Date posted: February 28, 2017, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss the overuse of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy and several concerns regarding chronic use of this medication class, including hypomagnesemia, fracture risk, low serum B12 levels, anemias, and increased risk of certain infections.
Date posted: February 7, 2017, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss the new FDA categorizations of biosimilars, the legal implications of biologic/biosimilar prescriptions, and the new "follow-on" approval pathway of Basaglar, a new insulin glargine U-100 product.
Date posted: January 17, 2017, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss the SPRINT trial (intensive vs. standard blood pressure control) using a case vignette of Mr. Wilson, a 55 year old patient presenting to a clinic with a blood pressure of 139/89 mmHg.
Date posted: December 27, 2016, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss precepting tips and clinical pearls with Dr. Brad Cannon.
Date posted: December 6, 2016, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss more of the most important drug interactions, including grapefruit juice with statins and calcium channel blockers, QT prolonging medications, levothyroxine with cations and PPIs, and PDE-5 inhibitors with nitrates.
Date posted: November 15, 2016, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss some of the most important drug interactions, including serotonin syndrome, St. John's wort, statins and CYP inhibitors, and antihypertensive medications with NSAIDs.
Date posted: October 25, 2016, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss two new naloxone devices (intramuscular Evzio and intranasal Narcan) and review new state laws that are expanding the role of pharmacists in dispensing these opioid reversal products.
Date posted: October 4, 2016, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss three shocking recommendations from the CHEST 2016 VTE guideline update. We focus on (1) the debate between NOAC, DOAC, or TSOAC nomenclature, (2) the controversial recommendation of preferring NOACs over warfarin in VTE treatment, and (3) the efficacy of compression stocking for prevention and treatment of post-thrombotic syndrome.
Date posted: September 20, 2016, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss Â鶹ӰÒôMS's Interprofessional Community Clinic (ICC), a student-run clinic providing health services to underserved populations. The students in this episode discuss how the ICC evolved and highlight pearls and challenges in starting and running a free health clinic or screening event.
Date posted: August 23, 2016, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss the self-care of nasal congestion and allergies, including systemic/topical decongestants, nasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, cromolyn, and alternative medicine therapies.