In this article four experts from bioMérieux discuss microbiology strategies to advance antimicrobial stewardship, reflecting on a recent Xchat (Twitter Chat) on the topic.  Authored By: Katarzyna Wojcik, PMP, PhD, Andrea Prinzi, PhD, MPH, CPH, SM(ASCP), Amanda Suchanek, Ph.D., Jessica Blavignac There is no question that antimicrobial resistance … [Read more...]

In this article the host of the Let's Talk Micro Podcast (Luis Plaza Rios) is interviewed about his experience and learning clinical microbiology using podcasting via the Let's Talk Micro podcast.  Interviewee: Luis Plaza Interviewer: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 1 December 2023 Podcasting has emerged as an incredible way to … [Read more...]

In this article 4 clinical pharmacists provide insights, pulling from their advanced experience with beta-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). Authored By: Kathryn DeSear, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP, FIDSA; Barbara Santevecchi, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP; Veena Venugopalan, PharmD, BCIDP; Lisa Vuong, PharmD Article Posted 28 November 2023 Beta-lactam … [Read more...]

In this article, a pharmacist from Turkey with advanced training in the area of infectious diseases provides insights on antimicrobial stewardship in Turkey. Interview with: Emre Kara, MSc., Ph.D. Interviewer: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 1 August 2023 A man colonized with extensively drug resistant Acinetobacter … [Read more...]

In this article the World Health Organization's adoption of Firstline as a platform to support antimicrobial stewardship is discussed Interviewee: Jason Buck Interviewer: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article posted 9 August 2023 The battle against antimicrobial resistant microbes is a global one that we are all in together. Over the … [Read more...]