In this article a Spanish pharmacist with experience in the field of infectious diseases discusses antimicrobial stewardship in Spain. Interview with: Eduardo Clot Silla, Pharm.D., Ph.D. Hospital Pharmacy specialist—Institut Guttmann, Ocular Pharmacology and General Microbiology Associated Professor Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Interview by: … [Read more...]
Why Twitter Is The Best Tool For Staying Current With Clinical Infectious Diseases
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies and discusses several reasons why Twitter is the best tool for staying current with clinical infectious diseases. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP - @IDstewardship Article Posted: 20 September 2021 I joined Twitter in July of 2012. For many years I hardly used it. Then … [Read more...]
Five Secrets For How To Run A Successful Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist with over a decade of experience in the field outlines five secrets for how to run a successful antimicrobial stewardship program. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 12 September 2021 Since graduating from my PGY2 infectious diseases training program in 2010 I … [Read more...]
A Look At Piperacillin/Tazobactam Versus Carbapenems For ESBL Infections
In this article the literature comparing piperacillin-tazobactam versus carbapenems for ESBL infections is provided in table format. Consideration for the strengths and limitations of existing data are discussed. Authored By: Melissa Santibañez, Pharm.D., BCCCP;1 Andrea Duque, Pharm.D.;2 Taylor Harris, Pharm.D.3 1Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern … [Read more...]
Five Tips For Developing Localized Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines
In this article an infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist discusses five tips for developing localized antimicrobial stewardship guidelines. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D, BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted: 12 June 2021 Guidelines for infectious diseases are essential towards directing expected practices and good … [Read more...]
