AI-Generated Summary This article by infectious diseases pharmacist Aneeka Chavda outlines five key considerations for pharmacists in the treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), particularly drug-sensitive cases. It emphasizes the critical but potentially underdosed role of rifampicin, highlighting research into higher doses that may improve outcomes. Ethambutol’s ocular … [Read more...]
Five Inconvenient Truths To Know About Infectious Diseases
In this article an infectious diseases anpharmacist discusses five inconvenient truths to know about infectious diseases. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP with an introduction by ChatGPT AI-Generated Summary: This article outlines five fundamental truths about infectious diseases, emphasizing their complexity and the … [Read more...]
Reality Versus Expectation: TikTok As An Educational Tool For Teaching Bugs & Drugs
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist reflects on his experience using TikTok as an educational tool for teaching bugs and drugs. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP AI-generated summary: "An infectious diseases pharmacist reflects on his early experience using TikTok to educate about antimicrobial pharmacotherapy, … [Read more...]
5 Things To Know About Interpreting MRSA Nares Swab Results
In this article two infectious diseases pharmacists discuss five things to know about interpreting MRSA nares swab results Authored By: Hunter Rondeau, Pharm.D., BCIDP & Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 16 April 2025 The methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nares swab (also referred to as a MRSA nasal swab) is … [Read more...]
Five Tidbits From The Largest International Meeting Of Clinical Microbiologists & Infectious Diseases Specialists In 2025
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses some of many learning tidbits from ESCMID Global 2025, the largest international meeting of clinical microbiologists and infectious diseases specialists. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 16 April 2025 This year the European Society for Clinical … [Read more...]