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#idsky #medsky #episky
Not an official account of Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Interested in HIV Clinical Trials? We have many on-going studies! Learn more here: #idsky #medsky #wfu #clinicaltrials
December 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Interested in HIV Clinical Trials? We have many on-going studies! Learn more here: #idsky #medsky #wfu #clinicaltrials
Dr Ryan Maves in The Hill "Even an imperfect influenza vaccine — let’s say it shaves 30 percent off of your influenza risk — ... but if you get the flu, your likelihood of getting severe flu is much, much lower" thehill.com/policy/healt... #idsky #episky #wfuresearch
December 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Dr Ryan Maves in The Hill "Even an imperfect influenza vaccine — let’s say it shaves 30 percent off of your influenza risk — ... but if you get the flu, your likelihood of getting severe flu is much, much lower" thehill.com/policy/healt... #idsky #episky #wfuresearch
Congratulations to John Williamson et al on their recent publication "Faecal pharmacokinetics, microbiome, and bile acid changes in healthy subjects given intravenous followed by oral omadacycline; a Phase 1 clinical trial " in Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy buff.ly/z6NsZO4 #idsky #wfu
Faecal pharmacokinetics, microbiome, and bile acid changes in healthy subjects given intravenous followed by oral omadacycline; a Phase 1 clinical trial
AbstractBackground. There is an urgent need to develop new antimicrobials effective intravenously for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Omadacyclin
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December 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Congratulations to John Williamson et al on their recent publication "Faecal pharmacokinetics, microbiome, and bile acid changes in healthy subjects given intravenous followed by oral omadacycline; a Phase 1 clinical trial " in Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy buff.ly/z6NsZO4 #idsky #wfu
As we prepare for holiday gatherings and travel, remember it's never too late to get vaccinated. Influenza and RSV are on the rise in North Carolina. Find a location to get vaccinated here: buff.ly/EiAWkiz #idsky #medsky
December 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
As we prepare for holiday gatherings and travel, remember it's never too late to get vaccinated. Influenza and RSV are on the rise in North Carolina. Find a location to get vaccinated here: buff.ly/EiAWkiz #idsky #medsky
Congratulations to John Williamson et al, "Nitazoxanide and tizoxanide demonstrate high levels of in vitro activity against metronidazole-susceptible and metronidazole-resistant Trichomonas vaginalis clinical isolates" in Microbiology Spectrum buff.ly/npW9ztn
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Nitazoxanide and tizoxanide demonstrate high levels of in vitro activity against metronidazole-susceptible and metronidazole-resistant Trichomonas vaginalis clinical isolates | Microbiology Spectrum
Investigating drug resistance and alternative treatment options for Trichomonas vaginalis is crucial due to the increasing prevalence of persistent infections and the potential failure of standard…
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December 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Congratulations to John Williamson et al, "Nitazoxanide and tizoxanide demonstrate high levels of in vitro activity against metronidazole-susceptible and metronidazole-resistant Trichomonas vaginalis clinical isolates" in Microbiology Spectrum buff.ly/npW9ztn
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We're hiring physicians! Come join the team in Winston-Salem, NC buff.ly/ODDSA4J as a physician and professor of medicine. #wfu #idsky #healthcareprofessionals #hiring
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December 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We're hiring physicians! Come join the team in Winston-Salem, NC buff.ly/ODDSA4J as a physician and professor of medicine. #wfu #idsky #healthcareprofessionals #hiring
Publication alert: Congratulations to Ryan Maves and collaborators on their review titled "New and emerging drugs for the treatment of invasive fungal infections New and emerging drugs for the treatment of invasive fungal infections " in Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy buff.ly/aOqpJpY #idsky #wfu
New and emerging drugs for the treatment of invasive fungal infections
The prevalence of invasive fungal infections (IFI) is increasing globally, with approximately 6,500,000 cases of IFI per year and 3,800,000 deaths. Most IFI deaths are attributable to opportunistic...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Publication alert: Congratulations to Ryan Maves and collaborators on their review titled "New and emerging drugs for the treatment of invasive fungal infections New and emerging drugs for the treatment of invasive fungal infections " in Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy buff.ly/aOqpJpY #idsky #wfu
Interested in clinical trials? Check out our current trials ranging from norovirus to influenza: #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch #medsky #clinicaltrials
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December 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Interested in clinical trials? Check out our current trials ranging from norovirus to influenza: #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch #medsky #clinicaltrials
Influenza is trending up and is slightly higher nationally than this time last year. Locally, RSV and Influenza are both up! For North Carolina residents, check out buff.ly/Afs83a7 for more information on where to get your flu shot. #idsky #medsky
December 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Influenza is trending up and is slightly higher nationally than this time last year. Locally, RSV and Influenza are both up! For North Carolina residents, check out buff.ly/Afs83a7 for more information on where to get your flu shot. #idsky #medsky
🚨 Congratulations to medical student Joshua Manuel et al on their latest publication, "Comparison of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) as Measured by Etests and Agar Dilution in Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates Tested from 2018-2024" buff.ly/oGNOf9k #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch
Comparison of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) as Measured by Etests and Agar Dilution in Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates Tested from 2018-2024
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December 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🚨 Congratulations to medical student Joshua Manuel et al on their latest publication, "Comparison of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) as Measured by Etests and Agar Dilution in Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates Tested from 2018-2024" buff.ly/oGNOf9k #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch
Dr Ryan Maves in the news discussing what to expect with this year's flu season: buff.ly/Qr4F20P #idsky #wfu
Flu Season's Quiet Start May Be Misleading
Doctors are urging people to act now to keep themselves safe, and a variety of new flu-fighting tools can help.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Dr Ryan Maves in the news discussing what to expect with this year's flu season: buff.ly/Qr4F20P #idsky #wfu
Publication alert: Congratulations to the NC SURRG team on their recent publication titled "Promise and peril: doxycycline prophylaxis and the spread of resistance among diverse populations " in The Lancet Microbe buff.ly/1UfVGdT #idsky #wfu
Promise and peril: doxycycline prophylaxis and the spread of resistance among diverse populations
Corrected proofs are Articles in Press that contain the author’s corrections. Final citation details (e.g., volume and/or issue number, publication year, and page numbers) still need to be added and…
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December 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Publication alert: Congratulations to the NC SURRG team on their recent publication titled "Promise and peril: doxycycline prophylaxis and the spread of resistance among diverse populations " in The Lancet Microbe buff.ly/1UfVGdT #idsky #wfu
Throwback to our @wfubiology BIO301/BIO302 International Field Epidemiology and Tropical Medicine Course in Lima and Tumbes, Peru for undergraduates, medical students, residents, and fellow this last summer. buff.ly/CJljeyZ #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch
International Field Epidemiology and Tropical Medicine 2025
This video details our activities in BIO301/302 International Field Epidemiology and Tropical Medicine. Hear from Michael DeWitt and John Sanders the course directors about the course structure…
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December 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Throwback to our @wfubiology BIO301/BIO302 International Field Epidemiology and Tropical Medicine Course in Lima and Tumbes, Peru for undergraduates, medical students, residents, and fellow this last summer. buff.ly/CJljeyZ #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch
Congratulations to Javier Velez-Toro being awarded 2nd overall at the 2025 Medical Student Research Day for his poster "Comparison of Early Warning Signals: Characterizing Wastewater and Syndromic Surveillance using Serology for COVID-19" mentored by John Sanders and Michael DeWitt
Celebrating Innovation: Highlights from the 2025 Medical Student Research Day
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December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Congratulations to Javier Velez-Toro being awarded 2nd overall at the 2025 Medical Student Research Day for his poster "Comparison of Early Warning Signals: Characterizing Wastewater and Syndromic Surveillance using Serology for COVID-19" mentored by John Sanders and Michael DeWitt
We're hiring physicians! Come join the team in Winston-Salem, NC buff.ly/ODDSA4J as a physician and professor of medicine. #wfu #idsky #healthcareprofessionals #hiring
December 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We're hiring physicians! Come join the team in Winston-Salem, NC buff.ly/ODDSA4J as a physician and professor of medicine. #wfu #idsky #healthcareprofessionals #hiring
🚨 New blog alert: In this second part of the two part series, Erin Barnes writes about the challenges of getting buprenorphine at the intersection of infectious diseases and substance usehttps://buff.ly/ZovJseH #idsky #wfu #medsky
Why Is Getting on Buprenorphine So HARD These Days?! : Part 1 – Wake Forest School of Medicine Section on Infectious Diseases
So let’s say you are sold on wanting to stop or even just cut back on your use of opioids. You want to get on medications to help. You don’t think methadone is a good fit for you so you try…
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December 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We're hiring physicians! Come join the team in Winston-Salem, NC buff.ly/ODDSA4J as a physician and professor of medicine. #wfu #idsky #healthcareprofessionals #hiring
November 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We're hiring physicians! Come join the team in Winston-Salem, NC buff.ly/ODDSA4J as a physician and professor of medicine. #wfu #idsky #healthcareprofessionals #hiring
Publication alert: Congratulations to School of Medicine researchers and ID section member Aimee Wilkin on their work "A Bilingual HIV Status–Neutral Intervention to Promote Heath Equity Among GBQMSM and Transgender and Nonbinary Persons in Appalachia" buff.ly/qEDq0Bv #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch
A Bilingual HIV Status–Neutral Intervention to Promote Heath Equity Among GBQMSM and Transgender and Nonbinary Persons in Appalachia: Outcomes From the Appalachian Access Project Intervention Trial | AIDS Education and Prevention
We tested the Appalachian Access Project, a bilingual, HIV status–neutral, social network, peer navigation, and mHealth intervention aimed at increasing use of HIV, STI, hepatitis C virus, and mpox…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Publication alert: Congratulations to School of Medicine researchers and ID section member Aimee Wilkin on their work "A Bilingual HIV Status–Neutral Intervention to Promote Heath Equity Among GBQMSM and Transgender and Nonbinary Persons in Appalachia" buff.ly/qEDq0Bv #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch
Publication alert: Congratulations to Caryn Morse for here latest publication titled "Traditional and HIV-Specific Risk Factors Associated With Atrial Fibrillation Among Underrepresented Minority Groups With HIV " published in JACC Advances buff.ly/uCj3RD2 #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch
Traditional and HIV-Specific Risk Factors Associated With Atrial Fibrillation Among Underrepresented Minority Groups With HIV
Evaluation of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (NVAF) in under-represented racial and ethnic minority groups (UREGs) living with HIV has…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Publication alert: Congratulations to Caryn Morse for here latest publication titled "Traditional and HIV-Specific Risk Factors Associated With Atrial Fibrillation Among Underrepresented Minority Groups With HIV " published in JACC Advances buff.ly/uCj3RD2 #idsky #wfu #wfuresearch
🚨 New blog alert: Erin Barnes writes about the challenges of getting buprenorphine at the intersection of infectious diseases and substance use buff.ly/DqywxSL #idsky #wfu #medsky
Why Is Getting on Buprenorphine So HARD These Days?! : Part 1” – Wake Forest School of Medicine Section on Infectious Diseases
So let’s say you are sold on wanting to stop or even just cut back on your use of opioids. You want to get on medications to help. You don’t think methadone is a good fit for you so you try…
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November 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🚨 New blog alert: Erin Barnes writes about the challenges of getting buprenorphine at the intersection of infectious diseases and substance use buff.ly/DqywxSL #idsky #wfu #medsky
Influenza 🤧 is on the rise! It's never too late to get your flu shot! For those of you in North Carolina checkout NCDHHS's website buff.ly/TTh7fBc to find the nearest vaccine provider.
November 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Influenza 🤧 is on the rise! It's never too late to get your flu shot! For those of you in North Carolina checkout NCDHHS's website buff.ly/TTh7fBc to find the nearest vaccine provider.
Publication alert: Congratulations to former Pennell Fellow, Seth Addo and Michael DeWitt on their latest publication titled "Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Abattoir Workers in Kumasi Towards Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens" in Public Health Challenges #idsky #wfu
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Abattoir Workers in Kumasi Towards Ticks and Tick‐Borne Pathogens
Education significantly influenced risk perception (p = 0.008); overall, 52% of respondents without formal education denied the possibility of human tick-borne infections, whereas 44% with basic…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Publication alert: Congratulations to multiple section members on their new work in ICHE (buff.ly/n4nKs4H ) titled "Retrospective cohort study of the microbiology and clinical outcomes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) within a US academic health system"
Retrospective cohort study of the microbiology and clinical outcomes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) within a US academic health system | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Retrospective cohort study of the microbiology and clinical outcomes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) within a US academic health system - Volume 5 Issue 1
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November 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Publication alert: Congratulations to multiple section members on their new work in ICHE (buff.ly/n4nKs4H ) titled "Retrospective cohort study of the microbiology and clinical outcomes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) within a US academic health system"