Search results for "Infectious Diseases"
Stopping the cycle of C. diff
Microbiota therapies offer exciting potential to reduce the burden of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, experts say.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/08/free/stopping-the-cycle-of-c-diff.htm
8 Feb 2023
Bloodstream infections resistant to all first-line drugs lead to higher mortality
The study focused on difficult-to-treat resistance, which the authors defined as gram-negative infections that were intermediate/resistant in vitro to all beta-lactam categories, including carbapenems, and fluoroquinolones.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/01/3.htm
1 Aug 2018
Debates in sepsis
Experts disagree about use of antibiotics, IV fluids, and quality measures.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/01/debates-in-sepsis.htm
15 Jan 2019
New info, resources on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
ACP is offering an updated online learning activity and a podcast to help physicians learn about coronavirus. CME credit is free for members upon completion of either activity.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/04/1.htm
4 Mar 2020
Review evaluates hospitals' efforts to combat spread of carbapenem-resistant organisms
Researchers reviewed studies of infection prevention and control measures targeting Enterobacteriaceae, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, including contact precautions, active surveillance cultures, and monitoring, audit, and feedback.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/05/4.htm
5 Dec 2018
Recent research looks at remdesivir, steroids, biomarkers for COVID-19
Trials have found some potential benefit from remdesivir, early treatment with methylprednisolone, and measurement of C-reactive protein. Early vaccine trial results and guidance on antibody testing were also recently released.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/03/1.htm
3 Jun 2020
Top Hospitalists
The 2018 Top Hospitalists issue profiles 10 physicians with very diverse backgrounds and interests.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/11/top-docs.htm
15 Nov 2018
Latest research on COVID-19 antibodies, cardiac and stroke risks, mortality rates
Cardiac effects appeared common while strokes were not, mortality improved, a monoclonal antibody treatment showed benefit in outpatients, and data varied on duration of antibody response, among other recent findings on COVID-19.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/04/1.htm
4 Nov 2020
New knowledge on human microbiome begins to impact practice
The first annual Dr. Ananda Prasad Lecture in Physiology highlighted the role of the human microbiome in health and disease.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/04/25/4.htm
25 Apr 2018
Latest COVID-19 research on dexamethasone, hydroxychloroquine, vaccines, tocilizumab
Peer-reviewed details on the recent trial of dexamethasone were released, and two new trials found no benefit to early treatment with hydroxychloroquine. Positive data from three vaccine trials were also published, as was another study of tocilizumab.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/22/1.htm
22 Jul 2020