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.
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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.
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.