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Ryan Shields, PharmD, MS, explains prescribing newer antibiotics for gram-negative infections: education gaps, limited evidence, costs; stresses real-world data, comparative effectiveness, sulbactam-durlobactam.
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Clinical Considerations for Using Newer Antibiotics for Gram-Negative Infections
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Ryan K. Shields, PharmD, MS(+1 more)

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The growing incidence of resistant Gram-negative infections in hospitals is being fueled by evolving resistance mechanisms, antibiotic overuse, and the rapid global spread of mobile genetic elements. Mariana Castanheira, PhD, FIDSA, FAAM, chief scientific officer at JMI Laboratories, discusses this topic and an agent with utility against pathogens carrying Metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs).

Eolas Medical has an AI-powered clinical platform looking to aid health care professionals in accessing localized antimicrobial guidelines instantly, improving prescribing accuracy, reducing errors, and strengthening patient safety. CEO Declan Kelly, MBBS, provides insights on the platform and how his company is trying to address gaps in antimicrobial stewardship.

For those who achieve the DCLS degree, they can expand their career beyond the laboratory, bringing their expertise to the table to aid clinicians with consultation, improve patient outcomes, and increase health system efficiency. Brandy Gunsolus, DCLS, discusses the motivation that led her to become the first person in the country to achieve this newer accreditation.