Aspergillus_Guideline.ZIP

Now, I know we should not make light of any IDSA Guidelines, far from it. This latest, the Aspergillus Guideline [1], like others before, is a thoughtful document which reviews the newest information and reflects expert authoritative thinking on the Continue reading Aspergillus_Guideline.ZIP

The Cresemba Candidemia Gamble – Rien Ne Va Plus

Isavuconazole is a potent triazole; like Voriconazole, it has garnered an indication for invasive aspergillosis. However, it failed where other azole antifungals succeeded: in a pivotal trial, not yet published, the drug was inferior to Caspofungin in the treatment of Continue reading The Cresemba Candidemia Gamble – Rien Ne Va Plus

New Treatment Guidelines for Candidiasis – A Major Document to Study

In a much-quoted analysis, Lee found that most IDSA Guidelines were supported only by Level III quality data, the lowest category of evidence-based support[1]. The article concludes that more well-designed trials were needed, and clinical judgement should ultimately guide patient Continue reading New Treatment Guidelines for Candidiasis – A Major Document to Study

ALLPHASE PHARMA – THE FIRST 100 BLOG POSTS

After the first 100 blogs, it is appropriate to reflect on reader preferences.  When I arbitrarily select a topic, it is not always clear whether what interests me also interests you. Since its start 1½ years ago, this blog has grown Continue reading ALLPHASE PHARMA – THE FIRST 100 BLOG POSTS

Cresemba / Isavuconazole:  Not Just Another Azole

It is amazing how modifications to the azole structure have produced ever more potent, ever more useful antifungals.  Ketoconazole had limited usability because of its many side effects related to off-target sterol synthesis inhibition, solubility (or lack thereof) and erratic Continue reading Cresemba / Isavuconazole:  Not Just Another Azole