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Controlling Latent Tb Tuberculosis Infection In High-Burden Countries: A Neglected Strategy To End Tb, Gavin J. Churchyard, Susan Swindells
Controlling Latent Tb Tuberculosis Infection In High-Burden Countries: A Neglected Strategy To End Tb, Gavin J. Churchyard, Susan Swindells
Journal Articles: Infectious Diseases
In a Perspective, Gavin Churchyard and Sue Swindells discuss the importance of strategies to target latent tuberculosis infection in high risk populations and thus disrupt a reservoir for new infections in high burden countries.
Acceptability And Feasibility Of A Pharmacist-Led Hiv Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Program In The Midwestern United States, Joshua P. Havens, Kimberly Scarsi, Harlan Sayles, Donald G. Klepser, Susan Swindells, Sara H. Bares
Acceptability And Feasibility Of A Pharmacist-Led Hiv Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Program In The Midwestern United States, Joshua P. Havens, Kimberly Scarsi, Harlan Sayles, Donald G. Klepser, Susan Swindells, Sara H. Bares
Journal Articles: Infectious Diseases
BACKGROUND: HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) substantially reduces the risk of HIV acquisition, yet significant barriers exist to its prescription and use. Incorporating pharmacists in the PrEP care process may help increase access to PrEP services.
METHODS: Our pharmacist-led PrEP program (P-PrEP) included pharmacists from a university-based HIV clinic, a community pharmacy, and two community-based clinics. Through a collaborative practice agreement, pharmacists conducted PrEP visits with potential candidates for PrEP, according to the recommended CDC guidelines, and authorized emtricitabine-tenofovir disoproxil fumarate prescriptions. Demographics and retention in care over 12 months were summarized and participant satisfaction and pharmacist acceptability with the P-PrEP …