Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives transforms the slog of memorizing infectious diseases into a clever card game where players hunt for “horses” and spot elusive “zebras.” It’s a fun, strategy-filled way to lock in pathogens, vectors, and diagnoses — turning study time into something you’ll actually look forward to. Authored By: Scott Crabtree, M.D., MPH Article … [Read more...]

In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses four diagnostic stewardship test areas that may be of interest to antimicrobial stewardship pharmacists. AI Generated Summary: This article highlights how certain commonly ordered diagnostic tests—such as the pneumococcal and Legionella urinary antigen tests, respiratory viral panels - often provide limited … [Read more...]

AI-Generated Summary This article by infectious diseases pharmacist Aneeka Chavda outlines five key considerations for pharmacists in the treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), particularly drug-sensitive cases. It emphasizes the critical but potentially underdosed role of rifampicin, highlighting research into higher doses that may improve outcomes. Ethambutol’s ocular … [Read more...]

In this article an infectious diseases anpharmacist discusses five inconvenient truths to know about infectious diseases.  Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP with an introduction by ChatGPT AI-Generated Summary: This article outlines five fundamental truths about infectious diseases, emphasizing their complexity and the … [Read more...]