In this mini podcast, infectious diseases clinical pharmacy specialist Bruce M. Jones, PharmD, FIDSA, BCPS, breaks down the “very straightforward criteria” he uses to decide whether a skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) patient should be inpatient or outpatient.

Our society’s criminalization of queerness, homelessness, and injection drug usage exacerbates HIV disease disparities. Joined by Steven Wolfe, DO, MPH, and Stuart A. Fisk, CRNP, of the Allegheny Health Network, we discuss the populations most at risk of HIV infection, as well as advice for making healthcare spaces more inclusive and accessible for LGBTQ+ people.

Although the development of antibiotics remains a challenge, there are some legislative strategies that could make it more attractive and get more players involved.

On the fourth episode of the Contagion Community podcast, Evan Loh, MD, the CEO of Paratek Pharmaceuticals, discuses passing federal legislation to improve antibiotic development and reduce antimicrobial resistance.

People who use drugs face obstacles, like homelessness and stigma, that hinder their access to healthcare. Dr. Brianna Norton opened the Montefiore-NYHRE Clinic, a first-of its kind academic medical center, to serve marginalized people holistically and respectfully.

In this latest episode of Contagion Community, we interview Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir about vaccine equality vs vaccine equity as well as her experience on a COVID-19 vaccine drive to increase vaccinations in communities of color.

In this first episode of Contagion Community, we interview vaccine research scientist Dr. Leonard Friedland about vaccination disparities in the US and around the world.