2 Antibiotics Show Similar Efficacy for Healthcare-Associated Infection
September 27th 2023Patients treated with oral metronidazole experienced significantly more first-line drug changes compared to those on fidaxomicin; although there were no significant differences observed in the global or clinical cure rate between the 2 treatments.
How AI Can Improve Response Time to Potential Infectious Disease Outbreaks
September 26th 2023Toronto, Canada-based Bluedot offers surveillance tracking information to identify trends for viruses and syndromes efficiently to aid public health officials and other key stakeholders to assess situations and make decisions around this data.
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.
Living With C diff: Juggling a Newborn, a Surprising Diagnosis, and a Difficult Year
September 13th 2023In our continuing series with members of the Peggy Lillis Foundation, here is an opportunity to hear about people’s experiences, lessons learned, and the new treatments that can lead to hope and not the hopelessness people have been living with during their ordeals.