The Burden of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis

Every day, I hear patients share worries shaped by the growing wave of vaccine misinformation—questions that reveal just how overwhelming today’s “infodemic” has become. In this podcast, I explore what vaccine hesitancy really looks like and how pharmacists can use empathy, strong recommendations, and meaningful dialogue to help rebuild confidence in immunization.Presenter:Mary Barna Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGPClinical ProfessorErnest Mario School of PharmacyRutgers, The State University of New JerseyPiscataway, New JerseyInternal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, New JerseyLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4oHDWZqGet access to all of our new episodes by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Diseases Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode focuses on hearing the voices of transgender people living with HIV and their advocates as they share what matters most to them when it comes to healthcare services and where HIV fits among those priorities. We also consider how these insights can assist healthcare professionals in configuring HIV care to better meet the needs of this key population. Topics addressed include:Overarching health and well-being priorities within the broader context of everyday life challenges Personal experiences of suboptimal interactions with healthcare services, and their impact on health-seeking behaviorsKey components of a transgender-welcoming healthcare environment Principles of people-centered care including integrating HIV care with gender-affirming careConcerns regarding HIV management that HIV healthcare professionals should anticipate and addressFaculty: Torrey BurkePatient AdvocateUnited StatesErika CastellanosExecutive DirectorGlobal Action for Trans EqualityThe NetherlandsAryah Lester, IC/SMEPatient AdvocateUnited StatesTanya LaguingPresident DIOSSA (Decent Image of South Signal Association)Hub Manager (Lily By LoveYourself x DIOSSA)Hub Manager (Orange By LoveYourself x DIOSSA)Taguig City, PhilippinesParanaque City, PhilippinesLas Pinas, PhilippinesLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4oLXa08Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Molecular point-of-care testing has the potential to substantially mitigate the impact of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on personal and public health. Listen in to learn how it may even limit the development of antimicrobial resistance. Topics covered include:CDC and US Preventive Services Task Force STI screening recommendationsWhether or not laboratory-based STI tests contribute to increasing antibiotic resistanceRole of point-of-care testing and strategies for implementationPresenter:Jeffrey D. Klausner, MD, MPHClinical Professor of MedicinePopulation and Public Health Sciences LeadInfectious Diseases Epidemiology and Applies Studies (I.D.E.A.S.) InitiativeKeck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CaliforniaLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4nS7rYEGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crux of HIV care and prevention is quick and accurate diagnosis. Listen in to learn from Aniruddha (Anu) Hazra, MD, and Dr. Nancy S. Miller about the advantages and potential pitfalls of different HIV testing algorithms to find out which one is best suited for your practice.Presenters:Aniruddha (Anu) Hazra, MDAssociate Professor, Section of Infectious Diseases and Global HealthMedical Director, UCM Sexual Wellness ClinicDirector of STI Services, Chicago Center of HIV EliminationDepartment of MedicineUniversity of ChicagoChicago, IllinoisNancy S. Miller, MDMedical Director, Clinical Microbiology and Molecular DiagnosticsClinical Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineBoston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of MedicineBoston, MassachusettsLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4nS7rYEGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen in as experts Thomas P. Lodise, PharmD, PhD, and George Sakoulas, MD, FIDSA, explore tailored antibiotic strategies for diverse patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs). Their insightful discussion focuses on antibiotic developments that followed publication of the IDSA practice guidelines in 2014 and the challenges unique to ABSSSIs, including a lack of determined bacterial etiology for many cases. PresentersThomas P. Lodise, PharmD, PhDProfessorAlbany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesInfectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistStratton VA Medical CenterAlbany, New YorkGeorge Sakoulas, MD, FIDSAChief, Infectious DiseasesSharp Rees-Stealy Medical GroupAdjunct Professor of PediatricsUniversity of California San Diego School of MedicineSan Diego, CaliforniaLink to full program:https://bit.ly/4oIKwzsGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Look beyond viral suppression to learn how people living with virologically suppressed HIV may still be candidates for antiretroviral therapy (ART) switch to improve treatment satisfaction and quality of life. Topics covered include:Reasons to consider regimen optimization in setting of viral suppressionAvailable switch regimens, including 2-drug regimens and long-acting ARTApproaches to assess for resistance before starting long-acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirine DHHS recommendations on proviral DNA genotypingART optimization strategies for patients living with viral suppression and history of underlying resistancePresenters:Brian R. Wood, MDProfessor of MedicineDivision of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesUniversity of WashingtonSeattle, WashingtonCristina Mussini, MDProfessor of Infectious DiseasesChief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, Policlinico, ModenaUniversity of Modena and Reggio EmiliaModena, Italy Link to full program and accompanying slides: https://bit.ly/4pAI66gGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ryan K. Shields, PharmD, MS, in the third of 3 podcasts from our live event, “The Plot (and Sputum) Thickens: Encountering Carbapenem Resistance in Critically Ill Patients” to learn how to optimize antimicrobial regimens and develop evidence-based antibiotic management plans for complex infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria. Topics covered in this segment include:Mechanisms of resistance in S. maltophiliaCurrent frontline therapies2024 IDSA guidance for treatmentPresenter:Ryan K. Shields, PharmD, MS Associate Professor of MedicineCo-Director, Center for Innovative Antimicrobial TherapyUniversity of PittsburghCo-Director, Antibiotic Management ProgramUPMC Presbyterian HospitalPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaLink to full program and downloadable slides:https://bit.ly/3JWaqRvGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Marin H. Kollef, MD in the first of 3 podcasts from our live event, “The Plot (and Sputum) Thickens: Encountering Carbapenem Resistance in Critically Ill Patients” to learn how to optimize antimicrobial regimens and develop evidence-based antibiotic management plans for complex infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria. Topics covered in this segment includeAntimicrobial resistance mechanismsDiagnostic strategies for identifying resistanceAntibiotic selection strategiesPreferred and alternative antibiotics according to guideline recommendationsPresenter:Marin H. Kollef, MDVirginia E. and Sam J. Golman Chair in Respiratory Intensive Care MedicineProfessor of MedicineDivision of Pulmonary & Critical Care MedicineDirector, Critical Care ResearchDirector, Respiratory Care ServicesWashington University School of MedicineSt Louis, MissouriLink to full program and downloadable slides:CCO: https://bit.ly/4omLRLBProCE: https://bit.ly/4pA1Xm4Get access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Ryan K. Shields, PharmD, MS, in the second of three recap podcasts taken from our live event, “The Plot (and Sputum) Thickens: Encountering Carbapenem Resistance in Critically Ill Patients.” Learn how to optimize antimicrobial regimens and develop evidence-based antibiotic management plans for complex infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria. Topics covered in this segment include:The diverse mechanisms of β-lactam resistanceThe effect of resistance mechanisms on susceptibility to antimicrobials 2024 IDSA guidance for treatmentConsiderations for antibiotic selectionThe role of combination therapyPresenter:Ryan K. Shields, PharmD, MS Associate Professor of MedicineCo-Director, Center for Innovative Antimicrobial TherapyUniversity of PittsburghCo-Director, Antibiotic Management ProgramUPMC Presbyterian HospitalPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaLink to full program and downloadable slides:CCO: https://bit.ly/3LXzateProCE: https://bit.ly/3Mjao6GGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fear of virologic failure is a major barrier to ensuring that people living with virally suppressed HIV are receiving the most optimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen for them. Stream this Medical Minute to learn more about key guideline recommendations regarding ART switch and reassuring clinical data regarding efficacy, tolerability, and quality of life associated with switching a suppressive ART regimen. Topics covered include:Efficacy of switching to 2-drug oral ART: real-world evidenceReal-world analyses of virologic failure with switch to long-acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirinePatient selection to reduce risk of virologic failure with switch Regimen-specific switch considerationsPresenters:Dima Dandachi, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FACPAssociate Professor of MedicineDivision of Infectious DiseasesUniversity of MissouriMedical DirectorHIV Treatment and Prevention Program, MUHCMedical DirectorBoone County Public Health and Human ServicesColumbia, MissouriChloe Orkin, MBChB, FRCP, MDProfessor of Infection and InequitiesDean for Healthcare TransformationQueen Mary University of LondonFaculty of Medicine and DentistryHonorary Consultant PhysicianBarts Health NHS TrustLondon, United KingdomLink to full program and accompanying slides:https://bit.ly/3KPN0xbGet access to all of our new podcasts by subscribing to the CCO Infectious Disease Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.