Are There Any Risks Associated with Raltegravir HD?
Pedro Cahn, MD, describes the risk associated with raltegravir HD.
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Why Might Lyme Disease Be Overdiagnosed or Overtreated?
Leonard Sigal, MD, explains why Lyme disease is sometimes overdiagnosed or overtreated.
Universal Flu Vaccine: Is It Possible?
William Schaffner, MD, discusses efforts to develop a universal flu vaccine.
What Makes Ridinilazole Unique?
Dr. Richard Vickers, explains what makes ridinilazole unique.
Controlling C. difficile in Hospitals: It Takes a Team
Michael Edmond, MD, MPH, MPA, stresses that a collaborative effort is needed to control C. difficile in hospitals.
Who is the Target Population for Raltegravir HD?
Pedro Cahn, MD, explains who the target population is for raltegravir HD.
What Is the Vaccine Development Process?
Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, discusses the process for developing a vaccine.
Psychoneuroimmunology: Bridging the Gap Between Psychiatrists & ID Physicians?
Robert Bransfield, MD, DLFAPA, explains how psychoneuroimmunology can work to bridge the gap between psychiatrists and infectious disease physicians to improve patient care.
Are Regulatory Agencies Dropping the Ball When It Comes to Hospital Mattress Disinfection?
Edmond Hooker, MD, DrPH, explains how regulatory agencies are “turning a blind eye” to an important issue experienced in hospitals everywhere.
Flu Vaccine: The Jar Is Three-Quarters Full, Not Half Empty
William Schaffner, MD, explains the strengths and weaknesses of the flu vaccine.
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Recent Developments in Diagnostic Testing Within the Microbiology Lab
Daniel Diekema, MD, describes recent developments made in rapid and molecular diagnostic testing in the microbiology lab, and how these tests strengthen infection prevention efforts.
Recurrent Infection: An Unmet Medical Need in the Realm of C. difficile
Dr. Richard Vickers explains how recurrent infection is an unmet medical need when it comes to C. difficile.
The Race to Develop a Safe & Effective C. difficile Vaccine
Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, discusses the different pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to develop a C. difficile vaccine.
Who Is in Charge of Infection Control Programs in Hospitals?
Michael Edmond, MD, MPH, MPA, explains who is in charge of leading infection control programs in hospitals.
What Were the Results of the onceMRK Study at 96-Weeks Follow-Up?
Pedro Cahn, MD, shares the results found after 96-weeks of follow-up for the onceMRK Phase 3 clinical trial.
NFID Medical Director Shares Stories to Inspire Patients & Providers Alike to Get Flu Shots
William Schaffner, MD, shares stories to motivate patients and health care providers to receive the flu vaccine.
How Have Recent Advances Against HIV & AIDS Affected the Philanthropic Community?
Jake Glaser describes how recent advances against HIV & AIDS have affected the philanthropic community.
Addressing the Need for a C. difficile Vaccine
Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, explains how Pfizer is addressing the need for a C. difficile vaccine.
About 1200 Suicides in the US Each Year Result from Lyme & Associated Diseases
Robert Bransfield, MD, DLFAPA, discusses direct methods that can be used to acquire statistics related to suicides that are a result of Lyme and associated diseases.
Contaminated Hospital Mattresses: An Underreported Killer
Edmond Hooker, MD, DrPH, discusses how many people have fallen ill or even died due to contaminated hospital mattresses.
Fundraising for AIDS Programs in the 21st Century: Overcoming Challenges
Jake Glaser explains the challenges faced when fundraising for AIDS programs in the 21st century.
CDI Antibiotics Cause Collateral Damage to the Gut Microbiome
Dr. Richard Vickers explains how antibiotics to treat Clostridium difficile infection cause collateral damage to the gut microbiome.
NFID Medical Director Addresses Common Misconceptions Regarding the Flu Vaccine
William Schaffner, MD, addresses common misconceptions regarding the influenza vaccine.
Developing Strategies to Address Different Threats in Health Care Settings
Michael Edmond, MD, MPH, MPA, explains how strategies are developed to address different threats in health care settings.
Hospital Rooms Not Being Disinfected Properly: Here's Why
Edmond Hooker, MD, DrPH, discusses the reasons behind why hospital rooms are not being disinfected properly.
Who is Going to End the AIDS Epidemic?
Jake Glaser shares who he feels is going to end the AIDS epidemic.
What is Needed to Achieve an HIV & AIDS-Free World by 2030?
Jake Glaser shares what is needed to achieve the Fast-Track strategy to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
C. difficile Vaccine: A Primary Prevention Modality for At-Risk Individuals
Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, explains how a vaccine can serve as a primary prevention modality against C. difficile.
What is the Role of the Clinical Laboratory in Outbreak Response?
Daniel Diekema, MD, discusses the different roles that clinical laboratories play in outbreak response.
NFID Medical Director Dr. Schaffner Offers Insight Into 2017-2018 Flu Season
William Schaffner, MD, offers insight into the 2017-2018 flu season, including which strain of the virus that is expected to be most prevalent.