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...]
Critical Social Factors For Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Focus On Pride
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses pride and antimicrobial stewardship. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted: 8 January 2022 The Oxford Dictionary defines pride as a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely … [Read more...]
Sesame Street Songs & Fundamental Lessons For Antibiotic Prescribing
In this light-hearted article fundamental lessons from Sesame Street songs are applied to the field of antimicrobial stewardship. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 2 January 2022 As a father of two I have spent my fair share of time watching the children's show Sesame Street on television. When compared to many of … [Read more...]
A Comparison Of Paxlovid Versus Molnupiravir: The First Oral COVID Antivirals
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist compares Paxlovid versus molnupiravir - the first oral COVID-19 antivirals with FDA Emergency Use Authorization. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 24 December 2021 The FDA has released emergency use authorizations for Pfizer's COVID-19 pill Paxlovid (generic … [Read more...]
Year In Review: Top Non-COVID Infectious Diseases Articles Of 2021
This article provides a year in review by featuring top non-COVID infectious diseases articles of 2021. Article Selection by: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS Post Construction by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Last Updated: 28 December 2021 For the field of infectious diseases 2021 has been a year for the record books. The … [Read more...]
