Overcoming Barriers to Implementation of HIV Prevention Methods
Colleen Kelley, MD, the biggest barriers to HIV prevention methods and how to overcome them.
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Appropriate Treatment for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Barbara Wells Trautner, MD, PhD, explains the difference between asymptomatic bacteriuria and urinary tract infections.
Exploring New Treatment Options for Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria
Ellie J. C. Goldstein, MD, discusses the global threat of resistant gram-negative rods and recently approved drugs ceftolozane tazobactam and ceftazidime avibactam.
Treatment Challenges Remain as ABSSSI Incidence Continues to Grow
Yoav Golan, MD, discusses trends in the incidence of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, standard protocols for treatment, and the challenges clinicians continue to face.
How Antibiotic Stewards Can Implement Risk Scores at Their Institutions
Julie Ann Justo, PharmD, MS, BCPS-AQ ID, provides an example of how institution-specific information can be used to generate a customized risk score.
Alternatives to Fluoroquinolones: Thinking Outside of the Box
Barbara Wells Trautner, MD, PhD, discusses finding alternatives to fluoroquinolones and facilitating patient communication to improve outcomes.
Choosing Appropriate Empiric Therapy Based on Susceptibility & Resistance Rates
Ellie J C Goldstein, MD, discusses how physicians need to rely on the data that is available when selecting an antibiotic.
Exploring the Latest Update to the C difficile Guidelines
Dale N Gerding, MD, discusses the most recent changes to the guidelines of C difficile and the concerns of long-term effects of fecal microbiome transplants.
Developing Prediction Scores & Risk Values: Collaboration is Key
Julie Ann Justo, PharmD, MS, BCPS-AQ ID, discusses the source of prediction scores and how antimicrobial stewards work in concert with other clinicians to develop prediction scores.
Exploring the Controversial Concept of Chronic Lyme Disease
Samuel Shor, MD, FACP, explores the controversial concept of chronic Lyme disease and the role of antibiotic stewardship in treatment programs.
Is There A Link Between Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Samuel, Shor, MD, FACP, discusses the potential link between chronic fatigue syndrome and Lyme disease.
Using Prediction Scores to Guide Empiric Therapy
Julie Ann Justo, PharmD, MS, BCPS-AQ ID, discusses how prediction scores are used to guide empiric therapy.
Why Are Health Care Providers Using Fluoroquinolones Despite the FDA Warning?
Barbara Wells Trautner, MD, PhD, discusses why physicians are using fluoroquinolones despite the FDA’s warning.
The Challenges of Using Electronic Health Records to Predict HIV Acquisition in Large Populations
Douglas Krakower, MD, discusses the challenges of predicting HIV acquisition in large populations using electronic health records.
Using Prediction Scores in Antibiotic Stewardship
Julie Ann Justo, PharmD, MS, BCPS-AQ ID, discusses how prediction scores are used in antibiotic stewardship programs.
The Risk of Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm in Patients Taking Oral Fluoroquinolones
Barbara Wells Trautner, MD, PhD, explains the risk of aortic dissection and aneurysm in patients taking oral fluoroquinolones.
Improving Transition of Care Through Communication
Ellie J C Goldstein, MD, stresses the importance of improving transition of care with better communication.
Implications of Plazomicin Approval for Patients with cUTI
Jason Gallagher, PharmD, discusses the clinical implications of the approval of plazomicin for health care providers and patients.
A Vaccine for Clostridium difficile: Current Progress
Xingmin Sun, PhD, shares current progress on developing a vaccine for Clostridium difficile infection.
A Vaccine for Clostridium difficile: What to Consider
Xingmin Sun, PhD, discusses aspects that need to be considered before developing a vaccine for Clostridium difficile.
Why Might Hospital Length-of-Stay Be Shorter in Patients on a Fluoroquinolone?
Chelsea Drennan, PharmD(c) explains why hospital length-of-stay might be shorter in patients who are on a fluoroquinolone versus a beta-lactam.
Identifying Variables Predictive of HIV Acquisition in Electronic Health Records
Douglas Krakower, MD, discusses which variables in electronic health records could be used to identify candidates for pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Importance of Studying Ways to Improve Cognition In Women With HIV
Leah H. Rubin, PhD, MPH, MA, discusses the importance of finding ways to improve cognitive function in women who are living with HIV.
Electronic Health Record Data Expanding in Use to Identify Those at Risk of Diseases
Douglas Krakower, MD, explains how electronic health records have expanded in use in order to identify people at risk for diseases who could benefit from preventive interventions.
What Are Some of the Risk Factors for Augmented Renal Clearance?
Bruce A. Mueller, PharmD, explains the risk factors for augmented renal clearance.
Strategies to Address Beta-Lactam Dosing Issues
Kenneth P. Klinker, PharmD, and Jason M. Pogue, PharmD, share some strategies to address beta-lactam dosing issues that they employ at their institutions.
Antibiotic Stewardship in Small Hospitals: Overcoming Challenges
Edward J. Septimus, MD, explains how smaller hospitals can overcome the challenges that come with having fewer resources to implement a robust antibiotic stewardship program.
Current Dosing Recommendations for Beta Lactams: Addressing the Challenges
Jason M. Pogue, PharmD, discusses the challenges clinicians face when dosing beta-lactams based on the current guidelines.
Hidden Challenges to Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in the Outpatient Setting
Nathan A. Everson, PharmD, AAHIVE, shares some hidden challenges clinicians should address when implementing antibiotic stewardship interventions in the outpatient setting.
Quantifying Acute Kidney Injury in Patients on Antibiotics in the Inpatient Setting
Bruce A. Mueller, PharmD, shares how clinicians in the inpatient setting can quantify acute kidney injury in adults on antibiotics.