Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists

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#38 – You're KID-ding! Myths in ID Pediatrics 23.04.2021 23:41

Dr. Erin Weslander (@littlebugdrug), Dr. Laura Bio (@StanfordPedsASP), and Dr. Diana Yu (@dyupharmd) breakdown common myths about antimicrobials in pediatric patients. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) Instagram: @SIDPharm ( https://www.instagram.com/sidpharm/ ) Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

#37 – A Gab about Cab: The Short on Long-Acting Antiretrovirals for HIV 16.04.2021 32:10

Dr. Fidelia Bernice, Dr. Rodrigo Burgos, and Dr. Neha Pandit, join Breakpoints to discuss the first available long-acting antiretroviral agent, cabotegravir/rilpivirine. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) Instagram: @SIDPharm ( https://www.instagram.com/sidpharm/ ) Facebook: https://www.faceb...

#36 – Monoclonal Antibodies: Gateway Drugs for Future Care Delivery Models 26.03.2021

Dr. Susan Davis (@IDPharmProf), Dr. Emily Spivak (@EmilySpivak), and Dr. Minkey Wungwattana (@minkeyw) join Dr. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) to discuss individual and shared experiences operationalizing COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy across their institutions and states. They tackle big and small hurdles from finding ways to ensure equitable distribution to pronouncing the drug names! This...

#35 – Oral Beta-Lactams, Are We Serious? 19.03.2021 1:02:05

Dr. Jill Cowper (@jillcowper), and Dr. Jesse Sutton, join host Dr. Zahra Kassamali Escobar (@zkePharmD) to discuss the data behind use of oral beta-lactams as step-down therapy for bacteremia and other serious infections. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) Instagram: @SIDPharm ( https://www.i...

#34 – The New Scoop on Poop: Updates in the Management of C. difficile infections 19.02.2021

Dr. Kevin Garey (@GareyKgarey), Dr. Kelly Reveles (@KellyReveles), Dr. Mandelin Cooper, and host Dr. Rachel Britt (@RachelBPharmD) discuss proposed updates of the IDSA-SHEA C. difficile guidelines, including: fidaxomicin over oral vancomycin as first-line therapy, the roles and logistical hurdles of fecal microbiota transplant, bezlotoxumab, and the pros and cons of prophylaxis. Timestamps 1:16 -...

#33 – A Lung Time Coming: Controversies in Community Acquired Pneumonia 15.01.2021

Join Dr. Elizabeth Covington (@ewood_1875), Dr. Brandon Dionne (@BWDionne), Dr. Jason Pogue (@jpogue1), and Dr. David Ha (@DHpharmd) as they discuss new and old antibiotic therapies for community acquired pneumonia, just how typical are atypicals, what happened to HCAP, and much more! This episode was sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Paratek Pharmaceuticals Time stamps: 00:00 In...

#32 – Unsolicited Advice: An Honest Discussion of Burnout in Stewardship 18.12.2020 1:01:12

Join Dr. Julie Szymczak @julieszymczak, Dr. Emily Heil @emilylheil, Dr. Zahra Kassamali Escobar @zkepharmd, and Dr. Erin McCreary @erinmccreary, for a discussion on stewardship burnout—what is it, who is at risk for it, and what can we do about it? Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) Instagram:...

#31 – “Mind the Gap”: Antimicrobial Stewardship at Transitions of Care 20.11.2020

Antimicrobial stewardship is often an inpatient effort and overlooked at transitions of care. Dr. April Dyer (@aprildyerid) and Dr. Rachel Kenney (@rkenneypharmd) share insight with host Dr. David Ha (@DHpharmD) on current practice and barriers, and strategies for pharmacists to bring antimicrobial stewardship in the discharge process. Episode content: 00:14: Welcome and introductions: 04:39: Pro...

#30 – Is More Better? The Role of Combination Therapy for MRSA 09.10.2020 1:01:44

Host Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary) and expert panelists Dr. Katie Barber (@IDKatieBarb), Dr. Warren Rose (@Warren_E_Rose), and Dr. Steven Tong (@syctong) discuss data from early laboratory work to randomized, clinical trials for various antibiotic combinations used in the treatment of MRSA bacteremia. This was our most requested topic to cover on Breakpoints, and we hope you enjoy! Please complete...

#29 – What You May Have Missed Due to COVID-19: ID Literature Updates 2020 Part 2 11.09.2020 1:17:44

Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary) and Ryan Shields (@ryankshields) discuss notable infectious diseases publications from the first half of 2020. Papers discussed: 1) Van Duin D, et al. Lancet Infect Dis. 2020 Jun;20(6):731-741. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(19)30755-8. 2) Livermore DM, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2020 Feb 6;ciaa122. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa122. 3) Falcone M, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2020 May 19;cia...

#28 – What You May Have Missed Due to COVID-19: ID Literature Updates 2020 Part 1 04.09.2020 1:14:32

Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary) and Ryan Shields (@ryankshields) discuss notable infectious diseases publications from the first half of 2020! Papers discussed: 1) Rybak MJ, et al. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2020 May 19;77(11):835-864. doi: 10.1093/ajhp/zxaa036. 2) Scheetz MH. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2020 May 19;77(11):810-811. doi: 10.1093/ajhp/zxaa076. 3) Alosaimy S, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2020 July...

#27 – Expert Updates in Gram Negative Resistance: Q&A Session 31.07.2020 1:17:31

This is part 2 of a continuing education series produced in partnership with the SIDP Education Center (SIDPEC) on gram-negative bacterial resistance. It features expert speakers, Drs. Keith Kaye (@Keith_S_Kaye) and Kimberly Claeys (@ClaeysKcclaeys) and host Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo). If you missed part 1 of this series, delivered as a webinar lecture, please go to sidp.org/SIDPEC to view tha...

#26 – OPAT - The Final Frontier, Part 2 19.06.2020 32:00

Gain insight into Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) practices across the country from Drs. Jessie Ortwine (@jkortwine), Monica Mahoney (@mmpharmd), Keenan Ryan (@keenanconazole), Monica Donnelley (@DonnelleyMonica), and Meera Mehta. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) Instagram: @S...

#25 – Remdesivir: Ethical and Practical Considerations for Allocation, Tracking, and More 18.06.2020 1:16:15

Drs. Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo), Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary), and Helen Newland (@helennewland) discuss ethical allocation of Emergency Use Authorization remdesivir for patients with COVID-19. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) Instagram: @SIDPharm ( https://www.instagram.com/sidpharm/ )...

#24 – OPAT – The Final Frontier, Part 1 12.06.2020 25:09

#23 – Taking a “BITE” Out of Antibiotic Prescribing: Strategies to Improve Antimicrobial Usage in Dentistry 22.05.2020 33:28

Dr. Katie Suda (@sudamonas) and Dr. Erinne Kennedy join Dr. Zahra Escobar (@zkepharmd) of the Breakpoints team to discuss strategies to improve antibiotic utilization and forge connections with our dental colleagues to achieve a common goal of improved patient outcomes. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/...

#22 – Taking a “BITE” Out of Antibiotic Prescribing: The Need for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Dentistry 15.05.2020 37:04

Dr. Katie Suda (@sudamonas) and Dr. Erinne Kennedy join Dr. Zahra Escobar (@zkepharmd) of the Breakpoints team to discuss why dentists prescribe 1 in 10 of all antibiotics in the United States and how COVID-19 risks are being managed among dentists and other oral health providers. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://t...

#21 – Frontline Allies: Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Insights into COVID19 27.04.2020 1:01:09

Dr. Jenny Koehl (@jlkoehl), Dr. Karen Berger (@karenccrx), and Dr. Karen Dohr join host Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary) to discuss taking care of patients with COVID-19 in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. Listen as the team reflects on their first patients, PPE, anticoagulation, corticosteroid controversies, and more! Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists:...

#20 – What is Happening Right Now? COVID-19 Challenges and Silver Linings 13.04.2020 1:01:38

Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo), Jason Pogue (@jpogue1), and Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary) discuss critically evaluating COVID-19 literature, staying calm in the storm, strategies for team education and communication, and the role of social media in a pandemic. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm )...

#19 – Push and Pull: Combating Antibiotic Resistance from Discovery to Market Reform 21.02.2020 1:24:14

Dr. Mike Dudley (@MikeMndudley), President and CEO of Qpex Biopharma, joins Dr. Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary) to discuss the thrills and failures of antibiotic discovery and development along with the critical need for antibiotic market reform. We discuss the complexity of antibiotic resistance in gram-negative pathogens, antibiotic targets, potential market solutions, and more! Learn more about t...

#18 – Waking the Sleeping Giant: Engaging Nurses in Antimicrobial Stewardship 17.01.2020 46:56

Dr. David Ha (@DHpharmd) interviews Dr. Rita Olans (@RitaOlans) and Dr. Elizabeth Monsees (@eamonsees) about the critical role nurses play in antimicrobial stewardship. They discuss how nursing practice overlaps with stewardship teams, case examples of nurse integration in stewardship in various practice settings, guidance documents, and real-world advice for advancing your stewardship services wi...

#17 – See C. diff: A Discussion on Patient Advocacy 20.12.2019 1:15:18

Christian John Lillis, co-founder and Executive Director of the Peggy Lillis Foundation (@peggyfund), joins Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary) to share his mother’s story and discuss opportunities and challenges for patient advocacy and antimicrobial resistance. Get involved with the Peggy Lillis Foundation: https://peggyfoundation.org/get-involved/take-action/ Learn more about the Society of Infectiou...

#16 – 5 Ways Hospital Pharmacists Can Be Antibiotics Aware 20.11.2019 48:50

Dr. Susan Davis (@IDPharmProf) and Dr. Jason Pogue (@jpogue1) celebrate Antibiotic Awareness Week by discussing the 5 Ways Hospital Pharmacists Can Be Antibiotics Aware, including: verify penicillin allergy, avoid duplicate anaerobic coverage, reassess antibiotic therapy, avoid treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria, use the shortest effective antibiotic duration. CDC Poster: https://www.cdc.gov/an...

#15 – CDC Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs: 2019 Update 18.11.2019 53:57

Dr. Arjun Srinivasan and Dr. Melinda Neuhauser join host Dr. Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary) to discuss the updated Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These updates emphasize the importance of pharmacist and physician co-led stewardship programs and expanding the stewardship team to all hospital groups and departments. CDC C...

#14 – Pumpkin-Spiced Lessons: Phages, Posters, and Paul Sax 08.11.2019 1:15:42

Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary) and Ryan Shields (@ryankshields) are joined by Dr. Paul Sax (@PaulSaxMD) to review important updates in HIV care from IDWeek 2019. They also go “rapid fire” through posters and oral abstracts presented at IDWeek 2019, nerd out over genomics, phages, and beta-lactamases, and discuss the new CAP and vancomycin guidelines. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Disea...