CDC Audio Rounds

Eliminating Perinatal HIV Transmission

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST

In this podcast, CDC’s Dr. Steve Nesheim discusses perinatal HIV transmission, including the importance of preventing HIV among women, preconception care, and timely HIV testing of the mother. Dr. Nesheim also introduces the revised curriculum Eliminating Perinatal HIV Transmission intended for faculty of OB/GYN and pediatric residents and nurse midwifery students.

Fungal Endophthalmitis

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:45:00 EST

In this podcast, CDC’s Dr. Rachel Smith discusses endophthalmitis and focuses on funcal endophthalmitis, including diagnosis and treatment.

Preaching What You Practice

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:30:00 EST

In this podcast, CDC’s Dr. Felipe Lobelo discusses the importance of health care providers being physically active and using their own exercise experience as a role model to provide better and more credible counsel to their patients to help them become physically active.

Is Waterborne Disease Still an Issue in the US?

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:50:00 EST

In this podcast, CDC’s Dr. Michael Beach discusses the changing face of waterborne disease in the US over the past century and how healthcare providers can apply this information to their patients.

Changes in US HIV Treatment Guidelines

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:00:00 EST

Following the 2012 HIV Treatment Guidelines, which include early diagnosis and treatment with ART, can increase longevity and improve the quality of life for patients living with HIV.

Baylisascaris Infection

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:10:00 EST

This podcast will educate health care providers on diagnosing baylisascariasis and on providing patients at risk of Baylisascaris infection with prevention messages.

Update to Gonorrhea Treatment Guidelines

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:33:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Robert Kirkcaldy discusses CDC’s new gonorrhea treatment recommendations.

Babesiosis for Health Care Providers

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EST

This podcast will educate health care providers on diagnosing babesiosis and providing patients at risk with tick bite prevention messages.

STD Awareness – Reaching Youth

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Gail Bolan, Director of CDC's Division of STD Prevention, discusses the problem of STDs in young people, 15-24, and what providers can do.

New Treatment Regimen for Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:45:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Kenneth Castro, Director of the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, discusses the December 9, 2011 CDC guidelines for the use of a new regimen for the treatment of persons with latent tuberculosis infection.

Diagnosing Febrile Illness in a Returned Traveler

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:15:00 EST

This podcast will assist health care providers in diagnosing febrile illness in patients returning from a tropical or developing country.

Travel Tips for People with Asthma

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:25:00 EST

This podcast will assist health care providers in supporting asthma patients so they can be symptom-free and fully active while traveling.

Avoid Vaccine Administration Errors with Seven Simple Steps

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:30:00 EST

This podcast discusses seven simple ways to avoid vaccine administration errors in health care settings.

Talking to Patients about Preventing Tick Bites

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST

This podcast will help health care providers identify patients who are at increased risk of getting tick bites and provide these patients with tick bite prevention and removal tips.

Continue to Vaccinate Patients and Staff Against the Flu

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:05:00 EST

This podcast is a reminder to health care providers about the importance of annual flu vaccination—it’s not too late! Health care providers should get their flu vaccine and continue offering and encouraging flu vaccination among their staff, colleagues, and patients.