Episode Notes Drs. Saima Aslam (@DocSaimaAslam) and Daria Van Tyne (@DariaVanTyne) join Dr. Rachel Britt (@RachelBPharmD) for a discussion on bacteriophage therapy! Tune in for a review of their role in therapy, logistical considerations, the future of phage therapy, and more! 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...
Mar 17, 2023•59 min•Ep. 72
Episode Notes Episode Notes Inspired by lamentations on Twitter, Drs. Bobbi Jo Stoner (@BobbiJo_Stoner), Jonathan Ryder (@JonathanRyderMD) and Sami El-Dalati join Dr. Jillian Hayes (@thejillianhayes) to hash out some of the controversies we encounter while managing infective endocarditis. Do we really need gentamicin and rifampin for all cases of staphylococcal prosthetic valve endocarditis? Where do oral antimicrobials fit into this disease state? Who should have a seat at the table to provide ...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 71
Episode Notes Drs. Valerie Vaughn (@ValerieVaughnMD), Jason Newland (@JasonGNewland) and Libby Dodds Ashley (@The_Real_LDA) join Dr. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) for a discussion on how to harness the power of data to move through those common stewie struggles. Tune in for a review of common barriers, the art of communication within stewardship, and more! This podcast is sponsored by bioMérieux. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SI...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 70
Episode Notes Your Breakpoints hosts, Drs. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary), Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo), Rachel Britt (@RachelBPharmD) and Jillian Hayes (@thejillianhayes) are back for a second week of IDWeek review. Tune in for publications that may change your practice, and a segment of I Feel Nerdy that is sure to Swiftly become one of your favorites! Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) In...
Dec 30, 2022•47 min•Ep. 69
Episode Notes Missing IDWeek already? Hoping for some new content to consume during your holiday travel plans? Have no fear – your IDWeek Breakpoints recap is here! Join your Breakpoints hosts, Drs. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary), Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo), Rachel Britt (@RachelBPharmD) and Jillian Hayes (@thejillianhayes) for a review of some new trials and pipeline agents presented at IDWeek 2022. Be sure to stay tuned for Part II, launching next Friday! Learn more about the Society of Inf...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 68
Dr. Laura Certain (@laura_certain) and Dr. Nico Cortes-Penfield (@Cortes_Penfield) join Dr. Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo) to discuss all things related to prosthetic joint infections. Tune in to learn about what comprises a bacterial biofilm, how it develops, and ways to combat it using the latest evidence-based antibiotic regimens. We also take a look at what’s on the horizon for the field of orthopedic infectious diseases. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 67
Dr. Kimberly Blumenthal (@KimberlyBlumen1), Dr. Meghan Jeffres (@PharmerMeg), and Dr. Eric Macy (@EricMacyMD) join Dr. Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo) to summarize the history of cephalosporin avoidance in penicillin allergies, evidence-based pros and cons of giving cephalosporins in penicillin allergy, how to leverage technology to improve treatment of patients with penicillin allergies, and much more! Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitte...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 66
In this special collaborative episode, Dr. Sara Dong (@swinndong) of Febrile podcast (@febrilepodcast) and Dr. Ghady Haidar (@cleverwebber) join Dr. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) to discuss all aspects of FUO, including classification, diagnosis, management, and more! Have the fever of unknown origin review article from the February 2022 edition of NEJM (@NEJM) handy to follow along with the group. References Haidar G, Singh N. Fever of unknown origin. N Engl J Med 2022;386:463-77. LinkedIn: htt...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 65
In this spore-tacular episode of Breakpoints, Drs. Nathan Wiederhold and Kayla Stover (@stoverkr) join Dr. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) to discuss updates on the antifungal pipeline, offer pearls regarding their place in therapy, and teach us how to pronounce the drug names. 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....
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 64
Episode Notes Drs. Ann Falsey, Crystal Hodge (@Howzzeee) and Michael Ison (@MichaelGIsonMD) join Dr. Jillian Hayes (@thejillianhayes) for a review of non-COVID respiratory viruses. Tune in for a review of current epidemiological changes, the vaccine pipeline, and current treatment options. This episode was supported by an educational grant from Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: ...
Sep 16, 2022•Ep. 63
In this spore-tacular episode of Breakpoints, Drs. Anne Gonzales-Luna (@anniejayTX) and Paul Feuerstadt (@DrPaulGastro) join Dr. Rachel Britt (@rachelbpharmd) to discuss the microbiome, its relationship to C. difficile, and the new area of microbiota-based live biotherapeutic products (LBPs). This podcast was sponsored by an unrestricted medical education grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm...
Aug 26, 2022•47 min•Ep. 62
In the second episode of Breakpoints' Dosing Consult series, Drs. Ryan Crass (@crasspofungin) and Amit Pai (@DosingMatters) join Dr. Jillian Hayes (@thejillianhayes) to break down the 5 Ws and 1 H of linezolid TDM. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidp/ 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.facebook.com/...
Aug 19, 2022•51 min•Ep. 61
In this special LIVE podcast episode, Drs. Emily Heil (@emilylheil) and Erin McCreary (@Erin McCreary) sit down at MAD-ID 2022 (@MAD_ID_ASP) and give a rundown of 36 of some of the best ID papers, abstracts, studies, and other cool stuff from 2021 and early 2022! They cover everything from ECCMID late breakers to gram-negative RCTs to stewardship to fungi (but NOT COVID-19). Listen now! Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OdYP9WpNGFmslw_G_vTPYF0cJZoxN8jo/view LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 60
Drs. Antonio Oliver (@aoliverp73) and Maggie Monogue (@MaggieMonogue) join Dr. Erin McCreary (@Erin McCreary) to discuss all things Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Tune in to learn from some of the best about the complexities of P. aeruginosa resistance, the role of various antibiotics in the management of DTR isolates, and much more! This podcast was sponsored by an unrestricted medical education grant from Abbvie. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidp/ Learn more about the Society of Infect...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 59
Drs. Brian Werth (@bdubrx), Zack Nelson (@zacroBID) and Amy Brotherton (@AmyBrother10) join Dr. Jillian Hayes (@thejillianhayes) to discuss updates in the management of sexually transmitted infections. Listen in for guidance on how doses are selected, practical implementation of guideline changes, and how to discuss these changes with patients. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) Instagram: @S...
Jun 24, 2022•47 min•Ep. 58
Drs. Tom Dilworth and Stephanie Shealy May (@stephshealymay) join Dr. Rachel Britt (@RachelBPharmD) in the first episode of Breakpoints Dosing Consults to discuss questions and debates around ceftriaxone dosing. When should we use 1g over 2g? How does critical illness affect what dose to use? Is ceftriaxone the most approachable antibiotic? Tune in for answers to these questions and more! Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm (...
May 27, 2022•Ep. 57
Drs. Kate DeSear (@IDPharmD_Kate) and Frank Tverdek (@FTverdek) join Dr. Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo) to discuss the practice of empiric escalation in this episode of our gram-negative resistance series. Listen in for encouragement on following your intuition and tips on how, when, and why to practice this other side of antimicrobial stewardship. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) Instagram...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 56
Drs. Debbie Goff (@idpharmd), Khalid Eljaaly (@khalideljaaly), and Angeliki Messina (@AngPharmID) join Dr. David Ha (@DHpharmd) as part of a global panel discussion on international antimicrobial stewardship practices. Listen in to learn about pharmacy practice in South Africa and Saudi Arabia, antimicrobial stewardship practices in these and other countries, and how you too can get involved in global stewardship. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 55
Dr. Jennifer Morrow joins Dr. Rachel Britt (@RachelBPharmD) on this bonus episode of the Breakpoints podcast to discuss how the introduction of COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccines has affected community pharmacy teams and workflows. Also mentioned are the recent Test to Treat initiative, impacts on future community pharmacy practice, and ways inpatient providers can help our community colleagues. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SID...
Mar 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 54
Drs. Wendi Drummond and Jeff Pearson (@jeffpears0n) join Dr. Rachel Britt (@RachelBPharmD) on the Breakpoints podcast this week to discuss all things on non-tuberculosis mycobacteria pulmonary infections. Listen for answers to all your burning questions like “Are we still using IV amikacin?” and “How do I get omadacycline for my patient?” as well as learning why clofazimine is the coolest drug out there. For more NTM content, check out Dr. Drummond’s podcast, NTMTalk! This podcast was sponsored ...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 53
Drs. Pranita Tamma (@pranita_tamma) and Sam Aitken (@OncIDPharmd) are BACK on the podcast this week with Dr. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) to discuss IDSA guidance on AmpC producers, carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii , and Stenotrophomonas as part of our series on gram-negative bacteria. Listen as the panelists navigate the hot mess that is the CRAB treatment landscape, have a minocycline appreciation moment (we stan for Steno Sam!), and throw down some bar trivia in an "I Feel Nerdy" ...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 52
Drs. Pranita Tamma (@pranita_tamma) and Sam Aitken (@OncIDPharmd), authors of the IDSA Guidance on gram-negative resistance, join Dr. Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) for this exquisitely good episode to discuss the soon-to-be-updated guidance on treatment of ESBL producers, CRE producers, and difficult to treat (DTR) Pseudomonas. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: Website: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) Instagram: @SIDPharm ...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 51
Episode Notes Drs. Timothy Gauthier (@IDstewardship) and Jillian Hayes (@thejillianhayes) join Dr. Zahra Kassamali Escobar (@zkePharmD) to recap some IDWeek 2021 highlights on social media and antimicrobial stewardship. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of any past, current, or potential future employer. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 50
Episode Notes Drs. Keith Rodvold and Taylor Morrisette (@TayMorrisette) join Dr. Julie Ann Justo (@julie_justo) to discuss ID pharmacy fellowships, their pros and cons compared to other post-graduate training opportunities, the ID "pharmily tree," and Mai Tais. Find more information on ID pharmacy fellowships available in the United States here: - SIDP Fellowship Listings - ACCP Directory of Residencies, Fellowships, and Graduate Training Programs Learn more about the Society of Infectious Disea...
Dec 03, 2021•52 min•Ep. 49
Drs. Molly Sinert and Jon Furuno join Dr. David Ha (@DHpharmd) to discuss the prevalence of antibiotic use and its harms and benefits in reducing suffering and providing comfort during end-of-life care. 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.facebook.com/sidprx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidp/ Refer...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 48
From generating 150 liters-worth of E. coli to the first X-ray crystallography of an ESBL, Drs. Robert Bonomo, Ryan Shields (@ryankshields), and Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) take a deep dive into beta-lactamases like AmpCs, KPCs, and more.
Oct 29, 2021•Ep. 47
Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance help us understand and recognize antibiotic susceptibility patterns that don't make sense. Robert Bonomo and Ryan Shields (@ryankshields) join Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) to discuss efflux and porin mechanisms of resistance in Gram negative bacteria and their impact on antibacterial treatment. Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About Twitter: @SIDPharm ( https://twitter.com/SIDPharm ) Instagram: @SIDPharm ( http...
Oct 22, 2021•Ep. 46
Pathogen-directed trials are among the most important trials that clinicians need to guide therapy but are also incredibly difficult to design and enroll. Rachel Britt (@RachelBPharmD) gets a behind-the-scenes interview with Adam Stewart (@adm_stewart), lead investigator of MERINO-2, and Jason Pogue (@jpogue1), lead investigator of OVERCOME. They discuss original intentions and evolving expectations to investigate optimal antibiotic therapy for multidrug resistant bacteria. Listen in for the ins...
Sep 24, 2021•Ep. 45
Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir (@jayCdoesID) and Jeannette Bouchard (@jlbouchard001) join Erin McCreary (@ErinMcCreary) to discuss COVID vaccines, including access to, confidence in, and hesitancy around them. This episode was sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP References: Polack FP, Thomas SJ, Kitchin N, et al. Safety and Efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine. N Engl J Med 2020;383:2603-2615. Baden LR, El Sahly HM, Essin...
Sep 17, 2021•Ep. 44
Erin McCreary (@erinmccreary) reviews clinical data and implementation strategies for therapeutic drug monitoring of beta-lactam antibiotics with Veena Venugopalan (@Veena_PharmD), Joseph Kuti, Jason Roberts (@jasonroberts_pk), and Marc Scheetz (@IDPharmacometrx). 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.facebook.com...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 43
