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Joseph Marcus @josephmarcusid.medsky.social · 20/09/2026

For those attending #IDWeek2026, you are invited to an #IDSky Social Media Meet-Up ⏰ Oct 22 8 PM-10:30 PM Place: Marriott Marquis Lobby Bar

IDWeek Social Media Meet-Up
October 22 from 8-10 PM ad the Lobby Bar of the Marriott Marquis

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

As of 09/02/2026, COVID-19 cases are growing/likely growing in 47 states, declining/likely declining in 0 states, & not changing in 3 states www.cdc.gov/cfa-modeling-and-forecasting/rt-estimates/index.html?tab=0 Got my COVID-19 2026-27 & flu shots today from my local pharmacy #VaccinesWork #IDSky

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Swimming 🏊 in lakes & rivers is associated with ⬆️risk of skin disease & GI illness. Swimmers compared to those who only stood on the shore had 1.8x higher risk of GI illness and 2.2x higher risk of skin ailment such as rash or itching #IDSky #GISky #DermSky www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

While the risk to the general public remains low, staying informed about the current #hantavirus outbreak is important. More below.👇

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Childhood cerebral #malaria & severe malarial anemia are associated with cognitive impairment & decreased academic achievement in some metrics in later childhood & adolescence #IDSky #MedSky #TropMed jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2847971

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Adding tobramycin powder to vancomycin powder during surgery for high-risk periarticular tibial fractures does NOT offer extra protection against deep surgical site infection compared w vancomycin alone #IDSky #MedSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2847582

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Sun protection 101 😎🌞 #MedSky #DermSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Beautiful piece ❤️ Medicine can have extraordinary meaning.. It cannot substitute for being present in your own life. The world may need us as physicians. But the people who love us need us as ourselves.. That is the role no one else can fill #MedSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2847647

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

More evidence that 9-valent HPV vaccine is associated with ⬇️cancer risk in males. It's not only beneficial for women but also for men #HPV #VaccinesWork #IDSky #MedSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2847524

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Jonathan Ryder, MD @jonathanrydermd.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

That’s a wrap on #SHEASpring2026! Was so nice to catch up with so many fellow stewies & epis this week! Chicago was chilly but I was pleasantly surprised overall Was a great opportunity to share a poster on BCx stewardship and give a talk on QI for BCx stewardship! @sheaepi.bsky.social

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Alex Sundermann, DrPH @sundermannaj.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

@sheaepi.bsky.social conference always so motivating and inspiring to catch up with friends and colleagues to hear about the amazing work they’re doing Usual selfie dump! #SHEASpring2026 @jonathanrydermd.bsky.social @patrickching.bsky.social 👋🏻

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Sharing our work on risk factors associated with progression of Candida auris colonization to invasive infection @sheaepi.bsky.social #SHEA2026 #CandidaAuris #SHEASpring2026

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

#Islatravir drug resistance and implications for future #HIV treatment #IDSky #MedSky @iasociety.bsky.social www.iasusa.org/wp-content/u...

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A reminder that while we can't change the news, we can shape the moment it lands #MedSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2845581

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Rounding styles on inpatient ID consult services @ofidjournal.bsky.social #IDSky academic.oup.com/ofid/article...

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I've never heard of this. Horrifying and eye opening.

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Alex Sundermann, DrPH @sundermannaj.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

New in EID- 🦠13 S. maltophilia bloodstream infections associated w/ use of tap water to clean contrast injectors in interventional radiology ➡️ IFUs of manufacturer allowed for the use of tap water ➡️ Another example of confusing IFUs #IDSky wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/...

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<em>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia</em> Bloodstream Infection Outbreak in Acute Care Hospital, California, USA, 2022–2023

<em>S. maltophilia</em> Bloodstream Infection Outbreak

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Antibiotic Steward 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 @absteward.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🔥Just published🔥 SSC 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026 : Critical Care Medicine #IDsky #EMIMCC @pulmcrit.bsky.social share.google/NbagT9xMBTgk...

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Jonathan Ryder, MD @jonathanrydermd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

ATS basically admitting that stewardship is not a top priority for them in guidelines. They also consider "case series and clinical experience" as "evidence" to make guideline decisions. Very disappointing messaging and methodology. #TeamIDSA academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...

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Balance Versus Bias: Correcting Misinformation About the 2025 ATS Community-Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines

Julio A Ramirez, MD, Barbara E Jones, MD MS, Eyal Oren, PhD, MS, Nilam J Soni, MD MS, Marcos I Restrepo, MD, MSc, PhD, Daniel M Musher, MD, Brian L Erstad,

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Jonathan Ryder, MD @jonathanrydermd.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Polio vaccine boosters suggested for adults going to Spain, UK, Germany, Finland, UK...

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NEJM.org @nejm.org · 28/02/2026

Battlefield injuries are often contaminated with potentially infecting microbes. In this study, swabs obtained in the field after injury were profiled. Microbes and potential antimicrobial-resistance genes were characterized. Full study results: nej.md/4l1hpqk #MedSky #IDSky

Figure 1. Bacteria Cultured from Injured Ukrainian Service Members.

Shown are bacteria cultured from the wounds of 127 injured Ukrainian service members, with percentages assigned to each bacterial family and to each genus within the Enterobacteriaceae family. Percentages may not total 100 because of rounding.

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

CARDIA study showed that 🫀cardiovascular disease risk increases earlier for men (primarily coronary heart disease) 🫀at age 35 y, men’s risk began to rise faster than women’s & stayed elevated through midlife www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/... #MedSky #CardioSky

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JAMA @jama.com · 19/02/2026

#Microplastics are plastic fragments smaller than 5 mm that results from breakdown of plastic litter. 📄 This JAMA Patient Page describes microplastics and the potential health effects of human exposure to microplastics. ja.ma/4bWLtkm

Info sheet on microplastics. It shows a woman drinking from a plastic bottle while holding a baby. Text explains microplastics' sources, presence in everyday items, and potential health risks. Tips to reduce exposure include avoiding plastic packaging.

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

In this interim analysis, there is NO increased safety risk associated with #RSV vaccination in pregnant women: preterm birth, PROM, preterm PROM, & HTNsive disorders of pregnancy #IDSky #MedSky #VaccinesWork jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Antibiotic Steward 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 @absteward.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🔥Just published 🔥 ESCMID Clinical Guidelines on the Evaluation and Management of a Reported Antibiotic Allergy #IDSjy www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.org/article/S119...

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

#Emoji use in electronic medical record! Here are the 50 most frequently used emojis in EMRs #MedSky I wonder how are they able to put these emojis there! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

@nychealthsystem.bsky.social launched Special Pathogens Biopreparedness Map #IDSky #MedSky nychhbioprep.shinyapps.io/specialpatho...

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

RSV-related hospitalization is associated w ⬆️cardiorespiratory events 🫀🫁 2.8-8.7x ⬆️rate of MI 3.7-7.4x ⬆️rate of stroke 2.4-12.5x ⬆️rate of CHF exacerbation 23.1x ⬆️rate of COPD exacerbation 16.5x ⬆️rate of arrhythmia jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... 💉Get RSV vaccine if eligible! #IDSky #MedSky

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Risk of Cardiorespiratory Events Following RSV-Related Hospitalization

This self-controlled case series assesses the risk of cardiorespiratory events 180 days after hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus infection in adults.

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Learned something new! #tularemia associated with harbor seal necropsy #IDSky #MedSky

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FirstcallID @firstcallid.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

🎙️ Episode 18 of The Host Response is out. What 10 years in ID taught me: • Antibiotics can hurt people • Not every note needs to be a masterpiece • You need a work buddy • Vancomycin remains…vancomycin Reflections for new ID docs (and reminders for the rest of us) 🎧 Listen now. #idsky #meded

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Episode 18 - 3 Tips for New ID Doctors: Then and Now

Podcast Episode · The Host Response: A FirstcallID Podcast · 12/28/2025 · 5m

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Nice piece "Trust in medicine rests not only on skill and outcomes but also on moments when families glimpse our humanity and we allow them to see us" jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2843254

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Our newspaper article is out today (my first!) richmond.com/opinion/colu... #IDSky

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Applying Elite Tennis Paradigms to Surgical Performance jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2840502

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Patrick Ching @patrickching.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Sharing our commentary in @ajicjournal.bsky.social Leveraging data to advance #InfectionPrevention programs #IDSky #HealthcareEpidemiology authors.elsevier.com/c/1mCdHijjYo...

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