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Combatting TB: Prevention and Treatment Essentials
Combatting tuberculosis (TB) requires a multifaceted approach that includes both prevention and treatment strategies to effectively control the spread of the disease. Prevention efforts focus on identifying and treating latent TB infection, as well as implementing measures to reduce transmission in high-risk populations. Vaccination with the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in childhood is a key preventive measure, although its efficacy varies in different populations. Screening for TB infection through tuberculin skin tests or interferon-gamma release assays helps identify individuals at risk of developing active TB. Treatment of active TB involves a combination of antibiotics for an extended period, typically six to nine months, to ensure complete eradication of the bacteria. Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) programs help ensure medication adherence and reduce the risk of drug resistance. Drug-resistant TB strains pose a significant challenge, requiring specialized treatment regimens with second-line antibiotics and close monitoring.
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Dr. Padmanesan Narasimhan
Digital Health Roster of Experts at World Health Organization, Lecturer School of Public Health & Community Medicine, UNSW, Australia.
Dr. Padma Narasimhan is a Clinician and Lecturer at the School of Public Health. He started his career as a medical doctor in India for an Infectious disease clinic. He completed the Fogarty Ellison Clinical Research Fellowship at National Institutes of Health, USA in 2006 and moved to Australia . Dr. Padma Narasimhan was awarded the UNSW-University International Postgraduate Scholarship for a PhD at the School.
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Pediatric Obesity: Treatment Management
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Clinician’s Approach to Sleep Apnea
A clinician's approach to sleep apnea begins with a thorough assessment of the patient's medical history, symptoms (such as snoring, choking, and daytime fatigue), and risk factors like obesity or hypertension. Diagnosis is typically confirmed through polysomnography or home sleep apnea testing, followed by treatment strategies such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), lifestyle modifications, or surgical interventions depending on the severity and type of sleep apnea.
Case Based Approach to Arthritis
A case-based approach to arthritis involves analyzing individual patient cases to tailor diagnostic and therapeutic strategies based on specific symptoms, disease progression, and underlying causes. This method enhances clinical decision-making by providing personalized treatment plans and improving patient outcomes in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis.
Clinician’s Approach to Septic Shock
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- 22nd-March-2024, TIME : 4:00PM - 5:00PM
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Combatting tuberculosis (TB) requires a multifaceted approach that includes both prevention and treatment strategies to effectively control the spread of the disease. Prevention efforts focus on identifying and treating latent TB infection, as well as implementing measures to reduce transmission in high-risk populations. Vaccination with the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in childhood is a key preventive measure, although its efficacy varies in different populations. Screening for TB infection through tuberculin skin tests or interferon-gamma release assays helps identify individuals at risk of developing active TB. Treatment of active TB involves a combination of antibiotics for an extended period, typically six to nine months, to ensure complete eradication of the bacteria. Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) programs help ensure medication adherence and reduce the risk of drug resistance. Drug-resistant TB strains pose a significant challenge, requiring specialized treatment regimens with second-line antibiotics and close monitoring.
- 22nd-March-2024, TIME : 4:00PM - 5:00PM
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Combatting tuberculosis (TB) requires a multifaceted approach that includes both prevention and treatment strategies to effectively control the spread of the disease. Prevention efforts focus on identifying and treating latent TB infection, as well as implementing measures to reduce transmission in high-risk populations. Vaccination with the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in childhood is a key preventive measure, although its efficacy varies in different populations. Screening for TB infection through tuberculin skin tests or interferon-gamma release assays helps identify individuals at risk of developing active TB. Treatment of active TB involves a combination of antibiotics for an extended period, typically six to nine months, to ensure complete eradication of the bacteria. Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) programs help ensure medication adherence and reduce the risk of drug resistance. Drug-resistant TB strains pose a significant challenge, requiring specialized treatment regimens with second-line antibiotics and close monitoring.