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Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

Done!

Did someone say Donation Derby? Our 2025 fundraiser is now open. Support the IDCOP by allocating the donation to us. If we hit 10% participation we get to keep 75% of funds for IDCOP!

www.myast.org/donationderby

October 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

Grateful for this incredible team and the work we do together. Here’s to another year of collaboration and growth! If you’re passionate about caring for immunocompromised hosts and thrive in a supportive, environment — stay tuned, we’ll be opening interviews for our TID Fellowship soon! 🎉🎊🍾👏🏼 #TxID

UTSouthwestern #TxID @utswtxid.bsky.social · Jun 25

The #TxID team is growing and thriving! Grateful for this dedicated group—most pictured here—working to keep our transplant patients safe. Here’s to collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie . 🌱🧬🦠 #IDSky #IDOnc #MedSky #MedMycoSky #ViroSky

July 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

So proud of Dr. Emily Wong—our very first Transplant ID fellow! It’s been a joy to watch her grow into an exceptional physician and future leader in the field. UAB #TxID #IDSky #MedSky is lucky to have you!🌟🧠💪

UTSouthwestern #TxID @utswtxid.bsky.social · Jun 17

🎓 Huge congrats to Dr. Emily Wong on graduating as our first Transplant ID fellow! Your brilliance, grit, and heart set the bar sky-high. The future of Transplant ID is brighter with you in it! 🌟🦠💉 #TxID #WomenInMedicine #FellowshipGraduation @utswinfdis.bsky.social @bradcutrellmd.bsky.social

June 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

The Measles Guidance Document for the Transplant Community by @ast-idcop.bsky.social is now live! It’s a concise and practical resource with key information. A must-read for anyone involved in transplant care. @kottonnelson.bsky.social @aussiedocwolfe.bsky.social www.myast.org/resources/me...

Measles Guidance Document for the Transplant Community

Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.

www.myast.org

May 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

On my way to the @fredhutch.bsky.social Fifth Symposium on Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host. Thanks for the invitation! Excited to meet an amazing group of trainees and faculty! @utswtxid.bsky.social

May 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM

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TxID Early Career Network

@txidfellows.bsky.social

Attending the Fred Hutch Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host Symposium? Join us over lunch on Tues May 13th for a LIVE #TxIDChat with fantastic panelists on how to get the most out of attending an ID conference! @rebeccakumar.bsky.social @chelseagorsline.bsky.social #IDSky #TxID

image promoting TxID ECN live TxID Chat event at the Fred Hutch ID Symposium on May 13th

May 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

Looking for a comprehensive review of measles in solid organ transplantation? #TTS #TID organized a webinar that will get your prepared! It is on 🔥 @kottonnelson.bsky.social @jobadd.bsky.social
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20250314-TTS-EC

This is "20250314-TTS-EC" by TTS on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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March 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

We are so excited that Ajit Limaye is presenting “New Twists to Tame the Troll Transplantation - CMV” at @utswinfdis.bsky.social Grand Rounds! @bradcutrellmd.bsky.social

February 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Reposted by Ricardo M. La Hoz

Joanna Schaenman, MD, PhD

@jschaenmanmd.bsky.social

We are so close to hitting a major milestone for @astinfo.bsky.social IDCOP #TID #TIDSky #IDSky for the annual donation derby 🏇!! Please donate any amount and tag the IDCOP if you havn't donated yet so we can achieve our goal! 🏁 @ricardolahozmd.bsky.social access.myast.org/donatenow?pi...

AST - Donate Now

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December 23, 2024 at 9:13 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

The American Society of Transplantation has joined us @astinfo.bsky.social !!! 🎊🎉👊🏼👏🏼🎈#TxID

December 17, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

This is a great opportunity! 👊🏼🤟🏼

Maggie Monogue @tazoswift.bsky.social · Dec 6

ID PharmD job opening in Dallas, Texas!! join our team 🥰
@bradcutrellmd.bsky.social
@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/job/21346700...

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases

Discover Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases and other Allied Health jobs in Dallas, TX and apply online today!

jobs.utsouthwestern.edu

December 6, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

Medicine a humbling experience… A patient with Capnocytophagia Meningoencephalitis @utswinfdis.bsky.social Thanks Colten Creel (2nd year fellow) for the excellent presentation! #IDSky #MedSky

December 3, 2024 at 2:58 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

The results of the SOT subgroup analysis of the SOLTICE Phase III RCT (Maribavir vs. IAT) are consistent with those of the overall population. > Effectiveness < Discontinuations. #TxID #IDSky #ViroSky #MedSky pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39613120/

Maribavir for refractory cytomegalovirus infection (with or without resistance) in solid organ transplant recipients: subgroup analysis of the phase 3 randomized SOLSTICE study - PubMed

ClinicalTrials.gov; NCT02931539 DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT: The datasets, including the redacted study protocol, redacted statistical analysis plan, and individual participants data supporting the re...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

November 30, 2024 at 11:35 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

The UTSouthwestern #TxID Program has joined #IDSky! Give them a follow #IDSky #TxID #MedMycoSky #IDOnc #MedMycoSky #MedSky👏🏼🎊🙌🏼🎉🤜🏼🎈🤟🏼🤙🏼

UTSouthwestern #TxID @utswtxid.bsky.social · Nov 30

Hi, #IDSky, #TxID, #IDOnc, #MedMycoSky, #MedSky, we are here to learn from this wonderful community and if possible, to leave it a little bit better than how we found it.

November 30, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

Nicely done! @dongleemd.bsky.social

Mohanad Al-Obaidi @mycosis.bsky.social · Nov 29

#TxID #IDSky #MedMyco
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39603983/

Coccidioidomycosis Transmission Through Solid Organ Transplantation (2013-2022): A Report of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network ad hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee - PubMed

Despite its rarity, donor-derived Coccidioides infection is a serious concern, particularly due to the high mortality rate in the early post-transplant period. To mitigate these risks, a thorough asse...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

November 30, 2024 at 2:08 AM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

In this single-center retrospective study, @mularoni.bsky.social tested donors (3%) and recipients (8%) for HHV-8. Most of the donor-derived HHV-8-related disease manifested as KICS!! 🤯 On the other hand, most reactivations presented as KS. #TxID #IDSky pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39551265/

Serologic screening and molecular surveillance of Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV)/human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) infections for early recognition and effective treatment of KSHV-associated inflammatory...

Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus/human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) neoplastic and non-neoplastic disease in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients can be life-threatening. We evaluated the seroprevalence of HHV-...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

November 29, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

Dear #IDSky Let me introduce to you @chrislarsenmd.bsky.social the UT Southwestern #TxID APD and my dear friend! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

November 27, 2024 at 11:15 PM

Reposted by Ricardo M. La Hoz

Steven Pergam, MD, MPH

@pergamic.bsky.social

📢 Brand new ID faculty position just posted @fredhutch.bsky.social in Seattle. Join our ID group that studies infections in immunocompromised hosts. The Emerald city has great academics, phenomenal facilities, outstanding collaborators - all in amazing surroundings.

apply.interfolio.com/159913

A photo of Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, with the Arnold buildling and "the Vessel" sculpture in front.

Mount Rainer surrounded by a field of wildflowers

November 26, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Reposted by Ricardo M. La Hoz

Takahiro Matsuo (Taka), MD

@takamatsuo-id.bsky.social

【Candida auris Infections】@NEJM Nov 20, 2024
👉Important review on Candida auris Infections!
www-nejm-org.mclibrary.idm.oclc.org/doi/10.1056/...
#IDMedEd #IDFellow

November 21, 2024 at 2:48 AM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

Relevant given the association between genitourinary syndrome of menopause and recurrent UTI. #TxID #IDSky thanks for all the education! @ashleygwinter.bsky.social

Science News @scinews.bsky.social · Nov 24

Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Use and Survival in Females With Breast Cancer. #JAMAOncology

Open Access
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

November 24, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Reposted by Ricardo M. La Hoz

Ilan Schwartz

@germhuntermd.bsky.social

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Bonus
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Alt: Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy raises a conch to his lips and blows on it

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November 23, 2024 at 12:47 PM

Ricardo M. La Hoz

@ricardolahozmd.bsky.social

This is a nice and informative prospective study of donor-derived Mycoplasma and Ureaplasmain lung transplant recipients from our Duke Colleagues. Nicely done Patrick Tam! #TxID #IDSky www.amjtransplant.org/article/S160...