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Anti-infective stewardship, including tips for using anti-infectives wisely, criteria for stepdown from IV to PO dosage
Anti-infective stewardship ... #pharmacology #antibiotics ... #medications #table ... #treatment #drugs ... #pharmacotherapy
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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Cause: Bacterial infection ... either at the root ... , swelling • Treatment ... Warm compresses, antibiotic ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
IDSA Diabetic Foot infection - In Which Situations Is Diagnostic Bone Biopsy Most Recommended?
 • Patient
IDSA Diabetic Foot ... infection - In ... favor of prolonged treatment ... osteomyelitis with antibiotic-resistant ... #infection #Bone
IDSA - Approach to Treating a Patient With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
When to consider a trial of
of nonsurgical treatment ... 48–72 h if on treatment ... for C. difficile infection ... adjacent soft tissue infection ... Osteomyelitis #Infection
Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) - Atypical Antipsychotics 
INVEGA TRINZA 3 MONTHS 
ARISTADA 2 MONTHS 
INVEGA 1 MONTH
SUSTENNA
are used in the treatment ... Adherence to daily medications ... (that's only 4 injections ... Pharmacists are able ... administer these injections
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
GLP-1 Agonist Dosing ... in the injection ... drug to remain stable ... more water, eat food ... daily liraglutide injection
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection ... a person with infectious ... Please refer to the table ... Guidelines for dosing ... opportunistic #infections
Typical Therapeutic Applications of Penicillin G
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
 • Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of bacterial
Infection ... strains are treated using ... • A single treatment ... No antibiotic resistance ... #PenicillinG #indications
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
Prophylaxis): Indications ... please refer to Table ... 5 for dosing recommendation ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... opportunistic #infections