Posts tagged antimicrobial stewardship

When Bones Decide to Rot: A Pharmacist's Guide to Osteomyelitis

You see the order: "IV antibiotics for 6 weeks." Your pharmacist brain floods with thoughts of PICC lines and complex kinetics. Osteomyelitis isn't just an infection; it's a long-term clinical nightmare that can feel overwhelming to manage. If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re in the right place. Let tl;dr give you the tools you need to confidently tackle this stubborn bone infection.

Clinical, PracticeCarley MosesSeptember 22, 2025osteomyelitis, bone infection, infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, vancomycin, mrsa, staphylococcus aureus, oviva trial, oral step-down therapy, biofilm, rifampin, diabetic foot infection, vertebral osteomyelitis

Clinical Trials that May Change What You Were Taught in Pharmacy School: Part 2

We’re back with round 2 of clinical trial updates! And this time, we’re tackling the world of infectious diseases. Come investigate what the most recent literature says about topics like sepsis, bacteremia, and cellulitis, and hone your AST brain!

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyStephanie KujawskiMay 25, 2020antibiotic updates, antimicrobial stewardship, how to manage sepsis, how long to treat cellulitis, double MRSA coverage, MRSA bacteremia antibiotics, CAMERA-2 trial, DANCE trial, VITAMINS trial, sepsis bundle, surviving sepsis campaign