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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) 2008 Annual Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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A Reply to Thomas Stossel on the AMA-CEJA Draft Report
Rebuttal to Stossel's 12 June commentary responding to CEJA's Draft Report: "Ethical Guidance for Physicians and the Profession With Respect to Industry Support for Professional Education in Medicine"
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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CME
Alcaligenes xylosoxidans Bloodstream Infections in Outpatient Oncology Office
Alcaligenes xylosoxidans is an uncommon infection in the healthcare setting, but the current study describes how poor infection control practices promoted an outbreak of A xylosoxidans in a major US metropolitan center.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Ongoing Challenges in the Management of Chronic Hepatitis C
Numerous challenges in eradicating HCV continue to face physicians and patients alike. Nizar Zein, MD, explores the issues with a view toward potential future trends in therapeutic strategies.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of CDI: An Expert Interview With Cassandra D. Salgado, MD, MS
What are the epidemiologic and clinical considerations for the management of CDI? A hospital medical epidemiologist reviews current and emerging trends.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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CME
DDW 2008: Highlights in Liver Disease
Tram Tran, MD, and William Balistreri, MD, discuss the latest information about viral hepatitis and NAFLD/NASH, as based on selected sessions at DDW 2008.
Conference Coverage, June 2008
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CME/CE
P acnes Resistance and Acne Therapy: Issues and Controversies
Review the history of P acnes resistance and develop clinical solutions while viewing this video discussion with Dr. James J. Leyden, Dr. Guy Webster, and Dr. Diane Thiboutot.
Commentary, June 2008
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CME/CE
Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy For A Diabetic Patient With A Foot Infection
What are appropriate treatment options when considering outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy for your patients?
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME
Alcaligenes xylosoxidans Bloodstream Infections in Outpatient Oncology Office
Alcaligenes xylosoxidans is an uncommon infection in the healthcare setting, but the current study describes how poor infection control practices promoted an outbreak of A xylosoxidans in a major US metropolitan center.
Journal Article, June 2008
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Control Viral Infection, Prevent Cancer?
In this videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman reports that public health measures taken in Japan to control hepatitis C viral infection directly reduced the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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CME
Palpitations in a 19-Year-Old Male With a Rash
A man presents to the ED in Connecticut after recurrent episodes of palpitations, fatigue, and syncope. Multiple, bilateral macular erythematous lesions with central pallor are noted on his thighs. What is the underlying etiology?
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Adult Immunization Update
Four leading experts in adult immunizations discuss the importance of vaccine delivery and the impact on patient and population health.
Commentary, June 2008
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CME/CE
Managing Joint Pain and Swelling in Primary Care: A Patient Simulation Series for the Healthcare Team
These 3 patient cases will help the healthcare team to recognize the early stages of RA, assess disparities in care among minorities, and consider a variety of comorbidities during RA management.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Implementing the Evidence Into Clinical Practice- Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and Clostridium difficile Infection
What is the classic presentation of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disease due to CDI? What are the recommendations for testing, treatment, and managing this serious infection?
Clinical Case, June 2008
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Less Paper, More Healthcare
Georganne Chapin, JD, MPhil, President and CEO of the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality in Tarrytown, New York, emphasizes why electronics should replace paper in medical record keeping.
Editorial, June 2008
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When Doctors Are Patients: Is There Such a Thing as "Posttraumatic Bliss"?
Roger J. Bulger, MD, President (retired), Association of Academic Health Centers, Washington, DC, and physician cancer survivor, describes "posttraumatic bliss."
Editorial, June 2008
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What is the Most Dangerous Food?
Beware of sushi? Exotic foods? Meat? Paul Auwaerter, MD, reveals in his videoblog the surprising answer to the question: What is the most dangerous food?
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Updates on Diagnosis of Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia and on Intensivist Impact on Intensive Care Unit Outcomes
Differential diagnosis of NSIP is updated in this review. A report of full-time intensivist impact on ICU patient outcomes for more than 100,000 critically ill is put in perspective by Dr. Shorr.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Should We Use Saline or Tap Water for Cleansing Wounds?
Dr. George Lundberg discusses using tap water to cleanse wounds.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Seroprevalence of H1N1, H3N2 and H1N2 Influenza Viruses in Pigs in Seven European Countries in 2002-2003
The seroprevalence of the H1N1, H3N2, and H1N2 influenza virus in pigs throughout different European regions were determined.
Journal Article, June 2008
