Best Antibiotic Stewardship Podcasts (2024)

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#100 – Tackling Tetracyclines: Breakpoints 100th Episode! 1:24:06

39m ago1:24:06

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Drs. Jeffrey Pearson and Jason Pogue join Dr. Jeannette Bouchard as they take on all things tetracyclines. Starting with tetracycline, they walk through differences between each generation and drug in this class, from dosing all the way to pertinent resistance mechanisms. You will not want to miss out on this one! This podcast was supported by an u…

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Communicable E6 – “Sneaky viruses”: an update on hepatitis B & C before World Hepatitis Day 54:06

4d ago54:06

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Responsible for 1.3 million deaths and 2.2 million new infections per year, viral hepatitis is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality amongst all infectious diseases, just behind tuberculosis. Hosts Angela Huttner and Oana Sandulescu welcome special guest and leading hepatitis expert, Professor Mojca Matičič, MD, PhD (Ljubljana, Sloven…

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Communicable E5 - Beauty is in the 'I' of the beholder: EUCAST updates 38:31

4d ago38:31

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The ‘I’ (intermediate susceptibility) in a EUCAST-guided antibiogram never meant impending resistance to your antibiotic. It was never meant to make you find the one ‘S’ (invariably a carbapenem) and use it instead—even if many clinicians did. In this episode of Communicable, hosts Marc Bonten and Angela Huttner welcome Profs. Christian Giske (outg…

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Communicable E4 - The BLING-3 trial & continuous beta-lactam infusion: should these results change your practice? 44:52

13d ago44:52

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Hosts Angela Huttner & Erin McCreary welcome Prof. David Paterson (Singapore) and Prof. Josh Davis (Newcastle, Australia) to discuss the design and results of the BLING-3 trial, which compared continuous infusion of beta-lactam antibiotics to standard intermittent dosing in 7000 critically ill patients across 104 intensive-care units. In unadjusted…

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Blood Transfusion Basics with Ryan Breuer 39:03

13d ago39:03

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a discussion about a study that looks at using bovine blood as an alternative to caprine blood when goats need a blood transfusion. In this episode we discuss a 2021 paper looking at xenotransfusion between bovines and caprines. This paper is titled Preliminary Investigation of Bovine Whole Blood Xenotransfusion …

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SHEA Journal Club Spotlight: Key Studies on Antibiotic Therapy & Asymptomatic Bacteriuria 20:23

25d ago20:23

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In this episode of The SHEA Podcast, SHEA Journal Club Chair and moderator Hannah Imlay is joined by guests Jennifer Cihlar and David Cluck to discuss two of the most impactful articles reviewed by the journal club this year. The first article, "Bacteremia From a Presumed Urinary Source in Hospitalized Adults With Asymptomatic Bacteriuria" by Advan…

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#99 – Don’t be CRABby: Acinetobacter baumannii review 1:08:08

15d ago1:08:08

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Drs. Yohei Doi and Emily Heil join Dr. Erin McCreary to dive into one of the most requested topics from our listeners and something that is consistently confusing in clinical practice: Acinetobacter baumannii! Hear from experts on their experience with treating this tricky organism and their thoughts on best approaches when you are presented with C…

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Communicable E3 - The new WHO Priority Pathogens List: which bugs to target first? 42:58

1M ago42:58

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What are WHO's most wanted bacterial pathogens in 2024? Hosts Angela Huttner & Oana Sandulescu welcome guests Dr. Hatim Sati of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Dr. Erin Duffy (CARB-X) to discuss WHO’s new Priority Pathogens List. Developed by WHO and a panel of global experts, the List identifies the ‘top’ bacteria for which research & deve…

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Disbudding Pain Management with Dr. Whitney Knauer 39:09

1M ago39:09

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a discussion about a study that looks at ways to mitigate the pain of disbudding kids with Dr. Whitney Knauer of the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota In this episode we discuss a 2022 paper looking at the different effects of 3 types of prevention and treatment for the p…

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Communicable E2 - Phage therapy: does it work and will we have access? 54:00

1M ago54:00

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In this episode, hosts Josh Davis (Newcastle, Australia) and Angela Huttner (Geneva, Switzerland) interview the phage ‘microbiologist-clinician duo’, Drs. Shawna McCallin and Lorenz Leitner (Balgrist Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland). They explore the history of phages, the process of bringing phage therapy to a patient, potential resistance to phages…

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#98 – Uncomplicated UTIs: Getting Uncomfortable with Uncertainty 1:13:14

2M ago1:13:14

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Drs. Chris Crnich, Angela Huttner, and Jeannette Bouchard join Dr. Erin McCreary to discuss all things uncomplicated UTIs! Gain insight into where our new guidelines may be headed and pearls from experts in a variety of clinical settings, including a clinic specifically devoted to UTIs! Funding for this podcast was supported by an independent medic…

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#97 – Hot Topics: What Did You Miss in Infectious Diseases in 2023-2024 (LIVE from MAD-ID) 1:26:38

2M ago1:26:38

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In this special LIVE podcast episode, Drs. Emily Heil (@emilyheil) and Mandee Noval (@MandeeNoval) present the latest and greatest in ID literature from MAD-ID 2024 (@MAD_ID_ASP) in Orlando, FL. They cover everything from ECCMID late breakers to stewardship to the best things to come out of a good old shortage! You won’t want to miss this one! Goog…

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Late-breaker clinical trial results from ESCMID Global 2024: Should they change your practice? 58:02

3M ago58:02

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CMI Communications editors Angela Huttner, Marc Bonten, and Erin McCreary discuss late-breaker clinical trials presented at ESCMID Global (ECCMID) in Barcelona, providing insights into the trials’ designs, results, and implications. The DOTS trial compared two doses of long-acting dalbavancin to standard of care in patients with complicated S. aure…

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Carpal hyperextension in Nigerian Dwarf goats with Dr.'s Erica McKenzie & Leah Streb 36:22

3M ago36:22

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a discussion about an exciting attempt to determine the cause of a mysterious limb deformity plaguing the Nigerian Dwarf community with Dr. Erica McKenzie of Oregon State University and Dr. Leah Streb of the University of Califorina at Davis. In this episode we discuss an unpublished study investigating the poten…

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The SHEA Podcast | SHEA & ASM on The Ramifications of Testing – Why Dx Stewardship is Critical 45:59

3M ago45:59

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This episode of The SHEA Podcast is joint collaboration with The American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Today’s moderator, Dr. Francesca Lee, interviews Dr. Laura Filkins from ASM and Dr. Dan Morgan from SHEA. Listen as our guests discuss how the overuse or misuse of diagnostic tests impacts patient care and the potential ramifications in a healt…

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#96 – The Tortured Stewards & Surgeons Department 1:06:21

3M ago1:06:21

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Episode Notes The Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists is excited to invite you to the first ever meeting (via Breakpoints) of The Tortured Stewards & Surgeons Department. Today’s agenda items: optimal management of perioperative antibiotics and prevention of surgical site infections. Drs. Trisha Peel (@DrTrishaPeel), Michael Calderwood (@Cal…

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Follow-Up Blood Cultures: When Should We Do It? 26:36

3M ago26:36

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This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's two-part series, Impact of Blood Culture Practices on Antibiotic Stewardship & HAI Surveillance & Management. This episode focuses on the controversy surrounding follow-up blood cultures after initial bacteremia episodes. The frequency of obtaining blood cultures and their role in scenarios like leukocytosis and fevers will …

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Healthcare Onset Bacteremia 33:24

4M ago33:24

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This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's two-part series, Impact of Blood Culture Practices on Antibiotic Stewardship & HAI Surveillance & Management. Speakers discuss effective preventive measures for reducing healthcare-onset bacteremia rates.Speakers:Mark Rupp, MDAnna Sick-Samuels, MD, MPHModerator:Patricia Pichilingue-Reto, MD, FAAP, AAHIVS…

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Flunixin Pharmacology with Dr. Joe Smith 40:14

4M ago40:14

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for this discussion about the pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous administration of flunixin meglumine in goats with Dr. Joe Smith from the University of Tennessee. The primary paper discussed is titled: “Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Estimated Milk Withdrawal Intervals for Domestic Goats (Capra Aegagrus Hircus) After …

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#95 – A to Z on R&D: Challenges and Solutions for Sustained Antimicrobial Drug Development 1:02:16

4M ago1:02:16

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In this episode, Drs. Helen Boucher (@hboucher3), Ramy Elshaboury, and Mike Dudley (@MikeMNDudley) join host, Megan Klatt (@MeganKlatt3), to discuss barriers to antimicrobial drug development, potential incentives and legislation to promote market growth, and what we can do to ensure the antimicrobial pipeline doesn’t run dry. Learn more about the …

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The SHEA Podcast | Existing Public Health Infrastructure for HAI/AR 30:01

4M ago30:01

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On today’s episode of The SHEA Podcast, Dr. Jorge Salinas is joined by Joseph Perz and Melissa Cumming for a conversation on the existing public health infrastructure for addressing healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance. Listen as they discuss public health’s role in healthcare, specific to communicable diseases, as well as …

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#94 – Lock, Stock, & Sterilize: Strategies to Optimize Antimicrobial Lock Therapy & Prevent/Treat Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections 1:05:25

4M ago1:05:25

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It's time to arm yourselves with all the resources on antimicrobial locks! Join our experts, Drs. Louise-Marie Oleksiuk (@CanRowPharm), Nasia Safdar (@NasiaSafdar), Joel Topf (@kidney_boy), and our wonderful host, Dr. Julie Justo (@julie_justo), to discuss the ins and outs of antimicrobial locks and how to implement them! Funding for this podcast w…

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Preventing Transmission at the Port-of-Entry: Risk Reduction Practices in the ED 33:13

5M ago33:13

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This is the final episode of SHEA's three-part series, Developments in Transmission-based Precautions. This discussion focuses on the common workflows in the ED and the limitations associated with infection prevention practices when compared to other settings. Speakers will address opportunities to improve infection prevention identified during the…

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The SHEA Podcast | Taking Action: Identify & Address Disparities in Your IP Program 16:07

5M ago16:07

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Today’s episode of the The SHEA Podcast features a discussion between Dr. Amie John and Dr. Caitlin McGrath. Tune as and listen to their discussion on Dr. McGrath’s work on novel strategies to ensure equity in HAI prevention and the use of existing HAI surveillance systems to identify and mitigate inequities. They discuss where to start, how to get…

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Infection Prevention for Patients with CP-CRE & Other Multi-Drug Resistant Gram-Negative Rods 24:36

5M ago24:36

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This is Ep. 2 of the Developments in Transmission-Based Precautions Series. The speakers will elucidate carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales and classifications utilized for multi-drug resistant gram-negative rods, along with their epidemiology. They will address challenges associated with identifying these organisms, recom…

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Challenging Kidding Cases with Dr. Daniela Luethy 31:01

5M ago31:01

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for this discussion about pain control options in goats with Dr. Daniela Luethy from the University of Pennsylvania as we discuss kidding complications in goats that are seen at veterinary teaching hospitals. The primary paper discussed is titled: “A Multi-Center Study of Uterine Tears and Other Reproductive Complica…

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Preventing Respiratory Virus Infections in Patients with Neutropenia & Those Undergoing HSCT 24:29

5M ago24:29

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This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's three-part series, Developments in Transmission-based Precautions. This episode focuses on preventing respiratory virus infections in patients with neutropenia or those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. We’ll explore characteristics of the patient population or local epidemiological trends that might warran…

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#93 – Global, Live Journal Club: Ceftobiprole for Complicated Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia (ERADICATE Study) 58:22

5M ago58:22

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Drs. Thomas Holland and Vance Fowler (@VanceFowler5) join Drs. Steven Tong (@syctong) and Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) to discuss the ERADICATE study and the role of ceftobiprole for the treatment of complicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. This session was recorded live on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 featuring an international audience. List…

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Antibiotic Treatment at End of Life: When Is It Appropriate & How Do We Discuss It? 22:17

5M ago22:17

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This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's two-part series, Infection Prevention & Antibiotic Stewardship at End of Life. This episode explores the role of antibiotic treatment in the end-of-life setting with a focus on balancing the role in maintaining comfort and relieving symptoms with the concern for adverse effects, excessive or futile use, and contribution to t…

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Infection Prevention at End of Life: Should Our Approach Be Different? 16:49

6M ago16:49

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This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's two-part series, Infection Prevention & Antibiotic Stewardship at End of Life. This episode focuses on the risks and benefits of IP policies in the acute care setting - such as isolation requirements and visitor restrictions - and how they might (or might not) be adapted at end-of-life. Speakers:Rupak Datta, MD, MPH, PhDMeli…

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The SHEA Podcast | Vancomycin & Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: Two Perspectives 26:33

6M ago26:33

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Today’s episode of The SHEA Podcast discusses vancomycin and how antimicrobial stewardship programs should address its use. Our moderator is Mackenzie Keintz and our guests are Rebekah Moehring and Kimberly Claeys, two experts on the topic that represent the physician and pharmacy perspective of ASP programs. Listen as they discuss why vancomycin i…

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#92 – Antibiotic Alchemy: Metallo-Beta-Lactamases 1:10:30

6M ago1:10:30

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Drs. Robert Bonomo, Ryan Shields (@ryankshields), and Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) deep dive into the world of metallo-beta-lactamases. This riveting discussion is full of the nerdiest pub trivia nuggets and the “must know” details of novel beta lactams and beta-lactamase inhibitors, and their uses for MBLs. Funding for this podcast was provided b…

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Contemplating Colostrum with Robert Van Saun 41:42

6M ago41:42

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for this discussion about colostrum evaluations and benchmarking Dr. Robert VanSaun from Pennsylvania State University. This episode covers IgG concentration, evaluating passive transfer, heat treatment of colostrum, and remaining knowledge gaps in the world of small ruminant colostrum. Today's episode references sev…

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Using Culture to Sustain Desirable Infection Prevention Behaviors 24:02

6M ago24:02

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In this final episode of SHEA's podcast series, Social & Cultural Aspects of Infection Control & Antibiotic Stewardship, speakers discuss some of the barriers that contribute to the decreased adherence to infection prevention guidelines and the implications they have with regard to patient safety, in addition to potential behavioral strategies that…

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#91 – Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Preparation Pearls for Stewardship and Microbiology Lab Accreditation Updates 1:06:21

6M ago1:06:21

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New accreditation standards making your head spin? Are you stressed and don’t know where to start? Well, on this episode of Breakpoints Drs. Arjun Srinivasan and Jose Alexander (Alex) join Luis Plaza from Let’s Talk Micro (@letstalkmicro1) and Dr. Jeannette Bouchard (@jlbouchard001) to breakdown what you need to know and where to start when it come…

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Antibiotic Prescribing & Stewardship in Hospitals (Part 2) 30:04

7M ago30:04

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This is Part 2 of the discussion on the social and cultural aspects of antibiotic prescribing and stewardship in hospitals. This episode focuses on the interventions that can be implemented based on the culture at your institution or within parts of your institution. Speakers will discuss communication strategies that can be most successful when ta…

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Antibiotic Prescribing & Stewardship in Hospitals (Part 1) 42:05

7M ago42:05

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This is Ep. 1, Part 1 of SHEA's podcast series, Social & Cultural Aspects of Infection Control & Antibiotic Stewardship. This episode focuses on the key drivers of suboptimal prescribing and how they may differ within various specialties within hospitals. In addition, speakers will discuss how to determine what behavioral domains are influencing in…

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The SHEA Podcast | A Conversation with SHEA’s Incoming President: Tom Talbot 15:19

7M ago15:19

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In this episode of The SHEA Podcast, outgoing SHEA President Deborah Yokoe welcomes incoming SHEA President Tom Talbot. Get to know Dr. Talbot and learn more about his career in healthcare epidemiology and his goals as the 2024 SHEA President.By SHEA

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Bladder Stones With Meredyth Jones 35:22

7M ago35:22

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for this discussion about urinary calculi (aka bladder stones) with the one and only Dr. Meredyth Jones-Cook of Oklahoma State University. This episode covers stone types, predisposing factors, management strategies, and current knowledge gaps in the field of small ruminant urolithiasis. The title of today's paper is…

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#90 – IDWeek 2023 Recap: Pipeline Agents and Clinical Trials That May Change Your Practice 1:02:36

7M ago1:02:36

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We are back with more exciting IDWeek 2023 content! If you listened to the last episode and want more? Than look no further. Join your Breakpoints hosts, Drs. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary), Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo), and Jeannette Bouchard (@jlbouchard001) for a review of key pipeline agents at IDWeek and highlights from everyone’s favorite se…

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Season 3 Trailer 2:17

7M ago2:17

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Send us a Text Message. We're back with another season of Baas and Bleats, the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioner's podcast! This year, Dr. Sarah Lowrey will be breaking down current research projects that pertain to the care and wellbeing of small ruminants, camelids, and cervids. She will be speaking with the experts to help prac…

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#89 – IDWeek 2023 Recap: Late Breaking Clinical Trials 1:14:35

7M ago1:14:35

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Need help narrowing down your IDWeek re-watch content? Or maybe you were unable to make IDWeek so you want the pharmacy driven highlights? Well, look no further, Breakpoints has what you need! Join your Breakpoints hosts, Drs. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary), Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo), and Jeannette Bouchard (@jlbouchard001) for a review of some…

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Post-operative Care 35:45

7M ago35:45

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This is Ep. 3 of SHEA's three-part series, Updates from the SHEA SSI Compendium. This episode focuses on the major recommendations included in the SHEA SSI Compendium that address the post-operative period. Speakers will discuss the recommendations regarding blood glucose control, discontinuing perioperative antibiotics after incisional closure, an…

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Peri-operative Care 22:52

8M ago22:52

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This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's three-part series, Updates from the SHEA SSI Compendium. This episode focuses on a few of the core infection control interventions that take place during the perioperative process that are found in the SHEA SSI Compendium of Strategies update. In addition, speakers will discuss the importance of maintaining normothermia, uti…

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Pre-operative Recommendations for Patients with Beta-Lactam Allergy Labels 20:03

8M ago20:03

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This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's three-part series, Updates from the SHEA SSI Compendium. This episode focuses on Pre-operative Recommendations for Patients with Beta-Lactam Allergy Labels. Speakers will discuss the pre-operative interventions suggested in the SHEA SSI Compendium of Strategies update, as well as the role of beta-lactam allergy assessment fo…

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#88 – Dosing Consult: Can we BID farewell to Q8H Metronidazole? 32:04

8M ago32:04

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Drs. Nicholas Torney (@NPT_PharmD) and Sunish Shah join Dr. Jeannette Bouchard (@jlbouchard001) to discuss our next topic in our Dosing Consult series: BID vs TID dosing for metronidazole. Deep dive into the PK/PD and real-world application of this switch with experts in this dosing strategy. References: Addition of anaerobic coverage in biliary in…

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#87 – We Love T Cells: Updates in Cytomegalovirus 1:20:41

9M ago1:20:41

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Dr. Ajit Limaye and Dr. Camille Kotton (@KottonNelson) join Dr. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) to discuss fascinating updates in the CMV space including new RCTs for prevention, vaccines, and more! Learn why a little "hair of the dog" might be a good thing, how great T cells are, and the trials we still need. References: CAPSIL study: Effect of Pree…

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#86 – The Robin to Your Batman: Ensuring Adequate Beta-lactamase Inhibitor Exposure to Restore Beta-lactam Activity 1:19:32

9M ago1:19:32

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Episode Notes Drs. Paul Ambrose and Michael Dudley (@MikeMndudley) join Dr. Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo) for a review of beta-lactamase inhibitor (BLI) pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics. They discuss factors affecting BLI’s restorative activity, the convoluted math behind establishing exposure-response relationships for BLIs, some geeky medicin…

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#85 – Who You Gonna Call? Mythbusters! Antibiotic Myths for Infectious Diseases Clinicians 1:01:27

11M ago1:01:27

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Episode Notes Drs. Jason Gallagher (@JGPharmD) and Melissa Johnson (@IDPharmacist) join Dr. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) to discuss one of the most talked about papers of the year: Antibiotic Myths for the Infectious Diseases Clinician. Tune in to hear these common myths debunked! Antibiotic Myths for the Infectious Diseases Clinician: https://aca…

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#84 – Antimicrobial Stewardship and Disaster Medicine: Perspectives from Ukraine 43:56

12M ago43:56

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Episode Notes In this special episode of Breakpoints, pharmacist Hailie Uren joins Dr. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) to talk about the current practice of medicine in Ukraine, including the extremely drug-resistant war wound infections she frequently encounters. You won’t want to miss this amazing insight, and can support UK-Med in Ukraine here: ht…

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