Let's Talk ID

The Infectious Diseases Society of America's lecture series provides easy access to many of the best lectures given throughout the year through the IDSA on important infectious disease topics. This podcast, recorded during ID Week 2012 discusses Diagnosis of Hepatitis C. Presented by: David Thomas, MD, MPHProfessor of MedicineDirector, Division of Infectious DiseasesJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineHosted by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital.

The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Guideline Update presents concise summaries of important IDSA guidelines. This podcast discusses the IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis and Management of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis. For details of the guidelines presented, please go to www.idsociety.org .Presented by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital. Standord T. Shulman, MDChief, Division of Infectious Diseases Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens's Hospital of ChicagoVirginia H. Rogers Professor of Pediatric Infectious DiseasesNowthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Guideline Update presents concise summaries of important IDSA guidelines. In this episode, Dr. Benjamen Lipsky joins us to discuss the 2012 IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections. Dr. Lipsky talks about the diagnosis of diabetic foot infections including clinical assessment, when imaging should be obtained, the place of culture and when to order a bone biopsy for osteomyelitis. Then Dr. Lipsky discusses the microbiology of diabetic foot infections, recommendations for wound care, and antibiotic recommendations. For details of the guidelines presented, please go to www.idsociety.org .Presented by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital. Benjamin Lipsky, MD, FACP, FIDSA,FRPCPofessor of MedicineVA Puget SoundUniversity of Washington

The podcast delves into IDSA guidelines for treating bacterial rhinosinusitis, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and avoiding antibiotic overuse. They discuss differentiating bacterial and viral sinusitis, optimizing treatment strategies with high-dose antibiotics, and addressing rising resistance rates. The use of adjunctive therapies like nasal saline irrigation and intranasal steroids are also explored.