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Challenges in HIV Management and Therapy
A discussion on issues surrounding the treatment of HIV with Melissa Badowski, PharmD, MPH.
How Pharmacist-led Interventions Can Improve Discharge Antibiotic Use
A conversation on antimicrobial stewardship with Kushal Naik, PharmD, MBA.
Mandatory Stop Dates, Indication Documentation Do Not Impact Length of Antibiotic Therapy
No difference was observed in any of the outcomes and there was no impact on the duration of therapy.
Evaluating Safety and Efficacy Protocols of Graded Dose Challenge and Desensitization
GDC and DSENS were both seen to be safe and effective tools to optimize therapy in the study participants.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Opportunities in Non-Neutropenic Oncology Patients
Almost half of the participants in the study had an opportunity to improve their antibiotic regimen.
Effectiveness of a Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Community Hospital
The pilot program was demonstrated to significantly reduce days of antibiotic therapy.
Pharmacist-led Intervention to Improve Antibiotic Use at Hospital Discharge
More than half of the pharmacist led interventions were accepted by providers during the intervention period.
Impact of COVID-19 on Outpatient Daily Life
A majority of the study participants experienced symptoms that interfered with activities of their daily life.
Assessing Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions on Discharge Antibiotic Regimens
Interventions implemented by pharmacists were more likely to be accepted by prescribers.
Identifying Associated Risk Factors for Persistent Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcal Bacteremia
In-hospital mortality and recurrent bacteremia occurred in 58% and 17% of patients with persistent VRE BSIs.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Daptomycin and Ceftaroline for the Treatment of MRSAB
Rates of in-hospital mortality and days with bacteremia were similar between the two study cohorts.
Moving Forward, Combo Tests Will Be the Answer
Kits created by companies like Cepheid and bioMérieux will aid in the testing and treatment of viral infections in the future.
Children With MIS-C Show Unique Immune System Signatures
Children who experienced MIS-C showed an elevation of certain adaptive immune responses that confer immunological memory.
Convalescent Plasma May Improve Survival in Severe COVID-19 Cases
Patients who received the therapy had half the rate of mortality at 28 days after treatment.
Filter Made of Nanofiber Captures Nearly All Coronavirus Aerosols
The nanofiber filter was able to remove 99.9% of the coronavirus aerosols, while cotton masks only removed 45%-73%.
New COVID-19 Test Can Give Results Faster Than Currently Available Methods
The novel sensor system is able to detect the presence of a virus in just 1 second.
Monoclonal Antibodies Reduce Risk of Hospitalization From COVID-19
Patients who were most likely to suffer complications and received the therapy had a 60% reduced chance of hospitalization and death.
India’s COVID-19 Crisis Impacts COVAX Vaccine Delivery Target
Mumbai and Gujarat suspend vaccination drives due to tropical cyclone Tauktae.
Sanofi and GSK COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Positive Interim Results in Phase 2 Study
Interim results showed the candidate triggered strong immune responses in the participants with a 95% to 100% seroconversion rate.
ABO Gene Associated With Risk of COVID-19
Certain genes that were identified have been implicated in other respiratory illness like asthma.
Immunocompromised Patients Show Robust T-Cell Activity Against SARS-CoV-2
A small group of patients with antibody deficiencies were able to mount an immune response to COVID-19.
Most Children With COVID-19 Show Untypical Symptoms
Many patients in the study showed symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and a rash.
CDC Eases Mask Guidance For Fully Vaccinated Individuals
AP source says CDC will make an announcement Thursday regarding indoor and outdoor masking.
Low Cost Air Cleaner Found to Greatly Reduce COVID-19 Transmission
Two air cleaning systems placed close to each other resulted in the best filtration, lowering the risk of viral transmission.
Young Adults With COVID-19 May Have Long-Term Impacts on Blood Vessels, Heart Health
Participants of the study showed detrimental effects on arteries throughout their body, most notably the carotid artery.
Those Living With HIV at Higher Risk of Infection and Mortality From COVID-19
People living with HIV/AIDS were found to have 24% higher risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2.
Gray Matter Volume in Brain May be Altered by COVID-19
Patients who developed a fever showed reduced volumes of gray matter compared to those who did not.
Mood Disorders Associated in Patients With COVID-19 Long-Haul Syndrome
One-third of the participants reported that they had trouble performing basic, daily living activities.
Hospitalized Pregnant COVID-19 Patients May Not Have Increased Mortality Risk
Less than 1% of the pregnant women died during the study period, compared to 3.5% of the non-pregnant patients.