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Reducing MRSA: Has a Simple Solution Been Found? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

A straightforward universal strategy is surprisingly effective in preventing infections in ICU patients. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)

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Date: 30 May 2013

Measles Vaccine at 50 Years: Still Not Over the Finish Line Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

In 2013, where do we stand with measles? Paul Auwaerter, MD, describes the very real risks when parents hesitate to fully immunize their children. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 30 May 2013

New Options for Treating HCV/HIV Coinfection on the Horizon Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. Paul Sax looks at how 2 new drugs for hepatitis C could -- if approved -- change the treatment paradigm for patients with HIV/HCV coinfection. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 19 Apr 2013

The Eggless Flu Vaccine: It's No Yolk Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Sandra Fryhofer reports on America's first cell culture technology-based seasonal influenza vaccine. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

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Date: 22 Mar 2013

Next Year's Flu Vaccines -- Double Protection? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, talks about the quadrivalent influenza vaccine, which should provide greater protection next year. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 06 Mar 2013

Influenza in Kids: Should You Test? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Is influenza testing in children necessary during an epidemic? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 19 Feb 2013

Fecal Transplantation for C difficile: A How-To Guide Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. David Johnson comes clean with the dirty data on the effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplantation in treating Clostridium difficile infection, plus the practicalities of how to perform it. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 15 Feb 2013

TWiV 219: Fauci pharmacy Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Anthony S. Fauci Vincent and Rich meet up with Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Links for this episode: Fauci history (J Clin Inves) Fauci Pharmacy Anthony Fauci (Wikipedia) Anthony Fauci: Unfinished business (Lens) Send your virology questions and comments (email or mp3 file) to twiv@twiv.tv (Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition)

Date: 10 Feb 2013

Prosthetic Joint Infections: A Welcome 'Guideline' Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Infected orthopedic hardware: Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, comments on this 'lack of consensus' statement, finding it a good first step toward a comprehensive guideline for PJI. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 28 Jan 2013

What Is the Best Way to Screen Patients for MRSA? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

How does nasal swab screening alone compare with multiple body site screening for MRSA? William R. Jarvis, MD, comments on new research. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)

Date: 26 Dec 2012

Colistin: Optimal Dosing and Outcomes? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, describes the latest thinking on the use and dosing of colistin. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 03 Dec 2012

Resistant Bacterial Infections: Ceftaroline and Tigecycline Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Fungal meningitis was big news but not the only news at ID Week 2012. Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, reviews the highlights on antibiotics for resistant infections. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 29 Nov 2012

The Risk of Powdered Infant Formula and Cronobacter Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

William R. Jarvis, MD, comments on a recent study of powdered infant formula and then recommends the exclusive use of breast milk and/or ready-to-feed formula for young infants. Learn why. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 28 Nov 2012

Keeping Hijackers at Bay: Novel Targets for Antivirals Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Advances in our understanding of how viruses hijack host cell machinery has opened new avenues of research in antiviral therapy development. How might this affect patients with infectious diseases? (Source: Medscape HIV AIDS Podcast)

Date: 07 Nov 2012

Fungal Infection Outbreak: What Should Physicians Be Doing? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

CDC provides practical guidance on how to follow and treat patients who received contaminated steroid injections. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 31 Oct 2012

Latest Adult Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Find out which of your adult patients need a pneumococcal vaccine, and which vaccine to administer. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 15 Oct 2012

Preview: What Not to Miss at IDWeek 2012 Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

This inaugural meeting promises to be groundbreaking for researchers and practitioners alike. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 10 Oct 2012

Sorting Out the 2012-2013 Influenza Vaccine Recommendations Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Don't miss the latest information on vaccine options, egg allergy, and child dosing, including a handy algorithm to use when vaccine history is sketchy. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

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Date: 01 Oct 2012

PCV13: How to Use the New Pneumococcal Vaccine in Adults Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, advises clinicians on PCV13 (Prevnar 13®), the new pneumococcal vaccine, and how to use it in adults. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 01 Oct 2012

TWiV 200: Threading the NEIDL Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, Elke Mühlberger, Paul Duprex, and Ron Corley Vincent, Alan, and Rich celebrate the 200th episode of TWiV by visiting the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories at Boston University Medical Center, where they meet with Elke, Paul, and Ron to talk about building and working in a BSL4 facility. Links for this episode: The NEIDL NEIDL goes public (BU Today) Biosafety levels (Wikipedia) Select agents (Wikipedia) NEIDL stalled (Boston Business J) TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 200 Weekly Science Picks Alan - Dance your Ph.D.Rich - Angel of Death by Gareth WilliamsVincent - Why herpesvirus is good for you (Virgin lab) Listener ...

Date: 23 Sep 2012

TWiV 200: Threading the NEIDL (video version) Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

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Date: 23 Sep 2012

Lyme Disease: The Culprit or Just Taking the Blame? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, describes new research that sheds some additional light on Lyme disease. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 12 Sep 2012

Babesiosis: Increasing Incidence -- Stay Alert Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Who gets babesiosis? What are the risk factors? And how do we diagnose and treat it? All the latest, from Paul G. Auwaerter, MD. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 04 Sep 2012

Shedding New Light on a Potentially Blinding Eye Infection Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Make sure your contact lens-wearing patients are aware of Acanthamoeba, a common but potentially serious eye infection, and how to prevent it. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

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Date: 27 Aug 2012

Targeting HIV Prevention Strategies to Black MSM Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. Quarraisha Abdool Karim discusses the high rate of HIV infection in black MSM and what strategies might be implemented to prevent further transmission. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 09 Aug 2012

Human Orf Virus Infection From Household Exposures Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

The skin lesions characteristic of orf infection are often misdiagnosed. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 06 Aug 2012

David A. Wohl, MD - Cardiovascular Considerations in the HIV Patient: The Debate Continues Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Please be sure to view the accompanying (PDF) file for full CME/CNE/CPE information. (Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - AIDS/HIV)

Date: 02 Aug 2012

CME/CNE/CPE Information - Cardiovascular Considerations in the HIV Patient: The Debate Continues Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Please view this PDF file for full CME/CNE/CPE information. You will need Adobe Acrobat software to access this file. (Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - AIDS/HIV)

Date: 02 Aug 2012

Kill Infection, Prevent Cancer Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. Maurie Markman discusses a study that estimates that 2 million cases of cancer worldwide in 2008 were attributable to infections. Are we doing enough to stop cancer before it starts? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 18 Jul 2012

Preoperative Mupirocin Saves Big Bucks Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Eradicating nasal Staphylococcus aureus colonization before total joint arthroplasty prevents expensive surgical-site infections. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

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Date: 09 Jul 2012

Overcoming Antibiotic Resistance Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Advances in our understanding of how pathogens infect cells have opened new avenues of research in antibiotic resistance. How might this affect management of patients with infectious diseases? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 29 Jun 2012

Are You Underestimating Your MRSA Infection Rate? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Are you including MRSA infections that are present within 30 days of hospital discharge in your infection-rate calculations? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 25 Jun 2012

Pet Contact in Nursing Homes: Infection Risk for Residents? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Pets have many benefits for residents of nursing homes, but do they expose residents to dangerous pathogens? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 18 Jun 2012

Fecal Transplantation for C difficile: An Evolving 'Art' Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. David Johnson discusses the therapeutic option of fecal transplantation for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. How is it done, and is it effective? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 12 Jun 2012

Neurologic Disease in HIV-HTLV Coinfection Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

A case series reveals the neurologic sequelae of this coinfection and the failure of HAART to mitigate these outcomes. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

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Date: 04 Jun 2012

Advances in HCV Treatment: New Guidelines and Novel Strategies to Improve Patient Outcomes Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Review state-of-the-art practical application of HCV triple therapy for optimal outcomes in HCV patients. (Source: MedscapeCME Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 31 May 2012

Household Decolonization to Eradicate Staph Infection Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. William Jarvis discusses the relative merits of household vs individual decolonization in the eradication of persistent Staphylococcus aureus infections. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 30 May 2012

How Healthcare Would Look Under President Romney, Part 1 Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

In this 2-part series, 2 renowned healthcare economists give their opinions of what US healthcare would look like should Mitt Romney be elected President in November. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 29 May 2012

Global Gonorrhea: Problems on the Horizon Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, describes recent reports about antimicrobial resistance and gonorrhea that are very disturbing. What does this mean for the treating clinician? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 17 May 2012

Are You Ready for Molecular Testing in Infection Control? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Find out why you should include your facility's laboratory director on the infection control committee. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

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Date: 07 May 2012

Outbreaks of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. Arjun Srinivasan outlines the steps necessary to halt the spread of this high-mortality pathogen. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 02 May 2012

TWiV 181: ORFan poxviruses and nIRFing prions Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler Vincent, Rich, and Kathy discuss Cotia virus, a new poxvirus, Orf virus infections associated with handling goats and lamb, and the innate immune response to prions. Links for this episode: Cotia virus (J Virol) Human Orf virus exposures (MMWR) IRF3 protects agains prion infection (J Virol) A mad cow in America (virology blog) Human orf (pdf) Space shuttle flies outside my window (YouTube) TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 181 Weekly Science Picks Kathy - Astronomy Picture of the Day (especially this and this)Rich - Tom Lehrer Element Song (YouTube)Vincent - Albert B. Sabin Archives Listener Pick of the Week...

Date: 29 Apr 2012

A Simple Risk Score for Multidrug-Resistant Pneumonia Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

A study tests a previously developed clinical risk score for its usefulness in identifying patients with a resistant organism. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

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Date: 23 Apr 2012

Emerging Fungal Infection Mimics Gastrointestinal Cancer - Mayo Clinic Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Holenarasipur (HR) R. Vikram, M.D., infectious disease specialist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, discusses how gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis is an emerging invasive fungal infection in desert region... Author: feeds Added: 03/30/2012 (Source: Oncology Tube)

Date: 30 Mar 2012

HPV Vaccine Now Recommended for Boys and Young Men Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Help parents understand why boys should start the HPV vaccine series at age 11-12 years. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 19 Mar 2012

What Increases the Risk for Persistent MRSA After Decolonization? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

A new study looks at the relationship between combined low-level mupirocin and genotypic chlorhexidine resistance and persistent MRSA. William R. Jarvis, MD, comments. (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Podcast)

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Date: 06 Mar 2012

Infection in Cystic Fibrosis: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

How has the management of infectious pathogens in CF changed in recent years? Listen to Dr Lisa Saiman provide her perspective. (Source: MedscapeCME Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 08 Feb 2012

Infectious Disease and Air Travel Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

(Source: Mayo Clinic - Medical Edge Radio)

Date: 24 Jan 2012

When Staph Won't Go Away: Recurrent Boils Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

When skin and soft tissue infections due to MRSA won't go away, what is the clinician to do? Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, comments. (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Podcast)

Date: 18 Jan 2012

Onset of Narcolepsy Following H1N1 Seasonal Peak Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Is narcolepsy a consequence of H1N1 infection or H1N1 vaccination? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

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Date: 11 Jan 2012

Screening for Sexually Transmitted Disease: Who, When, and How Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Gail Bolan, MD outlines CDC's guidelines for screening and testing men, women, and adolescents for STDs. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 09 Jan 2012

MRSA Colonization and the Risk for MRSA Infection Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Active surveillance of surgical patients, identifying those colonized, and then providing treatment – does it work? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 29 Dec 2011

Does the Cranberry Beat Antibiotics for Recurrent UTIs? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses a study that helps clarify whether cranberries effective are for recurrent urinary tract infections. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 22 Dec 2011

Ventilator-Associated Tracheitis and Antibiotic Duration Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Antibiotics may be misused in patients on mechanical ventilation. Learn about new research on the appropriate duration of antibiotic therapy in the NICU and PICU. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 19 Dec 2011

Treatment of Drug-Resistant HIV: Still Waiting Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

The options are once again limited for the population of multidrug-resistant patients with HIV. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

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Date: 05 Dec 2011

Understanding Resistance in Chronic HCV Infection: Lessons Learned From HIV and HBV Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

With new and emergent therapies on the horizon, how should we approach drug resistance in the management of chronic HCV infection? (Source: MedscapeCME Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 30 Nov 2011

Best Practices in HCV Care: The ECHO Project Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

The ECHO model is based on 4 key principles: technology, disease management, case-based learning, and monitoring outcomes. (Source: MedscapeCME Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 29 Nov 2011

Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections in an Era of Public Reporting: Present and Future Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Up to 5% of patients admitted to US hospitals will develop a HAI, resulting in 100,000 deaths per year, many of which are preventable. (Source: MedscapeCME Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 23 Nov 2011

The Coming Wave of Infectious Disease Rapid Diagnostics Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

One-hour pathogen identification, 3-hour quantification, and while-you-wait self diagnosis are a few of the innovations in rapid ID diagnostics foreseen by John Bartlett, MD. (Source: Medscape Public Health & Prevention Podcast)

Date: 10 Nov 2011

Tdap: Now for Pregnant Women and 65 Plus Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

The latest recommendations aim to cocoon young infants with protection from pertussis by vaccinating parents and grandparents. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 31 Oct 2011

The Many Faces of MRSA: Recognizing and Treating New At-Risk Populations Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. Kubota reviews typical presentations, diagnosis, and guideline-based treatment of CA-MRSA infection in the office-based setting. (Source: MedscapeCME Dermatology Podcast)

Date: 17 Oct 2011

How Should We Estimate "Central Line Days" for All Patients in the Hospital? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Determining central line day rates on all patients in the hospital (vs just those in the ICU) is a big challenge. William R. Jarvis, MD, offers his thoughts on a recent study focusing on how to do that. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 07 Oct 2011

Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus-related Virus (XMRV): An Update on Infectious Disease Transmission by Transfusion of Blood Products Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

On June 18, 2010, the AABB issued a bulletin from its Interorganizational Task Force on xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus to its membership that patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, a disease characterized by fatigue and other related symptoms lasting more than six months, be discouraged from donating blood. (Source: NewsPath Podcasts)

Date: 01 Oct 2011

Invasive Candidiasis: The Challenges of Diagnosis and Early Therapy Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

The hospital mortality rate increases more than 3-fold if initiation of antifungal therapy is delayed more than 12-24 hours in patients with invasive candidiasis. (Source: MedscapeCME Infectious Disease Podcast)

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Date: 28 Sep 2011

TWiV 148: Retreating into Harvard virology (Video) Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Philip Kranzusch, David Knipe, and Priscilla Yang Vincent, Philip, David, and Priscilla recorded this episode before an audience at the Harvard Virology Program Annual Retreat, where they discussed negative strand RNA viruses, a vaccine against herpes simplex virus type 2, lipidomics of viral infection, and science communication. The Keynote Speaker at the Harvard Virology retreat is usually an individual, but this year the honor went to TWiV as an example of science communication to the public. Many thanks to members of the Virology Program for a terrific retreat! Artwork by Silvia Piccinotti, G4 Right-click to download TWiV 148 (56 MB .mp3, 77 minutes). Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, by email, or listen on your mo...

Date: 22 Sep 2011

Contagion, the Movie: An Expert Medical Review Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

How realistic is the movie Contagion? Our infectious disease/vaccine expert, Paul A. Offit, MD, offers a review specifically for medical professionals. (Source: Medscape Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Podcast)

Date: 13 Sep 2011

A Review of 4 Regimens for Initial ARV Therapy Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

One of the 4 tenofovir-containing WHO-recommended regimens for initial ARV therapy has not been well studied. A review at IAS indicates that TDF/3TC/NVP may have high rates of virologic failure and emergent drug resistance. Learn more from Paul E. Sax, MD. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 24 Aug 2011

Special Health Needs of Pregnant Women Planning Travel Abroad Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

How would you advise your pregnant patients on safer international travel, especially to developing countries? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 15 Aug 2011

CMS Partnership to Drastically Cut Errors Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Donald M. Berwick, MD, of the CMS talks about Partnership for Patients, a public-private coalition to prevent hospital complications and dramatically reduce patient errors. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 13 Jul 2011

Can an ICU Intervention Reduce MRSA and VRE Transmission? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. Andy Shorr comments on a study that explored the effectiveness of an ICU intervention in reducing the transmission of MRSA and vancomycin-resistant enterococcus. (Source: Medscape Public Health & Prevention Podcast)

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Date: 07 Jul 2011

Reduce VAP in the ICU: Practical Guidance Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

What interventions are most important in reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia in the ICU? William R. Jarvis, MD, reviews new research findings. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 06 Jul 2011

Noma: Poverty and Oral Health Linked to Orofacial Gangrene Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Noma is a disfiguring, life-threatening disease seen in the developing world that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment, especially in poor, rural communities. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 29 Jun 2011

Decreasing MRSA in the Hospital Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

William R. Jarvis, MD, describes a large VA study he calls “impressive” that offers guidance in decreasing MRSA infections in the hospital. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)

Date: 17 Jun 2011

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals Business Review: Infectious Diseases and Vaccines Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals Business Review: Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (Source: Johnson and Johnson Podcasts)

Date: 25 May 2011

Big News in HIV: Treatment Clearly Protects Partners Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

We now have real proof that treatment protects against HIV transmission. Paul E. Sax, MD, offers his perspective. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 17 May 2011

Hepatitis C: Advances in Screening and Treatment Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. Zobair Younossi reports on exciting new developments in hepatitis C as presented at DDW 2011. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 17 May 2011

Got Milk? Don't Get Raw Milk! A Cautionary Tale. Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

In this expert commentary from the CDC, Dr. Robert Tauxe explains why buying underpasteurized milk could be a raw deal. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 16 May 2011

ANN Weekly Podcast - Friday, May 06, 2011 Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

This week's audio news summary features an announcement from CMS that it paid physicians nearly $400 million in quality reporting and electronic prescribing incentives in 2009; a story about a statement from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society opposing any legislation or regulation that would allow children to be exempted from mandatory immunizations based on their parents' secular personal beliefs; news of a Bristol-Myers Squibb recall of one lot of 5-milligram warfarin tablets; notification that the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission have joined forces to remove products from the market that make unproven claims about treating or preventing STDs; coverage of the release of the Academy's new AFP by Topic mobile app; and a reminder to check out the latest story in ANN's Chapter of ...

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Date: 06 May 2011

Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD - Evidence-Based Treatment of HIV: Improving Treatment Selection and Preserving Future Therapeutic Options Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Please be sure to view the accompanying (PDF) file for full CME/CNE/CPE information. (Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - AIDS/HIV)

Date: 18 Apr 2011

CME/CNE/CPE Information - Evidence-Based Treatment of HIV: Improving Treatment Selection and Preserving Future Therapeutic Options Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Please view this PDF file for full CME/CNE/CPE information. You will need Adobe Acrobat software to access this file. (Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - AIDS/HIV)

Date: 18 Apr 2011

Putting a Stop to MRSA: Active Detection and Isolation Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Dr. John Jernigan reviews the latest evidence that ending MRSA infection in hospitals is achievable. (Source: Medscape Pulmonary Medicine Podcast)

Date: 14 Apr 2011

Beware: Nursing Home Patients and Risk for MRSA Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Nursing home patients have a high prevalence of MRSA -- if your hospital is only screening high-risk patients, be sure those from nursing homes are on the list! (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)

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Date: 07 Apr 2011

A Multifaceted Infection Control Intervention Is Successful in Decreasing MRSA Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

William R. Jarvis, MD, reviews a new study that shows that we know how to prevent MRSA in the hospital setting. When will this approach be implemented by all? (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Podcast)

Date: 31 Mar 2011

Lessons Learned From the 2009-2010 Influenza Pandemic Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

New practice guidelines on the prevention and treatment of influenza have been published, providing clear recommendations for children and adults. (Source: MedscapeCME Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 29 Mar 2011

Containing the Superbug Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

The IDSA recently published clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of methicillin-resistant S aureus infections in adults and children. (Source: MedscapeCME Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 17 Mar 2011

What's New in Blood Testing for TB Infection? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

In this commentary from the CDC, Dr. Castro updates clinicians on using blood tests to diagnose Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and what these tests offer over tuberculin skin tests. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 14 Mar 2011

Are You Prescribing Unapproved Drugs? Share on Facebook. Tweet this article. Share on Google Plus. Save to Delicious. Post to StumbleUpon. Digg this.

Some drugs that are currently on the market have never been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)

Date: 03 Mar 2011