AI-Generated Summary: In this reflection from the first SIDP x MAD-ID “Antimicrobials” meeting, practical pearls are shared for antimicrobial stewardship pharmacists ranging from communication strategies to evolving perspectives on clinical practice and professional growth. The piece highlights how conferences can spark new ideas, reinforce stewardship principles, and provide … [Read more...]

AI-Generated Summary: This article identifies essential facts pharmacists should know about hantavirus, including transmission through rodent exposure (mostly), the risk for severe cardiopulmonary disease, and the importance of early recognition and supportive care. It notes emerging concerns surrounding the Andes virus strain which can spread person-to-person and is associated … [Read more...]

The IDstewardship Year End Review 2025 reflects on a busy year of growth for the IDstewardship and Learn Antibiotics platforms, highlighting top posts, contributor achievements, expanded social media presence, and key analytics like increased pageviews and followers. It also notes notable developments such as new book publications and outlines plans for continued educational … [Read more...]

AI-Generated Summary This post outlines five key strategies for pharmacists to enhance the management of acute uncomplicated cystitis by emphasizing accurate, symptom-based diagnosis, using local resistance data to guide empiric antibiotic choices, and interpreting urine cultures appropriately. It also highlights the importance of distinguishing colonization from infection … [Read more...]

In this article, a selection of notable peer-reviewed publications from 2025 are provided. Article Selection by: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS, BCIDP Article Construction by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP As 2025 comes to a close, it has been another remarkable year for infectious diseases research. From groundbreaking vaccine … [Read more...]