Month: May 2023

UNMC ID in the Community: HIV Awareness and Education

Earlier this month, UNMC ID’s Specialty Care Clinic participated in the annual Cinco De Mayo festivities, using this opportunity to spread awareness and education about HIV. Read on for Valentina’s report from this great community outreach event.

May 30, 2023

UNMC ID Celebrates ID Pharmacist Day

The third annual Infectious Diseases (ID) Pharmacists Day is today, Monday, May 22, 2023. This day recognizes the importance of ID pharmacists and the contributions they make to patient care. Here at UNMC ID, we are lucky to have a team of highly talented and dedicated ID pharmacists working to help patients and fight infectious diseases every day. In celebration of this day, read on below for a quick introduction to some of our fantastic ID pharmacists.

May 22, 2023

In Case You Missed It: Nebraska ASAP to Host Upcoming Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit

In case you missed it, there is still time to register online for the 2023 Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit. Registration closes Tuesday, May 23rd. Read below for information regarding this great opportunity!

May 19, 2023

#PharmtoExamTable: Cefepime Neurotoxicity

This #PharmToExamTable post exploring the pathophysiology and approach to cefepime neurotoxicity was authored by Xiaotong Zhang and Kaycee Bartels, 2023 PharmD Candidates at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).

May 10, 2023

Research Digest: UNMC ID Publishes STI Research

Research Digest is a periodic installment that recognizes the world-class clinical research performed right here at UNMC ID. This post is also the last in a series of posts recognizing STI awareness week/month with quick summaries of recent articles on monkeypox and HIV published by UNMC ID faculty. As always, check out the full articles linked in each digest.

May 4, 2023

Nebraska ASAP to Host Upcoming Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit

The Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Assessment and Promotion Program (ASAP) will be hosting its annual Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit in person on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Embassy Suites LaVista Hotel and Conference Center. Read on for more information and to register!

May 1, 2023