At the MAD-ID and SIDP 2026 annual meeting, Zachary Nelson, PharmD, MPH, BCIDP, discussed how urine-specific breakpoints can improve treatment decisions for urinary tract infections by accounting for drug concentrations in the urinary tract rather than relying solely on traditional blood-level interpretations.
Editor-in-Chief Jason Gallagher, PharmD, FCCP, FIDP, FIDSA, BCPS, discusses how a coalition of major medical professional societies needed to step in to sue the federal government after sweeping changes to US vaccine policy under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reshaped the CDC’s vaccine advisory process. The medical organizations argued that the evidence-based foundations of public health recommendations had been compromised.
C difficile deaths drop after 2011, but seniors, Black Americans, and rural areas still see higher mortality.
Emory’s Gavin Harris, MD, discusses how getting patients this type of treatment is essential to reducing the severity of disease, as well as adapting the four “I’s” algorithm in dealing with high-consequence infectious disease outbreaks.
The FDA has approved bulevirtide-gmod (Hepcludex), the first approved US therapy for HDV with no prior treatment options.
In the second episode of our conversation with David Wohl, MD, with the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases at the UNC School of Medicine, he discusses the person-to person transmission, if we expect to see more cases and how it presents, including a serious complication of the virus.
A first-in-human HIV duoCAR-T shows encouraging safety in data presented at ASCGT, with early evidence of viral suppression for up to 2 years after stopping ART.
David Wohl, MD, with the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases at the UNC School of Medicine, provides information on this strain, the quarantine protocols, and what the public should know about when the virus sheds and transmissibility of the disease to others.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to not move forward with the rewriting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter specifying administrative errors.
People with substance use disorder (SUD) face a disproportionate burden of hepatitis infections, underscoring the importance of testing, vaccination, and access to curative treatment during Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month. Stephanie Spivack, MD, offers some insights on the disease burden for this patient population as well as the challenging aspects of getting them into care.
Emily Heil, PharmD, MS, FIDP, BCIDP, AAHIVP, discussed the growing prevalence of metallo-β-lactamase–producing organisms in the United States and highlighted emerging therapeutic strategies designed to overcome increasingly complex antimicrobial resistance mechanisms.
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa has seen the number of cases and deaths rise, and reporting shows some Americans have been exposed to the virus and will likely need quarantining.
Preclinical in vitro and animal models remain essential for establishing antibiotic pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic targets, but experts say translating those findings into real-world patient care requires careful consideration of host factors, tissue penetration, and clinical context.
New phase 3 data from the SCORPIO-PEP study showed that a 5-day course of ensitrelvir significantly reduced the risk of symptomatic COVID-19 after household exposure, highlighting its potential to transform prevention strategies for high-risk populations and future variant-driven surges.
Leaders from SIDP and MAD-ID highlighted their new partnership and announced the launch of the Antimicrobials meeting in 2027, focused on combining cutting-edge science with clinical antimicrobial practice.
Meera Mehta, PharmD, says OPAT programs should move away from a “one-size-fits-all” monitoring model and instead tailor laboratory follow-ups based on patient risk factors, antimicrobial toxicity, and quality-of-life considerations.
SIDP President Erin McCreary, PharmD, BCIDP, FIDSA, explains how the new partnership between SIDP and MAD-ID brings together organizations with shared leadership and values to create a more accessible, collaborative meeting space for infectious diseases pharmacists and related specialties.
David Ha, PharmD, offers insights on how to build out a successful practice-based research project, including developing a strong research question, understanding IRB requirements early, and leveraging reliable institutional data sources and collaborations.
In the second installment of our interview with Andrew Handel, MD, he provides insights on Lyme Disease treatment in the pediatric population.
Stephanie Spivack, MD, discusses an upcoming healthcare provider symposium that will provide education around treating novel infections for patients with substance use disorder (SUD).
The University of Nebraska's Mark Rupp, MD, weighs in on his institution's facilities where passengers are being housed during the quarantine protocol, insights on how they are monitored, and their current medical conditions.
With spring here and tick bites on the rise, Andrew Handel, MD, provides tips on prevention as well as when to consider medical care for a bite.
Federal agencies have airlifted 17 American citizens from the MV Hondius to Nebraska for evaluation and care following exposure to the Andes variant of hantavirus. One passenger currently has mild symptoms and another passenger tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus.
Universal childhood immunizations should continue to include hepatitis A to avoid reversing 3 decades of progress toward eliminating the infection, say contributors to the previous, long-standing CDC guidance.
This week, listen to a clinician who has treated hantavirus, SIDP's latest column on the effects of antimicrobials on the microbiome, our podcast looking at how AI can help with stewardship, and more.
Luis A. Marcos, MD, who has treated a patient with hantavirus, provides insights around the Andes virus, which is the species involved in the ongoing outbreak cluster on the cruise ship, as well as its transmissibility and treatment.
Systemic antibiotic therapy often leads to significant long-term disruptions to the gut microbiome. In addition to antibiotic stewardship, use of prebiotic fiber, fermented foods, and probiotics is a recommended strategy to minimize microbiome disruption and reestablish a healthy, diverse gut microbial population.
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.
In this month's column, we talk to leaders from professional medical organizations about the revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices charter as well as commentary about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s suppression of COVID-19 vaccine data.
