Division of Infectious Diseases
Allergy Emancipation
The following was originally posted to the Controversies in Hospital Infection Prevention Blog on 9/24/18 by Dr. Marcelin. September 28, 2018 marks 90 years since Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin as an effective antimicrobial which would soon save millions of lives. He warned soon afterwards that unless we used penicillin judiciously, we would see antibiotic […]
Sep 28, 2018
UNMC ID Division Accolades!
Our Faculty at University of Nebraska Medical Center Division of Infectious Diseases have worked hard to maintain a strong academic presence at UNMC. We are a growing division, filled with faculty at all stages of their careers, and their collective academic prowess has our division leading the pack. We are proud of our faculty and […]
Sep 24, 2018
CRE or not CRE: A Question of Risky Business and Notes from the Field
The following was originally posted by Dr. Marcelin to the August 2018 SHEA Journal Club Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are not as prevalent in the United States as they are in the Eastern Hemisphere; however travel within our global village means creates opportunity for movement of these organisms to our region. The following is a review of […]
Sep 21, 2018
What’s all the buzz about West Nile Virus?
This summer, we have seen several cases of West Nile infection, prompting many questions related to the infection. So, what’s all the buzz about West Nile? Drs. Jasmine Marcelin and Kelly Cawcutt compiled some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about West Nile. What is West Nile Virus? West Nile Virus is spread via mosquito bites. Mosquitos […]
Sep 17, 2018
Are we ready for an outbreak?
It has been said that ‘an outbreak anywhere is a risk everywhere’. At any given time, there are multiple concurrent outbreaks of highly hazardous communicable diseases, and the ease of global travel creates the risk of rapid spread of diseases around the world. The Nebraska Biocontainment Unit (NBU) closely and continuously monitors these outbreaks, since […]
Sep 10, 2018
New Faculty Spotlight – Daniel Cramer, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
We are thrilled to have another member of our UNMC ID team. Read on to learn a little more about Daniel Cramer, who is joining our new Orthopedic Infectious Diseases team. Why did you choose to stay at UNMC? UNMC is home for me! I completed my undergraduate degree here, as well as my graduate […]
Sep 7, 2018
UNMC ID’s Dr. Diana Florescu wins DANCE FOR A CHANCE
Back in May, we were thrilled to announce that Dr. Florescu was participating in YES Dance for a Chance Dance for a Chance raises awareness and money for Youth Emergency Services (YES) and the homeless youth of Omaha. There are hundreds of homeless youth in Omaha. Some of them have been emotionally, physically, or sexually abused, making […]
Sep 4, 2018
Clinical Pearls From Case Conference: Focus on CNS Infections
At Case Conference on August 16, Drs. Hankins and McCreery presented excellent cases of viral CNS infections combined with a great review of pertinent literature. Here are the key clinical pearls from their presentations. Dr. McCreery on viral and bacterial meningitis: Empiric dexamethasone appears to be beneficial in S. Pneumoniae and H. Influenza meningitis but […]
Aug 31, 2018
At UNMC, ID fellows learn HIV from the experts
Over the course of their training, fellows in the UNMC’s Division of Infectious Diseases will receive dedicated clinical and didactic training in the area of HIV alongside faculty with expertise in the HIV clinical care and research. Clinical Training: Fellows will have their continuity clinic at UNMC’s HIV clinic one half day each week. The […]
Aug 30, 2018
Are you a Pharmacist interested in an Infectious Diseases Clinical Practice? UNMC ID has the perfect job for you!
The Department of Pharmaceutical and Nutrition Care at Nebraska Medicine and the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) are recruiting for a full-time clinical pharmacist to expand the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and develop an Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) program in collaboration with a new Orthopedic Infectious Diseases service […]
Aug 27, 2018
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