Authors


Sarah A. Schmalzle, MD, FIDSA

Latest:

HIV's Golden Age: Responding to the Needs of an Aging Population

As the cohort of people living with HIV in the US ages, HIV care programs must rapidly adapt to the changing needs of older adults with HIV.


Nigel McCracken, PhD

Latest:

Detecting T Cell Dysfunction in Post-Acute Infection Syndromes

Nigel McCracken, PhD, presents a diagnostic test to identify early T cell dysfunction in syndromes like Long COVID and ME/CFS, aiming to improve treatment strategies before symptoms escalate.


Scott Curry, MD

Latest:

Exploring the Recently Approved and Upcoming Clostridioides difficile Therapeutics

This market has seen a flurry of activity, as shown by a review of the latest agents.


Debika Bhattacharya, MD MSc

Latest:

The Challenges of Hepatitis B Clinical Care Within Underserved Communities

In the second part of their interview, Debika Bhattacharya, MD MSc, and Su H. Wang, MD, MPH, FACP, continue the conversation around the difficulties of getting people into care, and what the new hepatitis B guidelines hope to improve in this area.


Jeffrey Freiberg, MD, PhD

Latest:

2024 S aureus and MRSA Trials: Key Takeaways

Jeffrey Freiberg, MD, PhD review of the SABATO trial on oral antibiotics for S aureus bacteremia and a comparison of mupirocin and iodine treatments for MRSA decolonization.


Myriam Shaw Ojeda, PharmD

Latest:

Assisting With International Health Care Needs

Although the pandemic halted many medical mission assignments, these opportunities and others are becoming available to help those geographic areas with acute needs.


Gerard Jacinto, PharmD

Latest:

Should Cefazolin be Prescribed in Patients With B-lactam Allergies?

For patients undergoing surgery, looking at the potential benefits of this antimicrobial for prophylaxis.


Chelsea Gulden

Latest:

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Reminds Young People They Are Not Forgotten

During these uncertain times, RAIN President and CEO Chelsea Gulden talks about the importance of taking a grassroots approach to HIV advocacy to work with young people in the local communities who are either dealing with the virus or are susceptible to it.


Mahmud Sheku, MPH, MSc

Latest:

Maternal RSV Vaccines Show Promise for Infant Protection but Raise Safety Concerns

New meta-analysis at the 2025 vaccinology conference highlights the efficacy of maternal RSV vaccines, with calls for enhanced monitoring following safety issues with one candidate


Stacy Lindborg, PhD

Latest:

IMUNON’s IMNN-101 Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Phase 1 Trial, Demonstrates Cross-Reactivity Against COVID Variants

Stacy Lindborg, PhD, highlights the vaccine’s immune response, safety, and global distribution potential.


Syra Madad, DHSc, MSc, MCP, CHEP

Latest:

Strategies for Improving Pandemic Preparedness

Syra Madad, DHSC, MSc, MCP, CHEP, outlines early surveillance systems and diagnostic innovations for enhancing pandemic management and response.


Meagan Adamsick O’Brien, PharmD, BCIDP

Latest:

Defining the Characteristics of Breakthrough Invasive Fungal Infections in Hematologic Disorders

This systematic review focuses on breakthrough invasive fungal infections (bIFIs) in patients with high-risk hematological cancers, like acute leukemia, or those who have undergone stem cell transplants. Despite prophylactic antifungal treatments (usually with voriconazole or posaconazole), bIFIs remain challenging due to their complexity and high mortality rates.


Brian Nowosielski

Latest:

Simplifying Vaccine Access Translates to Better Uptake

Investigators evaluated strategies to simplify the vaccination process to yield higher rates of adult immunization, similar to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Meghan Lyman, MD

Latest:

Candida auris: Coming Soon to a Facility Near You?

Epidemiologic and clinical lessons for the uninitiated.


Addison Benee Taylor, PharmD

Latest:

Multidrug Resistance in a Patient With HIV

In this case study, clinicians review a challenging case.


Anthony Weinstock, DO

Latest:

Rifaquizinone: A Novel Rifamycin-Quinolone Hybrid Antibiotic

Rifaquizinone is a dual-pharmacophore antibiotic combining rifamycin and a fluoroquinolone-like compound, showing strong bactericidal activity against resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains and biofilms, with promising results for treating prosthetic joint infections (PJI) but limited oral bioavailability.


Amy L. Carr, PharmD, BCIDP

Latest:

The Next Generation of COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters

Will there be an answer to keep the continuously evolving virus at bay? Are seasonal combination vaccines the wave of the future?


Greg Mario, MBA, CEO

Latest:

Funding Isn’t Everything: Bringing Pharma to the Table for the Pasteur Act

The pharmaceutical industry faces challenges when investing in new antibiotics, which emphasizes the need for regulatory reforms, incentives, and collaborative efforts between government, healthcare organizations, and private companies. The prospective bill, the Pasteur Act, is one potential strategy to help in these areas, and incentivize pharmaceutical companies to develop these essential therapies.


Kyle H. Lee

Latest:

That’s Not Appropriate: A Look at Antibiotic Prescribing Post Discharge

Extending antimicrobial stewardship programs to transition of care and discharge may prove beneficial to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.


Jacinda C. Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH

Latest:

Health Equity is Essential to Overcoming Antimicrobial Resistance

The antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis stems from natural microbial adaptation and the lack of new antimicrobials in development. Vulnerable populations worldwide, including within the US, are disproportionately affected, exacerbating the spread of resistance.


Sophia Abene

Latest:

Danish Study Reinforces Safety of Childhood Vaccines with Aluminum Adjuvants

New research finds no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism, asthma, or other health conditions, strengthening the case for vaccine safety.


Marissa Cavaretta, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

Latest:

Sticking It to COVID-19: The Expansion of the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine EUA

A review of the data and circumstances that led to authorization in children ages 5 to 11 years.


Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, FACP, FIDSA, FCCM

Latest:

Opposing Forces During COVID-19: Perspective From the ICU

Conflicting priorities of infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and critical care make the management of sepsis secondary to SARS-CoV-2 infection challenging.


Maureen McElligott, MD

Latest:

Opposing Forces During COVID-19: Perspective From the ICU

Conflicting priorities of infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and critical care make the management of sepsis secondary to SARS-CoV-2 infection challenging.


Sandra Perreand, MBA

Latest:

Lifting the Medical and Economic Burden of AMR in the US

This bipartisan initiative highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), incorporating both antibiotic drug development and increased funding for stewardship programs.


Elysia Burke, PharmD

Latest:

Febrile Finesse: Are We Employing Appropriate Empiric Coverage in Patients With Neutropenic Fever?

Traditional therapy coverage does not include recent data that offers some updates in evaluating the current effectiveness of empiric antibiotic treatment.


Audry Hawkins, PharmD

Latest:

SHARE the Responsibility of Antibiotic Stewardship With Our Patients

How pharmacists can use shared decision-making to improve antibiotic use.


Lindsey M. Childs-Kean, PharmD, MPH, BCPS

Latest:

Updates in the Treatment of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

The latest Bench to Bedside column reviews new guidance on the treatment of drug-susceptible and drug-resistance Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections.


Andrew Skinner, MD

Latest:

Key Takeaways on FMTs in the Treatment of CDI

Experts provide practice pearls for educating patients on and using FMTs for the management of CDI.


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