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AI could help speed antibiotic selection for sepsis
An AI system correctly chose antibiotics for sepsis treatment faster than the standard method using blood cultures, according to a study presented at ASM Microbe.
Urinalysis not accurate for diagnosing UTIs in children with spina bifida
Urinalysis did not accurately diagnose UTIs in children with spina bifida, according to study results published in Pediatrics.
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Q&A: What makes pathogen reduction a promising strategy to prevent AMR and HAIs?
Although nearly all health care facilities have antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, researchers are suggesting that pathogen reduction is a promising way to lessen the threat of transmission and risk of resistance.
VIDEO: The potential benefit of universal nasal decolonization
SAN ANTONIO — We caught up with Connie Steed, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology annual meeting to talk about the potential benefits of universal nasal decolonization.
Antibiotic stewardship works in NICUs, more evidence shows
Findings from a literature review published in Pediatrics provided more evidence that antimicrobial stewardship reduces antimicrobial use in NICUs without an increase in adverse events.
SSI prevention bundle improved outcomes among orthopedic surgery patients
SAN ANTONIO — Rates of surgical site infections drastically improved after implementing a comprehensive prevention bundle, researchers reported at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology annual meeting.
CDC recommends clinicians counsel certain patients about doxy-PEP for STI prevention
The CDC has published guidance recommending that providers counsel certain patients on the harms and benefits of doxycycline for post-exposure prophylaxis — or doxy-PEP — for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
Tele-antimicrobial stewardship programs change the game
The term “antimicrobial stewardship” was first described in 1996 by John E. McGowan Jr., MD, and Dale N. Gerding, MD. Today, antimicrobial stewardship can be found in many different settings, including hospitals and community clinics.
This year’s APIC meeting spotlights leadership opportunities
The annual conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology — focused on hospital infection prevention strategies — will highlight leadership opportunities this year.
Hooked on ID with Kelly Zabriskie, MLS, CIC, FAPIC
Science has always been a passion of mine. I worked in research and microbiology for years, and while at home, I would read science journals, try to identify diseases from case studies and watch all the science shows.
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Study: Young patients hesitant to tell providers information their parents might see
November 06, 20242 min read -
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Q&A: Adults may know their risk for COPD with blood test
November 07, 20243 min read -
Headline News
CMS increases payment for dialysis facilities, includes oral-only drugs in the bundle
November 08, 20242 min read