In this article Dr. Jeff Boden of of the global branding consultancy Kaleio, Inc. details how ibrexafungerp got its name Authored By: Jeff Boden, Ph.D. Article Posted: 22 April 2021 Ibrexafungerp is a novel antiungal agent that acts as an inhibitor of β(1-3)-glucan-synthase. The product is differentiated from competitors in the antifungal space … [Read more...]
Five Challenges With Creating And Managing Institutional Guidelines For Infectious Diseases
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies and discusses five challenges with creating and managing institutional guidelines for infectious diseases. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted: 21 April 2021 A recent study published in JAMA assessing the appropriateness of antimicrobial prescribing in … [Read more...]
Three Resources Pharmacists Can Use To Improve Their Antimicrobial Stewardship Research Skills
In this article, three resources pharmacists can use to improve their antimicrobial stewardship research skills are identified. Composed by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Date Published: 28 March 2021 Upon publishing this article I searched Pubmed for the term "antimicrobial stewardship" and it returned 7,962 results. When items … [Read more...]
Five Things For Pharmacists To Know About Treating Mycobacterium abscessus
In this article five things to know about treating Mycobacterium abscesses are discussed. Authors: Hannah Brokmeier, Pharm.D. (PGY-1 resident) and Cassandra Schmitt, Pharm.D. (PGY-1 resident) Mentors: Christina G Rivera, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIV-P and Ryan W Stevens, Pharm.D., BCPID Article Posted 10 February 2021 Mycobacterium abscessus (MABS) is … [Read more...]
Antimicrobial Stewardship In India: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist in India provides insights about antimicrobial stewardship in her country. Interview with: Grace Mary John, Pharm.D. Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted: 3 February 2020 Antibiotic use and resistance varies geographically, but across the world antimicrobial … [Read more...]