Innovative approaches to diagnostics, treatment, and patient care are pivotal as we aim to advance and develop new vaccines and therapies. By building on past knowledge with innovations, the discovery phase enables us to optimize research and c

Catching our Breath: Taking control of respiratory syncytial virus across the lifespan

Sep 27th, 2022 28m 5s

As we approach another fall and winter, which is known to many as flu season, we must recognize that this is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season as well. We discuss the diagnosis and treatment of RSV and what you need to know about this hi

The Next Generation of Medical Professionals: Increasing Diversity in the Talent Pipeline

Sep 6th, 2022 31m 56s

Diversity in healthcare is more important than ever and is associated with better health outcomes and increased access to higher quality medical care for people of color. Yet ensuring the medical pipeline is representative of the diversity of t

Stamping out Stigma: Addressing a Critical Piece of the Hepatitis B Epidemic

Jan 26th, 2022 15m 9s

Hepatitis B is a disease that is widely known, with pediatric vaccinations common in much of the developed world. However, many may not be privy to just how serious the physical, mental, and emotional effects can be for those living with the di

Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance: A Growing Threat to Public Health

Nov 23rd, 2021 20m 25s

Antimicrobial Resistance - or AMR - is a term most people have likely heard, but few actually know the extent of the deadly threat it poses. Recent reports show that AMR now results in an estimated 700,000 deaths annually, worldwide and is pred

Influenza and RSV: The Risks in a Re-opening World

Oct 29th, 2021 15m 3s

COVID-19 has certainly been the pressing respiratory topic over the last year, but as temperatures begin to drop, the school season gears up, and adults begin to re-enter the workforce, there are two seasonal infections making their way back: r

Year 2 of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Healthcare Worker’s Perspective

Aug 25th, 2021 23m 30s

The COVID-19 crisis has dealt an inconceivable impact to the capacity of health systems and frontline workers and their ability to deliver essential health services. The demand for care in year one of the pandemic for COVID-19 patients was like

Then to Now: A look at the challenging 40-year history of HIV

Jul 29th, 2021 27m 9s

Before COVID-19, AIDS was one of the most pressing global health threats we faced. In June 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the first medical report regarding a deadly new syndrome affecting gay men in L

Hesitant to confident: Vaccine education for Millennials & Gen Z

Jun 24th, 2021 26m 54s

After a year-long fight to find safe and effective solutions to help address COVID-19, government officials and healthcare communities worldwide have finally begun rolling out COVID-19 vaccines to ensure they are available to the people that ne

Ending an Ebola outbreak: It takes a village

Nov 16th, 2020 18m 48s

As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we explore the importance of containing, managing, and preventing infectious disease outbreaks, particularly Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We look at what it means to engage

Understanding racial disparities and the importance of diversity in HIV research and beyond

Oct 15th, 2020 34m 25s

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the HIV/AIDS epidemic with a focus on how the virus disproportionately impacts the Black community in the United States. Despite only making up 12% of the population, Black Americans account for 42%

How “simple” becomes “severe” – from flu to RSV: What you need to know for cold and flu season

Sep 30th, 2020 24m 48s

In the COVID-19 pandemic landscape, it is crucial that we do not forget about other common respiratory infections, especially as we enter cold and flu season. Flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) impact millions of individuals around the g

Empowering Patients with Hepatitis B and Pushing for a Functional Cure

Jul 14th, 2020 27m 53s

Heather Davis, Disease Area Stronghold Lead for Hepatitis at Janssen, joins us to discuss hepatitis B with Dr. Su Wang, Medical Director of the Center for Asian Health at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. While treatments and vaccines for hep B ha

The Impact of Infectious Diseases on History and Culture

May 13th, 2020 22m 3s

Janssen IDViewpoints is a podcast series that will discuss topics and issues in the infectious disease space – from symptoms and stigma to treatment and awareness. In the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak, featured guests Dr. James Merson

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IDViewpoints is COMING SOON!

Feb 28th, 2020 58s

IDViewpoints is a podcast about Infectious Disease from the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. We’ll explore hot topics within the world of infectious disease – from symptoms and stigma to treatment and awareness. We’ll take