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...]

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...]

In this article a pharmacy student interviews a microbiologist to explore phage therapy for antibiotic resistant bacteria. Interviewee: Jessica Sacher, Ph.D. Interviewer: Christine Thompson, Pharm.D. Candidate 2023, MBA Posted 31 January 2021 In the four years prior to entering pharmacy school, I was a pharmacy technician in outpatient and … [Read more...]

In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist resident highlights five things to know about the antifungal drug pipeline. Authored By: Emily Fox, PharmD, PGY-2 ID Pharmacy Resident A special recognition and appreciation to William Alegria, PharmD, BCIDP for his mentorship and contribution to this article Last Updated: 28 December 2020 Fungal … [Read more...]

In this post some of the top infectious diseases articles of 2020 are identified.  Article Selection by: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS Post Construction by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Posted 22 December 2020 What a year it has been! 2020 has been a stand-out year for infectious diseases - in both a good and bad way. On a positive note … [Read more...]