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Communicable

CMI Communications
Infectious Diseases
Antimicrobial Resistance
Public Health
Gender Roles In Medicine
World Health Organization
Career Development
Substandard Medicines
Falsified Medicines
Microbiology
Measles
Clinical Microbiology
Patient Safety
Vaccination
Super Gonorrhea
Tuberculosis
C. Difficile
Gender Representation
Health Systems
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Fecal Microbiota Transfer

Communicable takes on hot topics in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology. Hosted by the editors of CMI Communications, the open-access journal of ESCMID, the European Society of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.

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Contrary to popular belief, peer review has only recently become an integral step in scientific publishing. Currently seen by many as a badge of honour ensuring valid, innovative and honest research, peer review seems in reality to be increasingly th... more

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In this second-ever collaboration between SIDP’s Breakpoints and ESCMID’s Communicable podcasts, hosts Erin McCreary and Angela Huttner invite the two principal investigators and visionaries who spearheaded the Bacteraemia Antibiotic Length Actually ... more

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In this episode of Communicable, Angela Huttner and Erin McCreary invite two titans of vaccinology, Barney Graham (Atlanta, USA), former deputy director of the NIH NIAID Vaccine Research Center and architect of the mRNA vaccines against COVID-19, and... more

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Fungal infections and disease have long been overlooked in terms of healthcare burden, with poor diagnostics and limited options for treatment and management. In 2022, the WHO published its first Fungal Priority Pathogens List as an effort to establi... more

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Recent Guests

Professor Melinda Baldwin
AIP Endowed Professor in History of Natural Sciences, specializing in the history of science.
University of Maryland
Episode: Communicable E37: 'Peer review is broken'
Dr. Serge Horbach
Associate Professor focusing on science, ethics, and communication.
Radboud University
Episode: Communicable E37: 'Peer review is broken'
Nick Daneman
Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and infectious disease physician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
University of Toronto
Episode: Communicable E36: Finding BALANCE in antibiotic durations—the BALANCE trial
Rob Fowler
Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and critical care physician for the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
University of Toronto
Episode: Communicable E36: Finding BALANCE in antibiotic durations—the BALANCE trial
Barney Graham
Infectious Diseases Physician and Scientist, retired Deputy Director of NIH's NIAID Vaccine Research Center
David Satcher Global Health Equity Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine
Episode: Communicable E35: From Ebola to COVID-19 — Graham and Kobinger on building vaccines
Gary Kobinger
Canadian Immunologist and Virologist, currently Professor at University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston National Laboratory
Episode: Communicable E35: From Ebola to COVID-19 — Graham and Kobinger on building vaccines
Staffan Tevell
Senior consultant at the Department of Infectious Diseases.
Carstah Central Hospital
Episode: Communicable E32: Fluoroquinolones - to heal or harm?
Bernadette Young
Consultant in Infection and researcher in orthopedic infection.
Oxford University Hospitals
Episode: Communicable E32: Fluoroquinolones - to heal or harm?
Lorenzo Pezzoli
Field epidemiologist and team lead for meningitis at WHO
WHO
Episode: Communicable E30: WHO's first-ever guideline on meningitis

Hosts

Angela Huttner
Infectious disease doctor and editor-in-chief of CMI Comms.
Erin McCreary
Director of Infectious Diseases Improvement and Clinical Research Innovation at UPMC.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Wonderful podcast

    This is a very good podcasts, hosts and guests are very talented and skilled in their fields. I learned so many things, thank you

    Apple Podcasts
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    France6 months ago

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Communicable E32: Fluoroquinolones - to heal or harm?
Q: Why is there a difference in practice regarding the use of oral antibiotics?
Cultural practices and perceptions about treatment effectiveness contribute to varying acceptance and implementation.
Communicable E32: Fluoroquinolones - to heal or harm?
Q: What are the benefits and risks of using fluoroquinolones?
Fluoroquinolones are effective but come with risks such as serious adverse events requiring careful stewardship.
Communicable E25: The Nightmare Series, part 5 - Measles is back
Q: What's the global vaccination rate like now?
The latest data from 2023 shows a first-dose global vaccination rate of 83%, reflecting a decline since 2019.
Communicable E25: The Nightmare Series, part 5 - Measles is back
Q: What factors contribute to the high R0 number of measles?
Measles is uniquely infectious as it has no environmental reservoir and is highly adapted to human social behaviors, which aids in its rapid spread.
Communicable E25: The Nightmare Series, part 5 - Measles is back
Q: Can you give us a brief refresher on the measles virus?
Measles is a highly infectious virus known for causing fever and a characteristic rash. It has a significant incubation period and can lead to serious complications.

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The content covers significant issues in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology, often featuring discussions about current challenges and advancements in treatment and public health. Frequent topics include antibiotic stewardship, the impact of global health policies, vaccine preventable diseases, and the complexities surrounding community management of outbreaks. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of research, including clinical trials, as fundamental to advancing practices and policies in healthcare. Listeners can expect to gain insights from leading experts on pressing health concerns, along with a balance of clinical knowledge and personal experiences that resonate within the medical community.

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1. Professor Melinda Baldwin
2. Dr. Serge Horbach
3. Nick Daneman
4. Rob Fowler
5. Barney Graham
6. Gary Kobinger
7. Staffan Tevell
8. Bernadette Young

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