CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy

Latest Episodes:

Updates for H. pylori Treatment Jun 23, 2022

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On this episode, we discuss the treatment options available for managing an H. pylori infection. We discuss how resistance rates have changed the recommended first-line options, and we cover the new combo paks that utilize vonoprazan (a potassium-competitive acid blocker) for acid suppression.

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We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial:

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If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below:

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If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:

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Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

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This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

2022 Heart Failure Guidelines *ACPE-Accredited* Jun 14, 2022

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On this episode, we review the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA guidelines.

Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We continue to partner with freeCE to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. To earn credit for this episode, visit the following link and select this episode from the list of accredited episodes:

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For existing freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! Members can simply follow the link above to take the post-test and evaluation for this activity. Use the password HEART (all caps) to unlock the post-test for this episode.

But if you're not currently a freeCE member, we definitely suggest you explore all the benefits of their Unlimited Membership on their website and earn CE for listening to this podcast. CorConsult Rx listeners can save 15% off the purchase of an unlimited membership by entering the discount code "PODCAST2022" at checkout, or by clicking the following link in the description https://hubs.ly/Q012N0H60

Thanks for listening!

We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial:

www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx

www.patreon.com/corconsultrx

If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:

Text - 415-943-6116

Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx

Food Allergies and Celiac Disease *ACPE-Accredited* May 31, 2022

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On this episde we review various food allergies and food intolerances (specifically celiac disease). Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We continue to partner with freeCE to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. To earn credit for this episode, visit the following link and select this episode from the list of accredited episodes:

FreeCE Podcast Episode List

For existing freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! Members can simply follow the link above to take the post-test and evaluation for this activity. Use the password GLUTEN (all caps) to unlock the post-test for this episode.

Thanks for listening!

We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial:

www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx

www.patreon.com/corconsultrx

If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:

Text - 415-943-6116

Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx

Patient Case: Intermittent Explosive Disorder May 30, 2022

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On this episode, we are joined by Austin Dew, Emilie Parkman, and Kaleigh Steelman, all of which are P4 students. We are discussing a patient case dealing with a patient suffering from intermittent explosive disorder. We also discuss the patients diabetes, CVD, and more.

Thanks for listening!

We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial:

www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx

www.patreon.com/corconsultrx

If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:

Text - 415-943-6116

Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx

Atopic Dermatitis *ACPE-Accredited* May 16, 2022

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On this episode, we are joined by P4 MUSC students Kaleigh Steelman and Emilie Parkman. We disucss the management and treatment options for atopic dermatitis. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We continue to partner with freeCE to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. To earn credit for this episode, visit the following link and select this episode from the list of accredited episodes:

FreeCE Podcast Episode List

For existing freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! Members can simply follow the link above to take the post-test and evaluation for this activity. Use the password ITCHING (all caps) to unlock the post-test for this episode.

Thanks for listening!

We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial:

www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx

www.patreon.com/corconsultrx

If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:

Text - 415-943-6116

Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx

Managing Allergic Rhinitis *ACPE-Accredited* May 02, 2022

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On this episode, we discuss the various treatment options available for managing allergic rhinitis.

FreeCE Podcast Episode List

For existing freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! Members can simply follow the link above to take the post-test and evaluation for this activity. Use the password POLLEN (all caps) to unlock the post-test for this episode.

Thanks for listening!

We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial:

www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx

www.patreon.com/corconsultrx

If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:

Text - 415-943-6116

Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx

Patient Case: Asthma and Cocaine use Disorder May 02, 2022

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On this episode, we are joined by 4th year pharmacy students Olivia Schad and Austin Dew. We discuss a patient case involving asthma and substance use disorder.

Thanks for listening!

We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial:

www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx

www.patreon.com/corconsultrx

If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:

Text - 415-943-6116

Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx

Preventing HIV with PrEP Apr 25, 2022

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On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Carly Floyd, PharmD, AAHIVP, CDCES, TTS, to discuss HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Dr. Floyd is a clinical pharmacist and the PGY1 community pharmacy residency program director at Southwest CARE center. She is also the clinical director at the University of New Mexico AIDS Education & Training Center (UNM-AETC). Check out her LinkedIn profile below:

Carly Floyd LinkedIn

Thanks for listening!

We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial:

www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx

www.patreon.com/corconsultrx

If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:

Text - 415-943-6116

Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx

Opportunistic Infections *ACPE-Accredited* Apr 19, 2022

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On this episode, we discuss the opportunistic infections that affect patients with HIV and low CD4 counts. We review coccidioidomycosis, pneumocystis, histoplasmosis, toxoplasma, cryptococcal meningitis, and mycobacterium avium complex (MAC).

Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We continue to partner with freeCE to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. To earn credit for this episode, visit the link provided in the show description to earn CE for listening to this podcast episode: FreeCE Podcast CE Link

For existing freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! Members can simply follow the link above to take the post-test and evaluation for this activity. Use the password RISK (all caps) to unlock the post-test for this episode.

Thanks for listening!

We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial:

www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx

www.patreon.com/corconsultrx

If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:

Text - 415-943-6116

Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx

Creating and Managing a Drug Formulary Apr 12, 2022

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On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nina Lathia, BScPhm, RPh, MSc, PhD, to discuss the process of developing and managing a drug formulary. Dr. Lathia is a pharmacist and health economist in Toronto, Canada. She defines a drug formulary and explains some of the criteria used to establish a specific formulary. She also reviews some of the following:

- Comparative effectiveness studies including clinical trials, and real-world studies including a discussion of pros and cons of RCTs vs. real-world studies

- Using the PICO (population, intervention, comparator, outcomes) framework to evaluate studies;

- Types of studies that best inform safety outcomes (adverse events)

- Economic studies – a brief overview of cost-effectiveness analysis

- Principles of fair access to prescription drugs

- Challenges that prescribers and clinicians experience when trying to navigate formularies

You can contact Dr. Lathia at the following e-mail address or at her LinkedIn profile: nina.lathia@healthcaredecisionmaking.com LI profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninalathia/ If you want some handouts on study design from Dr. Lathia, click the link below: Study Design Review Thanks for listening!

www.patreon.com/corconsultrx

If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following:

Text - 415-943-6116

Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx