Author: Kelly Cawcutt
Vitamin C and Sepsis – Miracle, Madness or Still Murky?
Experimental and emerging data suggest intravenous ascorbic acid may be a potential therapy in patients presenting with septic shock, but more evidence is needed to confirm or refute the clinical utility of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Proposed mechanisms of this essential water-soluble vitamin include anti-inflammatory effects, reduction in oxidative damage, and preservation of endothelial function […]
Sep 15, 2017
Welcome to Stacy Severin – Transplant Infectious Diseases Clinical Study Associate
Tell us about the position you are starting? I am starting as a research nurse coordinator in infectious disease, solid organ transplant division. Tell us about your background? I have been an RN for the last 9 years, with the last 4 in research. I have always worked in the Oncology field prior to this […]
Sep 8, 2017
HIV Clinic Nurse Case Manager Receives a Community Award
Precious Davis, BSN, MSN received the “Field of Medicine Award” on Saturday, August 26th from the Omaha Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). This organization recognizes individuals in the community for outstanding achievement. Each year individuals are recognized for excellence in medicine, education, leadership, community involvement, embodiment of the Mary McLeod Bethune […]
Sep 5, 2017
Content courtesy of Dr. Rupp. Investigators from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Division of Infectious Diseases recently published reassuring data indicating that use of chlorhexidine (CHG) to bathe hospitalized patients does not lead to CHG-resistance in S. aureus. (Marolf CT, et al Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 38:873-75, 2017). CHG is a very […]
Sep 1, 2017
Infectious Diseases Interest Group Kicks Off the Year with an Upcoming Panel!
The Infectious Diseases Interest Group here at UNMC will be hosting a panel of ID physicians covering a range of sub-specialties within ID. Our goal is to provide an introduction to incoming students about the many opportunities in ID and allow physicians to share their passion for the field. Additionally, students will be able to ask […]
Aug 30, 2017
UNMC Clinical Microbiology Fellowship Program Welcomes Dr. Arryn Craney!
Content courtesy of Dr. Paul Fey and Dr. Arryn Craney. UNMC’s Department of Pathology and Microbiology in collaboration with Nebraska Medicine sponsors a Clinical Microbiology Fellowship Program that is accredited by the Committee on Postgraduate Educational Programs (CPEP) of the American Academy of Microbiology. This two year training program provides the trainee hands-on experience in […]
Aug 28, 2017
Welcoming our new ID fellows – Focus on Dr. Karnatak
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karnatak 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 starting? I am starting infectious diseases fellowship at UNMC. I plan to do two years of specialization in infectious diseases followed by one […]
Aug 25, 2017
Advancing Healthcare and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Nebraska
Content courtesy of Phil Chung and the Nebraska ASAP. The Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Assessment and Promotion Program (ASAP) is funded by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Healthcare-Associated Infection Team through a CDC grant. It is closely affiliated with the nationally recognized Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) at Nebraska Medicine and Division of Infectious […]
Aug 23, 2017
Researchers from the University of Nebraska Medical Center Division of Infectious Diseases and Nebraska Medicine Department of Infection Control and Epidemiology recently published results from a two-year observational study indicating that routine use of contact isolation precautions (CP) are not needed in caring for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). (Rupp ME, […]
Aug 21, 2017
Cephalexin with or without TMP-SMX Showed Similar Clinical Cure Rates for Uncomplicated Cellulitis
Content courtesy of Philip Chung, PharmD, MS, BCPS The Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends use of antimicrobial agent active only against streptococci (e.g., cephalexin) for management of cellulitis in patients without systemic signs of infection, penetrating trauma, evidence of MRSA, and injection drug use. Despite this recommendation, healthcare providers frequently prescribe additional antimicrobial agents […]
Aug 18, 2017
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