This monthly webinar series offers healthcare professionals the latest insights in tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis experts will discuss screening, diagnosis, and treatment of TB disease and latent TB infection (LTBI). Topics include considerations for pediatric and adult populations, clinical updates, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies. Healthcare professionals managing patients with TB can stay informed on research developments and emerging treatment regimens for active TB and LTBI, exploring innovative approaches to enhance patient adherence and outcomes.
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Tuberculosis (TB) and Mental Health: Understanding the Intersection - LivestreamJune 28, 2024 |12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Central Time Speaker: Robert J. Morgan, III, M.D., Ph.D. This session will explore the oft-overlooked intersection between tuberculosis (TB) and mental health. Tuberculosis poses not only physical health challenges but also significantly impacts mental well-being. This webinar will examine the TB-mental health relationship through a historical lens and shed light on psychological, emotional, social, and psychopharmacological aspects of TB care and management. | |
Tuberculosis (TB) Contact Investigation Essentials for Healthcare Professionals - LivestreamJuly 26, 2024 |12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Central Time Speaker: Shea Rabley, R.N. This course is designed to provide essential information related to TB contact investigations. Participants explore basic principles including prioritizing contacts and the TB evaluation process, along with examining congregate settings and discussing ways to handle the media during a contact investigation. |
Future Webinar Topics | Date |
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TBD | August 23, 2024 |
TB Drug Adverse Reactions | September 27, 2024 |
TB Partnerships | October 25, 2024 |
TB Treatment Strategies | November 22, 2024 |
Tuberculosis (TB) and Co-morbidities (TB and HIV) | December 20, 2024 |
Previously Recorded Webinars
Innovations in Tuberculosis (TB) Webinar Series - Previously Recorded Webinars | |
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Tuberculosis (TB) and Comorbidities (TB and Diabetes Mellitus) - LivestreamMay 24, 2024 |12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Central Time Speaker: Sundari Mase, M.D., M.P.H. This webinar explores the intricate relationship between tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes. The presenter discusses the epidemiological ties between these two diseases and provides evidence-based strategies for the prevention and management of TB in patients with diabetes. | |
Pediatric Tuberculosis (TB): Radiology ConsiderationsRecorded January 26, 2024 This presentation discussed the role of radiology in pediatric tuberculosis, including characteristics of a normal pediatric chest x-ray, the importance of the x-ray quality, and the radiographic TB disease patterns in children. Watch the recording here (No CME credit) | |
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Active Tuberculosis (TB)Recorded February 23, 2024 Speaker: John Zeuli, PharmD, BCPS AQ-ID, AAHIVM This course was designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively identify, interpret, and apply therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) in the context of Tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Watch the recording here (No CME credit)
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Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)Recorded March 22, 2024 In this session, the presenter delves into the complexities of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI), exploring the underlying pathophysiology, crucial aspects of its treatment, and dosing strategies. Recording is not available | |
Tuberculosis (TB) Diagnostic Strategies - LivestreamRecorded April 26, 2024 This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the latest advancements in tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic strategies, focusing on emerging tools, updates, and the interpretation of Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs). Watch the recording here (No CME credit) |