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06/18/2026

Not every runny nose needs an antibiotic. Many patients expect a prescription, but viral illnesses don’t respond to antibiotics—and unnecessary antibiotics can actually make you feel worse with side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
What does help? Fluids, humidification, rest, teas, and symptom‑focused care.
And when it comes to sinus infections, duration matters. A few days of congestion and headache is usually a common cold—not a bacterial sinus infection. As providers, we have to guide patients through what’s viral, what’s bacterial, and when antibiotics are truly needed.

06/16/2026

Managing anticoagulation in hospitalized patients isn’t just about choosing the right drug — it’s about constant vigilance. In elderly patients or those with reduced renal function and high bleeding risk, kidney function can shift quickly, especially with dehydration. That’s why a multidisciplinary team and daily renal assessment aren’t optional — they’re essential. Adjusting anticoagulation in real time is how we protect patients from both clotting and bleeding. Precision medicine starts at the bedside.

06/11/2026

Taking the time to communicate isn’t extra — it’s clinical quality. When we slow down to explain diagnoses, set expectations, and talk honestly about appropriate treatment, it shows up in our scores and in our outcomes. Not every visit needs to end with a “perfect” rating, but it should end with good medicine. And yes — we’re being measured on things like inappropriate antibiotic use for sinusitis, too. Awareness matters. Stewardship matters. Conversations matter.

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06/09/2026

Coronary CT angiography isn’t just a diagnostic tool — it’s a game‑changer. With up to an 80% reduction in unnecessary invasive angiography and less than 1% risk of major cardiac events when no obstructive disease is found, CCTA empowers smarter, safer care. Early detection of plaque and aggressive prevention strategies remain our best defense against myocardial infarction. Heart health starts with informed decisions.

06/04/2026

Advances in percutaneous thrombectomy are transforming care for intermediate‑ and high‑risk pulmonary embolism—reducing blood loss, shortening procedure times, and offering safer, faster, and more effective treatment for patients facing life‑threatening clot burdens.

06/02/2026

Empowering patients starts with clear communication. Our updated bathroom signage and OB office visuals make specimen collection easier and more accessible for every patient — especially those whose first language isn’t English.

Thanks to our team’s dedication, education now goes beyond posted instructions. Staff are providing verbal guidance, caregivers can take home step‑by‑step instructions, and we’re exploring QR‑code–based visual guides to make the process even smoother.

Small changes, big impact on patient confidence and care

05/28/2026

When an older adult becomes lethargic, stops eating, or seems confused, it’s easy to assume “UTI.” But in geriatrics, those symptoms can point to many conditions—pneumonia, dehydration, or something entirely different.
Thoughtful assessment matters. Educating families matters. And looking beyond the obvious can make all the difference.

05/27/2026

We’re not quite ready to fully rely on AI tools—especially EKG-based diagnostics—without stronger validation.

There’s still a lot of work to be done. One major gap is transparency and accessibility. Open-source models would allow clinical teams to test performance in their own environments, under real-world conditions—not just rely on published metrics.

AI is only as good as the data it’s trained on. If bias exists in the dataset, the model will learn and replicate it. That’s why building diverse, representative datasets is critical from the start.
Equally important is validating these models across different facilities and populations. Only then can we identify blind spots, improve reliability, and ensure these tools truly generalize in healthcare settings.
AI has promise—but rigor, testing, and inclusivity must come first.

05/21/2026

Did you know nearly 70% of Strep pneumoniae in our community may be resistant to azithromycin? In this Infectious Disease podcast reel, we discuss why choosing the right antibiotic matters—especially for common conditions like sinusitis.

🔍 Key reminders:
✅ Azithromycin is often not the best first-line choice for sinusitis
✅ Overuse of antibiotics fuels resistance
✅ Some antibiotics, like quinolones, carry significant side effects
✅ Patient education in waiting and exam rooms can help reduce unnecessary antibiotic use

Better prescribing today helps preserve effective treatments for tomorrow.

05/19/2026

In Infectious Disease Grand Rounds, we discussed how clinicians make informed empiric antibiotic decisions by combining:
✅ A patient’s clinical presentation
✅ Prior infections & antibiotic exposure
✅ Early microbiology lab data
✅ Emerging resistance patterns in the hospital setting

Tracking resistant organisms and recognizing trends early helps improve treatment success and supports stronger antibiotic stewardship.

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