COVID-19

Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.

The World Vaccine Congress Washington 2025, 21-24 April 2025, delivered another landmark year, bringing together more than 4,000 global stakeholders from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, government, academia and the broader global health ecosystem. The event reinforced its standing as an influential and collaborative forum in ...

In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.

Welcome to the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Infectious Diseases, where we continue our mission to deliver insightful, cutting-edge perspectives in infectious disease diagnosis and management. This issue offers an array of topics spanning diagnostics, service delivery innovations and preventive ...

A recent study published in Science Advances highlights significant and unequal declines in life expectancy in India during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HIV vaccine development harnesses breakthroughs in structure-based antigen design, sequencing, and single-cell analysis to create potent vaccines. Prof. Barney Graham, Professor of Medicine, Microbiology, Chemistry and Immunology, Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, USA explores advances reported at CROI 2024, emphasizing advances in targeting antibody lineages and augmenting CD8+ T cell responses, and highlighting sustaining funding models for HIV research and it's imperativeness for addressing broader public health issues.

HIV vaccine development, emphasizing HIV, RSV, and coronavirus COVID-19 research is discussed by Prof. Barney Graham. This information is crucial for immunologists, virologists, and those in vaccine research. Learn from cross-disciplinary strategies. You, as healthcare professionals in these fields, need to grasp these insights for innovation. HIV, RSV, and coronavirus studies offer valuable lessons. Keep up with the latest in vaccine technology.

HIV diagnostic technologies are rapidly advancing, as Dr. Nitika Pai discussed, with self-tests and multiplex testing leading the way in accuracy and accessibility. The challenge remains in cost and strategic deployment. This field interests infectious disease specialists, clinical epidemiologists, and public health professionals. Stay informed on innovations like CRISPR and machine learning to enhance patient care. NAT (Nucleic Acid Test) costs and algorithmic bias in machine learning need attention for equitable access.

HIV diagnostics have transformed post-COVID, enhancing the acceptance and implementation of self-tests globally. Dr Nitika Pai, Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Experimental Medicine, Infectious Disease, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, discusses advancements in HIV diagnostics, especially self-testing, which has increased the acceptance and implementation of HIV self-tests globally.