Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast //podcastplus.net/feed/medscape-infectious-disease-podcast~d25457d7 Latest medical news and features from Medscape Infectious Disease Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:23:23 +0000 Here's What's New in the HIV Treatment Guidelines https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2018/core/895004.mp3 Dr Paul Sax reports on a new recommended HIV treatment option and thanks Marty Hirsch for his skillful leadership of the guidelines working group. Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:46:37 +0000 https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2018/core/895004.mp3 Influenza and MRSA Pneumonia http://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2018/core/892994.mp3 Dr Paul Auwaerter discusses the antimicrobial options for postinfluenza MRSA pneumonia, and makes the case for a universal flu vaccine. Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:46:19 +0000 http://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2018/core/892994.mp3 The SWORD Study: A New Two-Drug Combo for HIV https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2018/core/892794.mp3 Dr Paul Sax highlights the findings of the SWORD study of dolutegravir-rilpivirine and outlines the clinical implications. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:01:30 +0000 https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2018/core/892794.mp3 Lessons From the Front Lines of the Influenza Outbreak https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2018/core/892265.mp3 As the 2017-18 flu season rages on, experts discuss the best ways to help vulnerable patients. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:22:57 +0000 https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2018/core/892265.mp3 A Call for Early HIV Diagnosis https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2018/core/890905.mp3 Increased routine and targeted HIV testing is needed to reduce diagnosis delays. Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:00:33 +0000 https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2018/core/890905.mp3 Shingles and Shingles Vaccine: An Update https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2017/core/890523.mp3 A recently approved shingles vaccine seems to be more effective in preventing the virus. Drs Rapuano and Meghpara from Wills Eye Hospital discuss its role for patients. Fri, 05 Jan 2018 14:42:35 +0000 https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2017/core/890523.mp3 A New Way ID Care Is Valued https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2017/core/890266.mp3 Dr Paul Auwaerter urges infectious diseases clinicians to review and incorporate into their practice two new CPT codes for prolonged services without direct face-to-face patient contact. Tue, 02 Jan 2018 22:14:09 +0000 https://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2017/core/890266.mp3 Brucellosis: Patient History Is the Key http://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2017/core/889400.mp3 The symptoms are nonspecific, so patient history is critical to the identification of brucellosis. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:19:31 +0000 http://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2017/core/889400.mp3 Assessing Zika Risk in International Travelers http://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2017/core/888616.mp3 Travelers need to be educated about their risks and decide which they are willing to accept. Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:23:19 +0000 http://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2017/core/888616.mp3 New Antibiotic Stewardship: Core Elements Guide From CDC http://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2017/core/886898.mp3 Hear about CDC's new antibiotic stewardship core elements guide for small and critical access hospitals. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:08:18 +0000 http://bi.medscape.com/pi/editorial/studio/audio/2017/core/886898.mp3