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1 month ago | 
contagionlive.com | Rodney E. Rohde |Sm Cm |Ryan McNamara |Eran Eden
One of the ongoing treatment challenges for providers is the ability to determine if infections are either bacterial or viral. Their presentation can be similar, and traditional testing can be time consuming. Of course, clinicians want to be sure patients are getting some type of intervention, so broad-spectrum antibiotics can often be prescribed in these cases.
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2 months ago | 
viewer.joomag.com | Rodney E. Rohde |Sm Cm
under the microscope under the microscope By Rodney Rohde, PhD, MS, SM( ASCP) CM, SVCM, MBCM, FACSc Workforce Reduction and the Impact on Public Health...
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Feb 17, 2025 | 
clinicallab.com | Rodney E. Rohde |Sm Cm
Over the past five years, medical laboratories and public health laboratories in the US have faced many challenges.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
viewer.joomag.com | Sm Cm
under the microscope under the microscope By Rodney E . Rohde , PhD , MS , SM ( ASCP ) CM , SVCM , MBCM , FACSc Oropouche Virus Activity My family , friends , colleagues and students often comment to me and say , “ Doc R , it seems like every time we hear from you , some new nasty microbe is turning up in our concern .” Indeed , in the world of emerging and re-emerging pathogens , there is never a dull moment . The most recent microbe to push its way into our view is known as Oropouche virus .
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
viewer.joomag.com | Sm Cm
under the microscope under the microscope By Rodney E . Rohde , PhD , MS , SM ( ASCP ) CM , SVCM , MBCM , FACSc Meningitis is a dangerous , and sometimes deadly , inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord . This infection can be caused by species of bacteria , viruses , fungi , and parasites . Fungal meningitis can develop systemically from a fungal infection somewhere else in the body to the central nervous system .
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
viewer.joomag.com | Sm Cm
under the microscope under the microscope By Rodney E . Rohde , PhD , MS , SM ( ASCP ) CM , SVCM , MBCM , FACSc Measles Once Again ? Measles is caused by the measles virus , a single-stranded , negative-sense , enveloped RNA virus of the genus Morbillivirus within the family Paramyxoviridae . Unfortunately , a resurgence of this dangerous virus is occurring in pockets of states around the country . It is a highly contagious , vaccine-preventable infectious disease .
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
clinicallab.com | Rodney E. Rohde |Sm Cm
Measles is caused by the measles virus, a single-stranded, negative-sense, enveloped RNA virus of the genus Morbillivirus within the family Paramyxoviridae. Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable infectious disease. For most countries, the recommendation is that children be immunized against measles at 12 months, generally as part of a three-part MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, and rubella).
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
viewer.joomag.com | Sm Cm
under the microscope under the microscope By Rodney E . Rohde , PhD , MS , SM ( ASCP ) CM , SVCM , MBCM , FACSc Walk Like a Mycoplasma pneumoniae ! Since late December 2023 , there has been higher pneumonia case activity in children across China , Denmark , France , and the Netherlands . In the U .
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Jan 12, 2024 | 
patientcareonline.com | Tina Tan |Rodney E. Rohde |Sm Cm
This is a video synopsis/summary of a panel discussion involving Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, and Rodney Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM. The speakers discuss strategies for effectively communicating the importance of vaccinations, especially in the pediatric population, amidst persistent misinformation about COVID-19 in kids. Emphasizing transparency, the speakers encourage open discussions with patients, friends, and family, acknowledging the challenging nature of the topic.
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Jan 12, 2024 | 
patientcareonline.com | Tina Tan |Rodney E. Rohde |Sm Cm
This is a video synopsis/summary of a panel discussion involving Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, and Rodney Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM. The transcript explores the transformative impact of mRNA vaccine technology, particularly in responding to different viral strains swiftly. The speakers acknowledge the historical challenges in developing vaccines, such as the prolonged time required for traditional methods, as seen in flu vaccine production.
