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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 12d

IDSA Foundation board member Dr. Jasmine Marcelin was in DC this week for #ALC54, an event hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Dr. Marcelin spoke on a panel, highlighting IDSA's efforts to diversify the ID workforce, advance health equity and expand access to care.

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 12d

IDSA Foundation board member Dr. Jasmine Marcelin explains the importance of a strong ID workforce, and how it can be attained via the Bio-Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program, during a panel at #ALC54.

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · 13d

Drs. Gomez, Scherger, Abbas & @drandrekalil.bsky.social published a fascinating paper in @cmijournal.bsky.social on novel diagnostic testing:

"Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients-Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward"

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Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients-Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward - PubMed

Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients-Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Sep 8

Drs. Scherger, Gomez, Abbas, and @drandrekalil.bsky.social paired up for this review in @cmijournal.bsky.social for this narrative review on COVID-19 phenotypes #IDSky

www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.org/article/S119...

Decoding COVID-19: Phenotypes and the Pursuit of Precision Medicine

The pursuit of personalized medicine has underscored the critical role of phenotypes and sub-phenotypes in biology and medicine. A growing body of literature has identified diverse phenotypic manifest...

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congrats to Drs. Keintz, Torres, Van Schooneveld, @mollyidpharmd.bsky.social, @bryanidpharmd.bsky.social, @drjrmarcelin.bsky.social et al on this publication!

Oral antibiotics being used to treat uncomplicated beta-hemolytic Strep bacteremia! #IDSky

ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · Sep 2

In a retrospective study of 232 patients with uncomplicated β-hemolytic Streptococcus BSIs, transitioning to oral antibiotics reduced hospital stay without increasing mortality or complications, suggesting OAT is a safe, effective alternative to prolonged IV therapy. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Outcomes in uncomplicated β-hemolytic Streptococcal bloodstream infections transitioned from IV to oral antimicrobial therapy | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core

Outcomes in uncomplicated β-hemolytic Streptococcal bloodstream infections transitioned from IV to oral antimicrobial therapy - Volume 5 Issue 1

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · Aug 27

The latest PIDS newsletter is now in your 📬. This edition feat our member spotlight on Dr. Andrea Green Hines (@unmc-id.bsky.social), PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner info, our IPC series with @sheaepi.bsky.social, @ameracadpeds.bsky.social's vax recs and more! Check it out and share your thoughts.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our August Member Spotlight is Andrea Green Hines, MD, FPIDS. She is Assoc Prof, Adult & Pediatric ID @unmc-id.bsky.social. She serves on the PIDS Training Programs Subcommittee, which is runs PIDS Pediatric Fellows' Day @idweek.bsky.social. pids.org/2025/08/27/m...

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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!

blog.unmc.edu/infectious-d...

🧬 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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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Nebraska Infection Control Network (NICN) and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) have partnered for their 45th annual symposium on Friday, August 29th.

The speaker line-up is 🔥🔥🔥! Sign up today!

@peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Aug 22

UNMC ID faculty Dr. Jenn Davis and 🌟 resident Dr. Gigi Green joined up to publish an interesting case in @cidjournal.bsky.social as part of the Clinical Delimmas in ID series:

"A Blurry Line: Navigating Treatment Decisions When the Guidelines Don't Fit"

#IDSky

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A Blurry Line: Navigating Treatment Decisions When the Guidelines Don’t Fit

A 45-year-old female was referred to the infectious diseases (ID) clinic for interpretation of discordant human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test results.

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Aug 19

Welcome another one of our new ID fellows, Dr. Oertli!

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Welcoming our New Infectious Diseases Fellows: Dr. Charlie Oertli - Division of Infectious Diseases

We are excited to welcome Dr. Charlie Oertli as a new fellow in our Infectious Diseases program! Read on to learn a little more about him. Tell us about the position you are startingI am starting as a...

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Aug 18

Dr. Sue Swindells co-authored this paper in @cidjournal.bsky.social on the use of levofloxacin (and other novel regimens) for MDR TB prevention. Congrats!

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Preventing multidrug resistant tuberculosis: the dawn of a new era

Treatment of multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB infection is a global health priority.The World Health Organization recommends use of levofloxacin in MDR-TB expo

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Aug 18

Shout-out to our IM department chair Dr. Rupp who was one of the co-authors and served as site PI of the DOTS trial! A true landmark study in the field of ID regarding Staph aureus bacteremia #IDSky

JAMA @jama.com · Aug 13

Among adults with complicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, dalbavancin was not superior to standard therapy, though both treatments demonstrated similar efficacy and safety profiles.

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JAMA article titled: Dalbavancin for Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia. Includes 2 tables showing primary outcomes and desirability of outcome ranking by treatment group, comparing Dalbavancin & standard therapy effectiveness.

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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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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Aug 18

This last Friday, the Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) held its annual meeting.

The theme this year was "One Health," and the meeting was at the prestigious Henry Doorly Zoo!

Dr. Trini Mathew from IDSA gave the keynote, which you can see below through the aquarium glass!

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Aug 12

Nebraska ID Society has their annual meeting this week at the Zoo!

Check out the latest blog post to see some of the great presentations and posters that will be featured:
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🧬 Science, Safari, and Synergy: Nebraska ID Society’s Annual Meeting is THIS FRIDAY! - Division of Infectious Diseases

The Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) annual meeting is this Friday, August 15th at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, from 8am-5pm. Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions,...

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · Jul 31

A new infectious disease transport device will help C-STARS develop safer ways to transport high-level-isolation patients on military aircraft.

Read more:
www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

UNMC receives new infectious disease transport device

The new unit is part of the ongoing collaboration between UNMC, the C-STARS program and the U.S. Department of Defense.

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Aug 4

Welcome one of our new ID fellows: Dr. Albert Wu!!

Check out his blog post to learn a bit more about him:
blog.unmc.edu/infectious-d...

Welcoming our New Infectious Diseases Fellows: Dr. Albert Wu - Division of Infectious Diseases

We are excited to welcome Dr. Albert Wu as a new fellow in our Infectious Diseases program! Read on to learn a little more about him

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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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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Jul 28

A new academic year means change is in the air. Congrats to all in their new roles, and thank you to those who have served in leadership! See the latest from the UNMC ID blog for leadership role transitions in our division:

blog.unmc.edu/infectious-d...

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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

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Jul 23

At the mid-year mark, our division has been quite productive and has many outstanding achievements!

See the latest from our blog on the great work our division has accomplished:

blog.unmc.edu/infectious-d...

Mid-Year Accolades! - We are so PROUD of our people! - Division of Infectious Diseases

Congratulations to members of our division for their achievements and recognitions so far this year! These are just a few of the outstanding accomplishments of our division.

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Jul 21

Dr. Nada Fadul co-authored this study on utilizing a phenotyping algorithm for EMR data to identify people with HIV and utilizing PrEP or PEP! Congrats Dr. Fadul et al! #IDSky #HIVSky

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40644699/

Identifying People Living With or Those at Risk for HIV in a Nationally Sampled Electronic Health Record Repository Called the National Clinical Cohort Collaborative: Computational Phenotyping Study -...

Using an extensive phenotyping algorithm leveraging granular data in an EHR repository, we have identified people living with HIV, people not living with HIV, PrEP users, and PEP users. Our findings o...

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Jul 18

More excellent work from @m-salman-ashraf.bsky.social!

"A Need for a Time-Out: A Consensus Statement From the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) on the Use of Urine Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Urinary Tract Infections" #IDSky #UTISky

www.jamda.com/article/S152...

A Need for a Time-Out: A Consensus Statement From the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) on the Use of Urine Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Urinary Tract Infections

Identification and appropriate treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is challenging in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. Urine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has emerged as a rap...

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UNMC Infectious Diseases Division @unmc-id.bsky.social · Jul 18

Congrats to @m-salman-ashraf.bsky.social & @cortes-penfield.bsky.social for contributing to this much anticipated and practice-changing guideline on complicated UTIs! #IDSky #UTISky

IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · Jul 17

🚨 IDSA has released the first guidelines for the management and treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs)!

The new guidelines simplify the prior definitions of uncomplicated UTIs and cUTIs, & address treatment for cUTIs.

View guidelines: bit.ly/4lUjN1a

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