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Healio Infectious Diseases @healioid.bsky.social · May 14
🦠 The field of ID has never been more important. Tell us why you chose it by emailing infectiousdisease@healio.com, with the subject line “Hooked on ID." #IDSky #HIVSky #MedSky

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Hooked on ID
The field of ID has never been more important. Tell us why you chose it by emailing infectiousdisease@healio.com, with the subject line “Hooked on ID.”
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Jeanne Marrazzo, who filed a whistleblower complaint alleging she was removed from her position as NIAID director for political reasons, has sued the Trump administration in federal court.

Details, including a rundown of the lawsuit's chances from Lawrence Gostin 👇🏻

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NIH whistleblower sues Trump administration over firing
A former NIH official who was fired after filing a whistleblower complaint that alleged she was removed from her position for political reasons has sued the Trump administration in federal court, her ...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Scratch that. The FDA has approved 2️⃣ new treatments for gonorrhea.

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December 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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✅ For the first time in nearly 40 years, the FDA approved a new antibiotic to treat #gonorrhea, an STI that has grown increasingly resistant to existing therapies, emerging as a major global public health threat.

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FDA approves first new gonorrhea treatment in decades
For the first time in nearly 40 years, the FDA approved a new antibiotic to treat gonorrhea, an STI that has grown increasingly resistant to existing therapies, emerging as a major global public healt...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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🧫 A #botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula has expanded to include 51 cases in 19 states, according to the CDC, which warned against using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition formula.

#IDSky #MedSky #PedSky

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Infant botulism outbreak linked to formula surpasses 50 cases
A botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula has expanded to include 51 cases in 19 states as of Dec. 10, according to the CDC, which warned against using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition formula.T...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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🌍 #Gonorrhea is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics globally, including to the last treatment recommended in the US.

We spoke with Ismaël Maatouk, MD, PhD, MPH, about the new @who.int report and what's coming through the pipeline.

#IDSky #MedSky #AMR

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WHO: Drug-resistant gonorrhea surging globally
New surveillance data from WHO warn of a concerning trend — drug-resistant gonorrhea, which has been a public health concern for years, is surging. Data reported by 12 countries to WHO’s Enhanced Gono...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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A survey found that social media was on par with the CDC as trusted source of vaccine information among some adults, far below health care providers.

"Jaw dropping." - Rochelle P. Walenksy, MD, MPH

#IDSky #MedSky @nfidvaccines.bsky.social

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Survey: Social media on par with CDC as trusted vaccine source
Fewer people have gotten vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this season vs. last, according to survey data presented by experts this week, with many respondents citing unclear guidance as a reas...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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The ACIP voted Friday to overturn a federal recommendation that says all newborns should be vaccinated against hepatitis B virus despite pleas from experts not to change a policy they say has saved thousands of lives.

This story will be updated throughout the day. 👇🏻

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CDC panel says hepatitis B vaccine not necessary for all newborns
CDC vaccine advisors voted Friday to overturn a federal recommendation that says all newborns should be vaccinated against hepatitis B virus despite pleas from experts not to change a policy they say ...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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The CDC’s vaccine advisors will discuss making more changes to the childhood vaccine schedule during a 2-day meeting that starts Thursday.

The agenda is light on details, but the implications are heavy for childhood immunization.

Our preview 👇🏻

#IDSky #MedSky #ACIP

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CDC panel eyes more changes to child vaccine schedule
The CDC’s vaccine advisors, led by a newly named chair, will discuss making more changes to the childhood vaccine schedule during a 2-day meeting that starts on Thursday. The meeting was scheduled to ...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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A recent WHO report outlined concerning changes in the antibacterial pipeline — namely, that it is shrinking and unlikely to meet global needs.

We checked in with some experts to get their feedback. 👇🏻

#IDSky #MedSky @drjrmarcelin.bsky.social @koutterson.bsky.social

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‘A time of urgency’: Crisis in the antibacterial pipeline
A recent WHO report outlined concerning changes in the antibacterial pipeline — namely, that the pipeline is shrinking and unlikely to meet global needs.“As a clinician and educator, the 2...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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💉 Pfizer’s RSV vaccine was highly effective at preventing acute respiratory illness-related hospitalizations and ED visits regardless of patient subgroup, including those with underlying risk conditions and those with severe disease or severe outcomes.

#IDSky #MedSky

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RSV vaccine more than 90% effective in real-world study
Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus vaccine was more than 90% effective among older adults during the first season it was available, including among those with underlying conditions or severe d...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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🦠 Ethiopia became the sixth country in the last 5 years to report an outbreak of Marburg virus.

💉 There are no licensed vaccines or treatments for Marburg virus disease, which is often fatal.

🚑 The country is folding its response into existing efforts against mpox.

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Ethiopia confirms deadly Marburg virus outbreak
Ethiopia has initiated an emergency response after confirming the first cases of Marburg virus in the country’s history. Health officials in the country said Monday that three people are confirmed to ...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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“While we do not have further updates to share on our regulatory plans in the US, keeping the investigational new drug application open allows us to continue conversations with FDA on potentially bringing Qdenga to the US market."

🦟 #IDSky #dengue @astmh.bsky.social

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Takeda says dengue vaccine provides yearslong protection
Takeda’s dengue vaccine demonstrated strong protection against infection and hospitalization for up to 7 years, findings shared by the company showed. The company reported data from the phase 3 TIDES ...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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📝 For the first time in 17 years, physicians and researchers have published updated guidance for infection prevention and control practices and programs in U.S. nursing homes.

#IDSky #MedSky @sheaepi.bsky.social @idsainfo.bsky.social @uofmcriisplab.bsky.social

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Infection prevention guidance for nursing homes gets fresh update
For the first time in 17 years, physicians and researchers have published updated guidance for infection prevention and control practices and programs in U.S. nursing homes.The new document serves as ...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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“This loss represents a setback, but it’s also reversible."

Endemic measles returns to the Americas ... again. 👇🏻

#IDSky #MedSky #PedSky #Measles

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Americas no longer considered measles-free
A commission in charge of monitoring efforts to eliminate measles from the Americas has decided that the region can no longer be considered free of the highly contagious disease.The decision not to re...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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🚨 PAHO: Americas can no longer be declared free of #measles based on a large outbreak in Canada that has lasted longer than a year, one of the ways a country and region can lose its measles elimination status.

Story soon, but here's the preview we wrote last week:

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Americas could lose measles-free status
A commission in charge of monitoring efforts to eliminate measles from the Americas is meeting this week and could vote to revoke the region’s measles-free status based on a large ongoing outbre...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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🍝 Six people have died and 25 have been hospitalized in a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to several pasta products, including frozen and refrigerated meals sold at popular grocery store chains.

Details of recall at link below 👇🏻

#IDSky #MedSky #GastroSky

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Death count doubles in Listeria outbreak linked to pasta meals
Six people have died in a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to several pasta products, including frozen and refrigerated meals sold at popular grocery store chains. The ongoing outbreak which was f...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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🐿️ An investigation of six cases of borealpox — previously called Alaskapox — revealed that the virus is likely being spread to people from small mammals in Alaska, including voles and shrews.

#IDSky #MedSky #VoleSky @gohealio.bsky.social

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Borealpox likely being spread by small mammals in Alaska
An investigation of borealpox cases in Alaska determined that the virus is likely being spread from small mammals like voles and shrews to people, researchers said. Borealpox virus — formerly called A...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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🌎 A commission in charge of monitoring efforts to eliminate measles from the Americas could vote this week to revoke the region’s measles-free status based on a large ongoing outbreak in Canada.

#IDSky #MedSky #PedSky @gohealio.bsky.social

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Americas could lose measles-free status
A commission in charge of monitoring efforts to eliminate measles from the Americas is meeting this week and could vote to revoke the region’s measles-free status based on a large ongoing outbre...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Have you heard the news? Healio just launched our own AI for physicians!📱✨

Healio AI is the next evolution of trusted medical intelligence. It delivers real-time, expert-verified clinical insights, designed specifically for health care professionals.🩺

Ask a question today! ➡️ www.healio.com/ai
November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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📰 Site news: Healio launches generative AI assistant built on trusted medical sources.

#MedSky @idsainfo.bsky.social @ameracadpeds.bsky.social

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Healio launches Healio AI: Generative AI assistant built on trusted medical sources
More than 60% of health care professionals report having trust and organizational support for using AI in their practices, yet nearly 45% of them do not double-check AI-generated answers, results of a...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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🎧 NEW "PHYSICIANARY" EPISODE 🎧

🎙️ AAP President Susan Kressly, MD, joined our Hansa Bhargava, MD, for a discussion on tackling disinformation in medicine.

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#IDSky #MedSky #PedSky

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“Playing Telephone”: Strengthening Patient Communication and Trust Amid the Rise of Disinformation with Susan Kressly, MD
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November 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Currently available medications could be enough to end the #HIV epidemic in the US, provided people can access and afford for them.

But the country needs more HIV docs. A lot more.

From #IDWeek2025 👇🏻

With a perspective from @aadiamd.bsky.social.

#IDSky #HIVSky

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HIV specialists in short supply, especially in the South
ATLANTA — Currently available medications could be enough to end the HIV epidemic in the United States, provided people can access and afford them, experts have said. Taken as directed, modern medicat...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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🪝 We love a #HookedOnID with a dateline.

With a slight name change, here's the latest "Hooked on ID(Week)" with Pitt's Yohei Doi, MD, PhD, #IDWeek2025 chair for @idsainfo.bsky.social.

#IDSky

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Hooked on IDWeek with Yohei Doi, MD, PhD
I was always interested in microbiology. After medical school, I first became involved in basic research on antimicrobial resistance. It wasn’t as big an issue then as it is today, but the biology fas...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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“We thought our findings were reassuring for mothers and providers that either product — whether administered alone or in combination — is safe and provides high antibody levels to the babies."

👨🏻‍💻 #IDWeek2025

💉 #IDSky

👶🏻 #PedsSky

🥼 #MedSky

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‘Reassuring’ data show RSV immunization protects babies
ATLANTA — Maternal vaccination and immunization with nirsevimab both produce strong increases in infant neutralizing antibody levels against respiratory syncytial virus, according to phase 4 data pres...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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There is more evidence that #shingles vaccination significantly decreases the risk for heart disease, dementia and death among people aged 50 years or older with herpes zoster infection, according to data presented at #IDWeek2025.

💉 #IDSky

🥼 #MedSky

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Shingles vaccination lowers risk for heart disease, dementia, death
ATLANTA — There is more evidence that shingles vaccination significantly decreases the risk for heart disease, dementia and death among people aged 50 years or older with herpes zoster infection...
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October 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM