CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy

Latest Episodes:

COPD Guideline Review Sep 26, 2019

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On this episode we discuss the 2019 GOLD guidelines for the management of COPD. We review the POET, FLAME, and other trials to explain some of the recommendations. We have a breakdown of all the drugs and at what point they are possibly introduced into the pharmacotherapy plan.

If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following:

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.

Fluids: Not Just for Drinking (with Dr. Brian Gilbert) Sep 23, 2019

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On this episode we are joined by Dr. Brian Gilbert, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP. Dr. Gilbert provides an overview of fluid management for managing various conditions in a critical care setting. He also published a review article entitled Strategies for the Management of Sepsis that includes a review of fluids. The link is listed below:

http://acc.aacnjournals.org/content/30/1/5.full

If you have any questions for Dr. Gilbert, you can e-mail him at brian.gilbert@wesleymc.com

If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following:

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

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Sep 17, 2019

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On this episode we review obsessive-compulsive disorder. We start by giving a brief overview and background of the disorder. We then discuss some first-line treatment options. We then review the literature that supports various augmentation strategies. The website that I reference for the psychiatry CME can be found at the link below:

https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com

The augmentation strategy meta-analysis can be found at the following link:

https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-014-0317-5

If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following:

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

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors in Renal Disease and UTI Review Sep 03, 2019

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On this episode, we are joined by two MUSC 4th year pharmacy students, Ian and Allison. We discuss the CREDENCE trial (NEJM 2019) that showed the benefit of canagliflozin for renal protection in patients with diabetes. We also review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary tract infections.

If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following:

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

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Statin Induced Diabetes with Zach Posey Aug 21, 2019

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On this episode, we are joined by Zach Posey. Zach is a 4th year pharmacy student at the Medical University of South Carolina. He recently received honors for his Grand Rounds presentation on this subject. We cover some background on statins, and review the potential biochemical processes involved with statin induced glucose dysregulation. We also cover a few trials that look at the risk of diabetes compared to the cardiovascular protection seen with statins.

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Tackling a Complex Patient Case Jul 31, 2019

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On this episode, we review various disease states by going through a patient case. We talk about diabetes management, HFrEF, hypertension, dyslipidemia, ASCVD, osteoarthritis, neuropathy, depression, etc. The patient case will be available on our website under the "Show Notes" heading. Let us know if you would handle any of the disease states differently. Check out our podcast merchandise at https://corconsult-rx.myshopify.com

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

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What's the Difference? Jul 24, 2019

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On this episode, we answer some common questions from the world of community pharmacy. One of our listeners compiled these questions and e-mailed them to us. Some examples include the difference between diltiazem formulations, doxycycline monohydrate vs hyclate, and methylphenidate LA vs CD. If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following:Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx 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.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Jul 22, 2019

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On this episode, we review the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy involved with the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx 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.

2019 Asthma Guidelines Jul 04, 2019

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On this episode, we discuss the updated 2019 GINA (Asthma) guidelines. We review basic pathophysiology and diagnostics. We then examine the updated treatment options including the use of PRN inhaled ICS + formoterol in place of an albuterol inhaler. Below is a link to the GINA pocket guidelines:

https://ginasthma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GINA-2019-main-Pocket-Guide-wms.pdf

If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following:

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

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A Deeper Look at Dyslipidemia Jun 26, 2019

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Last November we discussed the updated lipid guidelines. We wanted to revisit the treatment options for dyslipidemia and discuss some of the updated data that has been recently released. We review pathophysiology, as well as statin and non-statin therapy options. We walk through the algorithms for secondary prevention for patients with ASCVD, treatment for hypercholesterolemia, primary prevention, and statin use in patients with diabetes. We also review the recently published REDUCE IT trial from the New England Journal of Medicine.

Below is the link for the ASCVD Risk Plus calculator:

http://tools.acc.org/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator-Plus/#!/calculate/estimate/

Below is the link to the summary written by Wiki Journal Club for the REDUCE IT trial:

https://www.wikijournalclub.org/wiki/REDUCE-IT

If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following:

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

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