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CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy

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Evidence-based medicine and drug updates for pharmacists, physicians, NPs, PA-Cs, and students that are on the go.

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Episodes

Hormonal Contraception Pharmacotherapy *ACPE-Accredited*

April 25, 2024 05:37 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

On this episode, we review various hormonal contraception options. We disucss the benefits and risks associated with different forms of estrogen and progestins as well as considerations when choosing a contraceptive option based on patient-specific factors. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hou...

2024 AAD Acne Treatment Guidelines *ACPE-Accredited*

April 10, 2024 03:43 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

On this episode, we discuss the 2024 acne treatment guidelines that was published by the American Academy of Dermatology. This new set of guidelines was intended as an update to the AAD's 2016 acne guidelines. We review the use of benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, isotretinoin, and other common treatment options. We also discuss clascoterone, the topical androgen receptor inhibitor (first-in-class).  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners...

Managing Dry Eye Disease and Allergic Conjunctivitis *ACPE-Accredited*

March 26, 2024 19:11 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

On this episode, we examine the management of dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis. It is important that pharmacists and nurses understand the appropriate use of the medications and when to seek a more thorough work-up. This session seeks to explore these topics, focusing on how this information can best be incorporated into daily medical practice. Learning Objectives: a. Recognize and distinguish between dry eye disease symptoms and allergic conjunctivitis. b. Discuss the appro...

Healing Heartburn: An Approach to GERD Management *ACPE-Accredited*

March 05, 2024 07:42 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

On this episode, we discuss the treatment options used for the managment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. We review various types of antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors. We also go over the long term risks associated with these meds.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of c...

Treatment and Prevention of Hepatitis A and B Infections *ACPE-Accredited

January 25, 2024 02:55 - 58 minutes - 81.2 MB

On this podcast we discuss the management of both hepatitis A and B. We review some background information as well as the criteria for a diagnosis of either. We also go over vaccinations for both viruses and some of the medications used for hep B specifically.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1...

High Science: The Medical Potential of THC, CBD, and Synthetics

January 20, 2024 04:29 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB

On this episode, we are joined by returning guest Dr. Kaleigh Steeleman. Kaleigh is currently a PGY-1 resident at Chaple Hill. She has spent some of her residency time working with functional medicine professionals. She has been particularly interested with in the area of medical CBD, THC, and other synthetic cannabinoids. She provides a quick overview for us.  Also, if you haven't already, check out Kaleigh's Rx Cheatsheets Instagram page. She creates study guides for various disease stat...

Diagnosis and Management of Lupus and Related Complications *ACPE-Accredited*

January 11, 2024 08:15 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

On this episode we examine systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Lupus is a relatively uncommon condition, but is debilitating for those who suffer from it. There are newer medications with unique mechanisms used for this disease. It is important that pharmacists and nurses understand the appropriate use of medications and how to counsel patients on the risks associated with them. This session seeks to explore these topics, focusing on how this information can best be incorporated into daily m...

Beyond the Beat: Exploring the 2023 A Fib Guidelines *ACPE-Accredited*

January 02, 2024 06:31 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

On this episode, Cole and I review the 2023 updated atrial fibrillation guidelines. We discuss various rate-control and rythmn-control pharmacotherapy options. We also summarized the acute management vs maintenance therarpy.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit...

Curing Hep C: A Dive into Treatment Options *ACPE-Accredited*

December 12, 2023 07:41 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

On this episode, we review the 2023 Hepatitis C Guidance that was recently published by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). We discuss the pre-treatment work-up, various treatment options, and drug-drug interactions/clinical pearls for the most commonly used direct-acting antivirals.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcas...

2023 New Drug Approvals *ACPE-Accredited*

November 28, 2023 00:20 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB

On this episode, Cole and I review some of the medications that gained U.S. FDA approval in 2023. We cover a variety of medications that treat various disease states. We focused more on outpatient medications and did not cover new oncology medication approvals.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim ...

Treatment of Acute Rhinosinusitis and Pharyngitis *ACPE-Accredited*

November 14, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

On this episode, my good friend and colleague Alex Hovey, PA-C is sitting in for Cole this episode. We review the treatment of acute rhinosinusitis and pharyngitis. We mention some treatment options for symptom relief in patients with viral sinusitis and viral pharyngitis. We spend the majority of the episode covering the treatment algorithm for bacterial sinusitis and pharyngitis. We also used this episode to review some antibiotic clinical pearls.  Cole and I are happy to share that our ...

Healing Hidden Wounds: Exploring PTSD Treatment *ACPE-Accredited*

November 02, 2023 03:30 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

On this episode we review post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We discuss some background information on the disease. Then, we review the various treatment options used to manage PTSD symptoms. To finish the episode, we go through Dr. David N. Osser, MD's PTSD treatment algorithm.  Dr. David N. Osser, MD is associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School at the Brockton Division of the VA Boston Health System.  There, he is the Medical Director for Domiciliary Care for Homele...

Exxua (gepirone): the newly approved antidepressant

October 25, 2023 08:47 - 22 minutes - 31.9 MB

On this episode, we discuss the 5-HT1A receptor agonist, Exxua (gepirone). Exxua was recently FDA approved for the treatment of general depression. We review the long road this medication took to get approved. We also summarize the dosing, adverse effects, drug-drug interactions, etc for Exxua.  Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our sponsor, High-Powered Medicine. HPM is a book/website database of summaries for over 150 landmark clinical trials. You can get a copy of ...

Classification and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease *ACPE-Accredited*

October 17, 2023 00:47 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB

On this episode, we review the management of chronic kidney disease. We discuss when to use iron vs erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) for a patient with anemia due to their CKD.  We also go over the management of metabolic acidosis, hyperphosphatemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, etc.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listene...

Navigating the Urinary Maze: BPH, OAB, and the complexities of treatment when they coexist *ACPE-Accredited*

October 04, 2023 05:48 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

On this episode we discuss the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as well as overactive bladder (OAB). We review alpha blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhihibitors, PDE5-inhibitors, anticholinergics, and beta 3 agonists. We close by discussing the best treatment options for patients with controlled BPH symptoms who are still experiencing urinary frequency and urgency.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to...

Treating UTIs *ACPE-Accredited*

September 20, 2023 16:40 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

On this episode, we review the treatment of both uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). We also use this episode to refresh some clinical pearls for the various antibiotics that are used when treating a UTI.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education...

High Powered Medicine Book Review

September 18, 2023 10:35 - 45 minutes - 63.4 MB

On this episdoe, we are joined by Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD, the author of High Powered Medicine. HPM is a book that summarizes over 150 landmark clinical trials. We discuss how Alex came up with the idea for the book as well as how he got it published. We finish the episode with a quick review of the LoDoCo2 trial looking at colchicine for CV risk reduction.  To purchase either the digital or the hardcopy version of High Powered Medicine, check out the links below: Link to official HPM web...

Managing Gout *ACPE-Accredited*

September 11, 2023 10:23 - 1 hour - 84 MB

On this episode, we discuss both treating an acute gout flare and chronic management of gout. We discuss colchicine, NSAIDS, corticosteroids, canakinumab, xanthine oxidase inhibitors, uricosurics, URAT-1 inhibitor, and more.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit...

Managing Osteoarthritis Pain *ACPE-Accredited*

August 21, 2023 15:14 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

On this episode, we review pharmacotherapy options for managing osteoarthritis pain. We focus primarily on on hand, knee, and hip OA. We cover NSAIDS, COX2 inhibitors, topical capsaicin, intra-articular corticosteroids, intra-articular hyaluronic acid, duloxetine, and more.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportun...

A Review of Weight Loss Medications *ACPE-Accredited*

August 09, 2023 03:43 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

On this episode, we review the medications that are FDA approved for weight loss. We also review recent data on high dose oral semaglutide and injectable tirzepatide. We end by looking at drugs that are currently in the pipeline with unique mechanisms of action.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim...

Alteplase vs Tenecteplase for Ischemic Stroke

July 31, 2023 12:02 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brian Gilbert, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, FNCS, to compare and contrast alteplase (tPA) versus tenecteplase (TNK-tPA) in the setting ischemic stroke. Brian is an emergency medicine clinical pharmacy specialist at Wesley Medical Center. He also serves as the PGY-2 critical care pharmacy residency program director and as an adjunct assistant clinical professor at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy.  Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks...

Managing Hypothyroidism *ACPE-Accredited*

July 24, 2023 06:44 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MB

On this episode, we review the management of hypothyroidism. We focus on levothyroxine as the foundation for a patient treatment. We also discuss the contraversial issue of using synthetic T3 (liothyronine) as an augmentation option for certain patients. The link to the Medscape article, Why the Hesitancy in Recommending Combination T3/T4 Therapy with Dr. Kaniksha Desai, MD and Dr. Antonio Bianco, MD, PhD, is available below:  Why the Hesitancy in Recommending Combination T3/T4 Therapy? ...

Treating Community Acquired Pneumonia *ACPE-Accredited*

July 11, 2023 04:33 - 58 minutes - 81.2 MB

On this episode, we discuss the various treatment options for community acquired pneumonia. We compare and contrast the differences in treating a patient with and without comorbidities in the outpatient setting as well as non-severe and severe CAP in the inpatient setting. We also review some basics for the various antibiotics used in CAP. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued...

Substance Use Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*

June 30, 2023 01:55 - 59 minutes - 82.8 MB

On this episode, we discuss the management of substance use disorder. We review the pharmacotherapy/psychotherapy options for treating the abuse of alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, benzodiazepines, and opioids. Make sure to check out our previous episode that covers opioid use disorder specifically.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com ...

Smoking Cessation *ACPE-Accredited*

June 13, 2023 03:35 - 1 hour - 84 MB

On this episode, we discuss the pharmacotherapy options available for smoking cessation. We start with some background info including pathophysiology, psychology models applicable to smoking cessation, and nicotine dependence assessments.  We review varenicline, nicotine replacement therapy in various forms, bupropion SR, and others.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to p...

Patient Case: Sickle Cell Disease, HFrEF, DM2, and More

June 08, 2023 01:17 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

On this episode, we go over a pharmacotherapy plan for a patient with sickle cell disease, HFrEF, DM2, dyslipidemia, hypertension, POAG, dry eye disease, constipation, GERD, and OSA. Episode 227 Patient Case Information 57-year-old male with sickle cell disease, HFrEF, DM2, dyslipidemia, hypertension, POAG, dry eye disease, constipation, GERD, and OSA comes to your clinic to establish care. His primary concern is the number of sickle cell crisis he has been experiencing (3 ER visits in ...

A Closer Look at Managing Depression in Patients with Comorbidities *ACPE-Accredited*

May 30, 2023 08:58 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

On this episode, we discuss the considerations and possible changes to a patient's general depression regimen when they have various comorbidities or other circumstances that affect their health . The comorbidities/situations that we cover include: patients with coronary artery disease, patients over the age of 65, patients that are pregnant, chronic pain, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, and more. We also review depression with atypical features, depression with mixed features, and depression with anxious ...

Preventing Recurrent C. diff Infections with Vowst

May 24, 2023 01:15 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

On this episode, we discuss Vowst, the oral fecal microbiota product for preventing the recurrance of C. diff infection. We review Vowst's dosing, administration, drug-drug interactions, clinical trial data, and more.  Thanks for listening! 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:...

Osteoporosis Management *ACPE-Accredited*

May 15, 2023 02:34 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

On this episode, we review the various pharmacotherapy options that are used in the management of osteoporosis. We go over bisphosphonates, denosumab, parathyroid hormone analogics, and romosozumab.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. For ...

Managing Acne Vulgaris *ACPE-Accredited*

May 01, 2023 22:17 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

On this episode, we compare and contrast the various pharmacotherapy options used to manage acne vulgaris. We review topical retinoids, topical and oral antibiotics, androgen-receptor inhibitors, oral contraceptives, spironolactone, and oral isotretinoin. We close with a patient case to summarize the episode.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to...

A Review of Ulcerative Colitis *ACPE-Accredited*

April 21, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

On this episode, we discuss the management of ulcerative colitis and review the various pharmacotherapy options that are currently available.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. For existing Unlimited (Gold) freeCE members, this CE option ...

Mixing Laughter and Medicine with the Glaucomfleckens

April 14, 2023 21:09 - 53 minutes - 74.4 MB

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Will Flanary (AKA Dr. Glaucomflecken) and Kristin Flanary (AKA Lady Glaucomflecken). Dr. Flanary is a practicing ophthalmology who also creates hilarious skits incorporating a wide range of characters who worked at a fictional hospital called "Glaucomflecken General." As Dr. Glaucomflecken, he has collaborated with the US Surgeon General, given the 2022 Yale Medical School commencement address, and amassed a fan following of more than 4 million. Kristin ...

Management of Primary-Open Angle Glaucoma *ACPE-Accredited*

April 04, 2023 01:14 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MB

On this episode, we review the pharmacotherapy options available for managing primary-open angle glaucoma. We discuss prostaglandin analogs, beta-blockers, alpha-2 agonists, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, cholinergics, rho kinase inhibitor, and more. We also briefly review angle-closure glaucoma to finish the episode.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with free...

The Psychedelic Renaissance and its Impact on Behavioral Health

March 29, 2023 23:37 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

On this episode, we are joined by long-time friend of the show, Amelia Furbish, PharmD, PhD candidate, to discuss the emergence of psychedelics and their potential role in managing behavioral health conditions. If you are interested in learning more about medicinal psychedelics, we encourge you to check out and consider becoming a member of the Psychedelic Pharmacists Association (see the website below): https://psychedelicpharmacist.org/ Thanks for listening! We want to give a big tha...

Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome *ACPE-Accredited*

March 23, 2023 01:44 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

On this episode, we discuss the management and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We review the various medications recommended published in the 2020 American College of Gastroenterology and the 2022 American Gastroenterological Association treatment guidelines. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity...

Bempedoic Acid and the CLEAR Outcomes Trial

March 14, 2023 01:02 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

On this episode, we review the recently published CLEAR-outcomes trial that was looking at bempedoic acid's (Nexletol) ability to lower the risk of CV events in patients who were unable to tolerate statins at their recommended doses. While recording this episode, we used the trial summary written by Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD who is the author/owner of the book High-Powered Medicine: Landmark Clinical Trial Reviews. To see all of the study summaries that he has available, check out his websit...

Treatment and Management of Anemia *ACPE-Accredited*

March 06, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

On this episode, we review the treatment and management of various types of anemia. We discuss iron-deficiency anemia, B-12 and folate dificiency anemia, anemia due to CKD, anemia due to chronic disease (inflammation), and aplastic anemia.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing e...

ACP BP Goals, Ozempic Face, and Healthy Potatoes

February 28, 2023 02:34 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

On this episode we cover three different topics that have been in the medical news lately. First, we compare/contrast the blood pressure goals that were published by the American College of Physicians with other prominent hypertension guidelines. Second, we discuss the semaglutide "side effect" that has been coined Ozempic Face. Finally, Cole reviews some literature surrounding the health benefits of potatoes. Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. ...

A Review of Antipsychotics *ACPE-Accredited*

February 20, 2023 22:31 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

On this episode we review typical (first generation) and atypical (second generation) antipsychotics. We discuss receptor signaling, various adverse effects, and specific clinical pearls for the individual medications in the antipsychotic class.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of contin...

Does Morning or Bedtime Dosing of Antihypertensives Matter? *ACPE-Accredited*

February 06, 2023 19:25 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

On this episode, we discuss dosing antihypertensives at bedtime compared to the morning and if it impacts patient outcomes. We review the MAPEC, Hygia, and TIME studies as well as other editorials on this debated topic. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for s...

New Year New Drugs: Leqembi, Airsupra, and Brenzavvy

January 31, 2023 00:32 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MB

On this episode we discuss the new drugs that have been approved in 2023 so far. We review Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) injection for Alzheimer's disease, Airsupra (albuterol and budesonide) inhalation for as-needed use in asthma, and Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) for type 2 diabetes. We also mention Rykindo (risperidone) ER injection, but we didn't go into much detail since we've gone over risperidone in previous episodes.  Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*

January 23, 2023 04:57 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

On this episode, we discuss the pharmacotherapy options for managing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). We based our discussion on the treatment algorithm created by Dr David Osser. All of Dr. Osser's work with the Psychopharmacology Algorithms Project at the Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Residency Training Program can be found at the following website: https://psychopharm.mobi/algo_live/# Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education...

2023 ADA Guideline Updates *ACPE-Accredited*

January 09, 2023 21:43 - 56 minutes - 78.4 MB

On this episode, Cole and I review some of the updates that were published in the 2023 American Diabetes Association guidelines. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com 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 below to reach th...

Patient Case: Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy

January 06, 2023 22:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MB

Below is the patient case information: 63-year-old white male. Problem List Bipolar II disorder Insomnia Epilepsy (tonic-clonic seizures) Dyslipidemia/hypertriglyceridemia Hypertension Recent weight gain History of hyponatremia  Diabetes type 2(controlled) Medications Clonazepam 2 mg QHS Risperdal 2 mg twice daily Carbamazepine 200 mg twice daily Divalproex DR 500 mg three times daily Levetiracetam 1000 mg twice daily Losartan 100 mg daily HCTZ 25 mg daily ...

Insomnia Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*

December 27, 2022 01:50 - 1 hour - 154 MB

On this episode, we discuss the management of insomnia disorder. We review the criteria necessary for an insomnia disorder diagnosis. We then compare and contrast the pharmacotherapy options such as non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, benzodiazepines, anti-depressants, orexin receptor antagonists, and more.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide...

Pharmacologic Options for Chronic Pain *ACPE-Accredited*

December 13, 2022 03:09 - 1 hour - 152 MB

On this episode, we discuss the various therapeutic options for managing a patient with chronic pain. We discuss nonpharmacological options, anti-inflammatory medications, and other non-opioid pharmacological options. Then, we compare and contrast some of the commonly used opioids and discuss some of the nuances/clinical pearls for individual opioids. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We ha...

Generalized Anxiety Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*

November 28, 2022 17:39 - 1 hour - 142 MB

On this episode, Cole and I review the published treatment algorithm created by Harmony Raylen Abejuela, MD and David Osser, MD. This was part of the Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project at the Harvard South Shore Program. A link to the article on Pubmed is below: Anxiety Algorithm Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the...

Our Thoughts on the Diuretic Comparison Project (DCP)

November 21, 2022 22:46 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MB

On this episode, we review the results that have been reported from the Diuretic Comparison Project (DCP). The point-of-care clinical trial was looking at CV outcomes based on patients using HCTZ vs chlorthalidone. We also discuss the reasons for using indapamide over other thiazide (like) diuretics.  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/corconsultr...

Comparison of Oral Medications for Type-2 Diabetes *ACPE-Accredited*

November 14, 2022 15:48 - 1 hour - 145 MB

On this episode, we compare and contrast oral medications that can be used to manage patients with type-2 diabetes. We review metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, oral semaglutide, sulfonylureas, TZDs, and more.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes....

Updates in the Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

November 11, 2022 02:18 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MB

On this episode, we review the management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We discuss riluzole, edaravone, and sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol (Relyvrio) that gained FDA approval in September 2022.  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 If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have a...

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