SMJ // Infectious Disease

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Impact of a Fellow-Led Educational Presentation on HIV Health on Medical Trainees’ Self-Reported Knowledge of HIV Care and Subspecialty Interest

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the impact of delivering a fellow-led educational presentation on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) health to medical trainees as a strategy of interprofessional education and recruitment in HIV medicine and infectious diseases. Methods: Between July 2024 and April 2025, at the University of Texas Southwestern...

Posted in: Infectious Disease146 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) And Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection23

SMJ Article | Review Article

Care Experience Disparities in Individuals With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Systematic Review and Content Analysis

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to characterize the landscape of the literature and describe lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS) care experiences using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ's) patient experience framework, describe the characteristics of the studies, and identify critical knowledge gaps. Methods: We performed a systematic...

Posted in: Urinary Tract Infections1

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Outcomes of Hepatitis C Virus Testing and Treatment at a Rural Safety Net Clinic in East Tennessee

Objectives: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the most common bloodborne infection in the United States and a leading cause of liver-related morbidity. Tennessee is among the top 10 states for a patient population living with HCV, and it is especially prevalent in the Appalachian counties. The purpose of this study...

Posted in: Infectious Disease146

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Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Positivity in Pregnant Women Living in Areas with High Social Vulnerability Indices

Objectives: Pregnant women living in rural areas of the United States are not equitably served by healthcare systems and may be disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We examined the impact of location of pregnancy care on STI screening and positivity in a statewide health system. Methods: Pregnant women...

Posted in: Sexually Transmitted Diseases & Infections of Reproductive Organs4

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Relationship between the Prevalence of Syphilis and COVID-19 in Lubbock County and Texas

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the trends in syphilis prevalence in Lubbock County, Texas, from 2018 to 2022 and identify significant changes over time. In addition, it sought to assess the relationship between syphilis trends and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, comparing local patterns to state-level data. Methods:...

Posted in: Sexually Transmitted Diseases & Infections of Reproductive Organs4

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Fostering Collaboration: An Interprofessional Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Workshop for Medical, Physician Assistant, Nursing, and Pharmacy Students

Objectives: Quality improvement and patient safety (QI/PS) education is required for students in undergraduate healthcare training. Interprofessional education provides an excellent collaborative opportunity to teach the core concepts of this topic; however, implementing a successful interprofessional activity often is challenging due to complex curricular and scheduling differences. To meet this...

Posted in: Primarily Safety/Quality Improvement2

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Safety Profile of Using Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Severely Ill Patients with COVID-19

Objectives: Tocilizumab, originally used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, had its use expanded to treat hyperinflammatory changes in coronavirus disease 2019. The objective of this study was to evaluate the risk of secondary infections and gastrointestinal side effects in patients treated with tocilizumab for severe...

Posted in: Infectious Disease146

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COVID-19 Patients with Kidney Disease and Completion of Remdesivir Treatment

Objectives: Remdesivir is a nucleotide analog used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We determined whether reduced kidney function is associated with the completion of a full course of remdesivir in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Methods: This was a retrospective study of 1103 adults hospitalized with COVID-19. The primary outcome...

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The Artist versus the Machine: Evaluating ChatGPT Efficacy in Antimicrobial Management for Pediatric Traumatic Wounds

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in generating antimicrobial management recommendations for pediatric patients with contaminated traumatic wounds, particularly in the absence of infectious disease (ID) consultation. Methods: Three pediatric cases involving severely contaminated traumatic injuries were retrospectively presented to ChatGPT-4, including clinical data such...

Posted in: Infectious Disease146

SMJ Article | Original Article

Preexposure Prophylaxis Provided in the Emergency Department: Clinician Perspectives

Objectives: The southern United States is facing a burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses, with 52% of new diagnoses made in the region. The emergency department (ED) is an important access point for patient care, especially given nationwide shortages in primary care appointments. The objective of our study was...

Posted in: Infectious Disease146 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) And Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection23

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