Upregulation of human β-defensin-3 and cathelicidin LL-37 in Kaposi’s sarcoma
Hanan Fathy,Maha M Amin,Abdel-Hady El-Gilany
Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a rare disease of lymphatic endothelial cells frequently evident as multiple vascular cutaneous and mucosal nodules. Lymph node and visceral manifestation is seen in cases of strong immunosuppression or aggressive disease. KS is strongly associated with human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), which is implicated i....
Retrospective cohort study monitoring PEG-asparaginase activity in acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients with and without premedication
Michael Losasso,Bruce Bostrom,Yoav Messinger
PEG-L-asparaginase (pegaspargase) is a critical component of therapy for children and adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Its use is hampered by many issues including allergic reactions, silent inactivation, thrombosis, hyperbilirubinemia and pancreatitis. The optimal dose, dose interval and target asparaginase leve....
Orthopaedic Emergencies
Dr.Firas Arnaout and Dr. Nicola Evans
1.50 Hours
This comprehensive module from Orthopaedic Academy delves into the critical world of managing orthopaedic emergencies. Designed for medical professionals including physicians, nurses, and physician assistants, the module equips you with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to handle critical situations involving fracture....
Orthopaedic Upper Limb Fractures and Emergencies
Dr.Firas Arnaout, Dr. Nicola Evans, Dr. Nicola Evans, Khaled Elawady, and David Hughes
3.50 Hours
This course provides a comprehensive overview of upper limb fractures and emergencies in orthopaedic practice. Participants will gain a deep understanding of upper limb anatomy, assessment, diagnosis, and management strategies for a variety of fractures and traumatic injuries. Practical skills in fracture reduction techniques, e....
Intraosseous anaesthesia
Zaid Esmail
This session is a guide to intraosseous anaesthesia. It will include background theory, indications and clinical application.
Thermoregulation
Joyce Jebet Cheptum, and Megan Watts
Please join us as we discuss thermoregulation related to neonatal care. We will describe the different types of heat loss and energy triangles. We will also discuss how to work an incubator, use plastic wrap, and warm a neonate.
A Discussion of Pediatric Cannabis Ingestions and a Case Involving a Patient Admitted to a Research
Gloria J. Baciewic and Timothy J. Wiegand
1.25 Hours
A Deep Dive into Complex Addiction Cases with Leading Experts! The ACMT Addiction Toxicology Case Conference webinar series discusses Addiction/Toxicology cases in an interactive fashion featuring experts from Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, and Medical Toxicology. Case 1: Beyond Colorado - discussion of pediatri....
Benzodiazepine Prescriptions and their Ensuing Challenges
Gloria J. Baciewic and Timothy J. Wiegand
1.25 Hours
A Deep Dive into Complex Addiction Cases with Leading Experts! The ACMT Addiction Toxicology Case Conference webinar series discusses Addiction/Toxicology cases in an interactive fashion featuring experts from Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, and Medical Toxicology. Case 1: A 53 year old female with opioid use dis....
Preventing Medical Errors
Mary Kathleen Ebener
2.00 Hours
This educational monograph addresses the identification, reporting, monitoring and reduction of medical error. It is intended to make participants aware of the magnitude of the problem, of the many-leveled activities needed to resolve it, and the importance of each person’s role in the national effort to reduce medical errors.....
Orthopaedic Upper Limb Conditions
Kashif Memon
1.25 Hours
Deep dive into upper limb disorders. Master diagnosis, treatment options, and best practices for optimal patient care.
Paediatric Orthopaedics
Dr. Nicola Evans
1.50 Hours
Explore growth & development of the musculoskeletal system in children. Learn to diagnose and manage paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
Orthopaedic Spinal Trauma, Emergencies and Elective Conditions
Dr. Firas Arnaout and Dr. Sriram
2.50 Hours
The spinal condtions course offers a comprehensive exploration of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of spinal pathologies and acute presenttions. Participants will delve into the anatomy, gaining a nuanced understanding of the skeletal structures, joints, and neurovascular pathways involved. Through a combination of theor....
Atypical Buprenorphine Initiation & Combinations: Using Opioid Affinity to Your Advantage
Gloria J. Baciewic and Timothy J. Wiegand
1.25 Hours
A Deep Dive into Complex Addiction Cases with Leading Experts! The ACMT Addiction Toxicology Case Conference webinar series discusses Addiction/Toxicology cases in an interactive fashion featuring experts from Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, and Medical Toxicology. Case 1: Persistent Naloxone Infusion in an Opio....
Module 9: Lipid Disease in Diabetes
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have an understanding of lipid disease in diabetes. Ability to diagnose and manage disorders of lipid metabolism.
Module 2: Delivering Diabetes Care at Various Levels of Care
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have a thorough understanding of delivering diabetes care at various levels of care. The module will cover the principles and practicalities of glucose monitoring, focusing on therapeutic targets individualized based on patient conditions, lifestyle, and overall health.
Module 8: Complications and Diabetes
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have an understanding of managing, complications of Diabetes.
Integrating TB and HIV Testing on GeneXpert to Improve Access and Same-day Diagnosis
Powel Choonga and Trevor Machila
This LabCoP Diagnostic Network Optimisation (DNO) Sub-CoP ECHO session in co-convened with the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), focuses on providing an overview of the DNO analysis in Zambia for TB/HIV testing integration, including objectives, methodology and key findings. It further explores how findings from....
GLI Planning and Budgeting Tool & Stop TB Partnership GDF Catalogue
Dr Carl-Michael Nathanson and Brian Kaiser
The March 2023 LabCoP ECHO session organised by ASLM and the Global Laboratory Initiative (GLI) focused on the GLI Planning and Budgeting Tool for tuberculosis and drug resistant TB testing, and the Stop TB Partnership Global Drug Facility (GDF) diagnostics product catalogue. These planning and budgeting tools are semi-automated....
Detection and Surveillance of Chemical Hazard
Lydia Izon
LabCoP’s Waste Management session, held on 6 July 2023, in collaboration with Africa CDC and the UK Health Security Agency, focused on detection and surveillance of chemical hazards. This is the second of two sessions dedicated to chemical waste management. Lydia Izon, the Principal Public Health Scientist with the Chemicals and....
Outcome-Driven Lab Networks - Eswatini’s Experience Using Key Performance Indicators to Drive Laboratory Performance
Sindisiwe Dlamini
The June 2023 LabCoP ECHO session focused on using key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive laboratory network performance management. Just like any product or service industry, effective, efficient and reliable national laboratory network management relies on a deliberate and structured efforts to continuously look for critic....
The Evolving Role of Diagnostics in the COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Rosanna W. Peeling
On 9 September 2021, this COVID-19 ECHO session was convened to discuss the evolving role of diagnostics in the COVID-19 pandemic response. Testing, when used effectively, is one critical tool that supports control of any disease outbreak including the COVID-19 pandemic. Swift case identification and contact tracing inevitably p....
The Global Fund COVID-19 Response Mechanism
The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)
On 12 May 2021, this Extended ECHO session was convened to discuss the Global Fund COVID-19 funding mechanism, an opportunity for countries to request funds to strengthen their health systems in response while mitigating the effects of COVID-19 on other essential health services including HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria. An i....
LabCoP M&E Sub-CoP ECHO Session May 2021
Yonatan Gossaye Dessalegn, Kalechristos Abebe and Geleta Abate Fulas
In May 2021 the ASLM LabCoP monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Sub-CoP held a session on data management, dashboards and connectivity solutions for HIV viral load (VL) and early infant diagnosis (EID). Presentations were made by Yonatan Gossaye Dessalegn, Senior Associate Software Developer on Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI....
LabCoP M&E Sub-CoP ECHO Session Late April 2021
Miriam Bukenya and Dr Zziwa Martinluther
On 22 April 2021 ASLM’s LabCoP M&E Sub-community of practice held a south-to-south learning session during which the Uganda country team shared their experience in rolling out monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for viral load (VL) including virtual dashboards that allow for performance tracking at various administrative lev....
African Experience on Expanding COVID-19 Testing
Renuka Gadde, Professor Wendy Stevens, Dr Leon Mutesa, and Dr Anthony Ahumibe
On 2 March 2021 this COVID-19 ECHO session was convened to discuss the African experience in expanding COVID-19 testing using Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests (Ag RDT). It has been over one year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by WHO. There is still much concern that COVID-19 infections are increasing in some countries afte....