In this webinar, Dr. Charles Peloquin presents information on the epidemiology of TB in the US. Dr. Peloquin also discusses emerging treatments for latent TB infection and for active TB disease.
This webinar provides knowledge on Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) blood tests. Participants will learn how IGRAs are used to identify past or recent infection with the Micobacterium Tubercuculosis. Participants will also gain informaion on how to identify which test resutls require follow-up.
The webinar presents information about interactions between TB medications and other drugs. This webinar is intended for physicians, nurses, and health professionals who treat and manage the care of patients with TB and LTBI.
In this webinar, Dr. Michael Lauzardo presents a brief information on the history of human trafficking. Dr. Lauzardo also shares ways to identify victims. Additionally, Dr. Lauzardo describes ways to address TB prevention and care to improve the health outcomes of victims.
In this webinar, Dr. David Ashkin presents information on the clinical significance of tuberculosis (TB) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Dr. Ashkin also shares information on adverse effects that can occur during treatment, as well as strategies for treatment completion and optimal management of patients with HCV and TB.
This playlist contains videos for the North American Region Post Graduate course (2021). There are five videos in the playlist:
1. "Welcome and Overview" is presented by Max Salfinger, MD, FAAM, FIDSA, ATSF and Connie Haley, MD. "The Role of the Laboratory in the Diagnosis & Management of TB" is presented by Angela Starks, PhD and Beverly Metchock, DrPH.
2. "Diagnostic Challenges" is presented by Amee Patrawalla, MD and Connie Haley, MD.
In this webinar, participants will learn about trauma informed care principles and practices that create safer and more supportive healthcare environments. The webinar is intended for nurses who treat and manage the care of patients with TB and LTBI.
In this 90 minute webinar, author Thomas Goetz discusses their book "The Remedy: Robert Koch, Arthur Conan Doyle, and the Quest to Cure Tuberculosis." Goetz is joined by Dr. F. Richard Ervin, Dr. David Ashkin, and Dr. Terry Chorba.
TB is preventable and treatable, and the world has set the objective of ending the disease by 2030. TB preventive treatment is one of the best ways to keep individuals and families safe from TB, which in turn helps communities become—and remain—TB free. Read more in this report.
The goal of these materials is to teach patients about TB infection and to motivate them to start and complete treatment if diagnosed. The materials are designed to encourage provider-patient interactions for active learning through the process of testing and treatment decisions. There are four materials in this series and it is suggested to use the materials as a continuum, as they build upon each other.
