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Research Digest – Central Venous Catheter Infections
Research Digest is a periodic installment that recognizes the world-class clinical research performed right here at UNMC ID. Today, we review two recent articles highlighting prevention and identification of central venous catheter contamination or infection. As always, check out the linked full articles for more details. In vitro assessment of effect of initial specimen diversion […]
Feb 19, 2025
Research Digest – HIV and STI updates
Research Digest is a periodic installment that recognizes the world-class clinical research performed right here at UNMC ID. Today, we review two recent articles highlighting STI post-exposure prophylaxis and HIV treatment in patients with substance use disorders. As always, check out the linked full articles for more details. Utilization of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis at a […]
Feb 11, 2025
Welcoming our new Division Chief – Dr. David Warren
We are pleased to welcome our new UNMC ID Division Chief, Dr. David Warren.
Jan 17, 2025
Dr. Rupp’s final End of Year Reflection as Division Chief
As we wind down 2024 and look forward to 2025, it is appropriate to spend some time in reflection. I am immensely proud of the UNMC ID Division and our contributions and accomplishments in 2024 – truly a great team effort! UNMC ID faculty were recognized within the organization and community, as well as nationally […]
Dec 31, 2024
Dr. Mark Rupp: Celebrating a Legacy of Innovation and Impact
On December 31, our UNMC ID Division Chief Dr. Mark Rupp will step down from this role and assume a new position as interim Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. We celebrate his legacy in our ID Division and look forward to his continued leadership of the department during this interim period. Many Thanks […]
Dec 23, 2024
UNMC ID Ranks Highly in World Science Citations
As we round out the year, the UNMC ID blog would like to take a moment to recognize the academic successes of those in our Division. We routinely feature ground-breaking research from UNMC ID faculty though our Research Digest post series (see these posts here), and we are very lucky to have such amazing, productive, […]
Dec 18, 2024
UNMC ID’s Dr. Fadul Recognized by the NIH Office of Research on Woman’s Health
A huge congratulations to Dr. Nada Fadul, who was recently featured in the the NIH Office of Research on Woman’s Health’s quarterly publication: Woman’s Heath In Focus at NIH. The article explores Dr. Fadul’s work advancing long-acting antiretroviral medications, especially for women living in rural areas. See below for a snapshot of the feature, and […]
Dec 11, 2024
Distinguished Scientist: Dr. Sara Bares receives UNMC New Investigator Award
Congratulations to Dr. Sara Bares, who received the UNMC New Investigator Award on November 14, 2024. Dr. Bares is an Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases. She joined the division in 2013 and her clinical and research interests include HIV treatment and prevention, HIV-related comorbidities and HIV in women. Dr. Bares has been successful […]
Nov 15, 2024
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
UNMC ID Recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
As we close out August 2024, we want to take a moment as a Division to recognize National Immunization Awareness Month. Held every August, this observance gives healthcare professionals and the public a chance to highlight the incredible importance of vaccination and to encourage conversations with providers to ensure that all are up to date […]
Aug 28, 2024
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