Explore every episode of the podcast ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86. Legionella and pontiac fever | 23 Aug 2024 | 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 | |||
| 85. Bordetella and the Cough of 100 Days | 05 Aug 2024 | 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 | |||
| 76. PK: Dithering on distribution | 24 Mar 2024 | 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 | |||
| 75. PK: Blethering about Bioavailability | 11 Mar 2024 | 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 | |||
| 74. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Burkholderia mallei - Glanders | 25 Feb 2024 | 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 | |||
| 73. SABATaddendum | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:06:59 | |
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 | |||
| 72. IDIOTS journal club: the SABATO trial | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:39:31 | |
JOURNAL CLUB, YO, IT’S A SABATO!!! Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 71.Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Burkholderia pseudomallei - Melioidosis | 29 Jan 2024 | 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 | |||
| 70. Part 2 FRCPath reflections and Desert Island Antibiotics | 08 Jan 2024 | 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 | |||
| 69. Choosing an antimicrobial | 25 Dec 2023 | 00:22:24 | |
How do you think about antibiotics? Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 68. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Burkholderia cepacia Complex | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:53:20 | |
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 | |||
| 67. FIS highlights 3 - Fungal Diagnostics, Linezolid & Serotonin Syndrome, SABATO Trial, Rabies, PK/PD Dosing of Antibiotics | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:32:36 | |
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 | |||
| 84. BIA Spring Meeting 2024 | 22 Jul 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 | |||
| 66. FIS highlights 2 - Neurosurgical infections, parasitology reg, anti-fungals, NITCAR | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:35:52 | |
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 | |||
| 65. FIS highlights 1 - SNAP trial, AMR musical, S. aureus update, IPC in LMIC | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:28:37 | |
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 | |||
| 64. Let’s talk tests with Let’s Talk Micro | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:43:22 | |
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 | |||
| 63. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:53:47 | |
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 | |||
| 62. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Acinetobacter Part 2: Resistance & CRAB | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:02:41 | |
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 | |||
| 61. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Acinetobacter Part 1 | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:27:59 | |
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 | |||
| 60. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Pseudomonas Part 2 - Treatment & Resistance | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:45:57 | |
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 | |||
| 59. Nobbling the Nonfermentors: Pseudomonas Part 1 | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:33:22 | |
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 | |||
| 58. Mythbusting Cidal vs Static with Microbe Mail | 29 Aug 2023 | 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 | |||
| 57. Antimicrobial stewardship begins at home | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:24:06 | |
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 | |||
| 83. BSAC Spring Conference 2024 | 10 Jul 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 | |||
| 56. Antibiotics, Breastfeeding and Infant Health | 07 Aug 2023 | 01:09:37 | |
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 | |||
| 55. The ID:IOTS annual report 2023 | 28 Jul 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 | |||
| 54. Antibiotics for UTIs | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:59:24 | |
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 | |||
| 53. Clobbering CAUTI | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:15:32 | |
Catheter-associated UTI: Callum’s nemesis. His white whale. His Sauron. His favourite rant. Want to know how favourite? Listen on!
Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 52. Escalation Emancipation | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:36:26 | |
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 | |||
| 51. Taking the Piss: Urine Culture, Unravelled | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:55:16 | |
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 | |||
| 50. FRCPath exams for clinical scientists - prepping to pass | 30 May 2023 | 00:40:41 | |
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 | |||
| 49. Penicillin Allergy 2: Delabel Harder | 06 May 2023 | 00:31:40 | |
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 | |||
| 48. ECCMID highlights part 4: Antimicrobial stewardship, Antibiotics at end of life, Behaviour science and tick borne infections | 01 May 2023 | 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 | |||
| 47. ECCMID highlights part 3: Mythbusting, Sporotrichosis, phages, AMR, Paeds, Grand Round | 28 Apr 2023 | 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 | |||
| 82. Microbiome 2: Microbiotoxicity | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:46:07 | |
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 | |||
| 46. ECCMID highlights part 2: UTI antibiotic stewardship, CMV & BK, Responsible Publishing, HLH | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:24:58 | |
Join Callum with Guests Robert Ball, Kelly Bicknell & Rob Read live from ECCMID 2023.
Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 45. ECCMID highlights part 1: Archaea, Digitalisation and the IDSA | 24 Apr 2023 | 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 | |||
| 44. The Basics of Beta Lactamase Inhibitors | 03 Apr 2023 | 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 | |||
| 43. ABIM ID board exams - Prepping to Pass | 20 Mar 2023 | 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 | |||
| 42. FRCPath part 1/CICE - Prepping to Pass | 06 Mar 2023 | 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 | |||
| 41. Bugs Without Borders: a conversation with Microbe Mail! | 20 Feb 2023 | 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.
Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social | |||
| 40. FRCPath part 2 Microbiology exam - Prepping to Pass | 06 Feb 2023 | 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 | |||
| 39. ID:IOTS Journal Club: 3 days treatment for CAP | 23 Jan 2023 | 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 | |||
| 38. Gram positive vs negative bacteraemia - SHOWDOWN! | 09 Jan 2023 | 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 | |||
| 37. The Tragedy of Plazomicin | 25 Dec 2022 | 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 | |||
| 81. Microbiome 1: Introduction | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:30:35 | |
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 | |||
| 36. Urinalysis paralysis | 12 Dec 2022 | 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 | |||
| 35. ...arriving at ACEK | 28 Nov 2022 | 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 | |||
| 34. Arguing about atypicals | 14 Nov 2022 | 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 | |||
| 33. The ID:IOTs Guide to Aminoglycosides | 25 Oct 2022 | 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 | |||