Silicosis: What is it and how common is it in the US?
I recently read a report from India about miners in certain areas of the country coming down with a condition called silicosis. Demand from India's booming construction industry for granite, sandstone...
29 Okt 201810min
Outbreak News This Week Radio Show 10-28-18
On today's show, I look at a wide range of important infectious disease news to include hepatitis A and the current situation in Florida and Pinellas County in particular. In addition, I look at the d...
28 Okt 201849min
Outbreak New This Week Radio Show 10-21-18
On today's show I spend a lot of time looking at the flu shot/flu season in light of the recent pediatric death reported here in Florida. I look at some disturbing trends and beliefs when it comes to ...
21 Okt 201850min
Lymphatic filariasis elimination: 'The Government of Vietnam really deserve congratulations'
A mosquito-borne parasitic disease, lymphatic filariasis is one of nearly two dozen neglected tropical diseases. Infection is usually acquired in childhood and causes hidden damage to the lymphatic sy...
19 Okt 20188min
Hernias 101: What are they, who's at risk and more
A hernia is a common medical condition that happens when part of an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak area of muscle, creating a bulge. It is caused by a combination of muscle weakness an...
19 Okt 20186min
Outbreak News This Week Radio Show 10-14-18
On today's show, I look at some various topics popular in the infectious disease news circles including Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). This story has dominated the news this cycle ever since the cases ...
14 Okt 201850min
Balamuthia, neti pots and a unique case report
Balamuthia mandrillarisis a free-living ameba that can cause a serious encephalitis infection of the brain. It is thought to enter the body when soil containing Balamuthia comes in contact with skin w...
12 Okt 20188min
Acute flaccid myelitis in Minnesota: An interview with Michael Osterholm, PhD
Minnesota state health officials reported recently on a number of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) cases in children that occurred in the past month. What is acute flaccid myelitis and what is the situati...
9 Okt 201812min
