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Pope Francis has died at age 88 following a recent hospitalization for pneumonia.
In his youth, he had part of one lung removed due to a severe respiratory infection. This procedure was more common in the past when tuberculosis was more widespread
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
In his youth, he had part of one lung removed due to a severe respiratory infection. This procedure was more common in the past when tuberculosis was more widespread
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
Pope Francis dies aged 88 after double pneumonia battle
Pope Francis spent 12 years at the helm of the Catholic Church
www.independent.co.uk
April 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Common use of antibiotics is a great way to practice antimicrobial stewardship! #PITT_ID25
Study: Return-to-school policies not linked to antibiotic prescribing for pink eye
Among more than 26,000 US children who had acute infective conjunctivitis in 2021, topical antibiotics were dispensed to 69%.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Among more than 26,000 US children who had acute infective conjunctivitis in 2021, topical antibiotics were dispensed to 69%.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
April 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Common use of antibiotics is a great way to practice antimicrobial stewardship! #PITT_ID25
April 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I didn’t know this! Important to be aware and very interesting. #PITT_25
RSV tied to higher risk of death in adults; severe RSV linked to prematurity in kids
Adults with RSV acute respiratory infections face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within 1 year of infection.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
Adults with RSV acute respiratory infections face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within 1 year of infection.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
April 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I didn’t know this! Important to be aware and very interesting. #PITT_25
Pivmecillinam for Treatment of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections: The Full Picture Combines Extensive Clinical Experience and Emerging Data
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Pivmecillinam for Treatment of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections: The Full Picture Combines Extensive Clinical Experience and Emerging Data
doi.org
April 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Subgroup analyses in randomized trials of Clostridioides difficile associated disease: Recurring Challenges with Analyzing Recurrence
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Subgroup analyses in randomized trials of Clostridioides difficile associated disease: Recurring Challenges with Analyzing Recurrence
doi.org
April 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Influenza-associated hospitalization rates by underlying conditions, 2016-17 to 2019-20: A retrospective cohort study
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Influenza-associated hospitalization rates by underlying conditions, 2016-17 to 2019-20: A retrospective cohort study
Various underlying medical conditions (UMCs) elevate the risk of influenza-associated hospitalization. We evaluated how these rates changed by type and number of UMCs.
academic.oup.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
COVID may have made it seem like all viruses rapidly mutate to escape immunity, vaccines, and treatments.
And while viruses *do* mutate, not all of them are like SARS-CoV-2.
Some—like measles—are stopped by the same vaccines, decade after decade.
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And while viruses *do* mutate, not all of them are like SARS-CoV-2.
Some—like measles—are stopped by the same vaccines, decade after decade.
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April 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Meta-analysis adds to emerging evidence tying #HPV to cardiovascular disease
Relative to HPV-negative participants, those with HPV had a 40% higher risk of cardiovascular disease and twice the risk of coronary artery disease.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
Relative to HPV-negative participants, those with HPV had a 40% higher risk of cardiovascular disease and twice the risk of coronary artery disease.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/h...
March 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Trends in commercial laboratory testing and positivity for Bordetella species in the United States, 2019 through 2023
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Trends in commercial laboratory testing and positivity for Bordetella species in the United States, 2019 through 2023
Diagnostic methods for detecting infections caused by Bordetella species include culture, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and serology.
doi.org
March 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Impact of VRE-active perioperative prophylaxis in liver transplant patients colonized by Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
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Impact of VRE-active perioperative prophylaxis in liver transplant patients colonized by Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
Data regarding the effectiveness of vancomycin resistant Enterococci (VRE) active prophylaxis for preventing early post-liver transplant (LT) VRE infections in VRE-colonized patients are scarce.
doi.org
March 20, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Florida health system reports increase in Candida auris infections
Hospital researchers say the observed increase in clinical cases of the multidrug-resistant fungus mirrors national trends.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Hospital researchers say the observed increase in clinical cases of the multidrug-resistant fungus mirrors national trends.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
March 20, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Antiretroviral Therapy within Two Years of HIV Acquisition is Associated with Fewer Viral Blips: A Retrospective Analysis of Over 20 Years of Data from the U.S. Military HIV Natural History Study
✅ Just Accepted
⭐ Editor's Choice
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⭐ Editor's Choice
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Antiretroviral Therapy within Two Years of HIV Acquisition is Associated with Fewer Viral Blips: A Retrospective Analysis of Over 20 Years of Data from the U.S. Military HIV Natural History Study
Viral blips have been associated with larger reservoir size and slower decay. Earlier antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation may decrease the risk of blips.
doi.org
March 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Great to stay aware and alert especially during the warmer months and traveling season! #PITT_ID25
The measles outbreak in West Texas has spread to Mexico. The virus spread among members of the tight knit Mennonite community on both sides of the border - in Texas and Chihuahua, Mexico. It is thought due to travel by families or through sales of farm equipment.
www.borderreport.com/news/health/...
www.borderreport.com/news/health/...
El Paso, Juarez vigilant as 16 measles cases reported in Chihuahua
Authorities in Chihuahua, Mexico, say they have confirmed 15 measles cases in a Mennonite community in the western portion of the state. A 16th case has been confirmed in the city of Namiquipa.
www.borderreport.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Great to stay aware and alert especially during the warmer months and traveling season! #PITT_ID25
Anyone in HIV care, who has worked with patients and communities, knows that overcoming stigma and denial requires so much work to open doors and build safety nets. Even one rumor can undo years of work to keep patients on life-saving treatment.
February 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Super interesting to read about since we just had our exam on these species! #PITT_ID25
Impact of Intrapartum Azithromycin on the Carriage and Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Mothers and Their Newborns: A Substudy of a Randomized, Double-Blind Trial Conducted in The Gambia and Burkina Faso
Impact of Intrapartum Azithromycin on the Carriage and Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Mothers and Their Newborns: A Substudy of a Randomized, Double-Blind Trial Conducted in The Gambia and Burkina Faso
Limited data exist on the effects of intrapartum azithromycin on the prevalence of carriage and antibiotic resistance of Enterobacterales.
buff.ly
February 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Super interesting to read about since we just had our exam on these species! #PITT_ID25
Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy for Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia or Endocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Controlled Trials
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Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy for Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia or Endocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Controlled Trials
We conducted a systematic review of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) to generate more precise estimates of the efficacy and safety of oral versus intravenous antibiotic therapy for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia or endocarditis.
buff.ly
February 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Important to be aware! According to the article, the best way to avoid getting sick is by being vaccinated against measles!!! #PITT_ID25
Measles cases in Texas - plus 3 in Lea county, New Mexico. All reported to be unvaccinated or of unknown vaccine status
www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
February 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Important to be aware! According to the article, the best way to avoid getting sick is by being vaccinated against measles!!! #PITT_ID25
Just learned about anti microbial stewardship and its importance! Pharmacists play a very vital role! #PITT_ID25
Quantifying antimicrobial disposals at six community pharmacies with longitudinal medication disposal programs: an underappreciated component of a One Health approach to antimicrobial stewardship
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Quantifying antimicrobial disposals at six community pharmacies with longitudinal medication disposal programs: an underappreciated component of a One Health approach to antimicrobial stewardship
In this article recently published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Travis Carlson and colleagues highlight the risks posed by unused, unwanted, and expired medications. They emphasize the importance of responsible medication disposal and present findings from a study on community pharmacy disposal programs in North Carolina.
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February 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Just learned about anti microbial stewardship and its importance! Pharmacists play a very vital role! #PITT_ID25
High prevalence of ceftriaxone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Hanoi, Vietnam, 2023-2024
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High prevalence of ceftriaxone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Hanoi, Vietnam, 2023-2024
In this article recently published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Paul Adamson and colleagues highlight the alarming 27% prevalence of ceftriaxone resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates in Hanoi, Vietnam, emphasizing the urgent need for effective treatment strategies.
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February 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Really useful graphic!!! #PITT_ID25
What can I do to protect myself against respiratory diseases such as #influenza and #COVID19?
February 9, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Really useful graphic!!! #PITT_ID25
Antimicrobial stewardship is so important to bring awareness to AMR and to help patients! I’m happy to hear there are partnerships globally! #PITT_ID25
Global health partnerships help combat AMR by strengthening antimicrobial stewardship and education, as seen in a Zambia-UK collaboration training pharmacy champions and improving prescribing practices.
pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/opin...
pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/opin...
Global health partnerships are essential for tackling antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is recognised as one of the most significant global threats to public health. In 2021, it was estimated that there were 4.7 million deaths associated with bacterial AMR,...
pharmaceutical-journal.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Antimicrobial stewardship is so important to bring awareness to AMR and to help patients! I’m happy to hear there are partnerships globally! #PITT_ID25
Translating PK-PD principles into improved methodology for clinical trials which compare intermittent with prolonged infusion of beta-lactam antibiotics.
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Translating PK-PD principles into improved methodology for clinical trials which compare intermittent with prolonged infusion of beta-lactam antibiotics.
Based on the fact that beta-lactam antibiotics demonstrate time-dependent killing, different dosing strategies have been implemented to increase the time that free (f) (unbound) antibiotic concentrations remain above the Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), including prolonged and continuous infusion.
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February 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
This is a really great visual! #PITT_ID25
We finally succeeded in visualizing influenza viruses in droplets! Jin Pan found that virions hung around with mucin, which helped keep them intact and preserved infectivity.
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Free preprint at drive.google.com/file/d/1tMgc...
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Free preprint at drive.google.com/file/d/1tMgc...
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Mucin Colocalizes with Influenza Virus and Preserves Infectivity in Deposited Model Respiratory Droplets
The stability of influenza virus in respiratory particles varies with relative humidity (RH) and protein content. This study investigated the decay, or loss of infectivity, of influenza A virus (IAV) ...
pubs.acs.org
February 2, 2025 at 2:41 AM
This is a really great visual! #PITT_ID25
Doxy and tige and erava – oh my! How do you differentiate their spectra of activity? 🤨 With this handy infographic! Developed by SIDP members and sponsored by Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics
January 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM