Once Labeled, Always Labeled: Addressing Misconceptions About Penicillin Allergies
Elizabeth Phillips, MD, FRCPC, FRACP, addresses the misconceptions about penicillin allergies.
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What is The Utility of Penicillin Skin Testing for Patients Labeled as Penicillin Allergic?
Meghan Jeffres, PharmD, discusses the utility of penicillin skin testing for patients labeled as penicillin allergic.
What Makes Cabotegravir a Unique Medication for HIV?
Alex Rinehart, PhD, Director, Global Prevention Strategy, ViiV Healthcare, explains what makes cabotegravir a unique medication for HIV.
How Can Primary Care Providers Help Their Patients Decide if PrEP Is Right for Them?
Kenneth Mayer, MD, explains why primary care providers need to have a good sense of their patients in order to help them decide if PrEP is right for them.
Who Are the Core Partners Involved in the Fast-Track Cities Initiative?
Benjamin Young, MD, PhD, discusses the four partners behind the Fast-Track Cities Initiative.
Preventing Candida auris Infections in At-Risk Patients
Snigdha Vallabhaneni, MD, MPH, shares actions patients and their visitors can take to protect themselves from Candida auris.
New Formulation of Raltegravir HD Explained
Pedro Cahn, MD, explains the new formulation of raltegravir HD.
Treating HIV Today vs the 1980s: One Doctor's Perspective
Kathleen Squires, MD, explains how HIV treatment has changed since the 1980s.
Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Remains a Significant Burden
Lynne Mofenson, MD, shares an update on the health burden of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV.
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1990s to Today: How Has Generating Interest for the Response to HIV and AIDS Changed?
Jake Glaser discusses how generating interest for the response to HIV and AIDS has changed since the 1990s.
What is the LATTE-2 Trial for HIV Treatment?
Peter Williams, PhD, discusses the LATTE-2 trial for HIV treatment.
What is The Benefit of Darunavir Versus Other HIV Medications?
Magda Opsomer, MD, explains why darunavir may be more beneficial than other HIV medications.
What Makes a Biomedical Implant a Desirable Way to Administer PrEP?
Ariane van der Straten, PhD, MPH, explains the different attributes of administering pre-exposure prophylaxis via a HIV biomedical implant.
What is the Biomedical HIV Prevention Implant Being Developed by RTI?
Leah Johnson, PhD, discusses the biomedical HIV prevention implant that is being developed by RTI International.
Tenofovir Alafenamide: The Future of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis?
Kenneth Mayer, MD, explains why tenofovir alafenamide may be the future of pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Importance of Surgical Teams Voicing Safety Concerns in Operating Rooms
Arjun Srinivasan, MD, stresses the importance of surgical teams speaking up if they have safety concerns regarding procedure in operating rooms.
Investigating Pseudomonas Susceptibility to Ceftolozane/tazobactam
Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS-ID, explains his team’s study regarding the susceptibility of Pseudomonas isolates to ceftolozane/tazobactam.
What is the Best Way to Determine an Alternative Agent During a Drug Shortage?
Milena McLaughlin, PharmD, MSc, explains the best way to determine an alternative agent during a drug shortage.
Can Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy Complement Antimicrobial Chemotherapy?
Caetano Sabino, BSc, discusses how antimicrobial photodynamic therapy could be used to complement antimicrobial chemotherapy in order to manage drug-resistant infections.
How Restrictions on Commercial Automated Susceptibility Testing Affects Patient Care
Jason Gallagher, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FIDSA, explains how restrictions on commercial automated susceptibility testing can affect patient care.
How Can Caretakers Protect Themselves from Candida auris Infection?
Snigdha Vallabhaneni, MD, MPH, recommends ways for caretakers to protect themselves from acquiring Candida auris.
New Therapies on Horizon May Positively Impact PrEP Adherence & Treatment
Kenneth Mayer, MD, discusses new therapies that may have a positive impact on pre-exposure prophylaxis adherence and treatment.
How to Focus Your Efforts When Investigating Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Arjun Srinivasan, MD, shares how to focus your efforts for infectious disease outbreak investigations.
What is The Fact-Track Cities Initiative?
Benjamin Young, MD, PhD, explains the Fast-Track Cities initiative.
Is Photodynamic Therapy a Cost-Effective Treatment Option?
Caetano P. Sabino, BSc, PhD Student, explains if photodynamic therapy a cost-effective treatment option.
Why Is It Important to Look at Cross-Reactivity Among Beta-Lactams?
Meghan Jeffres, PharmD, explains the importance of discussing cross-reactivity among beta-lactams.
Examining the Presence Legionella in Car Washer Fluid: Study Results
Otto Schwake, PhD, discusses the findings of his team’s study exploring Legionella in car washer fluid.
Strategies Institutions Can Take to Obtain Antimicrobials on Shortage
Milena McLaughlin, PharmD, MSc, explains different strategies institutions can take to obtain antimicrobials that are on shortage.
Engaging Healthcare Facility Staff is Key in Outbreak Investigations
Arjun Srinivasan, MD, stresses the importance of making outbreak investigations a team effort.
What are the Limitations of Current Drugs to Treat Pseudomonas Infections?
Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS-ID, explains the limitations of the current drugs for the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.