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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Aug 25

Recap of the NIDS Annual Meeting posted at our blog. Congrats to our ID fellows Dr. Albrecht and @nkusnikmd.bsky.social for winning top abstract awards!

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🧬 Science, Safari, and Synergy: Highlights from the 2025 NIDS Annual Meeting - Division of Infectious Diseases

The Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) hosted its annual meeting on Friday, August 15th, at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, bringing together infectious diseases professionals fro...

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Nicole Kusnik @nkusnikmd.bsky.social · Aug 15

So proud of my M4 mentee, Natalie Sturd, who was one of only two trainees selected to give an oral presentation at the Nebraska ID Society Conference today! She presented a case of KS-IRIS and highlighted the importance of honoring our patients through the learning process. #NIDS #IDSky

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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · Jul 20

Update on North American tick-borne diseases and how to diagnose them

Kyle Rodino, Eli Theel, Bobby Pritt

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Distribution of tick borne diseases in the US

Algorithm for diagnosing tick borne infections

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Nicole Kusnik @nkusnikmd.bsky.social · Jul 29

See anyone familiar?👀 October can’t come fast enough!

IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · Jul 28

Med students and residents: Join us for the #IDBugCrawl at #IDWeek2025! This FREE program is a one stop shop to learn about the field of ID, with opportunities to meet directly with ID specialists who are shaping the future.

Register today for IDWeek 2025: idweek.org/registration

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Jonathan Ryder, MD @jonathanrydermd.bsky.social · Jul 23

Super proud of @unmc-id.bsky.social ID fellow @nicolehuntermd.bsky.social for authoring this comprehensive review on the latest in blood culture contamination efforts! #IDSky

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New Solutions to Decrease Blood Culture Contamination - Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases

Purpose of the Review Blood cultures (BCx) are crucial for diagnosing bacteremia, but BCx contamination (BCC) can lead to false positives that prolong hospitalization and promote antibiotic use. The p...

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Nicole Kusnik @nkusnikmd.bsky.social · Feb 15

Ask and you shall receive! Diagnosed peritoneal MTB - feeling pretty lucky ourselves 🧬👏🏼

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Shawna S @shawna-san.bsky.social · Feb 8

as the kids say … first #IDSky post, kinda nervous 🫣 but excited to share our clinic’s early utilization of doxy PEP data 📈📊

Open Forum Infectious Diseases @ofidjournal.bsky.social · Feb 8

Utilization of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis at a Midwestern United States HIV/PrEP Clinic

✅ Just Accepted
⭐ Editor's Choice
#IDSky

Utilization of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis at a Midwestern United States HIV/PrEP Clinic

Appropriate, protocol-adherent, doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy PEP) prescribing occurred for 70% of prescriptions from our clinic. Most of the non-adherent prescribing was due to missed sexually transmitted infection screenings (89%). As utilization of doxy PEP continues to increase, it is necessary to ensure appropriate follow-up and monitoring.

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Oliver Cornely @olivercornely.bsky.social · Feb 14

🌍 New Global Guideline for #Candida Infections 🌍
Team led by @rosannesprute.bsky.social and myself @unicologne.bsky.social: 100+ experts, 35 countries, all UN regions release evidence-based recommendations
@thelancetinfdis.bsky.social: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #FungalInfections #Healthcare

Global guideline for the diagnosis and management of candidiasis: an initiative of the ECMM in cooperation with ISHAM and ASM

Candida species are the predominant cause of fungal infections in patients treated in hospital, contributing substantially to morbidity and mortality. Candidaemia and other forms of invasive candidias...

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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · Jan 17

INSIDE-OUT: Introduction of Speakers at IDWeek Events - Observing for Unconscious bias over Time

White moderators more frequently used non-professional introductions (no title at first intro). Younger and women speakers more likely to be introduced without title

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Antibiotic Steward 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 @absteward.bsky.social · Dec 11

🔥🔥 NEW 🔥🔥
Year In Review: Top Infectious Diseases Articles From 2024
Our new post, a great collaboration with my friend
🌟 @idstewardship.bsky.social
1️⃣6️⃣⚡️🆔 RCTs
7️⃣Syst Reviews/Meta
3️⃣🌏Guidelines ✨️Wiki_Guidelines
#idsky #EMIMCC #medsky #utisky
EnJoy
Share plz!
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Year In Review: Top Infectious Diseases Articles From 2024

In this article a selection of notable peer-reviewed publications from 2024 are provided. Article Selection by: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS Article Construction by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D....

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Paul Sax @paulsaxmd.bsky.social · Dec 4

Send a relevant paper or abstract (or two), but don't sweat it if they:
- don't respond
- don't comment about it on rounds the next day
- never thank you.

Fellows on the consult service appreciate the teaching, but are too busy to do much more than decompress after rounds.

Joseph Marcus @josephmarcusid.medsky.social · Dec 4

What is the correct # of articles for attending to send ID fellow after rounds? #IDSky

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/kTRqfJ/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Many articles on relevant topics
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/kTRqfJ/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1-2 articles on relevant topics
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/kTRqfJ/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Give fellow topics; up to fellow to find articles
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/kTRqfJ/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Other (pls comment below)

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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · Nov 27

Inaugural article in a new section in @cidjournal.bsky.social called

“Clinical Dilemmas in Infectious Diseases”

led by IDMedEd superstars Daniel Minter and Varun Phadke designed to teach clinical reasoning

Rewriting the Script

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Rewriting the Script

Natasha Spottiswoode, MD DPhil, Daniel J Minter, MD, Rachel Friedman-Moraco, MD; Rewriting the Script, Clinical Infectious Diseases, , ciae589, https://doi

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Darcy Wooten (she/her) @darcy-id-doc.bsky.social · Nov 22

Fabulous ROADMAP just put out by @idsainfo.bsky.social for trainees considering a career in ID. #IDSky #HIVSky share widely!!!

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Nicole Kusnik @nkusnikmd.bsky.social · Nov 16

Hi #IDSky, it’s me! First year fellow at UNMC ID. Let’s see how this goes!

New Fellow Friday: Welcome, Dr. Nicole Hunter! - Division of Infectious Diseases

We are excited to welcome Dr. Nicole Hunter to our Infectious Diseases Fellowship program! Dr. Hunter joins us following the completion of residency in Rochester, New York. Read on to get to know Nico...

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