💉 Primary prevention just got interesting… In VESALIUS-CV, evolocumab + statin ↓ first major CV events in high-risk pts w/ diabetes without known ASCVD (5.0% vs 7.1%). LDL dropped to 52 mg/dL. Is earlier PCSK9 the next move? 👀 doi.org/10.1001/jama...

1 in 31. 📉 That is the number of hospital patients still affected by HAIs today. A new study in @AJICJournal by Wooten et al. argues that manual surveillance isn't enough.

🦠 MRSA nasal swabs in LRTIs: game-changer? New meta-analysis shows nasal screening can guide antibiotic decisions, reduce unnecessary MRSA coverage, and improve stewardship. 🏥💡 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/ofid...

Cutting colon SSIs by >27% was about culture? A multidisciplinary team showed that alignment, accountability, and consistent use of evidence-based bundles can drive real results. tinyurl.com/5cjxskdk #InfectionPrevention #PatientSafety #SSI #AORN2026

Machine Learning is reshaping PK/PD modeling 🤖💊—from predicting ADME to optimizing individualized dosing. New review highlights promise and challenges (data quality, clinical integration). Big implications for precision dosing. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.co...

✅ Masking/PPE efficacy ✅ Facility-specific data > Rigid mandates ✅ "Precision Prevention" Data-driven surveillance is the future. #PraediAlert Link: https://bit.ly/4bNC78E#PraediAlert#InfectionControl #MRSA #PatientSafety

Not all “susceptible” MSSA is the same. 🦠 Cefazolin inoculum effect showed up in 35.5% of isolates and was linked to more microbiologic failure, despite no mortality difference. A good stewardship reminder when MSSA isn’t clearing. doi.org/10.1093/infd...

New RCT in #DFO 🦶: Bone biopsy may not be superior to ulcer bed biopsy for guiding antibiotics. Remission rates were similar at 12 months, challenging the “gold standard.” 💊 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/cid/...

Turning guidelines into practice is where infection prevention often breaks down. At AORN26, a simple but powerful idea: make policies scalable and usable. Flexible policies = better adoption + safer care. Join the conversation --> tinyurl.com/6mzj68nz #InfectionPrevention #AORN2026 #PatientSafety

Is your #Cdiff protocol stopping at the door? 🚪aたん2#CdiffEp57 reveals a gap: 🔹 CDI patients sent to SNFs cost ~2x more. 🔹 SNF patients face higher mortality. Coordination is the new frontline. #PraediAlert spots trends before readmission. 🛑 Watch:

Penicillin allergy label still steering patients toward broader therapy? 💊 New iNAAN data suggest inpatient direct oral challenge can safely delabel low-risk patients and reduce later restricted + WHO Watch/Reserve antibiotic use. 🔎 doi.org/10.1093/cid/...

New guidance for IPs tackling surgical irrigation questions—especially when evidence is unclear. APIC’s CRPI resource breaks down guidance from CDC, WHO, SHEA/IDSA & more into practical, real-world use. https://bit.ly/3Ok2OtW #InfectionPrevention #PatientSafety #SSI

AI in blood culture stewardship is promising—but what about harm? This new paper outlines a plan to systematically evaluate patient-level harms from AI tools, a critical gap in current evidence. 🔍 doi.org/10.1017/ash....

In community hospitals, IP is leadership. But manual data queues stall progress. Surveillance software relieves spreadsheet fatigue by automating data integrity. Make the move from COMPLIANCE to RESILIENCE. #InfectionPrevention #ASP #CommunityHealth

Can doxy-PEP move the needle on syphilis at a population level? 📉 New King County data suggest a 52.3% relative drop overall after rollout—but pregnancy-associated syphilis and congenital syphilis did not improve. Big stewardship + public health signal. doi.org/10.1093/cid/...

New AJIC: Science into Practice episode highlights the critical role skilled nursing facilities play in preventing recurrence & transmission. Stronger communication + consistent IPC across settings = better outcomes. tinyurl.com/5dcdujca #InfectionPrevention #CDiff

📊 Penicillin allergy labels ≠ true allergy—and PEN-FAST may help. New data show nearly 80% of patients fall into low-risk categories, highlighting a major opportunity for antibiotic challenge and better antibiotic use, which may improve patient outcomes. 💊 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Stop the guesswork. PraediAlert’s Respiratory Illness Module lets you track Positive Patients, Admissions, Vaccinations and more for Flu, COVID, and RSV—all in one unified view. 🩺 #RSV #InfectionControl #ASP #PublicHealth #PraediAlert www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...

💊 CDI risk isn't just about antibiotics. In this pharmacopoeia-wide study, clindamycin, amox/clav, ciprofloxacin, and cephalexin stood out—but pantoprazole and ferrous fumarate also showed risk signals. Stewardship lens = whole med list. doi.org/10.1093/infd...

AI is strengthening IPs. From real-time surveillance to early detection of HAIs and sepsis risks, AI helps teams act faster and smarter. The future? Human expertise + AI insights = safer care. tinyurl.com/bdd7tvuv #InfectionPrevention #AIinHealthcare #PatientSafety

🚨 Sepsis guidelines updated (SSC 2026) Key takeaways: ⚡ Early antibiotics (ASAP—ideally ≤1 hr) 🔽 De-escalate when cultures return 🚫 Avoid routine empiric antifungals 💧 30 mL/kg fluids (with nuance!) Big implications for stewardship + CDS tools. 🔗 doi.org/10.1001/jama...

@IC_Today experts warn we can’t “wash our way out” of this hygiene gap. For IPs & Pharmacists, it’s a hidden vector for transmission. www.infectioncontrol... At PraediAlert, we’re all about closing the gaps in infection data. 🖥️💡 #IP #Surveillance

Joint infections = diagnostics + stewardship🔬💊. 5-year review (2020–2024; 3,171 synovial fluids): culture+ 20.5%, higher when inoculated into blood culture bottles (29.6% vs 16.1). Staph dominates; MR + ESBLs rising.

Surgical safety isn’t just the OR, it’s the whole system. Human factors research shows how SPD + logistics shape outcomes behind the scenes. Safer care starts with seeing the full picture. www.infectioncontrol... #PatientSafety #InfectionPrevention #SPD

Candida auris remains a global threat: 🦠 ~50% mortality + rapid nosocomial spread 💊 Echinocandins = 1st line, but resistance emerging ⚠️ Limited azole/AmB utility 🚀 New agents promising, data limited Bottom line: treatment + infection control both critical. doi.org/10.1002/phar...

From staffing shortages to limited influence, infection preventionists face real barriers. If we want safer healthcare, we must invest in and empower IPs. www.infectioncontrol... #PatientSafety

Colorectal SSI prevention: new network meta-analysis (105 RCTs; 18,273 pts) found broad-spectrum penicillins + cephalosporin-based regimens had the strongest SSI reduction; broad-spectrum penicillins also linked to lower mortality. doi.org/10.1001/jama...

New MDR P. aeruginosa analysis: Ceftolozane-tazobactam showed higher cure and lower mortality vs aminoglycosides/polymyxins, with similar outcomes vs ceftazidime-avibactam. Despite newer agents, 30-day mortality remained ~22%. #AMR #ASP #ID doi.org/10.1128/aac....

Final day on the #ACMG2026 exhibit floor. Catch Bitscopic at Booth 216 for quick PraediGene walkthroughs all day.

Exhibit hall is open today at ACMG 2026. Come by Booth #216 for PraediGene walkthroughs with the Bitscopic team - Bill, Sabrina, and Joel are there to meet with you.

🚨 TB cases are rising, but public health funding isn't keeping pace. PraediAlert notifies IPs the moment a TB test is ordered not just when results are in. From pre-collection alerts to room-based contact tracing, we give you the head start you need. 🔗

We’re in Baltimore for ACMG 2026. Stop by Booth #216 to see PraediGene and how it supports reproducible interpretation and inspection-ready workflows.

“Antibiotic allergy” ≠ true allergy. ESCMID guideline: only ~5–10% of documented antibiotic allergies are immune-mediated. Use structured history; if low risk, de-label or do a supervised challenge. Big stewardship + patient-safety win.

Measles is back. A new episode of the AJIC Science Into Practice explores how a children’s hospital responded to a measles outbreak with rapid screening, isolation strategies, and teamwork across departments. 🎧: ajicscienceintopractice.org/episode/56-m... #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth

ACMG 2026 week is here. We’ll be in Baltimore at Booth #216 starting Wednesday. Stop by to see PraediGene and how it supports genomic lab workflows from interpretation to reporting.

Large multicenter retrospective study: Triazoles vs liposomal amphotericin B for invasive aspergillosis (n=401, OFID 2026): After adjusting, 90-day mortality was similar (aHR 1.43, NS). L-AmB was used more in high-risk & breakthrough cases. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofaf777

A recent VA presentation shows that CDC’s #ProjectFirstline education led to a 69% drop in CLABSI and 47% in CAUTI. By pairing Firstline’s training with PraediAlert’s real-time surveillance, we can turn IP into a proactive shield for our Veterans.

Did you know antibiotics drive >1/3 of pediatric ED visits for medication ADEs? 🚑💊 US data (2019–2023) estimate ~47,600 ED visits/year—and 73,095 in 2023 alone. Big antimicrobial stewardship + counseling opportunity for pharmacists. doi.org/10.1093/jpid...

New RCT studied 4wk vancomycin pulse+taper vs 2-week pulse for 1st episode/1st recurrence CDI (n=265). Day 56 recurrence: 14.8% vs 17.7% (73.8% probability of superiority) Safe, accessible option—may delay early recurrence when fidaxomicin isn’t feasible. jamanetwork.com/jour...

New research shows how pests transmit pathogens in clinics. Don’t let your IP plan "crawl" behind—stay ahead of every "bug" with PraediAlert’s real-time surveillance. 🛡️ 🔗 www.cambridge.org/co... #PatientSafety #Bitscopic #InfectionPrevention

Steroids in severe pneumonia—helpful or harmful? 🫁💊 Annals On Call: when to add corticosteroids in severe CAP, expected benefit, and what to watch (glucose, delirium, secondary infections). How are you using them in your ICU? doi.org/10.7326/ANNA...

Combo hype for MRSA bacteremia?? 🦠💉 Updated meta-analysis: adding ceftaroline to vanco or dapto did not lower mortality or recurrence vs monotherapy (mostly cohort data + 1 RCT). When are you adding ceftaroline, and for how long? doi.org/10.1080/1478...

New CDC ID report links a rare case of Legionnaires’ disease to a contaminated water flosser. Personal hygiene devices can harbor bacteria if not cleaned properly. Prevention starts with safe device use. wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/... #InfectionPrevention #Legionella #PublicHealth

Infection surveillance is a major challenge in outpatient dialysis. PraediAlert's Hemodialysis Monitoring Module bridges the gap between clinical data and regulatory reporting with standardized worksheets.

UTI symptoms via portal/telehealth—who needs testing vs empiric abx? 📱🧪 The Ann Arbor Guide offers simple algorithms (women + men) to curb overuse: don’t rely on OTC tests; culture when UA abnormal & for most men/recurrent UTIs. doi.org/10.1001/jama...

What does an industrial hygienist do? How do they partner with infection preventionists? Find out in APIC's latest podcast episode of 5 Second Rule! tinyurl.com/ywzych2r #InfectionPrevention #APIC

H. pylori — ID’s least favorite consult? 😅This 2026 review is worth the read. 14-day optimized Bismuth Quadruple = preferred. Avoid empiric clarithro/levo regimens. Always confirm eradication (hold PPI before testing) Eradication = cancer prevention. www.pharmacytimes.com/view/updates...

Less IUSS = fewer SSIs. ✅ PraediAlert: we’ll help you spot them. 🔍 SSI module flags post-op admits, cultures, antibiotics so you can track sterilization wins. Data-driven prevention starts here. #HealthIT #InfectionPrevention #Surgery www.ajicjournal.org/...

Could an old tetracycline help stroke recovery? 🧠💊 In the EMPHASIS RCT, minocycline within 72h of acute ischemic stroke increased 90-day “excellent” outcomes (mRS 0–1) vs placebo. Stewardship question: worth the exposure? doi.org/10.1016/S014...

📈 Flu season strains hospitals. Be ready. Inventory visibility + PM + cross-team coordination + surge planning = fewer shortages and safer care. www.infectioncontrol... #HealthCare #FluSeason #InfectionPrevention