Episode 6 - Azithromycin

This week, Avi follows up Episodes 112 and 114 with the question: How does a bacterial species called Deinococcus radiodurans withstand extreme levels of radiation? You can read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Atten ... Show More

<p>This week, Dr. Mike Todorovic returns as a special guest to tell us about his book with Dr. Matt Barton, <em><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-58b4d1ac-7fff-53a8-907c-614ee5651075">The Body A-Z!</strong></em></p> <p>Join us as Dr. Mike gives us a sneak preview of the interesting ... Show More

This week, Tony brings us a question straight from the hospital wards: Why does valproic acid cause elevated ammonia? You can read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.5 hour ... Show More

<p>Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. <a href='https://twitter.com/ChutkaMD%5D'>[@chutkaMD]</a></p> <p>Guest: Kelsey L. Jensen, Pharm.D., R.Ph.</p> <p>Guest: Daniel Ilges, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIPD</p> <p>The appropriate use of antibiotics is important for a variety of reasons. It helps k ... Show More

<p>In this episode I cover antibiotics.<br/><br/>If you want to follow along with written notes on bacteria go to zerotofinals.com/antibiotics/ or find the infectious diseases section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.<br/><br/>This episode covers the mechanism of action, local ... Show More

<p>We investigate the claim that an alternative antibiotic to cephalosporins (e.g., cefazolin) should be selected for penicillin-allergic patients in the perioperative setting. </p> <p>Claim 1. Alternative antibiotics may be as efficacious in preventing surgical site infections</ ... Show More

<p>A VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS INTERVIEW IS <a href='https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/cn8xfSaw-rmTFgmxB.html'>AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK</a>.</p> <p>In treating most exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the usual regimen consists of prednisone plus 5- to 7-day ... Show More