How Do We Transition Patients on Heavy Antibiotics to Outpatient?
December 20th 2022In this mini-podcast, infectious diseases clinical pharmacy specialist Bruce M. Jones, PharmD, FIDSA, BCPS, breaks down the “very straightforward criteria” he uses to decide whether a skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) patient should be inpatient or outpatient.
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"A Social and Political Pandemic”: HIV Disparities in LGBTQ+ People
June 10th 2022Joined by Steven Wolfe, DO, MPH, and Stuart A Fisk, CRNP, of the Allegheny Health Network, we discuss the populations most at risk of HIV infection, as well as advice for making healthcare spaces more inclusive and accessible for LGBTQ+ people.
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“We Treat People With Dignity”: An Alternative Healthcare Clinic for People Who Use Drugs
March 18th 2022People who use drugs face obstacles, like homelessness and stigma, that hinder their access to healthcare. Dr. Brianna Norton opened the Montefiore-NYHRE Clinic, a first-of its kind academic medical center, to serve marginalized people holistically and respectfully.
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Vaccine Equality vs Equity with Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir
February 11th 2022In this latest episode of Contagion Community, we interview Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir about vaccine equality vs vaccine equity as well as her experience on a COVID-19 vaccine drive to increase vaccinations in communities of color.
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Contagion® Connect Episode 3: Can AI Cut Antimicrobial Resistance?
October 16th 2019Paul Abrams, MBA, director of Health Care Specialty Group at MJH Life Sciences, spoke to Vaibhav Singh from Circle of Life about Zevac, a tool that aims to help clinicians make more informed prescribing decisions.
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Contagion® Connect Episode 2: 'The Most Expensive Drug Is the One That Doesn't Work'
September 11th 2019In this episode, we take a dual look at the recently announced changes to antibiotic reimbursements from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from both the clinician and industry perspective.
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