| From the President: Looking Back, Looking Ahead |
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As my term as IDSA president nears its end, I want to tell each of you what an honor it has been to serve as your president during this year of important milestones for the Society. I am happy to report that IDSA’s commitment to work for the greater good of our patients, public health, and our members remains strong and continues to grow.
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| IDSA Annual Meeting Update |
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The premier meeting in the infectious diseases field is almost here. If you attend only one ID event this year, make it the 48th Annual Meeting of IDSA. The in-depth program is filled with the latest, cutting-edge updates on influenza, antibiotic resistance, emerging infections, HIV/AIDS clinical advances, global health issues, and more.
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| IDSA Journal Club |
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This month: Studies investigating cellulitis in the time of MRSA; ceftaroline versus vancomycin plus aztreonam in the treatment of cSSSI; rapid detection of tuberculosis and rifampin resistance; and associations between exposure to acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir in the first trimester of pregnancy and risk of major birth defects.
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Upcoming dates to remember
Seasonal & Pandemic Influenza 2011 Meeting
- January 26 – 28, 2011
Arlington, VA
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