IDEAS (Infectious Diseases Education and Advocacy Series)

Jarett Worden
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Welcome to the IDEAS podcast! Join us as we explore the world of infectious diseases together. Our episodes are information driven and powered by students. Our short episodes are great for students, entry-level practitioners, or even the casual listener. We are so excited to share insights into the wonderful world of infectious disease with you! Created and Produced by: Jarett Worden, Pharm.D., BCIDP [Intro Music: "Blip Blop Tuesday" by kjartan_abel] Have questions, feedback, or ideas for future topics that you would like to share? Email me at jarett.worden@belmont.edu

Episodes

  1. 12/01/2025

    Episode 9 - In the Spotlight: Measles

    In this episode, we have a special update on the measles from Danielle Ladines, a pharmacy student with Belmont University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Join us as we discuss recent updates to the measles cases in Tennessee and beyond, as well as clinical presentation, prevention, and vaccine considerations.

    11 min

  2. 10/31/2025

    Episode 8 - From Micro Plate to Dinner Plate: Recent Foodborne Pathogens in the United States

    As we enter the holiday seasons, we have a special episode from Belmont College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences students Alexandra Macias, Rachel Sutcavage, & Eleni Tsaras. This episode focuses on recent foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States, how foodborne illnesses are spread, and how to protect yourself.

    12 min

  3. 10/01/2025

    Episode 7 – Alphabet Soup: Acronyms of Multidrug Resistant Organisms

    In this episode, I am joined by special guests Dr. Caitlyn Tyus, PharmD and Dr. Kayla Dodson, PharmD to discuss the many acronyms surrounding multidrug resistance, including ESKAPE, SPACE/SPICE, MYSPACE, and HECKYes. We review the organisms and why they are clinically important, how these acronyms have changed over the years, and treatment recommendations. (Both Drs. Tyus and Dodson have now completed their PGY-1 Pharmacy residencies.)

    12 min

  4. 08/29/2025

    Episode 6 - No CAP: The Truth about Community-acquired Pneumonia Treatment

    In this episode of the IDEAS podcast, pharmacy students Allison Byrn, Dominic Seta, & Elvis Thai of Belmont University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences talk through the 2019 ATS/IDSA Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults with Community-acquired Pneumonia and updated literature.

    11 min

  5. 08/01/2025

    Episode 5 - Stuck: Treatment Strategies for Endocarditis in Patients Who Inject Drugs

    Hosted by student pharmacists Ethan Encinias, Megan McCarver, Madison Miller, & Cassidy Pilbean of Belmont College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, this episode dives into some of the complexities of treating infective endocarditis in patients who inject drugs (PWID). This episode discusses treatment strategies like outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT), oral antibiotic therapy, and long-acting lipoglycopeptides.

    12 min

  6. 06/30/2025

    Episode 4 - Tick Talk: Tickborne Illness

    In this episode of the IDEAS podcast, pharmacy students Jacob Kaufman, Danielle Ladines, and Nina Villalobos of Belmont University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences teach us all about tickborne illnesses.

    12 min

  7. 05/30/2025

    Episode 3 - The New F Word: Fluoroquinolones

    Destiny Brass, Megan Joosse, & Valerie Long of Belmont University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences give us an in-depth review of the benefits and the risks of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in our newest episode of IDEAS.

    10 min

  8. 05/15/2025

    Episode 2 - Cut The Crap: Exploring the FDA-approved Fecal Microbiota Products

    In our second episode, I am joined by Andi Brinson, Brooke Gorman, & Paola Laboy Malave of Belmont University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences for a discussion (and a few laughs) about the history and recent advancements of fecal microbiota products.

    11 min

  9. 05/01/2025

    Episode 1 - To Treat or Not to Treat: Review of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

    In this episode of IDEAS, we are joined by Luke Akers, Erin Johnson, and Megan Mayhew of Belmont University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences to discuss the complexities of screening for and treating Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASB).

    12 min

  10. 05/01/2025

    Episode 0 - What is the IDEAS podcast?

    Dr. Jarett Worden, the creator and producer of the IDEAS podcast, tells us about what this podcast is all about and what you can expect from this podcast. Dr. Worden is a Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist that specializes in infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Belmont University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Nashville, TN. Special thanks to Maya Burney (Belmont University) for conducting this interview!

    6 min
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Welcome to the IDEAS podcast! Join us as we explore the world of infectious diseases together. Our episodes are information driven and powered by students. Our short episodes are great for students, entry-level practitioners, or even the casual listener. We are so excited to share insights into the wonderful world of infectious disease with you! Created and Produced by: Jarett Worden, Pharm.D., BCIDP [Intro Music: "Blip Blop Tuesday" by kjartan_abel] Have questions, feedback, or ideas for future topics that you would like to share? Email me at jarett.worden@belmont.edu

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