MAD-ID | Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases

A meta-analysis suggest the 2 first-line C diff therapies provide similar outcomes, yet differ in recurrent infection risk.

A concerted effort to increase flu vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in more protection among a high-risk population, as well as educational opportunities for pharmacy students.

Elevated beta-lactam concentrations have been associated with neurotoxic adverse effects, including seizures and mental status changes.

Growing evidence suggests that antimicrobials also interact with host innate immunity to provide potent indirect effects which enhance bacterial clearance and may result in more rapid and complete effects

Diagnostic stewardship is a novel concept related to modifying the process of ordering, testing, and reporting with the goal of decreasing unnecessary testing and treatment, working upstream and synergistically with antimicrobial stewardship principles.

Exploring the antibiotic commercial conundrum. ​

MAD-ID® is a nonprofit organization that offers a wealth of educational opportunities in the areas of infectious diseases prevention, management, and antimicrobial stewardship.