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Antibiotic Prescribing in Hospitals: Improvements Needed
One third of antibiotic prescriptions for hospitalized patients are written with some type of error. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - March 4, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Should We Vaccinate HIV Patients Against Meningococcus?
Dr Paul Sax considers whether the increased risk for meningococcal disease in HIV patients should influence vaccination practices. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - February 21, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Googling Patients: What if Something Bad Turns Up?
Suppose you see online photos showing your patient ignoring health advice or doing dangerous things that could compromise his treatment prospects. Should you change the treatment plan? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - February 11, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Wintertime Infections, Beyond the Usual Suspects
Can you name 8 predominantly wintertime infections, beyond the obvious, such as influenza? (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - January 13, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Recognizing Lyme Carditis
Three recent cases of sudden cardiac death from Lyme carditis point to the importance of recognizing and promptly treating this complication of Lyme disease. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - January 13, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

John Bartlett's Infectious Enthusiasm for Infectious Disease
On the occasion of Dr. John Bartlett stepping down from the HIV treatment guidelines panel, Dr. Paul Sax looks at Dr. Bartlett's remarkable influence on the fields of HIV and infectious disease. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - January 10, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Why Primary Care Guidelines for HIV Patients Are Important
Dr. Paul Sax reviews key recommendations from the recently published primary care guidelines for HIV-infected patients. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - December 20, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

HPV Vaccine, Katie, Cancer Prevention: Missing the Science
Paul Offit on the sad irony of Katie Couric, a celebrity advocate for cancer prevention, missing the opportunity to scientifically discuss the most powerful cancer prevention vaccine available today. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - December 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

A 2-Drug Approach: A Shift in the HIV Treatment Paradigm
Dr. Paul Sax considers how results of the GARDEL study comparing a 2-drug regimen with a 3-drug regimen might shift the HIV treatment paradigm. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - November 13, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Flu Prevention in Children With Special Needs
Children with certain neurodevelopmental disorders are more likely to die of influenza. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - October 7, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Vaccination Recommendations for the 2013-2014 Influenza Season
With flu season upon us, it's time to get up to speed on this year's flu vaccine recommendations. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - September 27, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts