🌍 What is “Pathogen X” and are we prepared for the next pandemic? At ESCMID 2026, Prof. David Hayman discusses the infectious disease threats currently on the global risk radar and the factors driving future outbreaks, from zoonotic spillover and land-use change to climate-driven shifts in disease transmission. In this expert interview, he explores the importance of adaptable surveillance systems, One Health approaches and addressing preparedness gaps before the next global health emergency emerges. Read more: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #ESCMID2026 #InfectiousDiseases #PandemicPreparedness #PublicHealth #PathogenX #ClimateHealth

🦠 Clinically challenging tuberculous mastitis: recognising a rare but important diagnosis New findings highlight the diverse presentations and diagnostic complexity of Tuberculous mastitis, a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of Tuberculosis that can mimic malignancy or bacterial infection. This retrospective case series from an endemic region underscores the importance of considering tuberculous mastitis as a differential diagnosis, particularly in pregnant or lactating women presenting with breast lumps or abscesses. 📖 Read the review: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #Tuberculosis #InfectiousDiseases #WomensHealth

🔬 Mapping macrophage heterogeneity in pre-eclampsia Spatial omics is shedding new light on the maternal-fetal interface. Dr Michael Zulu shares how his research reveals striking differences in macrophage niches between pre-eclamptic and normotensive pregnancies, offering fresh insights into this complex condition. 🔗 Read more: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #CESORA2025 #PreEclampsia #Immunology #MaternalHealth #MacrophageBiology

What does your “bench” give you? For clinicians, it’s easy to focus on individual performance, but sustained growth rarely happens in isolation. In her personal reflection, Dr Jennifer Soung describes how her bench has been a source of resilience, perspective and confidence across different stages of her career and life. More than just support, it has also provided: • Challenge when she needed to think differently • Grounding in moments of pressure or change • Inspiration to keep evolving • Opportunities for collaboration, leadership, and research • And even unexpected friendships and career pivots It’s a reminder that the people around us don’t just support our careers; they help shape them. Listen now: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #LEADderm #Dermatology #MedicalLeadership #HealthcareProfessionals #HCPEducation

💡 What makes a Future Leader in infectious diseases? We are looking for individuals who demonstrate: 💠Significant contributions to research and innovation 💠Excellence in patient care 💠Active participation in scientific meetings and conferences 💠Engagement in societies, advocacy or young leadership initiatives 💠A commitment to collaboration and advancing the field Do you know someone shaping the future of infectious diseases? 👉 Nominate them today: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalEducation #FutureLeaders #GlobalHealth #MedicalResearch #HealthcareProfessionals

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🔬 Unravelling HIV persistence: how tissue immunology and single-cell multi-omics are redefining the reservoir Why does HIV persist despite effective therapy? And what can new technologies reveal about where – and how – the virus survives? In this Q&A from CESORA 2025, Prof. Michael Betts (Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania) explores the role of CD8 T-cell dysfunction, tissue-based immunoregulation, and how single-cell and spatial multi-omics are transforming our understanding of the HIV reservoir. 👉 Read more: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #HIV #Immunology #InfectiousDiseases

🧡 Reducing HIV stigma in clinical practice Despite transformative advances in HIV treatment, and clear evidence supporting undetectable equals untransmittable, stigma remains a persistent barrier to care. For many people living with HIV, experiences of judgement, fear and exclusion continue to influence clinical encounters, disclosure decisions and long-term wellbeing. In this Practice Pearl Q&A, Lydia Efobi (University of Nigeria) reflects on where stigma persists in modern practice and shares practical, people-centred strategies to reduce it in everyday care. Read the Q&A: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #HIV #UequalsU #HealthEquity #InfectiousDiseases

🌟 Exciting news! 🌟 🎙️ Our podcast series Visionary Voices is now on Spotify! 🎙️ Join us and our incredible guests as we explore key trends, innovations and the stories shaping the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. 🎧 Ready to tune in? Click below to explore our episodes! 👉 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6RG0gK… #Podcast #VisionaryVoices #HealthcareInnovation #TouchMedicalMedia

🧠 Beyond HAND: Practical approaches to cognitive assessment in ageing people with HIV As people living with HIV live longer, maintaining cognitive health is becoming an increasingly important component of long-term care. Discussions at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections - CROI 2026 highlighted the need for more proactive, personalised approaches to brain health in ageing populations. In this expert insight, Dr Shibani Mukerji discusses practical strategies for cognitive assessment and management, including how a ‘treatable traits’ approach may help clinicians better support neurological health across the lifespan. 🔗 Read more: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #CROI2026 #HIV #Neurology #HealthyAgeing #InfectiousDiseases

🌍 Environmental enteric dysfunction: Gut barrier failure, stunting and vaccine response Environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) is an under-recognised driver of childhood stunting, impaired mucosal immunity and reduced oral vaccine efficacy in high-burden settings. In this Q&A from CESORA 2025, Prof Paul Kelly (Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry) explores how chronic intestinal inflammation and epithelial damage disrupt gut barrier integrity, and why nutritional interventions alone are often insufficient. Read more: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #Paediatrics #GutHealth #Vaccines #MedicalEducation

📣 We’re excited to announce the launch of our new TikTok channel - Touch Medical Media! We’re expanding our digital presence to bring you engaging, informative, and high-quality medical content in a fresh and accessible format. 🎥 From insightful health updates to behind-the-scenes perspectives in medical media, there’s plenty more on the way, so watch this space! 👉 Follow us now on TikTok and be part of the journey as new content rolls out soon - tiktok.com/@touchmedicalmedi… Stay tuned, exciting things are coming. #TouchMedicalMedia #TikTokLaunch #MedicalEducation #FollowUs

Who’s on your bench? As healthcare professionals, expertise matters; but so does the support system behind it. Your career isn’t shaped only by what you know, but by who helps you think, decide, recover, and grow through each stage of it. In the final episode of the LEADderm mini-series, we explore the “bench” every high performer needs and why no one succeeds alone. We’re joined by clinician Dr Jennifer Soung and business leader Nita Nautiyal to unpack how the right people around you can influence resilience, decision-making, and long-term wellbeing. We discuss: • The five roles that strengthen your personal and professional support system • Why connection is an essential career skill, not a soft extra • How intentional relationships shape how you respond to challenge • Why events like LEADderm can be a great starting point for building your network Take a moment to ask yourself: who’s on your bench and who’s missing? Listen now: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #LEADderm #Dermatology #MedicalLeadership #HealthcareProfessionals #HCPEducation

📢 Don’t forget to nominate your touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES Future Leader 2026. Last year, we recognised Dr Simon Feys as a Future Leader 2025: “Being recognised as a Future Leader was a true honour. Medicine humbles me everyday. To be called a Future Leader only deepened that commitment, and reinforced my path as clinician-scientist.” Is there a rising star in infectious diseases who should be recognised in 2026? ✨ Make your nomination today: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… Revisit our 2025 Future Leaders here: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalEducation #FutureLeaders #GlobalHealth #MedicalResearch #HealthcareProfessionals

Nominations for touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES Future Leaders 2026 are now open. Do you know a rising star in infectious diseases who is driving innovation, improving patient outcomes or advancing research? We would love to hear from you. ✨ Make your nomination today: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… 📄 Full nomination criteria is available through the link above. #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalEducation #FutureLeaders #GlobalHealth #MedicalResearch #HealthcareProfessionals

🚨 We’re now on TikTok 🚨 Touch Medical Media has officially launched on TikTok. Follow us for fresh, engaging content created for healthcare professionals from clinically relevant insights and key medical updates to behind-the-scenes moments. Expect: 👀 Bite-sized expert insights 🎥 Behind-the-scenes content 🩺 Thought-provoking healthcare stories ⚡ Fast, relevant updates Be among the first to follow us and join the journey. 📲 Follow us here: tiktok.com/@touchmedicalmedi… #TouchMedicalMedia #TikTok #HealthcareContent #MedicalEducation #HCP #DigitalHealth #MedComms

🦠 IMARI 2026: Interdisciplinary action to confront antimicrobial resistance The inaugural Interdisciplinary Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance and Innovation 2026 brought together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders and policymakers to address one of the most urgent threats in modern medicine: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Read the full highlights: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #AntimicrobialResistance #InfectiousDiseases #Microbiology

✨ We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES Future Leaders 2026. This initiative recognises emerging leaders in infectious diseases who are already making meaningful contributions to research, clinical practice, education and collaboration, and who are helping shape the future of the field. ✨ Submit your nomination today: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… 📄 Full nomination criteria is available through the link above. #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalEducation #FutureLeaders #GlobalHealth #MedicalResearch #HealthcareProfessionals

📢 Rebuilding vaccine confidence after COVID-19: Practical guidance for clinicians Vaccine confidence has shifted significantly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with important implications for routine immunisation, vaccine catch-up and equitable access to care. In this Q&A, Prof. Nada M. Melhem (American University of Beirut) explores how confidence has evolved post-pandemic, how clinicians can interpret current guidance on vaccine hesitancy, and the practical steps HCPs can take to address missed vaccinations and structural barriers to uptake. 🔗 Read more: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #Vaccines #Immunisation #InfectiousDiseases

🌍 Strengthening global infectious disease control From outbreak surveillance and pandemic preparedness to education and global collaboration, the International Society for Infectious Diseases @ISID_org continues to play a key role in advancing infectious disease control worldwide. In this latest interview, ISID discusses: 🦠 The need for co-ordinated global infectious disease response 📡 How ProMED supports early outbreak detection and surveillance 📚 Expanding access to infectious disease education and training 🌐 Strengthening collaboration across the global One Health community Explore the full interview and discover how ISID is helping shape the future of infectious disease prevention and preparedness: touchinfectiousdiseases.com/… #InfectiousDiseases #GlobalHealth #OneHealth #PublicHealth #PandemicPreparedness