Month: October 2022

Article Spotlight: Group A Streptococcus- Emerging Antibiotic Resistance and Treatment Options

The following content was provided by Dr. Jonathan Ryder who, along with Dr. Cortés-Penfield, recently authored a fantastic article on this content in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. Infectious diseases clinicians have nightmares when thinking about necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome from group A streptococcus (GAS), given the rapid progression and high mortality. Since […]

Oct 27, 2022

In Case You Missed It: IDWeek 2022 – Day 5

Today is the final day of IDWeek 2022. If you happen to be at the conference and missed our posts last week, here is a quick guide to UNMC members presenting today, October 23rd. Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 8:30-9:00am – Nada Fadul, MD – Speaking on “Disparities of Post/Long COVID-19 Syndrome in Women and Young […]

Oct 23, 2022

In Case You Missed It: IDWeek 2022 – Day 4

Today is the fourth day of IDWeek 2022. If you happen to be at the conference and missed our posts last week, here is a quick guide to UNMC members presenting today, October 22nd. Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 10:30-11:45am – Erica Stohs, MD, MPH – Panelist on ” Challenging Cases in Transplant Infectious Diseases” 12:15-12:45pm – […]

Oct 22, 2022

In Case You Missed It: IDWeek 2022 – Day 3

Today is the third day of IDWeek 2022. If you happen to be at the conference and missed our posts last week, here is a quick guide to UNMC members presenting today, October 21st. Friday, October 21st, 2022 7:30-9:00am – Jasmine Marcelin, MD – Panelist on ” Women in ID” 10:30-11:45am – Sara Bares, MD – […]

Oct 21, 2022

In Case You Missed It: IDWeek 2022 – Day 2

Today is the second day of IDWeek 2022. If you happen to be at the conference and missed our posts last week, here is a quick guide to UNMC members presenting today, October 20th. Thursday, October 20th, 2022 Poster Presentations: 12:15pm-1:30pm 12:15pm-1:30pm – Poster Presentations Erica Stohs, MD, MPH – Biofire pneumonia panel use in […]

Oct 20, 2022

In Case You Missed It: IDWeek 2022 – Day 1

Today is the first day of IDWeek 2022. If you happen to be at the conference and missed our posts last week, here is a quick guide to UNMC members presenting today, October 19th. Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 9:45-10:45am – Nada Fadul, MD – Panelist on “Putting Quality into Practice 10:45-12:00pm – Trevor Van Schooneveld, […]

Oct 19, 2022

1st Nebraska ID Society Meeting Recap

In early September, the Nebraska Infectious Disease Society (NIDS) held its first meeting. Read on below for a fantastic recap of this meeting provided by UNMC ID’s Dr. Clayton Mowrer.

Oct 17, 2022

Where to Find Us: IDWeek Talks, Panels, and More

Next week begins IDWeek 2022, and UNMC will have a strong showing at the conference! Want to support UNMC ID at this event? Follow us on Twitter @UNMC_ID throughout the conference.  Below, we have gathered info on all oral presentations, panel participation, and other involvement, so read on! Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 All Day – […]

Oct 14, 2022

Where to Find Us: IDWeek Poster Presentations

Next week begins IDWeek 2022, and UNMC will have a strong showing at the conference! Want to support UNMC ID at this event? Follow us on Twitter @UNMC_ID throughout the conference. Below, we have gathered info on all poster presentations given by UNMC members. Be sure to stop by these posters and show your support. […]

Oct 13, 2022

UNMC Clinical Trial Investigates HSV Treatment

The following content was largely provided by Dr. Abbas to spread awareness about the new clinical trial starting soon at UNMC. To aid in participant recruitment, please share this with those who may be interested in the work. What is a clinical trial? While much of medicine is practiced within guidelines and evidence-based practices, getting […]

Oct 11, 2022