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Prosthetic Joint Infection Diagnostics: Exploring the Role of Syndromic Testing in Practice CME / ABIM MOC Prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are a source of significant morbidity and can be fatal if missed. Are you up to date on new diagnostic technologies?
Medscape Education Orthopaedics, November 2022
Severe Pneumonia Caused by Corynebacterium striatum in Adults, Seoul, South Korea, 2014–2019 CME / ABIM MOC C striatum is an emerging pathogen accounting for a larger proportion of severe hospital-acquired pneumonia, warranting further study.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, October 2022
The Expert Update on Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections: Treatment Options in the Community Setting CME / ABIM MOC / CE Join our expert panel in this discussion on managing and treating ABSSSI in the outpatient setting.
Medscape Education Family Medicine, September 2021
Population-Based Study of Bloodstream Infection Incidence and Mortality Rates, Finland, 2004–2018 CME / ABIM MOC Trends in community-acquired bloodstream infections and resistant E coli make disease prevention and antimicrobial Tx guidance challenging.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, September 2021
Changing With the Times: A Pathogen-Directed Approach to HABP and VABP CME / ABIM MOC / CE An expert panel shares insights on strategies and best practices for the treatment of HABP and VABP.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, June 2021
SPOTLIGHT: Critical Care Updates 2021: The Latest Advances in Diagnosing Sepsis and Pneumonia CME / CE Dr Debra A. Goff discusses on the latest topics in sepsis and pneumonia.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, April 2021
The Treatment of Secondary Bacterial Infections in Patients With COVID-19 CME / ABIM MOC / CE Join Dr Hassoun as he discusses the management of VABP and HABP in patients with COVID-19.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, April 2021
Expert to Expert: Updates on New Treatments for Nosocomial Pneumonia  Drs Bassetti and Kaye answer questions about antibiotic treatment of HAP/VAP in this fast-paced discussion.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, January 2021
Putting it Into (Best) Practice: Diagnostic Challenges and Opportunities in Pneumonia Join this expert panel for a discussion of rapid diagnostic test and antibiotic stewardship.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, October 2020
Phage-Mediated Immune Evasion and Transmission of Livestock-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Humans CME / ABIM MOC Livestock-associated MRSA can readapt to the human host via acquired phage-encoded immune modulators, causing increased spread in the community and healthcare settings.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, October 2020
Advancing the Diagnosis of Pneumonia and Sepsis: Updates for the Critical Care Specialist Molecular multiplex diagnostic tests are FDA-cleared for rapid diagnosis of sepsis and pneumonia. Do you know the benefits?
Medscape Education Critical Care, March 2020
New Developments in Diagnosing and Treating Hip and Knee Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Guide for Orthopaedic Surgeons Anticipate the potential increase in number of PJI cases and improve outcomes by applying guideline recommendations.
March 2020
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections and Injection Drug Use, Tennessee, USA, 2015-2017 CME / ABIM MOC Injection drug use linked to MRSA bloodstream infections is increasing in Tennessee,reflecting the substance abuse crisis and the need for targeted interventions for this high-risk group.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, February 2020
Spotlight on Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Perspectives From and for the Emergency Department Greg Moran, MD, reviews key updates in the 2019 ATS/IDSA guidelines on CAP and the role of new antimicrobials for CABP.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, November 2019
Vital Signs: Epidemiology and Recent Trends in Methicillin-Resistant and in Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections --United States Despite reductions in incidence of MRSA bloodstream infections since 2005, the rate of decline has slowed, and bloodstream infections with MSSA are increasing slightly.
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, May 2019
The ID Consult: Addressing Diagnostic Challenges to Improve Patient Care Advance your knowledge of rapid molecular diagnostic testing for infectious diseases through this live, interactive program.
Medscape Education, December 2018
Rethink, Redefine, and Retool: Shifting the Paradigm in CABP Leading experts in infectious diseases, pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine discuss rethinking, redefining, and retooling CABP.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, December 2018
Transforming CABP Treatment: New Approaches to an Old Foe Leading experts in infectious diseases, pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine discuss rethinking, redefining, and retooling CABP.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, November 2018
The Race Against MDROs Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae: Would you know it if you saw it?
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, November 2018
Infection Transmission Risks Associated With Nonsterile Glove Use Handle with care: hand hygiene and nonsterile glove use
Medscape Education Family Medicine, July 2017

Will New Pneumonia Guidelines Improve Care? CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 21, 2019
Staph Infections Still a Deadly Concern, per CDC
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 26, 2019
New Guidance on Contact Precautions in Acute Care Settings
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 9, 2018
MRSA: A Snapshot Into Transmission Patterns
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 22, 2017
Antibiotic Dosing for MRSA in Older Children: Which Is Appropriate?
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 30, 2014

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