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Congratulations to @PeterHotez, MD, PhD, the recipient of IDSA’s 2023 Anthony Fauci Courage in Leadership Award. Dr. Hotez’s exemplary career has been rooted in speaking scientific truth, perseverance in the face of opposition and serving as a change agent for the most vulnerable patients around the world. #WeAreID
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IDSA & @PIDSociety support @US_FDA & @CDCgov decisions to authorize the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 years. Vaccination will provide these children w/ critical protection against serious disease & hospitalization & strengthen immunity in the community.
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IDSA and @HIVMA call for the immediate reversal of the abrupt revision of the CDC COVID-19 testing guidelines which diminish the importance of testing asymptomatic individuals who were exposed to COVID-19.
Our statement: bit.ly/3hB0SYG
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🚨IDSA has released the first guidelines for the management and treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs)!
The new guidelines simplify the prior definitions of uncomplicated UTIs and cUTIs, & address treatment for cUTIs.
View guidelines: bit.ly/4lUjN1a
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Updated #IDSAGuidelines! IDSA has released updated guidelines on the treatment of antimicrobial-resistant gram-negative infections: idsociety.org/practice-guide…
This update focuses on infections caused by Extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E), AmpC β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (AmpC-E), carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), Pseudomonas aeruginosa with difficult-to-treat resistance (DTR-P. aeruginosa), carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.
This updated document replaces previous versions of the guidance document.
@pranita_tamma @ClancyNeil @davidvanduin
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Thank you, Prince William, for bringing attention to this critical issue. We agree that the time to address #AMR is now.
@KensingtonRoyal
Antimicrobial resistance threatens our health, our environment, our livelihoods and our future.
Unless we act now and together, the ripple effects of drug resistance will be felt across generations, jeopardising the wellbeing of our children and our grandchildren.
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IDSA has released NEW guidance on treating infections caused by three of the most common drug-resistant pathogens:
• AmpC-E
• CRAB
• S. maltophilia
Guidelines: bit.ly/32dqIyT
Press release: bit.ly/3CFhAzF
#IDSAGuidelines #WAAW21
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Promoting the concept of “herd immunity” as an answer to COVID-19 is inappropriate, irresponsible & ill-informed.
We strongly denounce the “declaration" that states this crisis can be controlled in the absence of critical public health measures. bit.ly/3iWoxSX
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NEW: IDSA Guidelines on the Treatment & Management of Patients with COVID-19 Infection. These evidence-based rapid guidelines, updated in real-time, will address pressing clinical questions related to caring for patients w/ COVID-19: bit.ly/2y93qes #COVID19Guidelines
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#Ivermectin has not been proven to treat COVID-19, and it can cause harm.
The doses needed to possibly work against COVID-19 in a test tube are 50-100x HIGHER than current recommended doses, an amount not safe in humans. #IvermectinIsNotForCOVID
📄: bit.ly/3mOqRj8
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Reports of a campaign to discredit and diminish the role of Dr. Fauci at this perilous moment are disturbing. If we have any hope of ending this crisis, all of America must support public health experts, including Dr. Fauci, and #StandWithScience. #AmericaNeedsFauci
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IDSA is pleased to announce that @PaulSaxMD has been named the next editor-in-chief of Clinical Infectious Diseases. 🎉
#IDSAJournals #ClinInfectDis
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IDSA has released new guideline recommendations on the use of #ivermectin in hospitalized patients and outpatients for the Treatment & Management of Patients with COVID-19.
📄: bit.ly/3aC7TWF #COVID19Guidelines
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CID: In respiratory aerosols emitted by COVID-19 patients, fine aerosols produced by talking and singing contained more copies of SARS-CoV-2 than coarse aerosols and may play a significant role in SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
📄:bit.ly/3ydXhXV #IDSAJournals @drkristenkc
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IDSA releases updated AMR Gram Negative Guidance on the treatment of infections caused by ESBL-E, CRE, and DTR-P. aeruginosa: bit.ly/3sT86PE
#IDSAGuidelines #antimicrobialresistance
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Thank you Dr. Fauci for your hard work, dedication & diligence in the fight against #COVID19. Long may you run. #WeAreID @NIAIDNews on.wsj.com/2Uza0CJ
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John Bartlett, M.D., FIDSA, a beloved leader of IDSA, passed away on Jan. 19 at the age of 83. An HIV specialist & leading ID physician, Dr. Bartlett was a trailblazer & empathetic steward of science. He will be deeply missed. #WeAreID
Dr. Bartlett's bio: bit.ly/3nYxb67
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The removal of #HIV- and #LGBTQ-related resources from the websites of the @CDCgov and other health agencies is deeply concerning.
Access to this information is crucial for ID and HIV health care professionals.
Our full statement: bit.ly/3PYun9v
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Stated at ACIP: MMRV isn’t acceptable for kids <4 to prevent measles, mumps, rubella & varicella.
❌ False. MMRV/MMR vaccines are safe & highly effective. Studies show only a very small increase in febrile seizure risk after the 1st dose.
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Antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2 should not be used as a sole source of diagnosis. IDSA has developed a #COVID19 antibody testing primer for policymakers, scientists & clinicians to drive research & appropriate use of serologic testing.
📄: bit.ly/2VoZjo4
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IDSA member Anthony Fauci, M.D., FIDSA has been named one of
@TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020. #WeAreID #TIME100 bit.ly/3kFemDJ
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“We are disappointed in @WhiteHouse’s decision to abandon the @WHO. It is hard to downplay how significant and short-sighted this action is.” IDSA President Thomas File, M.D., FIDSA (@theIDFile)
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A new loan repayment bill introduced by @repjohnlewis today will boost the # of #HIV healthcare workers in the US, ensuring that patients get the care they need. Learn how: bit.ly/HELPHIVWorkforce
#NBHAAD #StopHIVTogether #HELPHIVWorkforce
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We congratulate President-elect @JoeBiden and look forward to working with his transition team members and administration as they take on the public health crisis facing our country.
It's time for our response to this pandemic to bring us together.
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A new study in OFID suggests that carbapenems may not be necessary in the treatment of patients with urinary tract infections caused by ESBL-producing organisms.
📄: bit.ly/3JAmWA1
#IDSAJournals #OpenForumInfectDis @PaulSaxMD @DrJLi @D_AndersonID
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IDSA supports the continued collection of data in randomized clinical trials to better understand the benefits of #convalescentplasma treatment before authorizing its wider use in patients with #COVID19.
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In hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19, the IDSA panel suggests against ivermectin use outside of the context of a clinical trial.
In outpatients with COVID-19, the IDSA panel suggests against ivermectin use outside of the context of a clinical trial.
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The plan for distributing #remdesivir should be transparent and based on state and regional #COVID19 case data and hospitalization rates.
Our letter to @VP: bit.ly/3b4DRJu
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IDSA and its members have experienced firsthand Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo’s effective, engaging and visionary leadership through her many years of service on the Board of Directors.
We applaud the selection of @DrJeanneM to lead @NIAIDNews and look forward to working with her on critical ID issues. #WeAreID
Our statement: idsociety.org/news--publicat…
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#Bacteria found in urine doesn’t always indicate infection, & #antibiotics aren’t always the solution, according to IDSA’s guideline for the management of asymptomatic bacteriuria. Learn more: bit.ly/2QkbiiQ #IDSAGuidelines
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.@SecKennedy's allegations about the integrity of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices are completely unfounded and will have a significant negative impact on Americans of all ages.
Our statement: bit.ly/3SGaDcb
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Dr. @ErinMcCreary, director of stewardship innovation at @UMPC, is one of our two Clinical Practice Innovation Awardees.
As host of the popular Breakpoints podcast, she shares cutting-edge information about ID therapeutics with speed & expertise. #IDSASocietyAwards
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Reports that @WhiteHouse has established a procedure that would remove @CDCgov as a recipient of data on patients hospitalized w/ #COVID19 are troubling &, if implemented, will undermine our nation’s public health experts.
Our response: bit.ly/2OnLwJN #StandWithScience
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Nearly 40% of patients who shared a hospital room with a patient with SARS-CoV-2 became infected within 14 days, study finds: bit.ly/3r0Lydh
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Unless you’re an essential worker, wearing gloves is not necessary. IDSA member Debbie Goff, PharmD (@idpharmd) weighs in. @InStyle bit.ly/2MeuBIw
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ICYMI, IDSA released the first guidelines for the management and treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs).
The new guidelines simplify the prior definitions of uncomplicated UTIs and cUTIs, & address treatment for cUTIs.
View guidelines: bit.ly/4lUjN1a
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Over 70% of COVID-19 patients in an NYC hospital during March-May were given antibiotics, despite only a small % actually having coexisting bacterial infection.
Antibiotic misuse during COVID-19 could be fueling antibiotic resistance, warns @ClancyNeil. bit.ly/2DBSHfz
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NEW GUIDELINES: IDSA releases infection prevention guidelines for health care personnel caring for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19: bit.ly/3eVsVkx
These guidelines will be frequently updated as substantive literature becomes available. #COVID19Guidelines
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Among hospitalized adults w/ progressive severe or critical COVID-19 who have elevated markers of systemic inflammation, the IDSA guideline panel suggests #tocilizumab in addition to standard of care (i.e. steroids) rather than standard of care alone.
📄: bit.ly/37FebEh
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IDSA is pleased to announce our partnership w/ @febrilepodcast! Febrile uses consult questions to dive into ID clinical reasoning, diagnostics and antimicrobial management.
We look forward this partnership and expanding awareness about the field of ID. #ValueofID
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Positive antibody tests do not mean immunity & are not a green light to abandon social distancing, warns IDSA Board Member Angela Caliendo, MD, FIDSA of @BrownMedicine.
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"Anything that's done between walls indoors is high-risk, no matter how you slice it, no matter how you tent it," says IDSA spokesperson Dr. Peter Katona in response to restaurant patrons being moved indoors for the winter season. @HealthDayTweets bit.ly/2Jey7Ex
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The ability to make decisions about the full range of safe reproductive services must remain with the patient and their health care providers.
IDSA and @HIVMA condemn the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: bit.ly/3zZWHlb
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A new study in JID found that children can carry high viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 regardless of COVID-19 severity or symptoms, suggesting that kids are potential spreaders of SARS-CoV-2 and emerging variants: bit.ly/3p7vYxt
#IDSAJournals #JInfectDis
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Giving #nirmatrelvir/#ritonavir (#Paxlovid®) alongside most commonly prescribed medications can be managed and is not contraindicated.
IDSA's new resource provides guidance: idsociety.org/paxlovid
#IDSAGuidelines #COVID19Guideline @JGPharmD
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We loved the flu vaccine awareness during last night’s #GoldenGlobes! It’s not too late to get vaccinated this season!
Flu shots (shots, shots, shots, shots, shots) everybody? #GoldenGlobes
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FL Surgeon General’s recommendation against COVID-19 vaccination for healthy children flies in the face of the best medical guidance, furthering distrust in vaccines proven to be safe & effective against severe COVID-19 disease, hospitalization & death.
📄bit.ly/3IWH5k0
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IDSA encourages pharmacists in all health systems to be active antimicrobial stewards.
This #IDPharmacistsDay, learn five ways pharmacists are being #AntibioticsAware and #DeprescribingAwareness.
For more info on @SIDPharm's #IDPharmacistsDay, visit sidp.org/IDPharmacistsDay.
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IDSA has issued new guideline recommendations on the use of #bamlanivimab among ambulatory patients: bit.ly/3kGj5Vf #COVID19Guidelines
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New in JID: mRNA vaccines reduced the risk of COVID-19 hospitalization by >95% in healthy adults without chronic medical conditions regardless of age, sex, obesity, or race/ethnicity. bit.ly/3JbZny0
#JInfectDis #IDSAJournals
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A randomized trial reported in CID found that fosfomycin was noninferior to ciprofloxacin as oral stepdown treatment for febrile urinary tract infections in women caused by E. coli.
📄: bit.ly/3Iuz5Xx
#IDSAJournals #ClinInfectDis @MarcBonten
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A study in CID suggests that practices such as ventilation, filtration and humidification substantially reduce SARS-CoV-2 aerosol viral load and should be prioritized to improve building health and safety.
📄:bit.ly/3fIfSVc #IDSAJournals @wymelenberg @HoomanParhizkar
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IDSA commends @GovHerbert for taking this critical step toward getting the COVID-19 outbreak in Utah under control.
We urge all governors who have not yet enacted mask mandates to do so. #MaskUpAmerica wapo.st/3pny7TA
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Congratulations to Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH (@JayCdoesID), the recipient of IDSA’s 2023 Clinical Practice Innovation Award.
IDSA is proud to recognize Dr. Abdul-Mutakabbir for her grassroots work to serve historically marginalized communities and amplify the specialty of ID. #WeAreID
Learn more about Dr. Abdul-Mutakabbir: idsociety.org/news--publicat…
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OFID: In high-risk hematological patients w/ febrile neutropenia, antibiotic de-escalation and discontinuation prior to neutrophil recovery did not lead to an increase in infectious complications. bit.ly/3empDYk #IDSAJournals @PaulSaxMD @DrJLi @FungalDoc @jobadd
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Congratulations to IDSA Treasurer @hboucher3 who has been named dean ad interim for @TuftsMedSchool and chief academic officer for @Wellforce, beginning July 1. She will be the first woman to lead the School of Medicine in its 128-year history:bit.ly/3zwL8iF #WeareID
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IDSA President Carlos del Rio, MD, FIDSA (@CarlosdelRio7) was recently honored by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (@ossoff) for his service to the state of Georgia. bit.ly/3VAARfO
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Only about 10% of Americans have been vaccinated, & many of those at greatest risk have yet to receive a vaccine. Abandoning measures such as masking & social distancing will postpone the day we can put COVID-19 behind us.
Public health support is needed: bit.ly/3091WMb
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Over 15M cases of the #flu have been reported so far this season. While the novel #coronavirus has received widespread media attention, it’s the flu that healthcare providers say you should be more concerned about. #VaccinesWork #WhyIVaccinate #2019nCoV cnn.it/2UfbSlE
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New microbiology lab diagnosis of infectious disease guide from IDSA and @ASMicrobiology helps health care providers know what tests to order and when. #ClinInfectDis bit.ly/2tC8FhX
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NEW #IDSAGuidelines on the treatment of antimicrobial resistant gram-negative infections! This fourth updated guidance document focuses on infections caused by:
• Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales
• AmpC β- lactamase-producing Enterobacterales
• carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa with difficult-to-treat resistance
• carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
• Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Read: bit.ly/3LyYPoh
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We couldn’t agree more. #WeAreID
🎙️ Dr. Anthony Fauci, FIDSA joins us in our latest COVID-19 podcast: bit.ly/34BsEk8
#IStandWithFauci @NIAIDNews @CarlosdelRio7 @EmoryRollins
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New #IDSAGuidelines! IDSA & @SCCM have updated recommendations for evaluating new fever in adult patients in the ICU using GRADE.
Designed for multidisciplinary teams, the guidelines aid in managing critically ill patients.
Learn more: idsociety.org/practice-guide…
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OFID: In high-risk hematological patients w/ febrile neutropenia, antibiotic de-escalation and discontinuation prior to neutrophil recovery did not lead to an increase in infectious complications.
📄: bit.ly/3empDYk
#IDSAJournals @PaulSaxMD @DrJLi @FungalDoc @jobadd
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ANNOUNCEMENT: #IDWeek2020 will be 100% virtual.
Learn more about this year’s changes, including a new 24 hour global event on #COVID19: idweek.org/covid-19/
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Congratulations to @RWalensky, the recipient of IDSA’s 2024 Anthony Fauci Courage in Leadership Award.
By asking hard questions, and speaking scientific truth with integrity and perseverance, Dr. Walensky inspires not only her colleagues but rising generations considering careers in infectious diseases and public health.
Learn more: bit.ly/3UeL7Ml #IDWeek2024
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New in OFID: A retrospective study of ~10,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients found a significant reduction in mortality among those who received ondansetron during the first 2 days of admission.
📄:bit.ly/3i8goMY #IDSAJournals @PaulSaxMD @DrJLi @Bitscopic
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🚨BREAKING: IDSA, along with @AmerAcadPeds, @PublicHealth, @ACPIMPhysicians and others, has filed a lawsuit against @HHSgov/@SecKennedy to stop unlawful changes to vaccine policy and defend public health.
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
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Updated recommendations (see thread below👇) on the use of COVID-19 #convalescentplasma, neutralizing antibodies and remarks on #remdesivir are now available in IDSA's COVID-19 Treatment and Management Guideline: bit.ly/3sjeFHG
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OFID: In 183 recovered COVID-19 patients, about 10% had persistent symptoms up to 6 months later. Independent of symptoms, all had cytokine profiles suggestive of ongoing chronic inflammation & angiogenesis.
📄: bit.ly/2PsBg7n
#IDSAJournals @seanongwx @PaulSaxMD @DrJLi
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A new CID commentary signed by 239 experts calls on public health organizations to recognize the potential for airborne transmission of #COVID19 and urges preventive measures. bit.ly/2ZGjI8R #IDSAJournals #ClinInfectDis
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IDSA President-Elect @CarlosdelRio7 is recognized as the Winter 2021 Health Equity Champion by @CDCHealthEquity.
📄:bit.ly/3GpE5KS
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IDSA is pleased to announce Barbara Alexander, M.D., FIDSA of @DukeMedSchool as the society’s new president beginning Oct. 25: bit.ly/34IhlVM
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IDSA and @HIVMA are deeply saddened by the passing of Adaora Adimora, MD, MPH, FIDSA.
Dr. Adimora exemplified the difference a single person can make in the world. She was an extraordinary leader, infectious diseases physician, researcher, mentor, advocate, and colleague committed to addressing the drivers of HIV-related health disparities with a special focus on women.
We are grateful for her generosity and service to IDSA and HIVMA. May her compassion and commitment to health equity and science continue to inspire us all.
ALT Dr. Adimora testifying before Congress on daraprim access.
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Vaccination after COVID-19 infection significantly improves protection from reinfection & hospitalization.
IDSA supports @CDCgov recommendation that unvaccinated people previously infected w/ SARS-CoV-2 get vaccinated after they've fully recovered. bit.ly/3wcTjiY
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IDSA urges @POTUS to immediately invoke the Defense Production Act to meet demand for urgently needed medical supplies and equipment: bit.ly/33Eq36i #COVID19
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📣New #IDSAGuidelines out now!
IDSA updates guidelines on complicated intra-abdominal infections for adults, children & pregnant individuals, covering 21 evidence-based recommendations on risk assessment, diagnostic imaging & microbiological evaluation. idsociety.org/practice-guide…
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IDSA recently sent these sweet e-Creamery treats to ID hero Dr. Anthony Fauci, FIDSA as he recovers from vocal cord surgery.
As @josh_nosanchuk said best, #WeAreID and we need his strong voice! #AmericaNeedsFauci
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The first #Ebola vaccine has been approved by The European Commission, a historic moment after more than two decades of research. bit.ly/2NzhvXU #VaccinesWork @statnews @HelenBranswell
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Wearing a facemask is not necessary protection against #COVID19.
IDSA shares the four things you need to know in a new infographic: bit.ly/3cejXxy
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Clinicians and researchers who focus on combatting infectious diseases are grateful for the leadership and contributions of Dr. Rochelle Walensky (@RWalensky) during her tenure leading the @CDCgov. She took on the challenge of leading the nation’s public health agency at a crucial time during the COVID-19 pandemic and her leadership saved lives.
Her most notable public health accomplishment at CDC was leading the rapid and efficient rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to hundreds of millions of Americans, with a priority on safety and equity.
Dr. Walensky’s efforts to modernize CDC and ensure the nation’s future health preparedness will be an important legacy. #WeAreID
Our statement: idsociety.org/news--publicat…
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In response to the #measlesoutbreaks, The Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID) has curated a collection of articles dedicated to measles vaccination & elimination. All articles will be freely accessible through 9/30. bit.ly/2XmRTmN #IDSAJournals #JInfectDis #VaccinesWork
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Patients with serious infections who are cared for by an ID physician have better outcomes, shorter hospital stays & lower healthcare costs, shares @RepRaulRuizMD during today's @HouseAppropsGOP and @AppropsDems "Member Day" hearing.
Thank you for your leadership in urging Congress to fund the Bio-Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program, Rep. Ruiz. #ValueofID
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ID specialists are urging law enforcement to stop using tear gas to dispel protest crowds. IDSA member Dr. Peter Chin-Hong (@PCH_SF) explains why it can fuel COVID-19 transmission. bit.ly/3gLJL6i
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IDSA has just released updates to its COVID-19 Treatment and Management Guidelines. New recommendations have been made on the use of #remdesivir, #hydroxychloroquine, hydroxychloroquine + #azithromycin, #convalescentplasma for treatment & #famotidine. 📄 bit.ly/2V34gT8
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Following a transformative year in ID, medicine & science, the time is now to prepare for the future of #publichealth.
IDSA & @CDCgov are pleased to announce the 11 ID programs selected for the 1st Joint ID/CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Fellowship.
#IDEISFellowship
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A vaccinated person is 8x less likely to get infected with the Delta variant of COVID-19, 25x less likely to be hospitalized, and 25x less likely to die from COVID explains IDSA member Dr. @rfrancomd.
Watch our full briefing: bit.ly/3AOmFoH
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.@POTUS’s suggestions that restrictions on gathering & travel may be lifted by a specified date are deeply concerning. Following public health and medical evidence during #COVID19 spread is important to protecting our country’s health and economy. bit.ly/3ds78jO
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A new modeling study in JID suggests that once measures to control COVID-19 are relaxed, potentially large outbreaks of influenza may occur, highlighting the need for health systems to prepare & for high rates of influenza vaccination.
📄: bit.ly/3ATcbFf #IDSAJournals
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IDSA and @HIVMA recently approved a position statement supporting universal removal of the slur “red man syndrome” from written and verbal communications and replacing it with “vancomycin infusion reaction,”.
Read the full statement: bit.ly/3oPlKjl
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ACIP members are questioning whether the hepatitis B vaccine should continue to be universally administered to children at birth.
Fact: Implementation of universal birth dose hepatitis B vaccine is the most effective strategy to prevent childhood infections.
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OFID: A review of postmortem studies found that 32% of patients with COVID-19 had lung histopathology consistent w/ potential bacterial superinfections; these infections were responsible for only 3% of deaths. bit.ly/39SPvJZ
#IDSAJournals @PaulSaxMD @DrJLi @clancyneil
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Update Alert: IDSA releases three new recommendations to the Treatment and Management Guideline.
📄: bit.ly/3Jha0jh #COVID19Guidelines
Recommendations explained below 👇
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A new study in OFID suggests that mortality outcomes are similar comparing levofloxacin and TMP/SMX treatment of S. maltophilia lower respiratory tract and bloodstream infections.
📄:bit.ly/3tAcfIV #IDSAJournals @PaulSaxMD @DrJLi @Keith_S_Kaye @SameerKadri12
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New in OFID: A multicenter retrospective observational cohort study found no difference in treatment failure or mortality between MRSA bloodstream infections treated with ceftaroline or daptomycin.
📄: bit.ly/3FrcysT
@PaulSaxMD @DrJLi @FungalDoc @IDpharmresearch
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IDSA encourages pharmacists in all health systems to be active antimicrobial stewards.
On #NationalPharmacistsDay, learn five ways pharmacists can be #AntibioticsAware, via @ASHPOfficial, @CDCgov & @SIDPharm.
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