In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist with over a decade of experience in the field discusses tips for advancing antimicrobial stewardship practice. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 27 April 2022 Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) continue to be instrumental in the fight to preserve our … [Read more...]
Musical Chairs & The ABCs of SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibodies
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses some ABCs of SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies and how the ever-changing landscape of prevalent variants feels like a game of musical chairs. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Information on this topic is rapidly changing, which may render content on this page inaccurate or … [Read more...]
Antibiotic Card Games and Game-Based Learning: 5 Reasons for Their Success
In this article an infectious diseases physician discusses antibiotic card games and game-based learning. Authored By: Scott Crabtree, M.D., MPH Article Posted 7 March 2022 Educational games are increasing in popularity and demand. Antibiotic card games like Empiric, Healing Blade: Defenders of Soma, and the Pharmageddon: Bugs vs Drugs are the … [Read more...]
A Pain In The Acinetobacter: 5 Key Challenges For Treating Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Infections
In this article five key challenges for treating carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii are discussed. Authored By: Bessma Hassani, PharmD, BCPS Mentored By: Debra Willner, Pharm.D., BCIDP Article Posted: 12 February 2022 Acinetobacter baumannii is a major cause of nosocomial infections worldwide. It is one of the most common pathogens … [Read more...]
HECK Yes! Get Amp’ed For Updates On AmpC Harboring Bacteria
In this article inducible drug resistance in AmpC harboring bacteria are discussed using the acronym HECK Yes. Authored by: Brandon Garcia, Pharm.D. Article Mentor: Madeline King, Pharm.D., BCIDP Article Posted 25 January 2022 AmpC β-lactamases are Ambler class C enzymes that can be divided into three categories: (1) inducible resistance (e.g., Enterobacter … [Read more...]
