Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SV/SM/MB(ASCP)CM, FACSc

Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SV/SM/MB(ASCP)CM, FACSc, offers some insights on the latest diagnostics, susceptibility testing for newer antimicrobials, and how infectious disease clinicians and laboratory professionals can collaborate on challenging cases.

In our latest podcast, first author Elizabeth Marlowe, PhD, D(ABMM), offers insights on her study looking at this ongoing issue, including the need for increased testing and getting patients into the continuum of care in a more efficient manner.

Rodney Rohde, PhD, SM(ASCP), SVCM, MBCM, FACSc, discusses the ongoing concerns about the federal government’s hold on funding for research and the potential chilling effect that it may have on laboratory professionals and deciding on careers, especially in areas such as public health. He also talks about locating and engaging in potential alternative resources for research funding.

In our latest podcast, Tim Gauthier, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, discusses all things pathogens and antibiotics. He also details the opportunities presented for antimicrobial stewardship when it combines diagnostics and treatment duration.

In our latest From Pathogen to Infectious Disease Diagnosis podcast, bioMérieux Chief Medical Officer Chuck Cooper, MD, discusses the burden of resistance and insights on the company’s novel Vitek Compact Pro ID/AST system, which looks to identify infectious disease in a timely manner and aid clinicians in diagnosing patients, streamlining antimicrobial treatment, and avoiding severe complications such as sepsis.

MeMed CEO Eran Eden, PhD, discusses the MeMed BV test and how it can help make the distinction between the types of infections, aid in patient management, and reduce antimicrobial resistance.

This method represents a significant advancement in case management for this population. In our latest From Pathogen to Infectious Disease Diagnosis Podcast, Jose Alexander, MD, ABMM, ABAIM, FCCM, CIC, ASCP, BCMAS, provides insights on its capabilities and how it can potentially aid clinicians in reducing antimicrobial resistance.

Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service is providing support there. Here is an overview on testing, disease presentation, and vaccination, as well as commentary on the public health impact of vaccine hesitancy, and the unintended consequences of the immunization program’s success.

Jose Alexander, MD, ABMM, ABAIM, FCCM, CIC, ASCP, BCMAS, and his team discovered the klebsiella pneumoniae variant, KPC-31, in a patient by sequencing the entire genome through a series of different diagnostics, which not only led to identifying the strain, but to a greater understanding of its antimicrobial susceptibility.

Last year, several cases were identified in American patients traveling to Mexico to receive cosmetic surgery. The source of transmission was discovered, and one of the investigators, Sarah Bergbower DCLS, MS, MLS (ASCP)CM, discusses her part with 1 of the cases.

In the second episode with Michael Laposata, MD, PhD, he discusses how lab professionals can communicate with infectious disease clinicians, how AI can be used in diagnostics, and potential point-of-care diagnostic opportunities for the lab.

Here is our inaugural podcast with our host, Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SV/SM/MB(ASCP)CM, FACSc, who interviews guests on connecting lab professionals to clinicians and the intricacies of assays, the next generation of diagnostics, and the nuances of interpreting test results.

Clinicians should consider adenovirus testing in pediatric patients with hepatitis of unknown etiology. Here is an update on the incidence rates and lab diagnostics associated with identifying the virus.

Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, discusses the difference between the original SARS-CoV-2 strain and subvariant strains.

The broad host range and natural reassortment of the influenza virus has played an instrumental role in previous pandemics, and the virus is poised for future large-scale outbreaks.