IDSA and HIVMA strongly urge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to stop government interference in the patient-health care provider relationship by withdrawing the order released last week that classifies medical treatment provided to transgender youth as “child abuse.”
The United States has reached an important milestone in ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19. As COVID-19 case rates and hospitalization rates in the United States continue to decline, IDSA supports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s update to its COVID-19 community guidance.
Clinicians, scientists and public health leaders on the front lines of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic remain eager for new safe and effective therapies to treat the disease. The suffering and loss of life due to COVID-19 are tragic. We empathize with patients and their loved ones and are working to ensure the best care and outcomes for all.
IDSA’s journals, Clinical Infectious Diseases, The Journal of Infectious Diseases and Open Forum Infectious Diseases, are launching a call for applications for all qualified individuals with interest in joining the journals as associate editors.
IDSA is pleased to announce that Paul E. Sax, MD, FIDSA, has been selected as the next editor-in-chief of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Dr. Sax will succeed Robert T. Schooley, MD, on July 1, 2022, following Dr. Schooley’s years of outstanding service to the journal and the Society.
In recognition of the importance of inclusion, diversity, access and equity as long-term priorities and core values for IDSA, the Society’s Board of Directors recently approved the creation of a permanent IDA&E Committee.
The grant funds, which were awarded through the Foundation’s Microbial Pathogenesis in Alzheimer’s Disease Grant program, were dispersed among 11 researchers representing a wide range of research fields and institutions across the U.S.
The Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant is more transmissible than earlier variants, which means that wearing the right mask is even more important.
Many hospitals and health departments are experiencing the greatest strain on their systems and workforce since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared nearly two years ago.
IDSA is pleased to announce that Cynthia L. Sears, MD, FIDSA, has been selected as the next editor-in-chief of The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Sears will succeed Martin S. Hirsch, MD, FIDSA, at the end of 2022, following his distinguished two decades of service to JID.
As scientists and clinicians learn more about the Omicron variant, IDSA highlights four things we know right now that can help reduce transmission and the risk of disease.
IDSA and the SHEA support the updated interim guidance from the CDC and Prevention for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and Mitigating Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages.