Are Prediction Risk Scores Matching up with Rapid Diagnostics?
Julie Ann Justo, PharmD, MS, BCPS-AQ ID, provides examples from her institution about using prediction scores and rapid diagnostic scores in concert.
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Recommending the Flu Shot to Patients Vulnerable to Infection
Mindy Smith, BSPharm, RPh, provides tips for recommending the flu shot to patients who are more likely to get the flu.
New Options on the Horizon for C diff Prevention
Dale N Gerding, MD, provides insight about prevention options for C diff that are expected in the future.
Making Progress in the HIV Vaccinology Field
Colleen Kelley, MD, discusses the possibility of an HIV vaccine and current progress being made in HIV prevention.
Evaluation of Fidaxomicin vs Vancomycin in Early Targeted Therapy of C diff
Nimish Patel, PharmD, PhD, describes his study, which compared fidaxomicin with oral vancomycin in early targeted therapy of C diff.
Clinical Implications of Bezlotoxumab for Recurring C Diff Infections
Dale N. Gerding, MD, discusses bezlotoxumab and its use for preventing recurrent C diff infections.
Predictive Model Stratifies Patients by HIV Risk to Determine Who Can Benefit from PrEP
Douglas Krakower, MD, explains how predictive models can be used to identify patients that are at a higher risk for HIV and could benefit from learning about PrEP.
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Obstacles in Using Gene Editing to Cure HIV
Eric Daar, MD, discusses the obstacles associated with new research and technology in the pursuit of finding a cure for HIV.
Paradigm Shift in Treatment for ABSSSI
Yoav Golan, MD, discusses the paradigm shift occurring in treatment for ABSSSI and how to motivate clinicians to buy into new programs and protocols.
ABSSSI and OPAT: Key Messages
Panelists hypothesize on theoretical downsides of resistance development for gram-negative infections and reflect on the importance of implementing outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy.
How Does Dalbavancin Measure up in the Treatment of ABSSSI?
Bruce M. Jones, PharmD, BCPS, discusses dalbavancin as an option for treating ABSSSI and the importance of patient education when using this agent.
The Dangers of Overtreating Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Barbara Wells Trautner, MD, PhD, explains how overtreating asymptomatic bacteriuria can lead to antibiotic resistance or incorrect diagnoses.
Flu Shot: Debunking Common Misconceptions
Mindy Smith, BSPharm, RPh, shares common misconceptions about the flu shot and how providers can advocate for the vaccination to their patients.
Exploring Antibiotic Resistance in Acute Care Facilities
Ellie J. C. Goldstein, MD, discusses the interplay and interchange between long-term and short-term acute care hospitals and explains how transitions in care can result in the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Are Rapid Diagnostics Replacing Prediction Scores?
Julie Ann Justo, PharmD, MS, BCPS-AQ ID, explains how rapid diagnostics interplay with prediction scores in antimicrobial stewardship programs.
Preventing Minority Populations from Dropping Off Of the HIV Care Continuum
Colleen Kelley, MD, discusses the importance of keeping all populations on the HIV care continuum, especially those who are at a disadvantage.
Targeted Research for Influenza Vaccination
Troy Trygstad, PharmD, MBA, PhD, discusses the trends of targeted research in the influenza vaccination space and how protocols could differ based off of variances.
Gene Editing: Moving HIV Cure Research Forward
Eric Daar, MD, explains how gene editing therapy can be used to move the HIV cure agenda forward.
CDI Management in Health Care Systems
Nimish Patel, PharmD, PhD, discusses the updates to CDI management guidelines and the role of the pharmacists in providing education to physicians.
Implications of Eravacycline for Treatment of Intra-Abdominal Infections
Jason Gallagher, PharmD, discusses the clinical implications of eravacycline for the treatment of intra-abdominal infections.
The Growing Burden of ABSSSI
Bruce Jones, PharmD, BCPS, discusses the growing burden of ABSSSI and why there have been an influx of MRSA cases.
Overcoming Barriers to Implementation of HIV Prevention Methods
Colleen Kelley, MD, the biggest barriers to HIV prevention methods and how to overcome them.
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.