With the approval of eravacycline in mid-2018 many people are wondering how this new tetracycline class antibiotic is different than tigecycline. In this article an infectious diseases pharmacists provides a general comparison of eravacycline (Xerava) versus tigecycline (Tygacil).  Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: … [Read more...]

Want help keeping up with ID/stewardship publications? We have got your back! Here are our picks for the top new ID/stewardship journal articles trending on Twitter from August 2018. Authored By: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS & Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 14 September 2018] Keeping up with literature within a … [Read more...]

The MERINO Trial is a landmark study published in September of 2018 that investigated piperacillin-tazobactam versus meropenem for the treatment of bloodstream infection caused by ceftriaxone-resistant E. coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. In this interview the lead study investigator provides insights as to their findings and what they have learned through their … [Read more...]

In this interview a pharmacist discusses his career path and experiences, plus provides insights on the state of antimicrobial stewardship in Costa Rica.  Interview with: José Pablo Díaz Madriz, Pharm.D Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 31 August 2018] Antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic … [Read more...]

In this article a critical care pharmacist and assistant professor contrasts SMX/TMP versus minocycline for the treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infections. Authored by: Melissa Santibañez, Pharm.D. [Last updated: 2 August 2018] Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a non-Enterobacteriaceae, gram-negative, non-lactose-fermenting, aerobic … [Read more...]