Tag: #LearnID

#AntimicrobialStewardship, #LearnID, #UNMCID

Clinical Guidance for Next-Generation Sequencing of Infectious Diseases: Q&A from the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team

The UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Antimicrobial Stewardship team has developed a new clinical guidance regarding use of infectious disease next generation sequencing diagnostic tests. There is currently no national consensus regarding the use of ID-NGS tests, nor have they been systematically compared to a diagnostic gold standard. The UNMC Antimicrobial Stewardship team reviewed the literature and evaluated […]

Sep 19, 2024

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Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis to be Keynote Speaker at Upcoming NIDS Conference

Last week, we shared that registration for the Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society’s (NIDS) annual meeting was officially open. In case you missed it, this great conference will be held on Friday, August 23rd, at the Thompson Alumni Center on UNO’s main campus (6705 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68182). This is always a fantastic opportunity to engage […]

Aug 14, 2024

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Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society to hold Annual Meeting

The Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society is excited to announce that registration for their annual meeting is open. Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the latest updates in the field of infectious diseases. This in-person event will take place at the Thompson Alumni Center on UNO’s main campus (6705 Dodge St. […]

Aug 7, 2024

#LearnID, #STIs, #UNMCID

UNMC ID Recognizes STI Awareness Week

This week is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Week, a week 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 the tools and knowledge for prevention, testing, and treatment.

Apr 17, 2024

#LearnID, #ResearchID

Research Digest: Antimicrobial Advances (Part 2)

Research Digest is a periodic installment that recognizes the world-class clinical research performed right here at UNMC ID. Last time, we reviewed two articles covering advances in antibiotic and antimicrobial medications. This week, we feature three more articles from UNMC exploring the pharmaceutical treatment of different infectious diseases with wide-reaching implications. As always, be sure to check out the linked full articles for more details

Oct 26, 2023

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Tools of the Trade: How Flowcharts can aid Quality Improvement in Healthcare

At UNMC ID, we are always proud of our leaders who strive to improve patient care daily. Last month, team members at Nebraska Medicine attended a mini-training led by Nichole Regan focusing on the utility of process mapping and flow charts in improving the quality of patient care.

Jul 25, 2023

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Meeting Recap: 2023 Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit (Part 2)

The 2023 Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit was held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in La Vista, NE. Read on for a recap of what was discussed!

Jul 19, 2023

#AntimicrobialStewardship, #LearnID, #ResearchID, #UNMCID

Meeting Recap: 2023 Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit (Part 1)

The 2023 Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit was held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in La Vista, NE. Read on for a recap of what was discussed!

Jul 17, 2023

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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

#LearnID, #MicrobeMonday

Microbe Monday: Halteria, the Virus-eating Microbe

Microbe Monday is a monthly installment featuring a microbe of clinical or scientific importance. This month, we discuss Halteria sp. which, while not pathogenic to humans, sheds new light on the competition dynamics between microbes.

Feb 13, 2023

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