Dale N. Gerding, MD
Articles
Looking Toward the Future: Management of C. Diff Infection
Closing out their discussion on recurrent clostridium difficile infection management, experts share closing thoughts and hopes for the future.
Evolving Medical Policies and Unmet Needs in C. Diff Infection Management
Panelists review unmet needs in clostridium difficile infection management and consider how medical policies are evolving to address them.
C. Diff Infection: Patient Access to Fecal Microbiota Transplant
Shared insight on the process to gain access to fecal microbiota transplant for patients with clostridium difficile infection.
Barriers to Use of Fecal Microbiota Transplant in C. Diff Infection
A focused discussion on the barriers to fecal microbiota transplant for patients with clostridium difficile infection.
An Overview of Fecal Microbiota Transplant Use in C. Diff Infection
Experts focus on the current state of fecal microbiota transplant as a treatment option for clostridium difficile infection.
Challenges in the Management of C. Diff Infection
Panelists take a step back to consider the broader challenges in managing patients with clostridium difficile infection.
Payer Perspectives on Risk Stratification for CDI Recurrence
Payer participants consider how they proactively risk stratify patients for clostridium difficile infection recurrence.
Practical Considerations for Fidaxomicin Use in Recurrent CDI
Focused discussion on the use of fidaxomicin for clostridium difficile infection, and possible barriers to the selection of this agent.
Payer Perspectives on Coverage Criteria for Clostridium Difficile Treatments
Payer participants break down how coverage criteria are determined for treatments for clostridium difficile infection.
Treatment Guidelines and Recommendations for C. Diff Infection
Shared insight on the differences between ACG and IDSA/SHEA treatment guidelines for patients with clostridium difficile infection.
Identifying Treatment Goals for Recurrent CDI
A panel of experts review treatment goals and assessing response in patients with recurrent clostridium difficile infection.
Impact of Recurrent CDI on Patients and the Healthcare System
A broad view on the impact of recurrent clostridium difficile infection on patients and the healthcare system at large.
Defining Traditional Risk Factors for Developing C. Diff Infection
Opening their discussion, panelists elucidate patient factors that may impact risk of developing clostridium difficile infection.
