HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast

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059 - The five oncology drugs every pharmacist should know about Apr 11, 2017

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In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Megan Hartranft the five oncology drugs that every pharmacist should know about, which is a great review for P4 students who are currently preparing for the NAPLEX. We cover cyclophosphamide, cisplatin, methotrexate, doxorubicin, and vincristine.

058 - Third time's a charm -- redefining sepsis (again) using Sepsis-3 Mar 21, 2017

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In this episode, we discuss the newest definition of sepsis and septic shock according to the Sepsis-3 criteria and the 2016 Surviving Sepsis guidelines. We also review the scoring systems of "qSOFA" and "SOFA" and use a patient case to help demonstrate the new definitions.

057 - Kicking acid, taking names ... the story of PPI use and abuse Feb 28, 2017

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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 seurm B12 levels, anemias, and increased risk of certain infections.

056 - Entering the era of biosimilars! Feb 07, 2017

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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.

055 - How low can you go? Blood pressure limbo with SPRINT Jan 17, 2017

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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.

054 - So you think you can precept? Advice from the front lines Dec 27, 2016

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In this episode, we discuss precepting tips and clinical pearls with Dr. Brad Cannon.

053 - Drug Mixology and Dangerous Consequences, Part II Dec 06, 2016

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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.

052 - Drug Mixology and Dangerous Consequences, Part I Nov 15, 2016

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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.

051 - Pharmacists to the Rescue! Oct 25, 2016

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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.

050 - Three shocking recommendations from CHEST 2016 that will blow your mind Oct 04, 2016

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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.

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