How Do Socioeconomic Factors Influence Infectious Diseases?
Infectious diseases are becoming more prevalent, and socioeconomic factors are a concern. Dr. Rodney Rohde discusses the impacts of social determinants of health and environmental factors.
How Can Equitable Access to Diagnostic Testing Be Increased?
What steps can be taken to improve equitable access to diagnostic testing? Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Rodney Rohde shares his expert perspective.
What Infections Are Most Likely to Cause Bilirubin Level Increases?
What are the specific infection types that are most likely to cause notable bilirubin level increases? Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Kyle Riding explains common culprits of bilirubin rising.
The Roles of Vaccine Education and Trust in Public Health
Vaccine education and trust serve important roles in public health. Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Rodney Rohde shares his expert perspective and insight.
Can Growing Fear of Vaccines Lead to Other Medical Misconceptions?
Vaccine fear can have a snowball effect. Dr. Rodney Rohde discusses the real-world impacts on people, domestic animals, and overall public health.
How Can Virologists Help Improve Public Trust in Vaccinations?
Public trust in vaccinations is down, but how can virologists help boost public trust? Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Rodney Rohde shares his perspective.
Empowering Adolescents and Young Adults in the Transition From Pediatric to Adult Sickle Cell Care
What are barriers and solutions for transitioning sickle cell youth from pediatric to adult care? Dr. Titilope Fasipe shares barriers that she’s noticed for her patients and how to overcome them.
Imaging Disparities in Radiology
What are the factors that impact imaging disparities, and how can these imaging disparities be overcome for better health outcomes?
The Sickle Cell Struggle: Advocacy, Unity, and the Power of Community Collaboration
Sickle cell patients can be anywhere, but are there effective community-based strategies to help with psychosocial challenges? Dr. Titilope Fasipe and Jemela Williams share their perspectives.
Hope in the Face of Sickle Cell: Embracing Life Amidst Uncertainty
Pediatric sickle cell patients may encounter psychosocial barriers, but how can healthcare providers improve their support during this time? Dr. Titilope Fasipe discusses challenges and how to aid patients.
Beyond the ER: Innovative Approaches to Sickle Cell Pain Management
What sickle cell interventions have shown success in improving pain management and frequency of emergency care? Dr. Titilope Fasipe discusses pain issues and pain management strategies.
Diagnostic Error Disparities
What does a holistic examination of diagnostic error disparities look like? Medical researchers from The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) and Johns Hopkins University examined and attacked the question head-on.
Dengue Fever and Vaccination: Navigating Recommendations and Risks
Dengue fever has an available vaccine, but what should travelers and others know about dengue vaccination? Dr. Rodney Rohde discusses navigating dengue risks versus vaccine recommendations.
Lyme Disease Diagnostics: The Intersection of Infection and Chronic Illness
Lyme disease can be a difficult medical condition to diagnose in patients. Dr. Rodney Rohde discusses Lyme disease symptoms and complications and conditions that mimic Lyme disease.
Impact of RSV on Vulnerable Adults: Understanding the Risks for Those With Respiratory Disorders
RSV can have a stronger impact on those with certain risk factors, but what are they? Dr. Rodney Rohde shares factors that increase risk of RSV complications, RSV incidence rate, and patient advice.
Unseen Consequences: How Hurricanes Amplify Infectious Disease Spread in Vulnerable Regions
What impact can hurricanes have on infectious disease spread? Dr. Rodney Rohde explains how hurricanes and other climate conditions amplify the spread of infectious diseases.
Understanding Post-COVID Risks: Diabetes and Kidney Health in Patients
Post-COVID-19 patients have a higher risk of some complications, but what about diabetes and kidney health? Dr. Rodney Rohde discusses the impact of COVID-19 on diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
RSV and Pregnancy Vaccination: What You Need to Know
What’s vital for pregnant patients to know about RSV risks and RSV vaccines? Dr. Rodney Rohde discusses RSV vaccination advice and risks of preterm births, infant mortality, and RSV complications.
Disparities in Echocardiography and Solutions for Heart Health Care
What kind of diagnostic testing disparities in race, age, and sex are patients up against for obtaining echocardiograms in the U.S., and how can heart health outcomes be overcome?
How Do Viral Evolution and Genetic Diversity Shape Vaccine Development?
How do viral evolution and genetic diversity impact vaccine development? Medical laboratory scientist Dr. Rodney Rohde discusses how vaccine development has evolved.