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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
Bench to Bedside: Rucks Laboratory uncovers elements of Chlamydial pathogenesis
‘Bench to Bedside’ is a new recurring segment exploring the basic science research conducted in infectious diseases right here at UNMC. This week, in recognition of STI Awareness Month, we feature the Rucks laboratory which studies chlamydial biology through the lens of infection. Special thanks to Natalie Sturd (left) and Dr. Rucks (right) for providing […]
Apr 27, 2023
Microbe Monday: Chlamydia trachomatis
Microbe Monday is a monthly installment featuring a microbe of clinical or scientific importance. This month, in recognition of STI Awareness month, we discuss Chlamydia trachomatis. The following content was provided by Natalie Sturd and Dr. Elizabeth Rucks- experts in Chlamydial biology at UNMC.
Apr 24, 2023
Reminder: SHEA 2023 Starts Today. Where to Find Us
Today marks the first day of SHEA 2023 and UNMC ID is presenting throughout the conference. See below for a guide to where to find us. Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 At 4:15 pm, Jasmine Marcelin, MD is giving a presentation entitled, ‘Disrupting Health Inequities in Emerging Infections”. SHEA Spring 2023 Opening Plenary-(Addressing Inequities in Healthcare […]
Apr 11, 2023
UNMC ID Recognizes STI Awareness Week/Month
April is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) awareness month. This second week of April in particular is set aside to educate and raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, and how they impact our lives. It is also a time to work towards reducing STI-related stigma, fear, and discrimination and a time to ensure people have […]
Apr 10, 2023
Next Week is SHEA 2023: Where to Find Us
Next week, UNMC ID will be traveling to Seattle to take part in The Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America’s (SHEA) annual conference. See below for a guide to where to find us next week in Washington. Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 At 4:15 pm, Jasmine Marcelin, MD is giving a presentation entitled, ‘Disrupting Health Inequities […]
Apr 7, 2023
Blood Culture Contamination? Can We Do Better? UNMC Investigates
What are blood cultures? Blood cultures are a key diagnostic test for persons with sepsis and bacteremia where organisms are grown in the laboratory from patient blood samples to identify the causative agent of infection. Unfortunately, approximately 2-3% of cultures are contaminated, usually with common commensal skin microorganisms. Contaminated blood cultures can “trick” caregivers and […]
Apr 6, 2023
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