Viral Hepatitis News

Nearly half of infectious diseases fellowship programs were not filled on Match Day as the number of applicants declined despite an increase in certified ID programs, the Infectious Diseases Society of America announced.

We caught up with Mary Foote, MD, MPH, at IDWeek to ask how she got “Hooked on ID.”

Why ID? Cue the iconic theme music from the medical drama House.

After assessing a national cohort of U.S. veterans with chronic hepatitis B, researchers found that only about half were on antiviral therapy, although they identified some potential factors associated with lack of timely treatment.

BOSTON — The Infectious Diseases Society of America is focused on growing the ID workforce and increasing opportunities for its members, its new president told Healio at IDWeek.

IDWeek relaxed its COVID-19 policies this year, no longer requiring that attendees wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination.

As experts raise awareness of the evidence supporting shorter antibiotic therapy for some conditions and the benefits of oral vs. IV-only therapy for others, we wanted to know: What is another ID dogma that should be reevaluated?

I think it was in 1965 — so, a long time ago — that I finished my internship in the U.K. and wanted to do something a little bit more interesting than staying on the usual rotation through jobs.

For the latest story in our “Life during COVID” series, we asked experts to describe the impact the pandemic has had on patient health and the practice of medicine in the United States.

People who were not responsive to hepatitis B vaccination should be considered for revaccination following hepatitis C cure, researchers reported.