ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ( Infectious Disease: Insights of Two Specialists)
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| 07 Feb 2022 | 15. Corynebacterium: Dip into Diphtheria | 00:22:13 | |
In this episode we continue exploring the realm of Gram positive bacilli. Jame and Callum discuss Corynebacterium looking at Diptheroids and Diptheria and explaining the difference. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | 16. Laying into Listeria, Lactobacillus and 'lothrix | 00:16:31 | |
In this episode we continue exploring the realm of Gram positive bacilli. Jame and Callum discuss Listeria, Lactobacillus and Erysipelothrix. These complete the "non-branching GPBs" we are discussing, along with Bacillus and Corynebacterium. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | 17. Branching into the Branching (aerobic) GPBs | 00:29:12 | |
In this episode Jame and Callum discuss Nocardia and Actinomyces, continuing the journey through Gram positive bacilli. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | 18. The ID:IOTS Guide to Cephalosporins | 00:36:08 | |
Callum and Jame provide an overview of the Cephalosporin class of antibiotics, discussing mechanism of action, spectrum, classification, PK/PD, side effects and some clinical uses. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | 19. Neiserria knowledge | 00:48:51 | |
In this episode Jame and Callum talk through the two most medically important Gram negative cocci: Neisseria meningitidis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | 20. Weird lactams | 00:32:03 | |
In this episode Jame and Callum discuss other Beta-lactam antibiotics: aztreonam, temocillin and pivmecillinam... with some substantial tangents into C. difficle and carbapenems. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 09 May 2022 | 21. Exploring E. coli and the order of Enterobacterales | 00:35:26 | |
Jame and Callum have put this off for far too long... we start exploring the Gram negative bacilli by considering Enterobacterales in general and then discussing E. coli. We focus particularly on the gastrointestinal syndromes causes by different pathogenic strains of E. coli. Did you ever wonder what "coliforms" on a culture result meant - hopefully now you will find out! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 16 May 2022 | 22. Konquering Klebsiella | 00:20:23 | |
Jame and Callum continue their discuss of the Enterobacterales, looking at Klebsiella spp. with focused discussion on some microbiological history, K1 syndrome, and the pharmacokinetics of antimicrobials for endophthalmitis. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | 23. The ID:IOTS guide to Carbapenems | 00:32:18 | |
Callum and Jame provide an overview of the Carbapenem class of antibiotics discussing: what they are; their spectrum of action (looking in particular at what they don't cover); resistance; how to use them; and side effects. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | 24. Ambl(er)ing through beta lactamases | 01:03:55 | |
Join Jame and Callum as they discussion all things beta lactamase including ESBL, AmpC and Carbapenemases. We talk through classification systems, patterns of resistance and some methods of detection. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | 25. MALDI-TOF talk | 00:24:57 | |
Back after a summer break, Jame and Callum discuss the fascinating machine that is the MALDI-TOF. Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Time Of Flight mass spectrometry. We discuss the basics of how it functions, its application in the lab and some pros and cons of its use along with what the future may hold. Here are some relevant videos and papers: Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 28 Jul 2022 | 26. Happy birthday ID:IOTS | 00:09:35 | |
ID:IOTS is 1 year old today! Jame and Callum have a short chat about the the podcast, why we started and where we’re going. Of course, the real ID:IOTS are the friends we made along the way… Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | 27. MurDeRing MDR Gram negs. Part 1: AmpC&ESBL | 00:42:58 | |
Join Jame as he talks through the ESCMID and IDSA treatment of Multi Drug Resistant Gram negative guidelines/guidance. Callum listens and occasionally asks a question! Jame is so passionate on this subject that we have split the episode into two parts. · https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1469-0691.2011.03570.x Canadian guidelines IDSA - https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/amr-guidance-2.0/# Comparison of IDSA and ESCMID - https://www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S1198-743X(22)00054-4/fulltext - https://amr.solutions/2019/01/13/categories-of-resistance-mdr-xdr-pdr-udr-and-new-dtr/ Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | 28. MurDeRing MDR Gram negs. Part 2: CREs | 00:19:04 | |
Join Jame as he continues to talks through the ESCMID and IDSA treatment of Multi Drug Resistant Gram negative guidelines/guidance. Callum listens and occasionally asks a question! Jame is so passionate on this subject that we have split the episode into two parts. · https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1469-0691.2011.03570.x Canadian guidelines IDSA - https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/amr-guidance-2.0/# Comparison of IDSA and ESCMID - https://www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S1198-743X(22)00054-4/fulltext - https://amr.solutions/2019/01/13/categories-of-resistance-mdr-xdr-pdr-udr-and-new-dtr/ Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | 29. Expanding on the Enterobacterales | 00:34:27 | |
Join Jame and Callum and they discuss some of the other Enterobacterales Gram negatives. Particularly breaking down them into their families and into Lactose fermenters and non-fermenters. Jame has a small breakdown around our Twitter handle near the end. · Hafnia alvei, Enterobacter cloacae, Citrobacter freundii, Klebsiella aerogenes, Yersinia enterocolitica Lower Risk Chromosomal AMPC: Vulgar Providencia Store AMPC · Proteus Vulgaris, Providencia, Serratia, Acinetobacter, Morganella, Providencia Intrinsic Colistin Resistance: · Burkholderia cepacia (Nonfermenter), Proteus, Providencia, Serratia Biochemical mimics of Salmonella (also can group) · Hafnia, Morganella,Proteus Cat 3 organisms: · Salmonella typhi/paratyphi, Shigella dysenteriae type 1, E.coli O157, Yersinia Pestis
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smi-id-16-identification-of-enterobacteriaceae Janda JM, Abbott SL. 2021. The changing face of the family Enterobacteriaceae (order: “Enterobacterales”): new members, taxonomic issues, geographic expansion, and new diseases and disease syndromes. Clin Microbiol Rev 34:e00174-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/CMR.00174-20 Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | 30. Say Yes to the Yersinia | 00:35:02 | |
Yersinia. Not very important today, very very important in the past! Callum and Jame talk through the medically important Yersinia species, and how to treat them. The 'Jump' test for mesenteric adenitis Jame mentioned has a name (the J-up test), and it works! Sensitivity 87%, Specificity 70%. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | 31. Salmonella and Shigella | 00:49:18 | |
Join Jame and Callum as they discuss the two titans of diarrhoea, Salmonella and Shigella. Who knew Salmonella species were so complex? Jame explains something that will SHOCK you about Shigella (maybe). Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | 32. Hurrying through Haemophilus | 00:40:11 | |
Join Jame and Callum as they talk you through Haemophilus spp. Turns out that Haemophilus influenzae isn't the cause of Influenza. We answer some questions such as: What are X and V? Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | 33. The ID:IOTs Guide to Aminoglycosides | 00:55:23 | |
Callum and Jame talk about everyone's favourite antibiotic class that covers Staph, Pseudomonas and Gram negatives, is predominantly renally excreted and isn't a quinolone, the aminoglycosides. We go over classification, mechanism of action, spectrum, resistance mechanisms, PK/PD, penetrance to various tissues, toxicity, and dosing. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | 34. Arguing about atypicals | 00:16:54 | |
An atypical episode about pneumonia. Callum and Jame discuss their pet peeves. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | 35. ...arriving at ACEK | 00:33:51 | |
Callum and Jame discuss the HACEK organisms (apart from Haemophilus which we discussed in episode 32). Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | 36. Urinalysis paralysis | 00:40:49 | |
Join Jame and Callum as they take a deep dive into urinalysis, a commonly (mis)used test for UTI (and other conditions). This test put you into murky waters when used clinically and we hope to give some information to avoid being a pisse prophet. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 25 Dec 2022 | 37. The Tragedy of Plazomicin | 00:22:43 | |
This Christmas, Jame shares a tale of woe: the rise and fall of Plazomicin, a hapless victim of antibiotic market forces. The conversation then proceeds/degenerates into a discussion of the economics of Antimicrobials in general, with a focus on the ‘Netflix’ model being piloted in the UK. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | 38. Gram positive vs negative bacteraemia - SHOWDOWN! | 00:30:28 | |
In this episode as requested on twitter (sort of), Callum & Jame compare and contrast Gram positive & negative bacteraemia. Happy new year! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | 39. ID:IOTS Journal Club: 3 days treatment for CAP | 00:41:49 | |
It's time for journal club! Jame and Callum discuss community acquired pneumonia treatment and a paper from 2021 which examines shorter duration therapy for patients responding to therapy. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | 40. FRCPath part 2 Microbiology exam - Prepping to Pass | 01:03:08 | |
Jame and Callum are joined by recent FRCPath Microbiology part 2 exam passers Olly and Rob to discuss how best to prepare for the exam. This is the final exam required to qualify as a medical/clinical microbiologist in the UK. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | 41. Bugs Without Borders: a conversation with Microbe Mail! | 00:53:05 | |
Jame and Callum are joined by Vin from Microbe Mail to discuss the management of Difficult to Treat Resistance (DTR) Gram negative infections in South Africa.
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| 06 Mar 2023 | 42. FRCPath part 1/CICE - Prepping to Pass | 00:43:07 | |
Jame and Callum are joined by semi-recent FRCPath Microbiology part 1 exam passers Callum and Jame to discuss how best to prepare for this exam. This exam is sat by all infection trainees in the UK, as well as other health care professionals working in infection such as clinical scientists. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | 43. ABIM ID board exams - Prepping to Pass | 00:47:42 | |
Jame and Callum are joined by the one and only Sara Dong of Febrile fame to look at the American Board of Internal Medicine's Infectious Disease Certification Exam. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | 44. The Basics of Beta Lactamase Inhibitors | 00:29:44 | |
Jame rides solo today, going over the beta-lactamase inhibitors, old and new, how to think about them and when to use them in anger. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | 45. ECCMID highlights part 1: Archaea, Digitalisation and the IDSA | 00:32:12 | |
Callum is reunited with Jame following their separation at ECCMID 2023. Callum shares some highlights including Archaea and their role in human health, Digitalisation within the microbiology lab and the ESCMID/IDSA interview Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | 46. ECCMID highlights part 2: UTI antibiotic stewardship, CMV & BK, Responsible Publishing, HLH | 00:24:58 | |
Join Callum with Guests Robert Ball, Kelly Bicknell & Rob Read live from ECCMID 2023.
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| 28 Apr 2023 | 47. ECCMID highlights part 3: Mythbusting, Sporotrichosis, phages, AMR, Paeds, Grand Round | 00:33:00 | |
Join Callum with guests Andrew Seaton, Marianna Avellar, Hannah Pymont, Eva Garmendia, Sanjay Patel and Dave Hettle live from ECCMID 2023. BSAC paediatric pathways: https://bsac.org.uk/paediatricpathways/ Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 01 May 2023 | 48. ECCMID highlights part 4: Antimicrobial stewardship, Antibiotics at end of life, Behaviour science and tick borne infections | 00:32:21 | |
Join Callum with guests Morgan Evans, Olivia Hawkes and Katy Hill for the final(?) part of the ECCMID 2023 highlights Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 06 May 2023 | 49. Penicillin Allergy 2: Delabel Harder | 00:30:37 | |
Welcome to the party pal! The penicillin allergy assessment and delabelling party, that is. Callum takes Jame through the latest evidence base in antibiotic allergy in general, and beta lactam allergy assessment and management in particular. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 30 May 2023 | 50. FRCPath exams for clinical scientists - prepping to pass | 00:39:38 | |
Ever wondered what a clinical scientist is or how to become one? Are you a clinical scientist and looking to sit the FRCPath exams? Join Jame and Callum as they talk to Phillipa Burns and Vicki Fleming about their experiences in preparing for their FRCPath exams in microbiology. Review agars from the manufacturer: Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | 51. Taking the Piss: Urine Culture, Unravelled | 00:54:13 | |
The title says it all. We're going back to the lab for this discussion. Join Jame and Callum as they have an in depth discussion about the nature of urine culture. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | 52. Escalation Emancipation | 00:35:23 | |
Loyal Listeners! Free yourselves from this outdated language! Emancipate your hospitals from 'Escalation antibiotics'! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | 53. Clobbering CAUTI | 01:14:29 | |
Catheter-associated UTI: Callum’s nemesis. His white whale. His Sauron. His favourite rant. Want to know how favourite? Listen on!
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| 24 Jul 2023 | 54. Antibiotics for UTIs | 00:58:21 | |
This is the urine antibiotic drug penetrance you never knew you wanted. Jame might be prouder of this than his own children. Callum, as you will be able to tell, remains indifferent*. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | 56. Antibiotics, Breastfeeding and Infant Health | 01:08:34 | |
We were delighted to be joined by Dr Anastasia "Tash" Theodosiou to talk about breastfeeding, antibiotics and the risks of antibiotic harm to mum and baby. Tash is an infectious diseases/medical microbiology trainee, host of the HelloMicro blog and has volunteered as a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 28 Jul 2023 | 55. The ID:IOTS annual report 2023 | 00:21:34 | |
2 years. It’s been a hell of a ride. Here’s to 2 more. Links from this episode: KASIC 1-page evidence-summary on aminopenicillins for resistant enterococcal UTIs: https://bit.ly/44CtNnq
Please do fill this out, it would mean a lot to us: https://forms.gle/aCq2djmfKPjA6tkMA. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | 59. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Pseudomonas Part 1 | 00:32:19 | |
It was a long time coming, but it’s here. Jame and Callum set off on our mini-series, Nobbling the Nonfermentors, starting with an introduction to glucose-nonfermenting organisms before moving on to the biggie: Pseudomonas aeruginosa! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 11 Sep 2023 | 60. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Pseudomonas Part 2 - Treatment & Resistance | 00:44:54 | |
In part 2, we discuss the limited treatment options for pseudomonas infection, some wildcard options and the resistance mechanisms that make Pseudomonas such a tricky bugger to treat! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 22 Aug 2023 | 57. Antimicrobial stewardship begins at home | 00:23:03 | |
Jame and Callum are together in person to talk about the importance of keeping your house in order. Being an infection specialist does not automatically make you an antimicrobial steward. We reflect on some challenges to being an antimicrobial steward when practising infection medicine Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | 58. Mythbusting Cidal vs Static with Microbe Mail | 00:41:36 | |
Jame and Callum were delighted to be invited as guests to the podcast Microbe Mail by host Vindana (Vin) Chibabhai. Check out the Microbe Mail podcast: Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | 61. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Acinetobacter Part 1 | 00:26:56 | |
In this episode, Callum and Jame go over the second big family of nonfermentors, Acinetobacter. In part 1 we talk about the organisms themselves, risk factors, clinical syndromes and diagnostics before talking a little about treatment. In Part 2 (released next week) we’ll talk about Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumanii-calcoaceticus (CRAB), and resistance mechanisms in general. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | 62. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Acinetobacter Part 2: Resistance & CRAB | 00:43:05 | |
In Part 2 of our episodes on Acinetobacter we talk abouit resistance, and then do a deep dive into the evidence base for the management of CRAB: Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumanii-calcoaceticus complex. Febrile episodes 76 & 77: Piece de (Gram-negative) Resistance Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | 64. Let’s talk tests with Let’s Talk Micro | 00:42:19 | |
In this episode Jame and Callum are joined by Louis, host of the let's talk micro podcast. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 23 Oct 2023 | 63. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia | 00:52:44 | |
Ready for some startling Steno statistics? In this big 1-parter, Callum & Jame go through Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, from start to finish. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | 66. FIS highlights 2 - Neurosurgical infections, parasitology reg, anti-fungals, NITCAR | 00:34:48 | |
Join Jame, Callum and Pals for a discussion on some highlights from FIS 2023: https://microbiologysociety.org/event/full-events-listing/federation-of-infection-societies-fis-conference.html Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | 65. FIS highlights 1 - SNAP trial, AMR musical, S. aureus update, IPC in LMIC | 00:27:34 | |
Join Jame, Callum and Pals for a discussion on some highlights from FIS 2023: https://microbiologysociety.org/event/full-events-listing/federation-of-infection-societies-fis-conference.html Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | 67. FIS highlights 3 - Fungal Diagnostics, Linezolid & Serotonin Syndrome, SABATO Trial, Rabies, PK/PD Dosing of Antibiotics | 00:31:33 | |
Callum and Jame wrap up their thoughts on the recent FIS conference. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | 68. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Burkholderia cepacia Complex | 00:52:17 | |
Did you think the evidence base for Stenotrophomonas was bad? Well allow us to introduce you to Burkholderia cepacia complex! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | 69. Choosing an antimicrobial | 00:22:24 | |
How do you think about antibiotics? Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | 70. Part 2 FRCPath reflections and Desert Island Antibiotics | 00:53:11 | |
In this Episode, Callum reflect on his recent runaway success passing the FRCPath Part 2, passes on some tips and tricks for the exam, and then we talk about what 3 antibiotics we would take with us to a Desert Island (that has all pathogens and environments where you would find said pathogens, so not just a desert apparently). Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | 72. IDIOTS journal club: the SABATO trial | 00:39:31 | |
JOURNAL CLUB, YO, IT’S A SABATO!!! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 29 Jan 2024 | 71.Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Burkholderia pseudomallei - Melioidosis | 00:39:43 | |
In this penultimate episode in the Nobbling the Nonfermentors mini-series, Jame and Callum discuss the regionally important neglected tropical disease Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | 73. SABATaddendum | 00:05:56 | |
Post-publication, Callum and Jame give a little extra information on the SABATO trial in its final form compared to it's pre-publication state. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 25 Feb 2024 | 74. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Burkholderia mallei - Glanders | 00:24:57 | |
In this final episode of the Nobbling the Nonfermentors mini-series, Jame and Callum discuss the (mostly historical) pathogen Burkholderia mallei, causative agent of Glanders. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | 75. PK: Blethering about Bioavailability | 00:41:16 | |
It's the Pharmacokinetics episode you never knew you wanted! Callum didn't know either, but never mind that let's talk about how antibiotics are absorbed, and how we can use that to improve our use of them in clinical practice. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | 76. PK: Dithering on distribution | 00:41:21 | |
It's the second Pharmacokinetics episode you never knew you wanted! Let’s talk about how antibiotics are distributed around the body once absorbed, using the examples of Amoxicillin and CallumShutUpicillin (listen to episode for clarification). Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | 77. PK: Illuminating Elimination | 00:43:29 | |
The last Pharmacokinetics episode had finally been …Excreted! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 21 Apr 2024 | 78. PK: Pharmacokinetics summary | 00:26:29 | |
One PK table to rule them all Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 06 May 2024 | 79. A Précis on Penicillin Binding Proteins | 00:32:33 | |
Presenting: More on Penicillin-Binding-Proteins than you realistically ever need to know!
These any many more questions answered! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 20 May 2024 | 80. A Poem on POET | 00:06:07 | |
Join us for this special 80th episode celebrating Jame's favourite trial. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | 81. Microbiome 1: Introduction | 00:29:32 | |
In this episode, the ID:IOTS Podcast Microbiome Correspondent Dr Anastasia "Tash" Theodosiou, returns to talk about her favourite subject! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | 82. Microbiome 2: Microbiotoxicity | 00:45:04 | |
In this episode, the ID:IOTS Podcast Microbiome Correspondent Dr Anastasia "Tash" Theodosiou, finishes educating Callum and Jame (mostly Callum) on the concept of Microbiotoxicity! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | 83. BSAC Spring Conference 2024 | 00:34:21 | |
Jame was there but Callum wasn't! The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy have several conferences throughout the year, including a Spring meeting with their AGM. But what topics were discussed, I hear you wonder? WELL WONDER NO MORE: Jame'll take you through it! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | 84. BIA Spring Meeting 2024 | 00:29:23 | |
The Spring Meeting of the British Infection Assocation is a must for UK infection trainees; In this week's episode Callum summarises for Jame (who was there, but didn't take any notes) the main learning points from the meeting. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | 85. Bordetella and the Cough of 100 Days | 00:37:10 | |
You'll be whooping with knowledge after listening to this one. Come hear all about Bordetella species. From pertussis to kennel cough you'll hear it all. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 23 Aug 2024 | 86. Legionella and pontiac fever | 00:35:10 | |
Jame and Callum are joined by Lee John and Ella for this episode around the arch-villain of atypical pneumonia and the bogeyman of every spa. Yes Legionella pneumophila (and friends) are addressed in depth whilst this podcast is aerosolised around the world. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 30 Aug 2024 | 87. ID:IOTS guide to Tetracyclines | 00:28:40 | |
Join Jame and Callum on this episode about the ultimate 4 rings of power: Tetracyclines. The swiss army knife of antibiotics. We talk through the history, uses, mechanism, PK/PD and resistance. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 13 Sep 2024 | 88. Where are all the new antibiotics? | 00:23:04 | |
Join Jame and Callum as they discuss this paper which examines where these new antibiotics are going, and why they aren't widely available. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | 89. Moraxella catarrhalis | 00:14:57 | |
Moraxella means more moronic puns from Jame&Callum. A short episode for some short rods. Listen to hear about this coccobacillus, how to identify it in the lab and what sort of clinical syndromes it causes. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | 90. IV to Oral Switch | 00:19:34 | |
In which Jame talks about the rationale for IVOS, evidence base for the pros and cons, and then finishes by giving the UK oral switch criteria an absolute rinsing. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | 91. The ID:IOTS Guide to Tetracyclines 2: Tigecycline, Eravacycline, Omadacycline | 00:38:15 | |
They're new, they're weird, and we don't use them very much (or at all), but that won't stop your favourite ID:IOTS sounding off on these novel tetracyclines! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | 93. World AMR Awareness Week special: The Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG) | 00:54:22 | |
WAAW! This week, to celebrate World AMR Awareness Week, Callum is Joined by Andrew, Fran, Jo and Simon from the Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | 100. AST: Rapid Identification and Molecular AST. The BCID2 & Vitek Reveal with BioMérieux | 00:34:49 | |
Jame is joined by Kate from BioMérieux as they take a deep dive into the BCID2 and the Vitek Reveal, 2 new devices used for rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of blood culture isolates. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | 92. AST: What is resistance anyway? (S/I/R) | 00:36:25 | |
Have you ever looked at your microbiology lab report and wondered "What does resistant mean anyway?" This is the first in the new Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) mini series. Make sure to listen to this one first! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | 94. BSAC OPAT conference 2024 | 00:25:14 | |
Jame regales Callum with tales of his online adventure to the BSAC OPAT conference. Listen in to hear some updates on: implementation of OVIVA; subcutaneous antibiotics; and the BSAC OPAT good practice guidelines Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 | 99. AST: Automated Identification & Sensitivities - the Vitek2 with BioMérieux | 00:26:37 | |
This week Jame is joined by Nick and Dal from BioMérieux as they take a deep dive into the Vitek2, one of the machines available for performing Automated Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 17 Mar 2025 | 103. Fungal infections overview and series intro | 00:31:04 | |
My my! Mycology? Join Callum and special co-host Alyssa for this, the first in the all new ID:IOTS Mycology Mega-series.
Notes for this episode can be found here. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | 95. FIS 2024 part 1: AMR & Bacteria | 00:28:42 | |
HO HO HO, MERRY FISMAS!!! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 16 Dec 2024 | 96. FIS 2024 part 2: Viruses | 00:23:13 | |
HO HO HO, MERRY FISMAS!!! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | 97. FIS 2024 part 3: Fungi, NTM, quinolones and others | 00:20:06 | |
HO HO HO, MERRY FISMAS!!! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 06 Jan 2025 | 98. Meningitis Masterclass | 01:07:20 | |
Jame and Callum are joined by Dr Fiona McGill, lead author of the 2016 Joint Specialist Societies Meningitis Guidelines. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | 101. AST: When there ARE breakpoints - how to use the EUCAST clinical breakpoints table | 00:15:56 | |
BREAKPOINTS. We all love them. S breakpoints... R breakpoints... dash, IE, NA... Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | 102. AST: When there are NO breakpoints- how to use the EUCAST guidance document | 00:14:50 | |
So now, Loyal Listener, you know all about Susceptible, Sensitive at higher doses, Resistant, MICs, ECOFFs/ECVs and how to use the EUCAST breakpoints table.... Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 07 Apr 2025 | 104. Fungal Diagnostics part 1: Microscopy, Culture & Identification techniques | 00:50:39 | |
Callum and Alyssa are joined by Professor Malcolm Richardson to talk about all things fungal diagnostics. In this, part 1 of 2 on diagnostics we discuss the use of microscopy, histopathology and culture in diagnosing fungal infections. Notes for this episode can be found: here. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 14 Apr 2025 | 105. Fungal diagnostics part 2: biomarkers, serology and molecular | 00:45:22 | |
Callum and Alyssa are joined by Professor Malcolm Richardson to talk about all things fungal diagnostics. In this, part 1 of 2 on diagnostics we discuss the use of biomarkers such as beta-D-Glucan and galactomannan, as well as serology and molecular techniques. Notes for this episode can be found: here. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | 104. IDSA Difficult To Treat Gram negatives Guidance 2024 with Breakpoints podcast | 01:18:41 | |
IT'S A BREAKPOINTS BREAKOUT! Jame and Callum are joined by the drugnamic duo of Julie-Ann Justo & Erin McCreary from the Breakpoints podcast to delve into the IDSA DTR Gram negative Guidance. Show notes for this episode are here. Breakpoints podcast can be found here: https://breakpoints-sidp.org/ Lyrics: Tryin’ to use some drugs to kill these bugs Erin and Julie are PK PD thugs Gonna make these two ID:IOTS look like mugs It’s gonna be a Breakpoints Breakout Sorry the song sounds so tinny, Podcast host is doing something strange to it. Link to original MP3 here. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | 1: It starts with Staph | 00:37:40 | |
In the first episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk for longer than intended about everyone's favourite Gram positive coccus, Staphylococcus aureus. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | 2: Streptococci demystified | 00:47:23 | |
In the second episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame try to demystify the classification of Streptococci Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 11 Aug 2021 | 3: Clarifying Coagulase-Negative Staph | 00:31:28 | |
What are the coagulase negative Staphylococci (CNS)? In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and his Jame coalesce their clinical knowledge of coagulase negative Staphylococci Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 17 Aug 2021 | 4: Completing cocci | 00:17:28 | |
In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk about some other Gram positive cocci of clinical relevance (and sometimes irrelevance). Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | 5: Back to bacteraemia | 00:44:38 | |
In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame go back to the patient bedside to discuss bacteraemia looking at definitions, how bacteraemia occurs, how to diagnosis a bacteraemia and some management considerations. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 20 Sep 2021 | 6. Skin and Soft Tissue Infection | 00:37:44 | |
Callum and Jame record a 'quick' episode on SSTI, which turned out to be so long we split into 2 parts! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 | 7. Necrotising Fasciitis | 00:18:33 | |
Callum and Jame finish off their discussion of Skin & Soft Tissue infection by going over the assessment and management of Necrotising Fasciitis. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | 8. Pneumonia | 01:03:09 | |
In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame continue looking at clinical syndromes mostly associated with Gram positive cocci by looking at lower respiratory tract infections/pneumonia. Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||