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TOPIC: Bacteria and Viruses
Bacteria and viruses both can cause illness, but do you know the difference between them? Find out the best way to protect yourself and your family. We'll learn about antibiotic resistance and treatment options for children with ear infections. We'll also find out if antibacterial soaps are better than regular soaps at killing germs. You'll even get a chance to ask the experts your questions. GUESTS: Martha Lepow, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, Albany Medical College. In her 25 years at Albany Medical Center, she has served as acting chair, vice chair, and chair of the department of pediatrics. She has been active in numerous scientific societies, national committees and commissions. Dr. Lepow also has served on the professional advisory board and medical advisory committee of the Center for the Disabled; the board of trustees of the Albany College of Pharmacy; and the board of directors of the Whitney Young Health Center. She was recently presented the Dr. James M. Bell Humanitarian Award by the Parsons Child and Family Center in recognition of her outstanding long-term commitment to children and families throughout the Capital Region. She is an expert in infectious diseases and a strong advocate of childhood immunizations. Dr. Lepow received her B.A. from Oberlin College and her M.D. from Western Reserve University. Both of those institutions are in Ohio. Alan M. Sanders, M.D. Alan has a private practice specializing in infectious disease located in Albany. Dr. Sanders is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Albany Medical College. Richard Propp, M.D Medical Director, Patient Safety Center New York State Department of Health Clinical input into new patient safety projects and issues. Develop a collaborative statewide patient safety committee. Continue the New York State Upper Respiratory Infection Project and the New York Region Otitis Project. Help develop March 2003 statewide conference on antibiotic resistance in New York City, Teaching Judicious Use of Antibiotics. Web Resources
The New York State Department of Health has a wealth of health information for
consumers including the judicious use of antibiotics, treatment options for ear
infections, and instructions for treating viral infections.
Go to their website for more info Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics - Antibiotic resistance is one of the major public health threats of the 21st century. Since 1981, APUA has been the premier organization dedicated to promoting proper antibiotic use and curbing antibiotic resistance worldwide. We promote global public health by raising public awareness through education and research projects on proper antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance Go to their website for more info HealthAtoZ - A comprehensive, well-integrated health and medical resource developed by healthcare professionals. HealthAtoZ's aim is to partner with consumers so that every individual and family can better manage their health. HealthAtoZ includes a suite of Web sites, interactive tools, community tools, and information centers designed to provide users withfree and fast access to health and medical information. Go to their website for more info The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases is a non-profit organization founded in 1973 dedicated to aiding in prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Other focal points of this organization are to educate the public and support research and treatments for infectious disease. Go to their website for more info The Infectious Diseases Society of America represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. IDSA's purpose is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health and prevention relating to infectious diseases. Go to their website for more info International Society for Infectious Disease - ISID is committed to improving the care of patients with infectious diseases, the training of clinicians and researchers in infectious diseases and microbiology, and the control of infectious diseases around the world. The web site offers useful information and allows access to many related links. Go to their website for more info Become a member of this web site and have access to worldwide news on the topic of infectious disease. Medical news concerning vaccination and immunization as well as news pertaining to treatment and outbreaks worldwide. Go to their website for more info |
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