (PAMCA) LiftHerUp initiative, which is focussing on increasing African women leaders in science, with a major focus on vector-borne diseases. Some resources from this episode: R21/Matrix-M vaccine: Phase 3 trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38310910/ RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine : first results https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22007715/ RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine: final results https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(15)60721-8 WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
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Earlier this year, some of the Microbe messengers attended the 10th FIDSSA Congress held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Besides being presenters themselves, they met and interviewed medical researchers in various infectious disease related fields. This joint biennial congress hosted by the Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa (FIDSSA) brings together healthcare professionals from its various societies, where members share research experiences and outcomes. Let's hope this acts as a catalyst for collaborative work, culminating in comprehensive guidance in the management of infectious diseases. To learn more about FIDSSA and its member societies visit: https://www.fidssa.co.za/ This episode includes discussions with: Professor David Lewis Professor Robin Patel Professor Lucille Blumberg Professor Angela Dramowski Dr Tholang Khumalo Professor Eric Decloedt Some resources from this episode: Southern African HIV Clinicians Society 2022 guideline for the management of sexually transmitted infections: Moving towards best practice: http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v23i1.1450 Tanapox, South Africa: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37022936/ NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE SURVEILLANCE IN GAUTENG PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
Earlier this year, some of the Microbe messengers attended the 10th FIDSSA Congress held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Besides being presenters themselves, they met and interviewed medical researchers in various infectious disease related fields. This joint biennial congress hosted by the Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa (FIDSSA) brings together healthcare professionals from its various societies, where members share research experiences and outcomes. Let's hope this acts as a catalyst for collaborative work, culminating in all-encompassing guidance in the management of infectious diseases. To learn more about FIDSSA and its member societies visit: https://www.fidssa.co.za/ This episode includes discussions with: Dr Nicollete du Plessis Dr Jeremy Nel Professor James Seddon (@Jamesseddon10 on X) Dr Lyle Murray Professor Akebe Luther King Abia Dr Ribkha Berhanu WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
It's that time of the year again, and most of us have already experience our fair share of the snuffles, so why not discuss it? In this episode Vin and Ruan speak to Associate Professor Diana Hardie about when respiratory infections go viral.... and not in a good way. About our Guest: Diana Hardie is a clinical virologist and head of the diagnostic virology laboratory at Groote Schuur Hospital. Her research interests center around viral infections in immuno-compromised patients and the immuno-pathogenesis of viral infections. She has also contributed to the development of various diagnostic assays for viral infections. She has had many years of experience teaching medical virology and immunology to medical students, honours and post graduate students. WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
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Ever wondered what Microbiologists get up to in the laboratory? Is it all about waiting for organisms to grow, "doomsday prophecies" regarding antimicrobial resistance, and asking for a clinical correlation? The feild of Microbiology is vast, and Vin speaks to some well seasoned experts to get their take on a career in Microbiology. About our Guests: Crystal Viljoen, B.Tech Biomedical Technology: Crystal has more than 20 years of laboratory experience, and is currently working as the laboratory manager at the Infection Control Laboratory Services in Johannesburg. She is also an executive member of Legionella Action Group (LAG); and has a wealth of experience with quality management systems, including proficiency testing schemes, laboratory safety procedures and the process of laboratory accreditation, gained at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) Andrea Prinzi, Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP): Dr Andrea Prinzi is currently a field medical director of US medical affairs at BioMérieux (pronounced bee oh merry you). Prior to her work in industry, Andrea was a clinical microbiologist with over 12 years of hands-on bench experience in a pediatric hospital laboratory. In 2014, she obtained her master’s in public health from the Colorado School of public health with a focus in epidemiology. In 2021, she completed a PhD in clinical and translational science from the University of Colorado. As a PhD in Clinical and Translational science, her interests include antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship (with an emphasis on pneumonia diagnostics and management), development of effective teaching methods for clinicians and the fusion of public health, clinical science and medicine to improve patient outcomes, quality improvement, infectious disease epidemiology, science communication, and implementation science. Dr. Prinzi’s PhD work was clinical and translational, and focused on bridging the gap between the clinical microbiology laboratory and clinical practice. She combined clinical diagnostics, public health, clinical research and science communication to improve the way we think about and use diagnostic tests and antimicrobials. Dr. Prinzi is the clinical and public health community leader for the American Society for Microbiology’s Council on Microbial sciences, as well as a regular blog writer for ASM. She is a reviewing editor for the ASM journal Spectrum, as well as an editorial advisory board member for Open Forum Infectious Diseases. She also enjoys volunteering time to help co-host the Let’s Talk Micro antimicrobial resistance sub-series with her friend, Luis Plaza. Dr Keeren Lutchminarain: Dr Keeren Lutchminarain is a clinical microbiologist based at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Her primary role in the NHLS is to oversee the KZN reference Tb laboratory where she is involved in interpreting routine diagnostic tests; verification of new instruments; teaching and training within the province and TB related research. YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
We're back with another game of 'Would you rather?' Where we pose a scenario, and our guests give us their views. This episode really challenges the basis of some of the beliefs and practices regarding antimicrobials. Some of the questions are so tricky, who knows if there even is a correct answer. What we do know is... it depends. About our Guest: Prof. Andrew Whitelaw worked as a consultant pathologist in clinical microbiology at Groote Schuur Hospital from 2003 – 2012. In December 2012 took up the post of Head of Department of Medical Microbiology at the University of Stellenbosch / Tygerberg Hospital. His early research revolved around molecular characterization of ESBLs in members of the Enterobacteriaceae, and he has been involved in a number of studies and activities related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and infection control over the last decade, both for community as well as hospital acquired pathogens. Most relevant among these would be his involvement in the South African Antibiotic Stewardship Programme (SAASP), The Infection Control Society of Southern Africa, and the SA Ministerial Advisory Committee on AMR. Ongoing research interests focus on antimicrobial resistance in Enterobacteriaceae and Staphylococcus aureus, including molecular epidemiology and mechanisms of resistance as well as clinical impact and control of AMR. He is also involved in studies describing the human microbiota and in particular the effect of antimicrobials on the microbiota. Resources from this episode: SASCM C. difficile infection guidelines WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com Don't forget to also have a listen to these featured episodes: Episode 43: Communicating antimicrobial therapy to patients Episode 38 : Would you rather?: The mycology version Episode 35 : Would you rather?: The virology version Episode 33 : Would you rather?:The Bacterial version…
The rampant emergence of antimicrobial resistance, particularly amongst Gram negative organisms, has called for both the discovery of novel agents but also for a review of therapeutics thought to have been long lost in this battle. Enter, the "BLBLIs or BLICs'. In this episode Vin and Ruan speak with the 1st author of the publication " Appropriate use of the new β-lactam - β-lactamase inhibitor combination agents: Ceftazidime-avibactam and Ceftolozane-tazobactam in South Africa ", Professor Adrian Brink, and receive a welcomed masterclass on this interesting group of antimicrobials. About our Guest: Professor Adrian Brink is Head of the Division: Medical Microbiology, and member of the Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town and the National Health Laboratory Services, Groote Schuur hospital, Cape Town, South Africa. Prof Brink was founding President of the Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa and is the founder and currently co-chairs the South African Antibiotic Stewardship Program (SAASP). Prof Brink currently serves on the South African Minister of Health’s Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) on Antimicrobial Resistance and representing Africa, is a member of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases International Affairs Subcommittee. His is main research interests are the clinical and molecular epidemiology of antibiotic-resistant infections, the mechanisms of resistance as a confounder in antibiotic stewardship, the design and implementation of large-scale antibiotic stewardship, diagnostic stewardship and infection prevention and control interventions in low- and middle-income countries. His interests also include the protective, metabolic and immune functions of the gastrointestinal and vaginal biome including the resistome and metabolome. Resources from this episode Best practices: Appropriate use of Beta-lactam/Beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations Ceftazidime-Avibactam and Ceftolozane-Tazobactam) WHO Priority Pathogens List Table 1: Data on inhibitor classes, inhibitory mechanisms, and current clinical trial status, Kar D et al., 2023. Table 6: β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor (BL/BLI) combinations in clinical trials or submitted for regulatory approval, Butler et al., 2023 Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com -WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE –…
Professor Francois Venter is back in Part 3 of our HIV series in which he continues to address South Africa's battles against HIV. Here he discusses his experience on how and when to initiate antiretroviral therapy, prophylaxis against opportunistic infection, routine monitoring and what the future of HIV management looks like in South Africa. About our Guest: Professor WD Francois Venter, MD, FCP, PhD is Executive Director of Wits Ezintsha at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, where he received most of his training. His work involves health systems research and clinical trials, most recently involving the antiretrovirals dolutegravir, tenofovir alafenamide, cabotegravir, and doravirine. He leads multiple antiretroviral treatment optimisation studies and is currently working on new access programmes through private pharmacies within South Africa, patient linkage-to-care interventions, self-testing projects, as well as most recently on new large-scale primary care delivery platforms addressing hypertension, diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidaemia and HIV. He has led large PEPFAR-funded HIV programmes in South Africa, focusing on men, women, children, young people, truckers, sex workers, and LGBTI communities. For over 20 years he has been an advisor to bodies such as the South African government, UNAIDS, and WHO, contributing to international, regional, and national HIV guidelines, and recently served as a member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee for COVID-19. He has an active interest in medical ethics and has been involved in several HIV-related human rights cases within the southern African region. He supervises Masters and PhD students and has over 200 publications, including first-author articles in major journals. Resources: SA HIV Clinicians society ADVANCE STUDY Southern African HIV Clinicians Society guidelines for antiretroviral therapy in adults:2023 update Liverpool HIV Drug Interactions Checker Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on YouTube : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE!…
Part 2 of our HIV series addresses South Africa's battles against HIV as we get an account of the complexities of diagnosis, prophylaxis, and managing opportunistic infections from a celebrated HIV clinician, Professor Francois Venter. About our Guest: Professor WD Francois Venter , MD, FCP, PhD is Executive Director of Wits Ezintsha at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, where he received most of his training. His work involves health systems research and clinical trials, most recently involving the antiretrovirals dolutegravir, tenofovir alafenamide, cabotegravir, and doravirine. He leads multiple antiretroviral treatment optimisation studies and is currently working on new access programmes through private pharmacies within South Africa, patient linkage-to-care interventions, self-testing projects, as well as most recently on new large-scale primary care delivery platforms addressing hypertension, diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidaemia and HIV. He has led large PEPFAR-funded HIV programmes in South Africa, focusing on men, women, children, young people, truckers, sex workers, and LGBTI communities. For over 20 years he has been an advisor to bodies such as the South African government, UNAIDS, and WHO, contributing to international, regional, and national HIV guidelines, and recently served as a member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee for COVID-19. He has an active interest in medical ethics and has been involved in several HIV-related human rights cases within the southern African region. He supervises Masters and PhD students and has over 200 publications, including first-author articles in major journals. Resources: SA HIV Clinicians society website PrEP guidelines PEP guidelines Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on YouTube : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE!…
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Here we discuss how HIV is diagnosed and managed in the USA. About our Guest: Dr Ankita Kadakia, M.D. serves as the Deputy Public Health Officer for the County of San Diego. Prior to her current role she served as the Chief and Medical Director for the County’s Tuberculosis Control and Refugee Health Branch and is the President of the California Tuberculosis Controller’s Association. Dr. Kadakia is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease specialist. She has served in leading, coordinating, supervising, and managing operations for Covid-19 as well as coordinating the County Public Health Service’s Tuberculosis Elimination Initiative. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she has played a critical role as a medical subject matter expert and Tri-Chair of the County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Advisory Group. Prior to joining the County, Dr. Kadakia worked at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) as an Assistant Professor of Medicine with a focus on HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ healthcare while practicing HIV medicine at UCSD Owen Clinic. While at UCSD, Dr. Kadakia created the first Transgender HealthCare Symposium and became a co- principal investigator for the San Diego Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center. Dr. Kadakia’s passion, for serving underserved patients and preventing and treating Tuberculosis, STDs and HIV/AIDS, transcends borders. She has spent time in Uganda serving rural areas, partnering with Ugandans, to build and support schools for AIDS orphans and impoverished children. When she is not working, she immensely enjoys spending time with her two young children and practicing and teaching Kelee meditation. Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @ microbe.mail Watch this episode on YouTube : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
The spleen is a poorly understood organ that when functioning well, operates efficiently in the background, but what can happen when medical conditions or trauma result in an impairment in that function? In today's episode Vin talks to Professor Veronica Ueckermann about the spleen. They discuss its various functions including mopping up old or damaged red blood cells and its pivotal role in the immune system. About our Guest: Prof Veronica Ueckermann is the head of Infectious diseases at the University of Pretoria/Steve Biko Academic Hospital. She holds a PhD in Infectious diseases, a Fellowship in Critical care, and a Masters in Internal Medicine. Her research focus is HIV, Tuberculosis, aerobiology, and antimicrobial resistance. She is actively involved in medical education at the University of Pretoria and other platforms. Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on: Instagram : Microbe_Mail X/Twitter : @microbemail Facebook : MicrobeMail Tiktok: @microbe.mail Watch this episode on YouTube : Microbe Mail E-mail us: mail.microbe@gmail.com…
Injection drug use is becoming increasingly common in Sub-Saharan Africa...and with it, the myriad of infectious complications. On this episode, Vin chats to Dr Evan Shoul about infections and some important considerations for managing patients who inject drugs. About our Guest: Dr Evan Shoul specialised as a consultant physician in Johannesburg and then completed his infectious diseases fellowship on the Wits circuit. He now works at the Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg and has a special interest in HIV and travel medicine. Social media: Twitter/X: @EvanShoul Southern African HIV Clinicians Society guidelines for harm reduction: From Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v21i1.1161 https://sahivsoc.org/Files/Southern%20African%20HIV%20Clinicians%20Society%20guidelines%20for%20harm%20reduction.pdf Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com YouTube: Microbe Mail Instagram: Microbe_Mail…
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Invasive candidiasis (IC)...or evasive candidiasis? This famous fungus somehow managed to cause a great deal of anxiety, especially when it comes to confirming the diagnosis. In this episode, we talk about risk factors for disease, diagnosis and treatment of IC. About our Guest: Dr Tari Papavarnavas completed his medical degree at University of Pretoria and trained in General Internal Medicine and subsequently in Infectious Diseases at University of Cape Town. He was appointed as an Infectious Diseases sub-specialist in the Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine at UCT in 2022 with a focus on building on an existing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) service at Groote Schuur Hospital in partnership with IPC nurses, Occupational Health practitioners, Quality Assurance, and ward liaisons Tari has also taken over as Director of the Cape Town GeoSentinel Travel Surveillance Network Site, which surveys travellers from South Africa and those visiting from abroad who act as sentinels for emerging and re-emerging infection Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com Instagram: Microbe_Mail…
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1 Antimicrobial Stewardship in Low to middle-income settings: trials, tribulations and triumphs 36:04
For World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2023, we are focusing on setting up antimicrobial stewardship in low and middle income settings with limited resources and a high burden of antimicrobial resistance. About our Guest: Prenika Jaglal is a Clinical Microbiologist having obtained an FC Path(Micro) and a Master’s degree at UKZN. She is currently based at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, at the National Health Laboratory Services and is also has a joint appointment at the University of the Witwatersrand as an undergraduate/postgraduate lecturer. Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com Twitter: @microbemail Instagram: Microbe_Mail Facebook: Microbe Mail…
The Pathology Research and Development Congress (PathRed) is hosted by the National Health Laboratory Service every 2nd year. With a focus on Pathology disciplines, it is a fantastic meeting to learn about diagnostic advancements in Africa. Ruan and I attended the meeting and were able to snatch a few interviews with speakers and delegates. To learn more about PathRed, visit the congress website at: https://pathred.nhls.ac.za/ Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com Twitter: @microbemail Instagram: Microbe_Mail…
The Pathology Research and Development Congress (PathRed) is hosted by the National Health Laboratory Service every 2nd year. With a focus on Pathology disciplines, it is a fantastic meeting to learn about diagnostic advancements in Africa. Ruan and I attended the meeting and were able to snatch a few interviews with speakers and delegates. To learn more about PathRed, visit the congress website at: https://pathred.nhls.ac.za/ Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com Twitter: @microbemail Instagram: Microbe_Mail…
In this episode we have a discussion with ChatGPT focused on the communication of antimicrobial therapy to patients and unpack some of the potential pitfalls of large language model use in medicine. Our Guest: (Bio generated by ChatGPT) Our guest is ChatGPT, a machine learning model developed by OpenAI. As an AI, ChatGPT doesn't possess personal experiences or emotions but is designed to process and generate human-like text based on the data it has been trained on up to its last update. ChatGPT is here to share synthesized information on communicating antimicrobial therapy, and while it strives for accuracy, it's always essential for listeners to consult healthcare professionals for medical advice. This AI model, built on the GPT-4 architecture, is continuously learning and adapting, and it is a part of the ongoing journey to understand the numerous ways artificial intelligence can aid in comprehending and discussing medical knowledge. Join us as we explore this intersection of AI and medicine, reminding ourselves of the invaluable human element that guides and informs these technological tools in healthcare. Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com YouTube: Microbe Mail…
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1 2nd Anniversary special - Meningitis Q&A 1:01:35
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About our Guest: Sipho Dlamini completed his medical degree, Internal Medicine training and specialist Infectious Disease training at the University of Cape Town and Colleges of Medicine South Africa. His research interests are in HIV and Tuberculosis, the use of vaccines in persons living with HIV infection and on immune-mediated drug hypersensitivity reactions in persons living with HIV. Sipho’s research and clinical activities have provided him an opportunity to be involved many projects such as a study that identified a new dimorphic fungal infection ( Emergomycosis africanus ) in persons living with HIV. Professional memberships include FIDSSA, the Colleges of Medicine South Africa (CMSA) and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID). Serves as a member of the National Immunisation Safety Expert Committee (NISEC) an advisory committee to the Minister of Health in South Africa, and member of the Professional Affairs Subcommittee (PAS) for ESCMID. Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com Instagram: Microbe_Mail Twitter: @microbemail Facebook: Microbe Mail…
Time to "idiot proof" the myth of bactericidal being better than bacteriostatic agents on this collaborative episode with the ID_IOTS podcast. About our Guest: Jame and Callum are the hosts of the ID_IOTS podcast, an Infectious Disease podcast. You can find them through https://idiotspodcasting.buzzsprout.com/share wherever you get your podcasts and also on Twitter as @IDiots_pod References from this episode: https://idiotspodcasting.buzzsprout.com/1782416/12537247-44-the-basics-of-beta-lactamase-inhibitors Wald-Dickler N, Holtom P, Spellberg B. Busting the Myth of ‘Static vs Cidal’: A Systemic Literature Review. Clin Infect Dis. 2018 17;66(9):1470–4. Use of bacteriostatic agents in Neutropenic fever: DOI: 10.1586/eri.09.11. Jaksic B, Martinelli G, Oteyza JP, Hartman CS, Leonard LB, Tack KJ. Efficacy and Safety of Linezolid Compared with Vancomycin in a Randomized, Double-Blind Study of Febrile Neutropenic Patients with Cancer. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2006 Mar 1;42(5):597–607 https://www.bradspellberg.com/shorter-is-better Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com YouTube: Microbe Mail Instagram: Microbe_Mail…
Upper respiratory tract infections constitute one of the most common acute illnesses evaluated, particularly in the peadiatric outpatient setting. On this episode of Microbe Mial, VIn chats to Dr Nosisa Sipambo about all things upper respiratory - and when antibiotics are indicated...and more importanely, when they are not! About our Guest: Dr Nosisa Sipambo is a paediatric infectious diseases specialist. She is the head of Harriet Shezi Children’s Clinic (HSCC) and head of the paediatric infectious diseases unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. HSCC has one of the largest cohorts of HIV-infected children and adolescents, over 9000 to date. The infectious diseases unit offers a services to all the admitted patients at CHBAH as well as running a primary immunodeficiency clinic. She is a passionate advocate of antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control. Qualifications: MBBCh (Wits) MMed (Paeds) Wits; FCPaed (SA); Cert ID (SA) Paed Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com YouTube: Microbe Mail Instagram: Microbe_Mail…
Yeasts are commonly isolated in clinical specimens, but they are significant in some specimens and not significant in others. There are also a variety of identification methods which can be used in the laboratory. On this episode, Vin chats to a fellow Microbiology podcaster - Luis Plaza of "Let's Talk Micro" about yeasts in clinical cultures. About our Guest: Luis Plaza Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy 2002-2010. Medical Laboratory Technician – United States Navy 2007-2010 Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from the University of Central Florida (completed 2013) Master’s in Microbiology and Cell Science – University of Florida (degree in progress) Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist in Microbiology at Advent Health Orlando, Florida (2013 -present) Microbiology Instructor at the University of Central Florida. (2019- present) Podcast creator and host of Let’s Talk Micro- 2021- present). Explaining Microbiology in simple terms. Meant to be used as an educational tool for everyone in Microbiology, from students to professionals. Available on all podcast platforms. Contact Luis at: letstalkmicro@outlook.com Follow Lets Talk Micro on instagram and Twitter Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com Twitter: @microbemail Instagram: Microbe_Mail Facebook: Microbe Mail…
Another fun game of "Would you Rather" but this time, we talk about some fantastic fungal options. Which would you rather choose...? About our Guest: Dr Lyle Murray is a Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand and a Consultant in Infectious Diseases at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a clinician scientist with a particular interest in the immunology of infectious diseases and the impact of HIV infection thereon. He completed his MBChB at the University of Cape Town and his specialist clinical training in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the University of the Witwatersrand. He did a DPhil (PhD) as a Rhodes Scholar in the Nuffield Depeartment of Clinical Medicine at Oxford University focussing on the reconstitution of immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in individuals with HIV on antiretroviral therapy. Dr Michael Vernon Cloete - I’m a Clinical Microbiology registrar based at the NHLS Microbiology Laboratory, University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. I trained as a medical undergraduate at Wits where I obtained my medical degree, going on to work in KwaZulu-Natal and here in Johannesburg for my internship and community service respectively. I’ve worked on national committees for Junior Doctors Association of South Africa and spent a lot of time at NICD here in Joburg in my community service year during the COVID-19 pandemic, where my love for microbiology was founded. I’ve always been fascinated by microbiological life, and am a passionate advocate for antimicrobial stewardship, novel therapy development and multidisciplinary care. Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com Twitter: @microbemail Instagram: Microbe_Mail Facebook: Microbe Mail…
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A multi- country outbreak of cholera was reported by the WHO in May 2023. Since the beginning of 2023, a total of 24 countries have reported cases. South Africa is among the countries affected by the outbreak. To aid HCWs in identifying, diagnosing and treating cholera, Microbe Mail has put together this bonus episode on th rapid review of cholera. About our Guest: Dr Amanda Khumalo is a clinical microbiologist in the Department of Medical Microbiology NHLS Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town. She has a passion for teaching and is involved in undergraduate and post graduate training. Her research interests include paediatric infectious disease and infection prevention and control. Links to resources on Cholera: www.nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z-index/cholera/ https://www.health.gov.za/cholera/ https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cholera https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/index.html Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates E-mail: mail.microbe@gmail.com Instagram: Microbe_Mail Twitter: @microbemail Facebook: Microbe Mail…
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