This Week's Top 5 Biggest Infectious Disease Stories
September 24th 2023In this week's news, learn about a nurse practitioner's experience as both someone who has battled C diff herself and treated patients with the bacterial infection; a new investigational platform for COVID-19 vaccines; and how chronic hepatitis D is identified as the most severe and progressive form of viral hepatitis.
Living With C diff: A Unique Perspective as Patient and Provider
September 19th 2023Mollie Lauck, NP, has both battled C diff herself and treated patients with the bacterial infection. In the second installment of our interview, she talks about her clinical approach to patients who might be considered candidates for C diff and specific strategies for infection prevention.
CDC ACIP Votes to Recommend Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
September 12th 2023The federal agency’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendation was to authorize and approve the updated 2023-2024 (monovalent, XBB containing) COVID-19 vaccines for persons 6 months of age and older.