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In this episode, Callum and Jame discuss the latest evidence base for endocarditis assessment & management, focusing on the ESC 2023 guidance. Echocardiography indications Surgery Antimicrobial treatments AST AND MORE …in part 1 because this is was 2-parter. Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/111-112-Endocarditis-2023-Update-3594d55559314434a3b87d4c30ec41f3 Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buyme...
In this episode, Callum and Jame discuss the latest evidence base for endocarditis assessment & management, focusing on the ESC 2023 guidance. Epidemiology! Prophylaxis! How to take a blood culture! A long and complicated comparison of the Duke-ISCVID and Duke-ESC criteria that doesn’t really matter because they’re both as good as each other! AND MORE …in part 2 because this is a 2-parter sorry SEE YOU NEXT TIME! Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/111-112-Endocardit...
The conclusion of the Candida trilogy focuses on the rise of the Lord of the Candida resistance mechanisms: C. auris . Alyssa and Callum are joined by returning guest Professor Tihana Bicanic to discuss the rise of C. auris. Here we highlight some resources for managing this difficult to treat Candida including the recent UKHSA updated guidelines. We also discuss anti-fungal resistance mechanisms in Candida in general. Although this concludes the Candidal section, there are more yeasts yet to co...
Yes we've done a Candida episode, but what about SECOND Candida episode? This week in the second part of the Candida Trilogy Alyssa and Callum are joined by Professor Tihana Bicanic to discuss all things invasive Candidiasis. Listen in to hear about treatment and diagnosis of this important condition, as well as some areas of current research and the most recent guidelines from ECMM-ISHAM. (Note this episode was recorded before they were released). Show notes for this episode here: https://idiot...
In this episode there will be puns where you yeast expect them... But more seriously, what does Candida albicans actually mean? What are yeasts anyway? How does this all relate to the Romans? These questions, and more, will be answered as Alyssa and Callum continue the Fungal series with this, the first in a 3-parter on all things Candida! In this episode we cover the Taxonomy (newly confusing), Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Candida spp. before talking about superficial candidiasis. Look out ...
What exciting times! Clinical trials into the management of SAB! SNAP publication on the horizon! But how do we interpret and apply the results of these trials to our patients? This week Jame and Callum are joined by Dr Clark Russell, Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases to discuss: The difficulty in interpreting current clinical trials in SAB. The emerging concept of "low risk" SAB and how to define this. The heterogeneity of SAB and how this might be exploited. Notes for this episode here:...
Callum and Alyssa are joined by Professor Malcolm Richardson to talk about all things fungal diagnostics. In this, part 1 of 2 on diagnostics we discuss the use of biomarkers such as beta-D-Glucan and galactomannan, as well as serology and molecular techniques. Notes for this episode can be found: here . Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all e...
Callum and Alyssa are joined by Professor Malcolm Richardson to talk about all things fungal diagnostics. In this, part 1 of 2 on diagnostics we discuss the use of microscopy, histopathology and culture in diagnosing fungal infections. Notes for this episode can be found: here . Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). ...
IT'S A BREAKPOINTS BREAKOUT! Jame and Callum are joined by the drugnamic duo of Julie-Ann Justo & Erin McCreary from the Breakpoints podcast to delve into the IDSA DTR Gram negative Guidance. Show notes for this episode are here. Breakpoints podcast can be found here: https://breakpoints-sidp.org/ Lyrics: Tryin’ to use some drugs to kill these bugs Erin and Julie are PK PD thugs Gonna make these two ID:IOTS look like mugs It’s gonna be a Breakpoints Breakout Sorry the song sounds so tinny, P...
My my! Mycology? Join Callum and special co-host Alyssa for this, the first in the all new ID:IOTS Mycology Mega-series. Here we cover: What the British Society of Medical Mycology is and what they do Why we're doing this series on fungi The Global and UK Burden of fungal disease. The spectrum of fungal disease clinically, The taxonomy of these pathogens, and the WHO Fungal Pathogen List. Notes for this episode can be found here . Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...
So now, Loyal Listener, you know all about Susceptible, Sensitive at higher doses, Resistant, MICs, ECOFFs/ECVs and how to use the EUCAST breakpoints table.... But what about the wild-west of bug-drug combos where there are no breakpoints? Well in this episode, Jame and Callum talk through the EUCAST approach to this situation. Show notes for this episode here Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep ...
BREAKPOINTS. We all love them. S breakpoints... R breakpoints... dash, IE, NA... Wait, dash, IA, NA, Brackets?! LISTEN ON (and read the accompanying prep notes), and soon you'll know! In this episode Jame and Callum talk through the EUCAST breakpoints table and how to interpret it Show notes for this episode here Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (...
Jame is joined by Kate from BioMérieux as they take a deep dive into the BCID2 and the Vitek Reveal, 2 new devices used for rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of blood culture isolates. Note: This episode was produced in collaboration with BioMérieux. An honorarium received from them will be donated directly to charitable causes. Message from BioMérieux: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information shared during our podcast appearances. The views ex...
This week Jame is joined by Nick and Dal from BioMérieux as they take a deep dive into the Vitek2, one of the machines available for performing Automated Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing. Note: This episode was produced in collaboration with BioMérieux. An honorarium received from them will be donated directly to charitable causes. Message from BioMérieux: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information shared during our podcast appearances. The views expressed by our repres...
Jame and Callum are joined by Dr Fiona McGill, lead author of the 2016 Joint Specialist Societies Meningitis Guidelines. Listen to hear an overview of the epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of both bacterial and viral meningitis in the UK. Show notes for this episode here Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have pr...
HO HO HO, MERRY FISMAS!!! On the Third & Final Pod of FISmas these ID:IOTS have for you… 6 golden topics! Listen to hear about: 1. Personalised approach to invasive fungal infection 2. Agricultural anti-fungals and One Health 3. Candida auris 4. NTM standards of care 5. Narrative reporting 6. Fluoroquinolones and the MHRA warnings Jame and Callum attended the Federation of Infection Societies 2024 annual meeting in Liverpool; here they share their reflections on the sessions they attended on...
HO HO HO, MERRY FISMAS!!! On the Second Pod of FISmas these ID:IOTS have for you… an all-enveloping, capsidating update on the High Consequence Infectious Diseases, measles, RSV and other viruses that you ‘R naught’ going to want to skip! Jame and Callum attended the Federation of Infection Societies 2024 annual meeting in Liverpool; here they share their reflections on the sessions they attended on: Viral pathogens Final episode on fungi etc. coming soon! Notes for this episode here Support the...
HO HO HO, MERRY FISMAS!!! On the First Pod of FISmas these ID:IOTS have to you… a terrifying update on the Antibiotic Apocalypse! Jame and Callum attended the Federation of Infection Societies 2024 annual meeting in Liverpool; here they share their reflections on the sessions they attended on: Bacteria and Antimicrobial resistance. Episodes on viruses, fungi etc. coming soon! Notes for this episode here Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: ...
Jame regales Callum with tales of his online adventure to the BSAC OPAT conference. Listen in to hear some updates on: implementation of OVIVA; subcutaneous antibiotics; and the BSAC OPAT good practice guidelines Notes for this episode here. Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please...
Hosts James and Callum welcome listeners to the ID:IOTS podcast, an infectious disease insight for specialists. The episode briefly opens with a lighthearted, infectious disease-themed jingle about discontinuing antibiotic prescriptions, setting a unique tone for the show's focus on antimicrobial stewardship and related topics.
Have you ever looked at your microbiology lab report and wondered "What does resistant mean anyway?" We're sure you have (and if you haven't you should have)! And conveniently we've recorded this podcast episode to explain how it all works! We talk through the definition of S, I & R, plus some explanation on the science behind these letters. This is the first in the new Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) mini series. Make sure to listen to this one first! Show notes for this episode ...
They're new, they're weird, and we don't use them very much (or at all), but that won't stop your favourite ID:IOTS sounding off on these novel tetracyclines! In this episode we discuss: An overview of the 3 drugs, including spectrum & penetrance; pharmacokinetics; EUCAST breakpoints; resistance mechanisms; and the recommendations for use in the IDSA DTR Gram Negative guidelines 2024. Prep notes for the episode here . Got a question? Use the new 'send us a text' link in the episode descripti...
In which Jame talks about the rationale for IVOS, evidence base for the pros and cons, and then finishes by giving the UK oral switch criteria an absolute rinsing. Prep notes available here . Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app!...
Moraxella means more moronic puns from Jame&Callum. A short episode for some short rods. Listen to hear about this coccobacillus, how to identify it in the lab and what sort of clinical syndromes it causes. Show note for this episode here Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast pleas...
Join Jame and Callum as they discuss this paper which examines where these new antibiotics are going, and why they aren't widely available. Notes for this episode here Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app!...
Join Jame and Callum on this episode about the ultimate 4 rings of power: Tetracyclines. The swiss army knife of antibiotics. We talk through the history, uses, mechanism, PK/PD and resistance. Become a pharmacophile as you learn something about pharmacophores. Shows notes for this episode here Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes ha...
Jame and Callum are joined by Lee John and Ella for this episode around the arch-villain of atypical pneumonia and the bogeyman of every spa. Yes Legionella pneumophila (and friends) are addressed in depth whilst this podcast is aerosolised around the world. Show notes for this episode here Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have p...
You'll be whooping with knowledge after listening to this one. Come hear all about Bordetella species. From pertussis to kennel cough you'll hear it all. Show notes for this episode here Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app!...
The Spring Meeting of the British Infection Assocation is a must for UK infection trainees; In this week's episode Callum summarises for Jame (who was there, but didn't take any notes) the main learning points from the meeting. Show notes for this episode here BIA membership is FREE to UK infection trainees, reasonably priced for everyone else, and paid memberships come with online access to the Journal of Infection! Sign up today at https://www.britishinfection.org/join . Support the show Suppo...
Jame was there but Callum wasn't! The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy have several conferences throughout the year, including a Spring meeting with their AGM. But what topics were discussed, I hear you wonder? WELL WONDER NO MORE: Jame'll take you through it! Notes for this episode here Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all epis...
