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Elizabeth Hastie, MD discussed the LATITUDE trial results, highlighting the need for wider access to this treatment, especially for those not virally suppressed, and could help shape future healthcare guidelines.

Study results show that the vaccine elicits a comparable immune response in high-risk adults aged 18-59 with chronic medical conditions, suggesting potential for broader vaccination efforts.

With the approval of newer products, clinicians have tools to prevent the respiratory virus in the most vulnerable population. Helen Chu, MD, MPH, offers some insights on their efficacy and the nuances of the delivery of the 2 immunizations.

The late-breaking ID Week session reported on the once-weekly oral regimen being studied for use in people with HIV who are virologically suppressed.

Evelyn Wu, MD, reveals a rise in tick-borne diseases in New Jersey over the past two decades and correlations with the influence of warming climate conditions.

Cornelius Clancy, MD, highlights the real-world outcomes of cefiderocol treatment for serious gram-negative bacterial infections, reporting a clinical success rate of 75% along with encouraging safety data.

At ID Week 2024, in a late-breaking presentation, investigators are reporting it is safe to cut the antibiotic regimen in half without endangering patients for these infections.

Peggy Lillis Foundation CEO Christian Lillis believes patients need a seat at the table so he is advocating for past patients to become ambassadors to be a voice to help shape treatment and also continue to raise awareness about the infection.

Sean N Tucker, PhD, highlighted that VXA-GI.1-NN demonstrated safety and efficacy in reducing norovirus infections, marking a potential treatment in prevention for a diverse range of demographics.

Catherine Chappell, MD, MSc, presents what we know so far, highlighting the safety and effectiveness of direct-acting antivirals, the importance of shared decision-making, and the need for patient-provider discussions to ensure informed choices about care.

At ID Week 2024, an investigator, Amanda M. Casto, MD, PhD, discusses her work on the CASCADIA study, which examined infection rates in this setting, and how it challenged assumptions that there is likely a singular carrier bringing viruses into homes.

Nabin K. Shrestha, MD, MPH, evaluates the Cleveland Clinic's Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) program, revealing its effectiveness in managing infections while highlighting challenges in monitoring and the impact of infectious disease pharmacists on patient outcomes.

Karine G. Le Roch, PhD, discussed her research on a kalihinol analog that combats drug resistance in malaria, emphasizing the need for innovative treatments in the context of climate change and rising transmission rates.

A phase 3 therapy, zoliflodacin, has shown to be noninferior in a late stage trial. The therapy's manufacturer, Innoviva Speciality Therapeutics, is presenting data at this week's ID Week. The company's CMO David Altarac, MD, offers some insights on the therapy and the timeline for filing the paperwork for prospective FDA approval.

GS-1720 could offer a weekly dosing option for individuals living with HIV, supported by a good safety profile with no serious adverse events, which has led to the initiation of a Phase 2 study.

At this week’s ID Week, Ferring Pharmaceuticals shares results from its outpatient study examining its treatment, Rebyota, for the prevention of recurrence.

Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS underscores the importance of education and global collaboration in antimicrobial stewardship to tackle the escalating threat of AMR, and her takeaways from the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance.

Ammara Mushtaq, MD, discusses the underrepresentation of different races during the pandemic, but also the newer efforts to include and represent these communities in smaller, local studies.

Katrine Wallace, PhD, and Eric John Burnett, MD, discuss the distinctions between them and strategies to understand better the information people are consuming.

Uzma Syed, MD, DO discussed how various factors increase women’s susceptibility to AMR, the importance of policies, and the need for culturally specific education and advocacy to improve health outcomes.

The benefits, challenges, and prospects of wastewater data in enhancing public health strategies against AMR.

Syra Madad, DHSC, MSc, MCP, CHEP, outlines early surveillance systems and diagnostic innovations for enhancing pandemic management and response.

Debra Goff, PharmD, discusses her advocacy around this topic and bringing the stewardship message to dentists about how antibiotic prescribing practices have changed and getting them to recalibrate their thinking and actions in their field.

James Graham, CEO discussed the company's progress in developing a new antibiotic for sepsis and diabetic foot ulcers.

Benjamin Park, MD, offers insights on the federal agency’s role in AMR.

Britton Strickland, MD discusses innovations in microbiome research and their impact on antimicrobial resistance.

Bala Subramanian, PhD, highlights how the novel antibiotic BWC0977, with its dual intravenous and oral formulation, is poised to transform the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Jennifer Ronholm, PhD, discusses the novel concept of microbiome protection to create healthier animals and reduce antimicrobial usage.