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At IDWeek 2022, Erica Stohs, MD, MPH, presented surprising findings about unnecessary antibiotics in a cohort coinfected with COVID-19 and pneumonia.

After Helen Boucher, MD, gave the Maxwell Finland presentation she spoke of the continuing issues as well as the encouraging aspects that have institutions working on the problem.

There is an evolution of thinking about how this is treated and investigational therapies are looking to help these patients improve not only their medical conditions but give them back their quality-of-life.

Evidence demonstrates how these therapies are prescribed around patients’ races.

Yasaswi Kislovskiy, MD, MSc, specialized in reproductive infectious disease to advocate for gender equity in health care.

C diff patients live in fear of a recurrence, says gastroenterologist Paul Feuerstadt, MD. RBX2660 has entered the FDA pipeline and looks to end this vicious cycle.

Investigators surmise a natural bat exposure within certain areas of the world may correspond with lower COVID-19 incidence rates.

WHO and CDC have laid out some ambitious goals for the treatment of hepatitis C, and HCV co-discoverer and vaccine developer Michael Houghton, PhD, offers some insights and commentary on whether he feels it is realistic to consider the eradication of this stubborn and subtle virus.

Nobel Prize Laureate Michael Houghton, PhD, discusses the arduous journey to find the virus and a subsequent investigational vaccine designed to prevent hepatitis C (HCV).

A biotech company is utilizing this platform to rid people of the virus using a technology that differs from CRISPR-Cas9.

Expanding Medicaid and reducing stigma can bolster equitable HIV PrEP access, Dr. Patrick Sullivan says.

A new study finds there are more pharmacies than physician practices in these areas; however, these inequities offer an opportunity for pharmacists to step-in and provide vaccine education and administration.

The benefits outweigh the possible rebound of symptoms, according to an investigator who studied the antiviral.

Working to Fight AMR is working in Washington DC to help pass policies in Congress to help alleviate this significant issue.

Dr. Arlene Sena and her team are working to develop a syphilis vaccine, “But we need to know what’s circulating worldwide first.”

Aethlon Medical’s proprietary Hemopurifier is being studied to treat COVID-19, and they recently reported results.

The start of Men’s Health Week offers an opportunity for men to get screened for a variety of health issues and be proactive with their health including those who might be at risk of HIV and may benefit from PrEP.

Tecovirimat (Tpoxx) is an antiviral agent that is already indicated for another orthopoxvirus, smallpox. And studies are ongoing to see if it has potential efficacy in treating monkeypox.

Although underutilized, this highly efficacious vaccine can help prevent numerous cancers including the most prevalent—head and neck and cervical cancers.

Synairgen's inhalable Interferon-beta treatment, SNG001, may be a treatment option for hospitalized and immunocompromised COVID-19 patients.

The organization is behind community-based funding and educational programs to propel a healthier society at a grassroots level.

A clinician discusses the disease burden of reoccurring CDI, but sees a silver lining in the new investigational therapies potentially changing the treatment paradigm for the better.

A clinician is advocating for incorporating diagnostic stewardship practices within antimicrobial stewardship programs, which could someday lead to best practice guidelines on a larger scale.

Utilizing a newer technology, investigators wanted to see if a reduction in time led to clinically significant antimicrobial adjustments.

A multicenter study looked at treating these infections with omadacycline.

A medical center wanted to review prescribing and documentation practices for their pharmacists.

There are approximately 300 reported cases of monkeypox in about a dozen countries. However, Dr. Peter Hotez believes we are well equipped to prevent and treat the viral infection.

With limitations on fidaxomicin at their facility, a hospital looked at vancomycin usage to determine if they needed to align with the new IDSA/SHEA CDI treatment guideline.