Early Diagnosis of Multidrug-Resistant Pneumonia Benefits Patient Outcomes
Alan Gross, PharmD, shares how an early diagnosis of multidrug-resistant pneumonia can work towards improving patient outcomes.
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Discussing the Transmission Cycle of Zika Virus
Joergen Richt, DVM, PhD, discusses the transmission cycle of Zika virus.
How Do Officials Test if Drugs Are Counterfeit or Not?
Milena McLaughlin, PharmD, MSc, explains how officials test if a drug is counterfeit or active.
Should You Incorporate Penicillin Skin Testing in Your Hospital?
Meghan Jeffres, PharmD, shares what should be considered when considering the incorporation of penicillin skin testing into a health care facility.
Training Hospital Epidemiologists to Excel in Infection Control
Silvia Munoz-Price, MD, PhD, explains different elements that should be incorporated into training programs for hospital epidemiologists.
Who is the Target Population for Cabotegravir?
Alex Rinehart, PhD, identifies the target population for cabotegravir.
Why is the Population-based HIV Impact Assessment Project Important?
Jessica Justman, MD, shares why the Population-based HIV Impact Assessment Project is so important.
Who is Not a Good Candidate for MRSA Prodrug TXA709?
Daniel Pilch, PhD, explains which patients would not make good candidates for MRSA prodrug TXA709.
Forestalling the Development of Antibiotic Resistance
Edmond LaVoie, PhD, shares different approaches that can be used to forestall the development of antibiotic resistance.
How is SIDP Working to Improve Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in LTC Facilities?
Alan Gross, PharmD, BCPS-AQID, shares how the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists is working to improve antibiotic stewardship programs in long-term care facilities.
What Animals Can Be Infected with Zika Virus?
Joergen Richt, DVM, PhD, discusses animals that have proven susceptible to Zika virus replication after experimental infection.
Addressing Challenges Faced by Hospital Epidemiologists
Silvia Munoz-Price, MD, PhD, shares a few issues that hospital epidemiologists currently face.
Exploring FabK as a Narrow-Spectrum Drug Target Against C. difficile
Julian Hurdle, PhD, explains research focused on validating FabK as an essential enzyme to be used as a narrow-spectrum drug target against Clostridium difficile.
Ceftolozane-tazobactam: An Alternative Therapy to Treat Pseudomonas Infections
Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS-ID, explains the clinical significance of his research team’s findings regarding the use of ceftolozane-tazobactam to treat Pseudomonas infections.
Is Cabotegravir a Gender-Neutral PrEP Medication?
Alex Rinehart, PhD, explains how cabotegravir is a gender-neutral pre-exposure prophylaxis medication.
Using Synergistic Combination Drug Therapy to Battle Antibiotic Resistance
Edmond LaVoie, PhD, explains how his team’s approach can be applied in the development of novel drugs for the treatment of drug-resistant infections caused by Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
Developing New Antibiotics: What's the Best Approach to Take?
Daniel Pilch, PhD, discusses the approach that he and his team took to develop a new drug to fight MRSA.
Societal Challenges Keep At-risk Individuals from Taking PrEP
Kenneth Mayer, MD, discusses some societal challenges that at-risk individuals face today that may keep them from taking pre-exposure prophylaxis.
How Do Antimicrobial Shortages Differ Between High- & Low-Income Countries?
Milena McLaughlin, PharmD, MSc, explains how antimicrobial shortages differ between high- and low-income countries.
What Are the Special Properties of MRSA Prodrug TXA709?
Edmond LaVoie, PhD, describes the properties of prodrug TXA709.
Rutgers Researchers Develop New MRSA Prodrug: Can the Pathogen Gain Resistance?
Daniel Pilch, PhD, discusses the potential of Staphylococcus aureus to develop resistance to TXA709.
What is the Population-based HIV Impact Assessment Project?
Jessica Justman, MD, explains the PHIA Project (population-based HIV impact assessments).
Discussing the Legal Liability of Prescribing Beta-Lactams to Penicillin-Allergic Patients
Meghan Jeffres, PharmD, discusses the legal liability of prescribing beta-lactams to patients who are allergic to penicillin.
Why Clinicians Need to Know the Challenges Associated with Getting AST Results
ason Gallagher, PharmD, BCPS FCCP, FIDSA, explains why clinicians should be aware of the challenges associated with getting antimicrobial susceptibility testing results.
Outbreaks in Operating Rooms: How Do They Happen?
Arjun Srinivasan, MD, discusses how outbreaks can occur in operating rooms.
Treating Pseudomonas: How Does Ceftolozane-Tazobactam Differ from Other Beta-Lactams?
Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS-ID, explains how ceftolozane-tazobactam differs from other beta-lactams for treating Pseudomonas infections.
How is Janssen's New HIV-1 Vaccine Regimen Unique?
Hanneke Schuitemaker, PhD, explains what makes Janssen’s new HIV-1 vaccine regimen unique.
How to Remain Vigilant with Antimicrobial Shortages
Milena McLaughlin, PharmD, MSc, explains ways to remain vigilant when it comes to drug shortages.
Once Labeled, Always Labeled: Addressing Misconceptions About Penicillin Allergies
Elizabeth Phillips, MD, FRCPC, FRACP, addresses the misconceptions about penicillin allergies.
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.