In the Literature: Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis, Somalia, 2010–2011
Ireneaus Sindani, Christopher Fitzpatrick, Dennis Falzon, Bashir Suleiman, Peter Arube, Ismail Adam, Samiha Baghdadi, Amal Bassili, and Matteo Zignol. (March 2013). Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal.
Tag Archives: Infectious Disease
Treatment Outcomes for Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis and HIV Co-infection
In the Literature: Treatment Outcomes for Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis and HIV Co-infection
Max R. O’Donnell, Nesri Padayatchi, Charlotte Kvasnovsky, Lise Werner, Iqbal Master, and C. Robert Horsburgh. (March 2013). Emerging Infectious Disease Journal.
Resource: Cultural Aspects of TB
Resource: Cultural Aspects of TB Screening and Management
Ethnomed
Clinician resources, cultural profiles, and patient education materials on TB to help inform clinical practice.
Resource: TB Country Guides
Resource: Country Specific Guides on TB
Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center at University of Florida.
Guides for Cambodia, Haiti, Myanmar, Somalia, and other countries.
Resource: TB Technical Instructions 2007
Resource: TB Technical Instructions, Revised in 2007
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The guidelines followed by panel physicians for TB testing and treatment of refugees and immigrants before arrival in the U.S.
In the Lit: IGRA TB testing for refugees
In the Literature: Implementation of an Interferon-Gamma Release Assay to screen for tuberculosis in refugees and immigrants.
Simpson T, Tomaro J, Jobb C. (2012). J Immigr Minor Health. (Epub ahead of print)
Resource: 2012 National TB Stats
Resource: Trends in Tuberculosis- United States, 2012.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Contains 2012 national TB surveillance data.
Event: North American Refugee Health Conference
Event: North American Refugee Health Conference
University of Toronto
Health professionals and experts from many disciplines will meet to discuss the best health practices, challenges for optimal care, research and advocacy for the refugee patient population.
June 6-8, 2013 in Toronto, Canada.
ACA People living with HIV/AIDS factsheet
Resource: The Affordable Care Act helps People Living with HIV/AIDS
Aids.gov
Factsheet explains how the ACA improves access to coverage, ensures quality coverage, and increases health and well-being for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Somali Language Health Factsheets
Resource: Somali Language Health Factsheets
WellShare International
Topics include Diabetes Facts, Heart Health Facts, Physical Activity for Healthy Living Everyday, and more.