Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

Contributing Writer https://www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, is an Atlanta-based journalist, licensed psychotherapist, and Ayurvedic health coach, creator of the body-positive wellness company Bettie Page Fitness, and author of 2 books – The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups and Bettie Page: The Lost Years. She holds a BS in psychology from Georgia State University and an MA in counseling psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Tori has also managed a medical practice and was instrumental in developing Georgia’s multispecialty telemedicine program. Photograph courtesy of Brooklyn Brat Images.

All articles by Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Direct-to-Consumer Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

August 2, 2019

Despite these soaring rates, sexual behavior and STD risk are not common topics of discussion between patients and clinicians.

Hepatitis Advisor

Expert Interviews: Closing Gaps in HCV Care

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

July 9, 2019

Gaps in care for patients with hepatitis C infection and possible interventions were explored in interviews with several doctors.

Lower doses and shorter treatment regimens have the potential to reduce both physical and financial

Infections in Immunocompromised Patients

Infection Control and Prevention Strategies for Patients With Cancer

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

June 7, 2019

Infection control and prevention (ICP) strategies represent an integral part of care for patients with oncologic diseases. Although the relevant guidelines often include established practices such as hand hygiene, barrier isolation, control of air quality, prevention of device-related infections, and prophylactic antifungal and antibiotic use, there are currently no consensus recommendations pertaining to ICP strategies…

Hepatitis Advisor

HCV Infection May Be a Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

May 28, 2019

Researchers found data that showed chronic hepatitis C virus infection is a risk factor for cardiovascular events, including coronary artery disease and heart failure. To improve cardiovascular and liver outcomes, they recommend the use of direct-acting antiviral therapy.

Male hand surrounded by pills and injection drugs

Prevention

Safer Consumption Spaces in the US: Expert Q&A

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

May 6, 2019

In response to the opioid misuse epidemic and rise in opioid-related deaths, there has been an increasing focus on developing resources to address these issues, such as safer consumption spaces.

Hepatitis B and C infections are transmitted through contaminated blood as well as through contaminated needles and syringes in healthcare setting and among people who inject drugs. The viruses can also be transmitted through unsafe sex.

Prevention

Intersection of ID & OUD Epidemic: What ID Clinicians Should Know

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

May 3, 2019

The epidemic of opioid use disorder has led to substantial increases in new cases of HCV and HIV infection, as well as hospitalizations for other OUD-related infections.

Hepatitis Advisor

Telementoring to Support Community Providers in HCV Treatment

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 27, 2019

Telemonitoring bridges the gap in hepatitis C.

Antibiotics, Antimicrobial Resistance

Heeding Key “4 Moments” to Reduce Inappropriate Antibiotic Therapy

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 8, 2019

The “4 Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making” provides simple, structured guidelines on antibiotic prescribing, similar to previous models pertaining to hand hygiene, central line insertion, and other practices.

Hepatitis

Noninvasive Biomarker of Variceal Bleeding in HCV Cirrhosis

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

February 19, 2019

Although hepatic vein pressure gradient measurement is an accurate method for evaluation of portal HTN, this technique is invasive and not widely available.