TB

Participants can take this quiz to test their knowledge on TB in children.

In this webinar, Dr. Drew Posey shares knowledge on the US TB screening program. The webinar includes information on how US-bound immigrants and refugees are screened for TB, the effect of the screening program on US TB efforts, and how information from the overseas exam is transmitted.

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.