for Jan 13, 2021 through Jan 19, 2021
By utilising emerging #technologies such as elevated #hydrostatic #pressure and novel bacteriocin and bacteriocidal compounds, Professor Fouladkhah and his team are mitigating the risk of #infectious #diseases and #bacterial biofilms.https://t.co/Nj0z0BsGX2
— Research Outreach (@ResOutreach) January 17, 2021
Did you know that the first physician to ID the spread of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. works at the UW? Helen Chu, UW assoc. prof. of medicine, allergy & infectious diseases, has been named 2021 Washingtonian of the Year. Big kudos to you, Dr. Chu! https://t.co/M3B2fXMeuE pic.twitter.com/th4M8UONZC
— University of Washington (@UW) January 15, 2021
Bottom line, want to stay out of the hospital?? Prophylax with HCQ!!
— Dr. Urso (@richardursomd) January 17, 2021
Hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of outpatients with mildly symptomatic COVID-19: a multi-center observational study | BMC Infectious Diseases | Full Text https://t.co/loTKb1Fmag
Lots of questions about the Covid-19 vaccines -- here are some of the more common ones, with my answers. Directed at clinicians, but probably something here for all. Any that we missed?@NEJM https://t.co/DiTt1ExlyP pic.twitter.com/4W7evdbEhp
— Paul Sax (@PaulSaxMD) January 14, 2021
Reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions in #COVID19 remains a challenge. Our paper tackling this finally out in @BSACandJAC!
— Gabriele Pollara (@gpollara) January 19, 2021
Routinely measured inflammatory markers can help exclude bacterial co-infection & promote #antimicrobialstewardship
(1/5)https://t.co/lSBq5pU2lY pic.twitter.com/xSrBeaZL5O
There are 3,200 coronaviruses in bats that could jump to humans at any time.
— Dr. Sweta Chakraborty (@swetac) January 18, 2021
Climate change accelerates risk of transmission. If we don't act on climate, prepare for a "pandemic era" that will bring more frequent and more deadly diseases.https://t.co/NriJCT6W5A
Rochelle Walensky: new Director of the US CDC https://t.co/L8U1mPBIIF. Couldn’t be more thrilled that @RWalensky will be the new @CDCgov Director. She will be transformative and under her leadership the agency will regain its credibility and trust.
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) January 19, 2021
Outdoor Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Respiratory Viruses: A Systematic Review | The Journal of Infectious Diseases | Oxford Academic https://t.co/1ng8oyZwL4
— Dr. Shelly Miller, PhD (@ShellyMBoulder) January 17, 2021
NEW 🔥🔥Systematic review and meta-analysis @CMIJournal @DrToddLee @DrEmilyMcD et Al
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) January 16, 2021
Proton pump inhibitor use &risk for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection: A systematic review & meta-analysis #IDTwitter Significantly higher odds of recurrent CDIhttps://t.co/VKmXPJI5uE pic.twitter.com/BLwFkhcakj
🔥@NIHCOVIDTxGuide update🔥
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) January 14, 2021
The COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel’s Statement on the Use of Ivermectin for the Treatment of #COVID19
There are insufficient data to recommend either for or against the use of ivermectin @PaulSaxMD @IDstewardship https://t.co/iHOoL5UviU
NEW 🔥🔥 Review Article #CMR
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) January 13, 2021
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): a Systemic Infection. https://t.co/bMU2s9ICoN pic.twitter.com/63VJFysKEq
NEW 🔥 large VA retrospective nationwide cohort study
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) January 17, 2021
Outcomes associated w recent IDSA guideline recommendations removing metronidazole in non-severe CDI
Despite the shift to vancomycin clinical outcomes did NOT improve significantly #IDTwitter https://t.co/UctsUQqD1q pic.twitter.com/3WCNkurkKl
Zinc is an essential mineral. It has long been known for its beneficial effects on immune health. On top of regulating immune function, zinc also aids in fighting infectious diseases like the flu and pneumonia. This is the zinc supplement I recommend: https://t.co/YeB0iHIXDa #ad pic.twitter.com/WwsuYEcIfU
— conspiracybot (@conspiracyb0t) January 18, 2021
We are recruiting for an Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Diseases Pharmacist in St. George, Utah. See below for more information and please reach out with questions! https://t.co/cwP1ji1ost
— Whitney Buckel (@tinymuscles) January 16, 2021
How British Scientists Found the More Infectious Coronavirus Variant.
— MicrobesInfect (@MicrobesInfect) January 16, 2021
Britain sequences #coronavirus samples en masse. The country produces 1/2 the world’s inventory of coronavirus genomes.https://t.co/Xd9lLVPKUd
The highly contagious #coronavirus variant could become dominant in the US by March, says @CDCgov.
— MicrobesInfect (@MicrobesInfect) January 15, 2021
The rapid spread of the variant, which was 1st detected in the UK, heightens the urgency of getting people vaccinated.https://t.co/FoEI4KQGaE
Zinc is an essential mineral. It has long been known for its beneficial effects on immune health. On top of regulating immune function, zinc also aids in fighting infectious diseases like the flu and pneumonia. This is the zinc supplement I recommend: https://t.co/OrVV7wFFkJ #ad pic.twitter.com/aw2r637jB4
— Esoteric Exposal (@EsotericExposal) January 17, 2021
John Bartlett, M.D., FIDSA, a beloved leader of IDSA, passed away on Jan. 19 at the age of 83. An HIV specialist & leading ID physician, Dr. Bartlett was a trailblazer & empathetic steward of science. He will be deeply missed. #WeAreID
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) January 19, 2021
Dr. Bartlett's bio: https://t.co/M7Z8XYSCsb pic.twitter.com/8T2KonAaRU
NEW🔥🔥 @NEJM
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) January 13, 2021
Interim Results of a Phase 1–2a Trial of Ad26.COV2.S Covid-19 Vaccine, Johnson and Johnson vaccine @IDstewardship https://t.co/W66Sj3sgJB
New editorial on extended interval between #COVID19 vaccine doses: An exceptional vaccination policy in exceptional circumstances https://t.co/DwaUHyCHLY
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) January 16, 2021
A new 🔥 small retrospective cohort by @lodise_tom et Al @PharmacoJournal
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) January 18, 2021
Comparative Effectiveness of Early‐Targeted Use of Fidaxomicin versus Oral Vancomycin among Hospitalized Patients with CDI#IDTwitter I wish it was an RCT https://t.co/oTMget8jYP
Evolution of antibody immunity to #SARSCoV2
— MicrobesInfect (@MicrobesInfect) January 18, 2021
Article in Nature concludes that the memory B cell response to the #coronavirus evolves between 1.3 & 6.2 months after infection in a manner that is consistent with antigen persistence.https://t.co/QLdyDnzvQy pic.twitter.com/6WvVJjHD6r
It looks as though @globeandmail editors are endorsing #CanadianShield. Let’s see other media and govt pick this up. #cdnpoli #onpoli
— Andrew Morris (@ASPphysician) January 18, 2021
Go early, go hard, stay vigilant: How Atlantic Canada beat the virus https://t.co/4Wm61YSNgS
The number of coronavirus infections in Germany rose above 2 million, and the number of deaths reached almost 45,000, data from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases showed https://t.co/37a2WdckDy
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 15, 2021
WATCH: ICYMI: Today, we cut through rumor and misreporting on Covid-19 and vaccines in a special interview at the key military research lab for fighting infectious diseases in Ft. Detrick, Maryland.https://t.co/oCUHS83Jc0
— Sharyl Attkisson🕵️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 18, 2021
‘More importantly, open windows can prevent viruses and other pathogens from spreading. A 2019 study in the journal BMJ Infectious Diseases found that windows and other sources of natural ventilation can reduce the transmission of tuberculosis by 72%’ https://t.co/D7EtGm4lPq
— Dr Naomi Wolf (@naomirwolf) January 18, 2021
Trends in Pediatric Hospitalizations for Coronavirus Disease 2019 | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/wNBet7AjMu
— Dr. Saskia Popescu (@SaskiaPopescu) January 18, 2021
#ANNOUNCEMENT 📢
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) January 14, 2021
Have you tried to contact NCDC?
We have activated a shortcode number-'6232', to manage public enquiries on #COVID19 & other infectious diseases
Call us at no cost 📞
🔗https://t.co/3G9nhFGYaP#TakeResponsibility pic.twitter.com/OJeBFDlL23
Infectious disease team doing antimicrobial stewardship #stewardmeme pic.twitter.com/3vmI0OXWcK
— Adi (@IDdocAdi) January 16, 2021
#VaccineForIndia | Nobody is claiming that the vaccine is 100% safe, but not taking a vaccine is riskier than taking one: Dr Swati Maheshwari, Infectious Diseases Specialisthttps://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/cjo6EdkFHj
— Republic (@republic) January 15, 2021
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— Maajid أبو عمّار (@MaajidNawaz) January 17, 2021
“Dr. Ari Joffe is a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases at the Stollery Children’s Hospital... Clinical Professor in the Dep. of Pediatrics at Uni. of Alberta.. finds the harms of lockdowns are 10 TIMES GREATER than their benefits”https://t.co/MrgksA2GId
How do members of the gut microbiome relate to specific immune responses? This study in @mBioJournal identifies the relationship between distinct bacterial taxa and cytokine responses to specific microbial agonists in biogeographically diverse settings. https://t.co/V4v9OYWI45 pic.twitter.com/B36HkzColL
— ASM (@ASMicrobiology) January 15, 2021
Ice-binding proteins have allowed microbes to expand into the polar regions. Scientists have now identified an ice-binding protein from cyanobacteria, which was likely acquired from a plantomycete bacterium. @AppEnvMicro https://t.co/AOPq9UJFaL pic.twitter.com/ovPGt3UtOJ
— ASM (@ASMicrobiology) January 13, 2021
🟡ESTO ES ORO PURO para #PROA
— PROA_Macarena (@PROAmacarena) January 18, 2021
Executive summary of the Consensus Document of the Spanish Society of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology (SEIMC) and of the Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC) in antibiotic prophylaxis in surgery.@LoladelToro2https://t.co/TzPtUOm7Rg pic.twitter.com/E2GAJmWThf
Inside the B.1.1.7 Coronavirus Variant.
— MicrobesInfect (@MicrobesInfect) January 19, 2021
Article summarizes notable mutations in the #B117 lineage of the #SARSCoV2 #coronavirus.https://t.co/sM7FHZRzhG
"The growing menace of bacterial resistance to #antibiotics is one of the most under-reported issues of our time," surgeon warns. https://t.co/aqvjjh22GY
— Save Antibiotics (@saveantibiotics) January 19, 2021
NEW 🔥🔥 Systematic Review and Meta-analysis @JAMAInternalMed by @DrToddLee et Al
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) January 15, 2021
Comparison of Saliva and Nasopharyngeal Swab Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 @InfectiousDz @JAMA_current @BogochIsaac@CarlosdelRio7 https://t.co/wpVQrAIazS
“When translated into a rapid, point-of-care test, InSep could provide ED physicians with actionable results supporting early informed treatment decisions to improve patient outcomes while upholding antimicrobial stewardship.” Read article: https://t.co/BQqv9fAD2G pic.twitter.com/TcW7XsYSor
— Inflammatix (@Inflammatix_Inc) January 13, 2021
New Correspondence: First detection of #SARSCoV2 spike protein N501 mutation in Italy in August, 2020 https://t.co/2rqSGNBYZn #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/zHowkhAK2G
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) January 13, 2021
Bacteria have evolved resistance to every antibiotic ever developed. But resistance against vaccines has only happened rarely. Why? Interesting read: https://t.co/Ep3H02I1Lt #StopSuperbugs
— Stop Superbugs (@TheUrgentNeed) January 13, 2021
NEW Paediatric Pathways: Huge thanks to @doctorsanjay and his team for putting together these indispensable best practice pathways for common childhood infections: https://t.co/rkqVO8heyQ #AntimicrobialStewardship #AMR #IDTwitter pic.twitter.com/LAgtaFkR6L
— BSAC (@BSACandJAC) January 14, 2021
Scientists investigate a panel of phages that can kill antibiotic-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, which is responsible for up to 20% of infections in ICUs.https://t.co/paXiIiuolr
— MicrobesInfect (@MicrobesInfect) January 13, 2021
We are currently faced with the question of how the CoV-2 severity may change in the years ahead.
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) January 14, 2021
A new analysis of data on endemic human coronaviruses shows that infection-blocking immunity wanes rapidly, but disease-reducing immunity is long-lived https://t.co/Mm6GEAxAIr
#VaccineForIndia | We need to trust the approval body and scientific fraternity. These cynical politicians have not even seen the data and they want to raise suspicion in the minds of people: Dr. Swati Maheshwari, Infectious Diseases Specialisthttps://t.co/RZHKU3wOei
— Republic (@republic) January 15, 2021
Early stage trials of Johnson & Johnson's experimental #CoronavirusVaccine show it generated an immune response in nearly all volunteers, with minimal side-effects, after a single dose.https://t.co/UFQhfG0lQs
— MicrobesInfect (@MicrobesInfect) January 14, 2021
i missed this article a couple of weeks ago, and i am now caught in that strange space between empathy, and a scream of such frustration that it’s too big to make it out of my mouth
— Laura Elliott (@TinyWriterLaura) January 14, 2021
SOME THOUGHTS https://t.co/TARZ7ohqke
Important work highlighting the dangers of antibiotics in hospitalized children. #ASP is about more than preventing #AntimicrobialResistance @RebeccaSame @pranita_tamma et al. https://t.co/TtKrAeKWLO
— Kevin Downes (@KevinJDownes) January 16, 2021
Coronavirus variant B117 in Sweden & Finland. Short thread.
— Virpi Flyg (@VirpiFlyg) January 17, 2021
B117. cases detected: 25 in Sweden, 62 in Finland. Finland tests more, traces more, has fewer cases in total and stricter travel restrictions.
Links.
Sweden: https://t.co/J5T0cRVbip
Finland: https://t.co/7AtTFJ9J6Q pic.twitter.com/76UOloN14n
“I want to stress that we are deeply concerned that this strain is more transmissible and can accelerate outbreaks in the U.S. in the coming weeks,” said Dr. Jay Butler, deputy director for infectious diseases at the C.D.C. https://t.co/RYl4CFNWtw
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) January 15, 2021
Slides 14-18 from my antibiotic stewardship talk. Any of this resonate with you, Dr. Wright? Or other stewards out there? https://t.co/wZCSfh0pXx pic.twitter.com/VOtKySnMa7
— Brad Spellberg (@BradSpellberg) January 13, 2021
Scoping Review to investigate the nurse's role in antimicrobial stewardship and examine best practice for preparing, administering and disposing of intravenous antibiotics. @IJNSJournal @lisajkuhn @PLR_aus @P_vanHuizen @cliffconnell https://t.co/TfaOIJ6VI0
— MonashNM (@monash_nm) January 13, 2021
Created by Cameron Forbes. Last updated January 20, 2021 at 05:17 EST.