IDWeek 2020: Dr. Fauci “Cautiously Optimistic” for COVID-19 Vaccine by Year’s End
Anthony Fauci, MD, said during a presentation at IDWeek that he is “cautiously optimistic” that a...
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Meeting Coverage
IDWeek 2020: Multidisciplinary Approach Curbs Opioid Use in Patients With IV Drug Use- Associated Infections
In 2018, University of Kentucky (UK) HealthCare reported 400 cases of endocarditis, of which 73%...
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IDWeek 2020: Device Eliminates Blood Culture Contamination
Lucy S. Tompkins, MD, PhD, reported zero blood culture contamination events (0.0% contamination...
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ACEP20: Violence Protection in the ED
The best strategy for addressing extreme violence, including a shooter, in the ED is preparation...
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ACEP20: Advice on Treating Genitourinary Emergencies
In a presentation from Lauren Westafer, DO, MPH, MS, advised emergency physicians to not treat...
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ACEP20: Learning From EMS Use By LA’s Homeless Population
Recent estimates suggest 60,000 or Los Angeles’s 4 million residents are homeless, including a...
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ACEP20: Reversal Agent Helps Stop Anti-Factor Xa-Related Bleeds
Research indicates that trauma among patients on anti-factor Xa drugs can produce life-threatening...
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ACEP20: Despite Increased Stress Due to COVID-19, Nearly Half of ED Physicians Fear Seeking Mental Healthcare
A joint poll from ACEP and Morning Consult was conducted between October 7-October 13, 2020 among...
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ASTRO 2020: Most Cancer Survivors Experience Treatment-Related Sexual Side Effects
New research was presented at ASTRO 2020, the virtual American Society for Radiation Oncology...
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ASTRO 2020: PET-Guided Radiation Reduces Post-op Failure Rates in Recurrent Prostate Cancer
New research was presented at ASTRO 2020, the virtual American Society for Radiation Oncology...
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ASTRO 2020: Novel RT Approach for Cervical Cancer Achieves Similar Disease Control & Less GI Toxicity than Current Standard
New research was presented at ASTRO 2020, the virtual American Society for Radiation Oncology...
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ASTRO 2020: Stereotactic Radiosurgery Bests Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy for “Numerous” Brain Metastases
New research was presented at ASTRO 2020, the virtual American Society for Radiation Oncology...
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ASTRO 2020: Single Fraction an Effective Alternative to Multi-Fraction SBRT for Oligometastatic Lung Lesions
New research was presented at ASTRO 2020, the virtual American Society for Radiation Oncology...
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ACG 2020: GI Symptoms Predict COVID-19 Outcomes
New research was virtually presented at ACG 2020, the Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting &...
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ACG 2020: Cannabis Linked With Reduced Prevalence & Progression of Steatohepatitis in Obese Patients
New research was virtually presented at ACG 2020, the Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting &...
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ACG 2020: Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis Prevalence Decreases While Biologic Medication Use Increases
New research was virtually presented at ACG 2020, the Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting &...
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ACG 2020: Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Incidence Rapidly Increasing in Women
New research was virtually presented at ACG 2020, the Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting &...
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ACG 2020: Green Kiwifruit, Psyllium & Prunes Beneficial for Chronic Constipation
New research was virtually presented at ACG 2020, the Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting &...
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4-Year PACIFIC Data Hold Strong for Durvalumab in NSCLC
At the ESMO Virtual Congress 2020 held 19-21 September, 2020, updated post-hoc findings from the...
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Kidney Week 2020: CKD Progression & Cardiovascular Events Reduced With Finerenone in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
New research was presented at Kidney Week 2020 Reimagined, the virtual annual meeting of the...
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