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View article: Less is more: evaluating the impact of transitions of care pharmacist-led optimization on discharge antibiotic therapy duration in the emergency department
Less is more: evaluating the impact of transitions of care pharmacist-led optimization on discharge antibiotic therapy duration in the emergency department Open
Background: Patients discharged from emergency departments (ED) with antibiotics for common infections often receive unnecessarily prolonged durations, representing a target for transition of care (TOC) antimicrobial stewardship interventi…
View article: How Should Clinicians Navigate Interprofessional Tension in Their Roles as Antimicrobial Stewards?
How Should Clinicians Navigate Interprofessional Tension in Their Roles as Antimicrobial Stewards? Open
Pharmacists and physicians play key roles in antimicrobial stewardship. This commentary on a case describes these health professionals' need to collaborate to optimize therapeutic use of antimicrobials in clinical settings. Prescription pr…
View article: High-Volume, High-Acuity, and High-Impact Learning: Tips and Tricks for Infectious Diseases Training Programs
High-Volume, High-Acuity, and High-Impact Learning: Tips and Tricks for Infectious Diseases Training Programs Open
The Infectious Diseases Society of America Training Program Directors Committee met in October 2022 and discussed an observed increase in clinical volume and acuity on infectious diseases (ID) services, and its impact on fellow education. …
View article: Bridging the gap: opportunities for transitions of care pharmacist review of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy prescriptions prior to hospital discharge
Bridging the gap: opportunities for transitions of care pharmacist review of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy prescriptions prior to hospital discharge Open
Purpose: Pharmacist-led initiatives providing optimization of medications during transitions of care (TOC) have shown to have a positive impact on prescribing practices and patient outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the role and impact …
View article: 2001. IDWeek Oral Abstract Coaching Pilot Program
2001. IDWeek Oral Abstract Coaching Pilot Program Open
Background Oral abstract presentations (OAP) at national meetings are high visibility opportunities. However, there has not been a formal process for coaching presenters and providing feedback at IDWeek. We led a pilot project pairing ID-t…
View article: Inclusion, Diversity, Access, and Equity in Infectious Diseases Fellowship Training: Tools for Program Directors
Inclusion, Diversity, Access, and Equity in Infectious Diseases Fellowship Training: Tools for Program Directors Open
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has set clear priorities in recent years to promote inclusion, diversity, access, and equity (IDA&E) in infectious disease (ID) clinical practice, medical education, and research. The IDSA …
View article: Risk Factors for Adverse Outcomes with Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy
Risk Factors for Adverse Outcomes with Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Open
Objectives Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) use has increased significantly as it provides safe and reliable administration of long-term antimicrobials for severe infections. Benefits of OPAT include fewer antibiotic or l…
View article: 1998. Association of Infection Recurrence with Oral Step-Down vs Continued Intravenous Antimicrobial Therapy in Patients with Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection
1998. Association of Infection Recurrence with Oral Step-Down vs Continued Intravenous Antimicrobial Therapy in Patients with Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection Open
Background Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs) require a combined strategy of source control and antimicrobial therapy. Guidelines recommend initial intravenous (IV) therapy with oral step-down therapy following source control. …
View article: 1300. Feedback on Abstracts Benefits Both Authors and Reviewers: Results of a Pilot Study at IDWeek 2021
1300. Feedback on Abstracts Benefits Both Authors and Reviewers: Results of a Pilot Study at IDWeek 2021 Open
Background Many abstracts are submitted to scientific meetings each year. Scholarly work benefits from peer review, yet specific feedback from abstract reviewers is rarely given to authors. Here reviewers provided feedback to all authors w…
View article: Healthcare utilization and outcomes of spinal cord injured veterans with stage 3–4 pressure injuries
Healthcare utilization and outcomes of spinal cord injured veterans with stage 3–4 pressure injuries Open
Despite the high investment in terms of healthcare utilization, outcomes in terms of wound healing are poor. Additionally, nearly 22% of NFP died within one year of discharge. This calls into question the utility of prolonged hospitalizati…
View article: Educational Impact of #IDJClub, a Twitter-Based Infectious Diseases Journal Club
Educational Impact of #IDJClub, a Twitter-Based Infectious Diseases Journal Club Open
Background Journal clubs have been an enduring mainstay of medical education, and hosting these on social media platforms can expand accessibility and engagement. We describe the creation and impact of #IDJClub, an infectious diseases (ID)…
View article: #SoMe the Money! Value, Strategy, and Implementation of Social Media Engagement for Infectious Diseases Trainees, Clinicians, and Divisions
#SoMe the Money! Value, Strategy, and Implementation of Social Media Engagement for Infectious Diseases Trainees, Clinicians, and Divisions Open
Social media platforms have revolutionized how we consume information, along with how to effectively present communication, education, and advocacy efforts. There is profound value in leveraging social media within these aspects for the fi…
View article: COVID-19 Therapeutics for Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of Candidate Agents with Potential for Near-Term Use and Impact
COVID-19 Therapeutics for Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of Candidate Agents with Potential for Near-Term Use and Impact Open
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face significant challenges in the control of COVID-19, given limited resources, especially for inpatient care. In a parallel effort to that for vaccines, the identification of therapeutics that hav…
View article: In-Depth Evaluation of a Case of Presumed Myocarditis After the Second Dose of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine
In-Depth Evaluation of a Case of Presumed Myocarditis After the Second Dose of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Open
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View article: COVID-19 therapeutics for low- and middle-income countries: a review of re-purposed candidate agents with potential for near-term use and impact
COVID-19 therapeutics for low- and middle-income countries: a review of re-purposed candidate agents with potential for near-term use and impact Open
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face significant challenges in the control of COVID-19, given limited resources, especially for inpatient care. In a parallel effort to that for vaccines, the identification of therapeutics that hav…
View article: Left hand necrosis as the initial presentation of disseminated mucormycosis: A case report and literature review
Left hand necrosis as the initial presentation of disseminated mucormycosis: A case report and literature review Open
Cutaneous mucormycosis typically occurs as a primary infection following traumatic inoculation or as a secondary disseminated disease in immunocompromised patients with hematologic malignancy or organ transplantation. We describe an unusua…
View article: Antimicrobial ethicists: Making ethics explicit in antimicrobial stewardship
Antimicrobial ethicists: Making ethics explicit in antimicrobial stewardship Open
Antimicrobial prescribing and the associated discipline of antimicrobial stewardship have inherent ethical and moral dimensions. We contend that the explicit, formal application of ethical principles and frameworks can strengthen and furth…
View article: Consistent Use of Lipid Lowering Therapy in HIV Infection Is Associated with Low Mortality
Consistent Use of Lipid Lowering Therapy in HIV Infection Is Associated with Low Mortality Open
Background: In people living with HIV (PLWH), statins may be disproportionately effective but remain underutilized. A large prospective trial in patients with low to moderate cardiovascular (ASCVD) risk will reveal whether they should be c…
View article: 328. Outcomes in Spinal Cord Injury Patients with Stage 3 and 4 Pressure Injuries at a Veterans’ Affairs Hospital
328. Outcomes in Spinal Cord Injury Patients with Stage 3 and 4 Pressure Injuries at a Veterans’ Affairs Hospital Open
Background Pressure injuries (PI) and the complication of PI-related osteomyelitis (PIrOM), are a significant source of morbidity and mortality in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. This study describes the epidemiology, healthcare utiliza…
View article: 135. Impact of #idjclub, a Synchronous Twitter Journal Club, as a Novel Infectious Disease Education Platform
135. Impact of #idjclub, a Synchronous Twitter Journal Club, as a Novel Infectious Disease Education Platform Open
Background Journal clubs have been a mainstay of medical education since the days of Osler. Social media platforms allow virtual journal clubs to connect global participants. We describe the creation and impact of #IDJClub, an Infectious D…
View article: 62. Factors Associated with 30-Day ED Readmission Following Initial ED Discharge for Suspected Sepsis
62. Factors Associated with 30-Day ED Readmission Following Initial ED Discharge for Suspected Sepsis Open
Background Given the increased mortality associated with delayed recognition of sepsis, emergency departments (ED) often use protocols to rapidly identify and treat suspected sepsis. However, screening criteria such as systemic inflammator…
View article: The Struggling Infectious Diseases Fellow: Remediation Challenges and Opportunities
The Struggling Infectious Diseases Fellow: Remediation Challenges and Opportunities Open
Remediation of struggling learners is a challenge faced by all educators. In recognition of this reality, and in light of contemporary challenges facing infectious diseases (ID) fellowship program directors, the Infectious Diseases Society…
View article: The management of treatment-experienced HIV patients (including virologic failure and switches)
The management of treatment-experienced HIV patients (including virologic failure and switches) Open
Significant advances in the potency and tolerability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) have led to very high rates of virologic success for most who remain adherent to therapy. As a result, the life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLWH…