Infections due to Acinetobacter are among the most challenging to treat and in turn this organism has been called an "antibiotic nightmare." To identify and disseminate key points for the management of infections caused by this bacteria, an interview with Acinetobacter experts is provided here. Interview With: Darren W. Wong, M.D. & Brad Spellberg, M.D., … [Read more...]
Insights On Antimicrobial Stewardship In The Emergency Department
Practicing antimicrobial stewardship in the emergency department is important towards ensuring the safe and appropriate use of antibiotics. To gain insights on this increasingly important topic, a leading emergency medicine pharmacist is interviewed. Interview with: Nadia Awad, Pharm.D., BCPS Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ … [Read more...]
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics For Antibiotics: Back To Basics
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for antibiotics is a topic that can seem intimidating, but when broken down to basics may serve less challenging than anticipated. Here, a specialist in the area provides a pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics 101 for antibiotics. Authored by: Paul Ambose, Pharm.D., FIDSA [Last updated: 29 December … [Read more...]
Insights From The Infection Doctor We Should All Listen To: An Interview With Dr. Brad Spellberg
Infectious diseases is a complicated and literally evolving subject, yet if we listen to the top infection doctor, maybe we can make it simple and contribute to a better future. With this in mind, here is an interview with one of the leading infectious diseases physicians, Dr. Brad Spellberg. Interview With: Brad Spellberg, M.D., FIDSA, FACP Interview By: … [Read more...]
Four Ways Antibiotics Can Kill You
Public knowledge and beliefs surrounding antibiotic use is repeatedly found to be suboptimal. In an attempt to draw attention to this problem the following text is provided, which focuses on the most extreme outcome of antibiotic use: death. Here are four ways antibiotics can kill you. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID Antibiotics are … [Read more...]
