Parasites: Soil-transmitted helminths
On today's show, I want to look at the parasites collectively known as the soil transmitted helminths. They are also grouped in with the neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs. Joining me today is Bukun...
23 Okt 202518min
Chikungunya in New York: What you need to know
Last week, New York health officials reported a confirmed locally acquired chikungunya case in the state in Nassau County on Long Island. This is the first locally acquired case of chikungunya reporte...
22 Okt 20259min
Lyme and other tick-borne diseases
In this podcast, I briefly go over a number of tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Powassan virus disease.
20 Sep 202517min
Human plague in the US: Three cases reported to date
In this podcast, I look at the recent human plague cases in the United States and discuss some specifics about the 'ancient disease'
30 Aug 202510min
Chikungunya epidemic risk: A call to action
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned that a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The call-to-action urges countries...
13 Aug 202520min
Psoriasis with Dr. Rosanne Paul
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. This annual observance aims to educate the public about psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions worldwide, and to support those living with...
5 Aug 202513min
Acanthamoeba keratitis and contact lenses: A personal story
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but serious eye infection caused by a microscopic parasite called Acanthamoeba. It primarily affects the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, and can lead ...
31 Jul 202516min
Andes hantavirus in Patagonia, Argentina: The use of Rapid Data Collection
Rapid data collection can provide an insight into causation, the socio-cultural reality, and complex social processes. This is especially important in disease outbreaks when information is quickly req...
29 Jul 202520min
