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Calling all mid- and senior-career infectious diseases and HIV specialists! Build skills, strategies, and connections to accelerate your career with the Community of Leaders program.
Learn more and apply by Dec. 4: https://bit.ly/3IdDYc6
Learn more and apply by Dec. 4: https://bit.ly/3IdDYc6
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Calling all mid- and senior-career infectious diseases and HIV specialists! Build skills, strategies, and connections to accelerate your career with the Community of Leaders program.
Learn more and apply by Dec. 4: https://bit.ly/3IdDYc6
Learn more and apply by Dec. 4: https://bit.ly/3IdDYc6
On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: Mahreen Anwar, BS; Asad Muhammed, BS; and Shamsuddin Anwar, MD, explore the role of antibiotic stewardship in treating open fractures. https://bit.ly/43oWCFw
Fixing more than bones: The role of antibiotic stewardship in open fractures
Providing effective antibiotic coverage to prevent infections following open fractures while also maintaining antibiotic stewardship to minimize resistance and adverse effects requires a careful balance.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: Mahreen Anwar, BS; Asad Muhammed, BS; and Shamsuddin Anwar, MD, explore the role of antibiotic stewardship in treating open fractures. https://bit.ly/43oWCFw
From meaningful conversations in our Foundation Lounge to celebrations of diversity and connection, #IDWeek2025 reminded us why this community inspires us. Thank you for supporting the IDSA Foundation and being part of the curiosity and compassion that drives our field forward.✨
November 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
From meaningful conversations in our Foundation Lounge to celebrations of diversity and connection, #IDWeek2025 reminded us why this community inspires us. Thank you for supporting the IDSA Foundation and being part of the curiosity and compassion that drives our field forward.✨
IDSA VP Max Brito, MD, MPH, FIDSA, represented IDSA at the 24th Brazilian Congress of Infectious Diseases. He joined experts from the Brazilian Ministry of Health & local ID leaders in two joint BSI–IDSA HIV symposia, marking the second year of this growing collaboration.
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
IDSA VP Max Brito, MD, MPH, FIDSA, represented IDSA at the 24th Brazilian Congress of Infectious Diseases. He joined experts from the Brazilian Ministry of Health & local ID leaders in two joint BSI–IDSA HIV symposia, marking the second year of this growing collaboration.
NEW! Live from #IDWeek2025, #LetsTalkID hosts Drs. Buddy Creech, @matih-id.bsky.social & @paulsaxmd.bsky.social share their hottest takes on infectious diseases, from the dismantling of the CDC to breakthroughs in treating staph aureus bacteremia.
Transcript: https://bit.ly/4oAUKlI
Transcript: https://bit.ly/4oAUKlI
Live from IDWeek 2025: Infectious Diseases Hot Takes
Let's Talk ID hosts reunite live at IDWeek 2025 to share their hottest takes on infectious diseases and public health.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
NEW! Live from #IDWeek2025, #LetsTalkID hosts Drs. Buddy Creech, @matih-id.bsky.social & @paulsaxmd.bsky.social share their hottest takes on infectious diseases, from the dismantling of the CDC to breakthroughs in treating staph aureus bacteremia.
Transcript: https://bit.ly/4oAUKlI
Transcript: https://bit.ly/4oAUKlI
🚨 New #Antimicrobial Agents Alert! 🚨
#IMARI26 is calling for submissions for its New Antimicrobial Agents Session — highlighting novel antibacterial & antifungal compounds in or entering clinical development.
🗓️ Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
🔗 IMARI.org/call-for-abstracts
#IMARI26 is calling for submissions for its New Antimicrobial Agents Session — highlighting novel antibacterial & antifungal compounds in or entering clinical development.
🗓️ Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
🔗 IMARI.org/call-for-abstracts
November 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
🚨 New #Antimicrobial Agents Alert! 🚨
#IMARI26 is calling for submissions for its New Antimicrobial Agents Session — highlighting novel antibacterial & antifungal compounds in or entering clinical development.
🗓️ Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
🔗 IMARI.org/call-for-abstracts
#IMARI26 is calling for submissions for its New Antimicrobial Agents Session — highlighting novel antibacterial & antifungal compounds in or entering clinical development.
🗓️ Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
🔗 IMARI.org/call-for-abstracts
The shutdown of USAID has devastated global health programs that once saved millions of lives. “Rovina’s Choice” documents this impact through the story of Rovina Naboi, a mother in Kenya struggling to protect her child as aid vanishes. https://bit.ly/480zUGm
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The shutdown of USAID has devastated global health programs that once saved millions of lives. “Rovina’s Choice” documents this impact through the story of Rovina Naboi, a mother in Kenya struggling to protect her child as aid vanishes. https://bit.ly/480zUGm
On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: Erica Kaufman West, MD, FACP, FIDSA, explores the effects of prophylactic and post-excision human papillomavirus vaccination on recurrent high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia relative to margin status. https://bit.ly/47BoJUB
HPV vaccination: Expanding eligibility to decrease cancer recurrence
A study explored the effects of prophylactic and post-excision HPV vaccination on recurrent high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia relative to margin status. Read IDSA's Journal Club review.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: Erica Kaufman West, MD, FACP, FIDSA, explores the effects of prophylactic and post-excision human papillomavirus vaccination on recurrent high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia relative to margin status. https://bit.ly/47BoJUB
Congratulations to Jasmine Marcelin, MD, FIDSA, FACP, for being honored at #IDWeek2025 with the 2025 IDSA Foundation Diversity Champion award.
This award recognizes individuals who have had a measurable impact in advancing health equity and health care justice. https://bit.ly/4gOOMdU
This award recognizes individuals who have had a measurable impact in advancing health equity and health care justice. https://bit.ly/4gOOMdU
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Congratulations to Jasmine Marcelin, MD, FIDSA, FACP, for being honored at #IDWeek2025 with the 2025 IDSA Foundation Diversity Champion award.
This award recognizes individuals who have had a measurable impact in advancing health equity and health care justice. https://bit.ly/4gOOMdU
This award recognizes individuals who have had a measurable impact in advancing health equity and health care justice. https://bit.ly/4gOOMdU
Nontuberculous mycobacterial disease, predominantly caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), is an emerging global health concern. In OFID, authors investigated mortality and causes of death among patients with MAC isolates. https://bit.ly/43fZlRD
Mortality and Causes of Death in Patients with Mycobacterium avium Complex Isolates through 28 years
This nationwide study of 2,027 Danish patients with MAC isolates (1991-2018) revealed declining mortality. Age, male sex, DMAC, and comorbidities were asso
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November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Nontuberculous mycobacterial disease, predominantly caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), is an emerging global health concern. In OFID, authors investigated mortality and causes of death among patients with MAC isolates. https://bit.ly/43fZlRD
New #IDSAGuidelines! IDSA has released updated evidence-based recommendations on administering age-appropriate Influenza and RSV vaccinations in populations with compromised immunity. https://www.idsociety.org/Seasonal-RTI-Vaccinations-in-Immunocompromised-Patients/
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
New #IDSAGuidelines! IDSA has released updated evidence-based recommendations on administering age-appropriate Influenza and RSV vaccinations in populations with compromised immunity. https://www.idsociety.org/Seasonal-RTI-Vaccinations-in-Immunocompromised-Patients/
If there are elections happening in your state or local area, exercise your right to vote this #ElectionDay.
November 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
If there are elections happening in your state or local area, exercise your right to vote this #ElectionDay.
At #IDWeek2025, IDSA & @HIVMA leaders met with members to share progress, answer questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of infectious diseases.
October 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
At #IDWeek2025, IDSA & @HIVMA leaders met with members to share progress, answer questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of infectious diseases.
🌎 How do infectious diseases shape our response to climate change?
Register now for the free, online SBI Scientific Symposium Nov. 1, 7:30–11am ET: “From Local to Global: The Role of Infectious Diseases in Responding to Climate Change.” www.sympla.com.br/evento-onlin...
Register now for the free, online SBI Scientific Symposium Nov. 1, 7:30–11am ET: “From Local to Global: The Role of Infectious Diseases in Responding to Climate Change.” www.sympla.com.br/evento-onlin...
October 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
🌎 How do infectious diseases shape our response to climate change?
Register now for the free, online SBI Scientific Symposium Nov. 1, 7:30–11am ET: “From Local to Global: The Role of Infectious Diseases in Responding to Climate Change.” www.sympla.com.br/evento-onlin...
Register now for the free, online SBI Scientific Symposium Nov. 1, 7:30–11am ET: “From Local to Global: The Role of Infectious Diseases in Responding to Climate Change.” www.sympla.com.br/evento-onlin...
In CID, Ornina Atieh, MD, and colleagues investigate the effect of semaglutide on cognitive function in people with #HIV and the possible mediation of this effect by changes in adiposity or inflammation. https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/cid/ciaf577/8287292
Effects of Semaglutide on Cognitive Function in People with HIV: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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October 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
In CID, Ornina Atieh, MD, and colleagues investigate the effect of semaglutide on cognitive function in people with #HIV and the possible mediation of this effect by changes in adiposity or inflammation. https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/cid/ciaf577/8287292
On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: Learn about JID's latest monthly roundup of papers relevant to clinicians, including insights into the vaginal microbiome and HPV-related cancer, impacts of outpatient antiviral treatment on flu hospitalizations and more. https://bit.ly/3WqJ34w
JID for Clinicians: The vaginal microbiome and HPV-related cancer, outpatient flu antiviral treatment and more
Learn about the gut microbiome and clinical infections, flu-associated hospitalization rates and other research ready to inform clinical practice.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM
On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: Learn about JID's latest monthly roundup of papers relevant to clinicians, including insights into the vaginal microbiome and HPV-related cancer, impacts of outpatient antiviral treatment on flu hospitalizations and more. https://bit.ly/3WqJ34w
IDSA is pleased to announce Ronald G. Nahass, MD, MHCM, FIDSA, as the Society’s new president beginning Oct. 23.
Learn about Dr. Nahass and the new IDSA Board of Directors: https://bit.ly/47ls48R
Learn about Dr. Nahass and the new IDSA Board of Directors: https://bit.ly/47ls48R
October 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
IDSA is pleased to announce Ronald G. Nahass, MD, MHCM, FIDSA, as the Society’s new president beginning Oct. 23.
Learn about Dr. Nahass and the new IDSA Board of Directors: https://bit.ly/47ls48R
Learn about Dr. Nahass and the new IDSA Board of Directors: https://bit.ly/47ls48R
We danced the night away at the #IDWeek2025 Culture Club: A Celebration of Diversity, hosted by the IDSA Foundation. 💃🕺
October 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
We danced the night away at the #IDWeek2025 Culture Club: A Celebration of Diversity, hosted by the IDSA Foundation. 💃🕺
Congratulations to Ravi Jhaveri, MD, FIDSA, recipient of IDSA’s 2025 Society Citation Award! 🎉 Dr. Jhaveri has advanced leadership development in the ID community, including assisting in the launch of IDSA’s Leadership Institute.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JnAtAA
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JnAtAA
October 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Congratulations to Ravi Jhaveri, MD, FIDSA, recipient of IDSA’s 2025 Society Citation Award! 🎉 Dr. Jhaveri has advanced leadership development in the ID community, including assisting in the launch of IDSA’s Leadership Institute.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JnAtAA
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JnAtAA
Courage is contagious. 💪 IDSA and HIVMA members educated #IDWeek2025 attendees on how they can stand up for science & public health in today’s challenging political climate.
Urge your congressional reps to support ID funding, strengthen research & uphold evidence-based policy: bit.ly/3L4pbBK
Urge your congressional reps to support ID funding, strengthen research & uphold evidence-based policy: bit.ly/3L4pbBK
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Courage is contagious. 💪 IDSA and HIVMA members educated #IDWeek2025 attendees on how they can stand up for science & public health in today’s challenging political climate.
Urge your congressional reps to support ID funding, strengthen research & uphold evidence-based policy: bit.ly/3L4pbBK
Urge your congressional reps to support ID funding, strengthen research & uphold evidence-based policy: bit.ly/3L4pbBK
Congrats to our newest class of FIDSAs! This distinguished designation honors those who have demonstrated excellence to the profession.
At #IDWeek2025? Stop by the IDSA Membership Booth to pick up your pin.
Apply to become a FIDSA: https://www.idsociety.org/membership-community/fellow-of-idsa/
At #IDWeek2025? Stop by the IDSA Membership Booth to pick up your pin.
Apply to become a FIDSA: https://www.idsociety.org/membership-community/fellow-of-idsa/
October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Congrats to our newest class of FIDSAs! This distinguished designation honors those who have demonstrated excellence to the profession.
At #IDWeek2025? Stop by the IDSA Membership Booth to pick up your pin.
Apply to become a FIDSA: https://www.idsociety.org/membership-community/fellow-of-idsa/
At #IDWeek2025? Stop by the IDSA Membership Booth to pick up your pin.
Apply to become a FIDSA: https://www.idsociety.org/membership-community/fellow-of-idsa/
Congratulations to Helen “Keipp” Talbot, MD, MPH, FIDSA, recipient of IDSA’s 2025 Anthony Fauci Courage in Leadership Award! 🎉
Her pioneering research on respiratory viruses and influenza vaccines has shaped current guidelines and advanced patient care.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oudRNA
Her pioneering research on respiratory viruses and influenza vaccines has shaped current guidelines and advanced patient care.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oudRNA
October 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Congratulations to Helen “Keipp” Talbot, MD, MPH, FIDSA, recipient of IDSA’s 2025 Anthony Fauci Courage in Leadership Award! 🎉
Her pioneering research on respiratory viruses and influenza vaccines has shaped current guidelines and advanced patient care.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oudRNA
Her pioneering research on respiratory viruses and influenza vaccines has shaped current guidelines and advanced patient care.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oudRNA
Tickets for tonight’s Culture Club: A Celebration of Diversity party are available! Join your friends & colleagues on the rooftop of Ventanas Atlanta for a night of music, fellowship & fun.
🎫: https://bit.ly/3W1TqM1
Med students/residents: Get your free ticket by visiting the Foundation lounge!
🎫: https://bit.ly/3W1TqM1
Med students/residents: Get your free ticket by visiting the Foundation lounge!
October 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Tickets for tonight’s Culture Club: A Celebration of Diversity party are available! Join your friends & colleagues on the rooftop of Ventanas Atlanta for a night of music, fellowship & fun.
🎫: https://bit.ly/3W1TqM1
Med students/residents: Get your free ticket by visiting the Foundation lounge!
🎫: https://bit.ly/3W1TqM1
Med students/residents: Get your free ticket by visiting the Foundation lounge!
An inspiring evening at the Dr. George W. Counts Interest Group Dinner at #IDWeek2025.✨Members gathered to celebrate connection, community, and their shared commitment to advancing health equity in infectious diseases.
October 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
An inspiring evening at the Dr. George W. Counts Interest Group Dinner at #IDWeek2025.✨Members gathered to celebrate connection, community, and their shared commitment to advancing health equity in infectious diseases.
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Vaccination against herpes zoster, or shingles, is linked to lower risks of heart disease, dementia and death in people age 50 and older, according to new research presented at #IDWeek2025. https://bit.ly/471biNp
Shingles Vaccine Lowers Risk of Dementia, Major Cardiovascular Events
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October 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Vaccination against herpes zoster, or shingles, is linked to lower risks of heart disease, dementia and death in people age 50 and older, according to new research presented at #IDWeek2025. https://bit.ly/471biNp