Saving More Lives in the Parking Lot than in the Operating Room
Surgeon Ala Stanford discusses racial inequalities in healthcare, sharing her experience saving lives through COVID-19 testing in underserved communities and advocating for health equity and policy changes.
Is the Pandemic Actually Over? It's Complicated
Dr. Fauci discusses COVID-19's current status, future pandemic preparedness, and personal reflections on his career. He emphasizes the importance of science, vaccination, and public health measures in managing global health crises.
How to End the Pandemic and Prepare for the Next
WHO's COVID-19 expert discusses pandemic strategies, Omicron insights, and global preparedness plans. Learn about current efforts and individual actions to end the crisis and prevent future outbreaks.
Epidemics and the End of Humankind
Explore infectious disease modeling with Dr. Rosalind Eggo as she examines past pandemics, explains key concepts, and discusses the potential for future outbreaks using science and humor.
Mathematics and the Quest for Vaccine-Induced Herd Immunity Threshold
Explore mathematical models for vaccine-induced herd immunity, analyzing factors like R0, vaccine efficacy, and population heterogeneity to understand COVID-19 implications and future research directions.
Molecular Testing for Periprosthetic Joint Infections
Explore multiplex PCR and metagenomic sequencing for detecting pathogens in periprosthetic joint infections, comparing their effectiveness to traditional culture methods.
3 Reasons We Still Haven't Gotten Rid of Malaria
Explore the historical and contemporary challenges in eradicating malaria, including medical, social, and economic factors that contribute to its persistence despite known cures.
Comparing the Spread, Mortality, and Response to Vaccination of Past and Future SARS-CoV-2 Variants
Explore SARS-CoV-2 variants' spread, mortality, and vaccine response, comparing past and potential future strains to enhance understanding of pandemic dynamics and public health strategies.
Corona-Net
Explore Corona-Net: an open-source project for COVID-19 diagnosis and symptom segmentation using deep learning models like EfficientNet and U-Net on CT scans.
Good Tech for Hard Places - Fighting Ebola with Javascript Offline Apps
Exploring offline JavaScript apps for Ebola contact tracing in Nigeria, addressing challenges and solutions in tech deployment for public health emergencies.
Bacteria and Antibiotics - Revenge of the Microbes
Explore the fascinating world of bacteria, antibiotics, and the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance with scientist Jenny Rohn in this engaging discourse on microbial evolution and human health.
The Silver Lining of Immunotherapy - Revolutionizing Healthcare
Explore immunotherapy's revolutionary potential in treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infections. Dr. Dake introduces CAMI, a pioneering initiative advancing personalized treatments and redefining healthcare's future.
Management of Patients with HIV-TB Coinfection - Part 1
Explore HIV-TB coinfection management, covering diagnosis, treatment, and key considerations for effective patient care.
The Case to Infect Volunteers with COVID-19 to Accelerate Vaccine Testing
Bioethicist proposes "human challenge trials" to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development, deliberately exposing volunteers to the virus for faster efficacy testing, potentially saving thousands of lives.
Fighting a Contagious Cancer
Explore the unique case of contagious cancer in Tasmanian devils, its impact, and ongoing research efforts to combat this unusual disease and gain insights into cancer biology.
How We're Using Dogs to Sniff Out Malaria
Discover how dogs' incredible sense of smell is being harnessed to detect malaria through body odor, potentially revolutionizing disease diagnosis and opening new frontiers in medical research.
Global Priorities Bigger Than Climate Change
Explore global priorities beyond climate change, examining cost-effective solutions to pressing issues like AIDS, malnutrition, and education with Danish political scientist Bjorn Lomborg.
My Cruel Teacher - Long Covid
Exploring Long Covid's impact on public health discourse, Nisreen Alwan shares her personal journey and advocacy efforts to raise awareness and recognition of this condition's significance beyond initial infection.
Hunting the Next Killer Virus
Discover innovative DNA-based methods for diagnosing and treating viral infections, including malaria, SARS, and avian flu. Learn about groundbreaking research that could revolutionize how we combat undiagnosed illnesses.
Humanity vs. Ebola - The Winning Strategies in a Terrifying War
Discover winning strategies against Ebola as Bruce Aylward shares insights on the epidemic's growth, critical approaches to combat it, and signs of success in Liberia, offering hope for future epidemic responses.
Understanding Brain Fog: From COVID-19 to Cognitive Dysfunction
Delve into the neuroscience of COVID-related brain fog, exploring its similarities to chemo-fog, underlying mechanisms, and potential treatments through expert insights from Stanford neuro-oncologist Michelle Monje.