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Communicable takes on hot topics in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology. Hosted by the editors of CMI Communications, the open-access journal of ESCMID, the European Society of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.
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April 20, 2025
<p>In this episode of Communicable, hosts Angela Huttner and Annie Joseph join experts Kerrigan McCarthy of South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases and Natasha Crowcroft of the World Health Organisation to discuss the resurgence of measles as a consequence of misinformation campaigns and waning vaccination rates, how to diagnose and manage active measles cases, and post-exposure control measures to take to reduce further spread. They also address the broader challenges of the moment, including generalised vaccine hesitancy and sudden, sweeping budget cuts, underscoring the message that “measles anywhere is a problem everywhere.”</p><p>This episode was edited by Kathryn Hostettler and peer reviewed by Dr. Anelia Zasheva of the Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria.</p>
April 6, 2025
<p>ESCMID Global, ESCMID’s flagship congress, kicks off this Friday in Vienna. In light of that, Angela Huttner and Thomas Tängdén sit down with ESCMID leadership, President Robert Skov and Immediate-Past President Annelies Zinkernagel in this episode of Communicable. Together they discuss the roles of medical societies like ESCMID in shaping healthcare policy, the importance of scientific communication, and lessons learned from the COVID pandemic. The conversation highlights ESCMID’s priorities for the future on addressing antimicrobial resistance, fostering international collaboration and new educational initiatives. The episode also features personal anecdotes about what makes coming together at ESCMID Global so special. Tune in for a comprehensive look at how ESCMID is championing medical progress in infection for a healthier tomorrow.</p><p>This episode was edited by Kathryn Hostettler and not peer reviewed.</p><p>References</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cmi-comms.com/article/S2950-5909(25)00015-0/fulltext">Global impact of US policy changes: The ESCMID perspective</a>. CMI Comms 2025;<strong>2</strong>(2): 105073.</li><li>Malani AN, Sharland M, Clancy CJ, Skov R, ESCMID & IDSA Executive Boards. <a href="https://www.cmi-comms.com/article/S2950-5909(24)05033-9/fulltext">A global call to action to fight antimicrobial resistance: IDSA and ESCMID joint white paper.</a> CMI Comms 2024; <strong>1</strong>(2): 105033.</li><li>Baghdadi JD & Morgan DJ. <a href="https://www.cmi-comms.com/article/S2950-5909(24)05010-8/fulltext">Diagnostic tests should be assessed for clinical impact</a>. CMI Comms 2024; <strong>1</strong>(2): 105010.</li></ul>
March 23, 2025
<p>Communicable returns to the topic of gender dynamics in medicine in the second half of this special. This round, Angela Huttner wants to hear from the men, CMI Comms editors Marc Bonten, Josh Davis, Navaneeth Narayanan and Thomas Tängdén, about tackling issues like the evolving expectations at home and work, the impact of parental-leave policies, and the systemic biases that continue to shape careers. Personal anecdotes and reflections highlight both the progress made and the hurdles that still exist in striving for true gender equity in the medical profession. Editors Erin McCreary and Annie Joseph of CMI Comms also participate in the discussion, with Annie sharing an interesting follow-up to her story told in part 1.</p>
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New York Times Opinion
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Infectious Disease: Insights of Two Specialists
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American College of Physicians
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Musculoskeletal Infection Society/European Bone and Joint Infection Society
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The Clinical Problem Solvers
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