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Will Antibiotics Work When You Really Need Them?

16 November, 2010 by GAggreyMD 1 Comment

It’s the CDC’s GET SMART ABOUT ANTIBIOTICS week. Do you know antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses such as a cold or a sore throat? Get some rest and drink your fluids. Your body will take care of the rest. The abuse of antibiotics is a serious concern, fueling the development of antibiotic-resistant […]

Filed Under: Infectious Diseases Tagged With: Abx Resistance, Abx Stewardship, Antimicrobials, Save Abx

Dear Friends, Thank You

3 February, 2008 by GAggreyMD Leave a Comment

Dear Friends, I just wanted to thank you so much for your thoughts of me on my birthday! My room-mate apparently spread the word that I was in a “bad mood” – like when am I not in a moody state? Anyway…. I got SLAMMED with consults at work on Friday. SLAMMED! No, I don’t […]

Filed Under: Musings Tagged With: Abx Stewardship, Angry Patients, Burnout, Clinical Practice, Football, Gratitude, ID Fellowship, Medical Education

Back to Work

2 January, 2008 by GAggreyMD Leave a Comment

Technically, I have four more days before I strap on the pager again and get an insane amount of calls as I return back to work. But, the holidays may as well be over for me. My next break won’t be until the end of June, well maybe mid-April if you count the research weeks […]

Filed Under: Medical Training Tagged With: Abx Stewardship, Healthcare, ID Fellowship, MRSA, Pneumonia, UTI

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