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Saurabh Patel
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ID/ASP PharmD, Canada 🇨🇦🍁
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#idsky is low molecular weight heparins for VTE prophylaxis contraindicated in patients with endocarditis?
January 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Reposted by Saurabh Patel
joycechaplin.bsky.social
Please enjoy this shot of Elvis getting a polio shot backstage at the Ed Sullivan show as part of a pro-vaccination campaign in 1956, posted here today for no reason whatsoever
December 13, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Reposted by Saurabh Patel
absteward.bsky.social
SC administration of antibiotics offers an attractive alternative to other parenteral routes of administration, particularly in situations where IV administration is challenging.
This study established that delivery of SC cefazolin appears to be safe and well tolerated #idsky
absteward.bsky.social Antibiotic Steward 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 @absteward.bsky.social · Dec 13
🆕️✨️ #JAC Prof.Roberts
Subcutaneous cefazolin appears to be well tolerated, with an improved pharmacokinetic profile compared with IV administration.
Either 3 g twice daily, or 6 g as a 24 h SC infusion could be considered for future evaluation #idsky #EMIMCC
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Safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous cefazolin as an alternative to intravenous administration
AbstractBackground. Subcutaneous (SC) administration of antibiotics is a practical alternative to IV administration. Cefazolin is widely used for skin and
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December 13, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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germhuntermd.bsky.social
IDSA: Urge Your Senators to Vet* Health Agency Nominees

*Hey @idsainfo.bsky.social, you forgot an o

If the Infectious Diseases Society of America won’t explicitly call for rejecting pro-plague nominees, what hope is there?

The lack of moral courage is disappointing but no longer surprising #IDSky
Screenshot of email Action Alert IDSA hima Capitol Hill Update: IDSA, HIVMA, ASM, PIDS, SHEA and SIDP sent this letter to senators urging a comprehensive vetting process for all health agency nominees (e.g., HHS, NIH, CDC and FDA) and outlining key qualities that any health agency nominee should have, including policymaking founded upon the best available evidence and a commitment to maintain America's leadership in biomedical research. Like many other health care and scientific societies, IDSA takes positions on policies, not people. We aim to preserve the ability to work with everyone and to maintain our seat at the table. What You Can Do: Please click on the button below to contact your senators with our joint societies' message regarding health nominees. Take Action Why This Matters: Constituents can have a big impact on senators' decisions, and your voice can help strengthen your senators' support for evidence-based ID policies, ID and HIV research, and other ID and HIV priorities. This can influence how your senators engage with health agency nominees during the confirmation process so that nominees are vetted to the highest possible standard to address pressing public health needs. #MedSky #PHSky
December 13, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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kenwhite.bsky.social
Me: Dr. Salk your vaccine will save so many children!

Salk: Well thank God

Me: Of course they will grow up

Salk: Well I hope so

Me: And get old

Salk: I guess?

Me: And eventually vote for lunatics who will try to stop your vaccine

Salk: what now

Me: And leave NATO

Salk: shit
December 13, 2024 at 5:33 PM
sarubactam.bsky.social
Interesting!
November 15, 2024 at 8:28 PM
sarubactam.bsky.social
Hi #idsky, ID/ASP pharmacist from Toronto/Canada. Excited to be part of the ID community here!
November 11, 2024 at 4:11 AM