CEimpact Podcast
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -The CEimpact Podcast features three shows; GameChangers, Precept2Practice, and LevelUp.
The GameChangers podcast, hosted by Geoff Wall, features the latest game-changing pharmacotherapy advances impacting patient care. New episodes arrive every Monday, and users can earn CPE from each episode.
The Precept2Practice podcast, hosted by Kathy Scott, features information and resources you can use to precept students and residents. New episodes arrive on the third Wednesday of every month. CEimpact CE Plan members can earn CPE for each episode.
The LevelUp podcast, hosted by Ashlee Klevens Hayes, features conversations surrounding the best practices and products for pharmacy practices and businesses. New episodes with new guests arrive every Wednesday.
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Episodes
Virtual Reality Headsets for Managing Chronic Pain
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBPain is not a game. Chronic non-malignant pain has few effective treatment options, particularly since the adverse effects of opioids have become more known. Many patients with chronic pain also develop mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. A new virtual reality system, designed for at-home self-use, has been approved by the FDA to treat chronic low back pain in adults. Dr. John Swegle, a pain management expert, joins host Geoff Wall to discuss how this potentially gamechang...
Optimizing Steroid Dosing in AECOPD - Does one Size Fit All?
December 27, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSince the REDUCE study was published in 2013, most guidelines recommend a standard dose of prednisone 40mg for 5 days (or an equivalent dose of another steroid). However, the optimal dose of steroids may be different depending on patient factors. Tune in to explore the concept of personalizing steroid doses in AECOPD using a dosing scale. Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Pharmacist members CME Need a membership? Join for CPE Credit Join for CME Credit References and resources: Li ...
Optimizing Steroid Dosing in AECOPD - Does one Size Fit All?
December 27, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSince the REDUCE study was published in 2013, most guidelines recommend a standard dose of prednisone 40mg for 5 days (or an equivalent dose of another steroid). However, the optimal dose of steroids may be different depending on patient factors. Tune in to explore the concept of personalizing steroid doses in AECOPD using a dosing scale. Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Pharmacist members CME Need a membership? Join for CPE Credit Join for CME Credit References and resources: Li ...
Teaching Introductory Learners
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBPharmacy students change and evolve immensely from the moment they walk into pharmacy school to the moment they graduate. At each step along the way, their educational needs change as well. And of course, each student is uniquely different regardless of where they are on their pharmacy school journey. As a preceptor, you must meet each of them where they are. Join us as we discuss challenges preceptors may face with introductory learners, regardless of where they are on their journey. We wil...
Teaching Introductory Learners
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBPharmacy students change and evolve immensely from the moment they walk into pharmacy school to the moment they graduate. At each step along the way, their educational needs change as well. And of course, each student is uniquely different regardless of where they are on their pharmacy school journey. As a preceptor, you must meet each of them where they are. Join us as we discuss challenges preceptors may face with introductory learners, regardless of where they are on their journey. We wil...
Is Mirtazapine Appropriate for the Elderly?
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBA recent study calls into question the safety of mirtazapine in the elderly, an antidepressant often recommended in the elderly for treatment of senile cachexia due to the medication’s appetite stimulation properties. This episode reviews the SYMBAD trial with guest Sarah Grady, PharmD. Guest: Sarah Grady, PharmD Drake University Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Pharmacist members CME Need a membership? Join for CPE Credit Join for CME Credit References and resources: Banerjee S,...
Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Errors
December 17, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn the past several weeks, there have been news reports about pharmacies, health care clinics, and remote vaccination clinics giving the wrong dose of a vaccine. Before these reports, there were also stories of health care providers inappropriately diluting the Pfizer vaccine resulting in a wrong dose delivered to adult patients. Whenever we hear about these news reports, it causes most health care providers to become concerned, stressed, and anxious as to how to mitigate these types of er...
Treatment of Hyperkalemia: Rapid Update
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBHyperkalemia is a potentially fatal condition, yet no real guidelines for treatment exist and evidence to guide treatment is limited. Listen in for a rapid review of the evidence both for and against standard treatments of hyperkalemia. Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Pharmacist members CME Need a membership? Join for CPE Credit Join for CME Credit References and resources: N/A Continuing Education Information: Learning Objectives: Discuss treatment options for hyperkalemia t...
Gain Empathy to Level Up
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBCOVID-19 has brought on many challenges within our healthcare systems. CVS recently announced the closure of pharmacies across the nation causing thousands of workers to lose their jobs. Other healthcare systems are scrambling to keep up due to shortages of workers. And at the same time, they are trying to stay afloat and to meet business needs. This has caused a decrease in empathy within patient care. In this week's conversation, Jake Galdo discusses with Randy McDonough, co-owner of Tow...
How to Engage Students in the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBRepost Episode: A degree is pharmacy is incredibly versatile - from health-systems and long-term care facilities to community pharmacies and managed care - pharmacists are an integral part of healthcare. Sometimes, students may pursue additional training through residency programs. How can you prepare your students? Pearl 1: Preparing for an interview. Pearl 2: How to quickly evaluate a resume/CV Pearl 3: Finding the first career step. Want more education on this topic? Visit these cour...
The Risk of Quinolones in Hemodialysis
December 06, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBFluoroquinolone antibiotics are widely prescribed in the US despite a growing number of serious adverse effects associated with their use. One of these adverse effects is QTc prolongation which can lead to lethal arrhythmias. A recent study evaluates in patients on hemodialysis are at an even higher risk. Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Pharmacist members CME Need a membership? Join for CPE Credit Join for CME Credit References and resources: Assimon MM, Pun PH, Wang L, et al. A...
3 Ways to a Healthier Pharmacy
December 03, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBAs a pharmacist, you need to think on your feet, yet it can be difficult if you are burned out. How can you be freed up to perform to the best of your abilities? How can you bring more revenue to the business so you can provide a healthier pharmacy? In this week's conversation, Jake Galdo talks with Randy McDonough, co-owner of Towncrest Pharmacy Corp, about they've brought revenue into their pharmacies through 1) being an interventionist; 2) documenting clinical services on their 10K sheets...
Helping Students Transition to Employment
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBRepost Episode: A degree is pharmacy is incredibly versatile - from health-systems and long-term care facilities to community pharmacies and managed care - pharmacists are an integral part of healthcare. Sometimes, students may pursue additional training through residency programs. How can you prepare your students? Pearl 1: Preparing for an interview. Pearl 2: How to quickly evaluate a resume/CV Pearl 3: Finding the first career step. Want more education on this topic? Visit these cour...
Helping Students Transition to Employment
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBRepost Episode: A degree is pharmacy is incredibly versatile - from health-systems and long-term care facilities to community pharmacies and managed care - pharmacists are an integral part of healthcare. Sometimes, students may pursue additional training through residency programs. How can you prepare your students? Pearl 1: Preparing for an interview. Pearl 2: How to quickly evaluate a resume/CV Pearl 3: Finding the first career step. Want more education on this topic? Visit these cour...
An ASA a Day? Maybe Not.
November 29, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThe United States Preventative Services Task Force has another update - this time focused on low-dose aspirin and primary prevention. Is your heart healthier WITHOUT a daily aspirin? Guest: John A Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP Course Content and Developer, CEimpact Pharmacist, Ross Bridge Pharmacy CEO, Seguridad Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Pharmacist members CME Need a membership? Join for CPE Credit Join for CME Credit References and resources: Aspirin Use to Prevent Ca...
Incremental Change Leads to Success
November 26, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBPharmacists currently fill multiple roles within the pharmacy. This can foster burnout and cause errors. As pharmacists, we should be focusing on patient interaction and drug therapy. But how do you take control of your environment so this can happen? In this week's conversation, Jake Galdo talks with Randy McDonough, co-owner of Towncrest Pharmacy Corp, about the future of pharmacy through incremental change. Host Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP Course Content and Developer, CEimpact C...
Incremental Change Leads to Success
November 26, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBPharmacists currently fill multiple roles within the pharmacy. This can foster burnout and cause errors. As pharmacists, we should be focusing on patient interaction and drug therapy. But how do you take control of your environment so this can happen? In this week's conversation, Jake Galdo talks with Randy McDonough, co-owner of Towncrest Pharmacy Corp, about the future of pharmacy through incremental change. Host Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP Course Content and Developer, CEimpact C...
Taking Care of You (and Your Students!)
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBBurnout in healthcare is very real, now perhaps more than ever. And while giving back to the profession through precepting sounds noble, it can often be seen as just one more challenge on a long list. Tune into this episode to explore how to better balance work, life, and teaching in a way that is fulfilling for both you and your students. Guest Jennifer Chang, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Associate Professor | Director of Preceptor Development University of Washington School of Pharmacy Guest Ex...
Do Statins Exacerbate Diabetes Control?
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBA recent case control study evaluated adverse effects on glycemic control secondary to cholesterol lowering statin medications. Listen in as we evaluate the risk versus benefit of statin therapy in persons with diabetes. Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Claim CPE (Pharmacist Members) Claim CME Need a membership? Join for CPE Credit Join for CME Credit References and resources: Mansi IA, Chansard M, Lingvay I, et al. Association of Statin Therapy Initiation With Diabetes Progress...
Why Serum Creatinine Makes a Difference
November 19, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MBWith each patient who comes through your pharmacy, you want to give them the quality of care they deserve. Knowing a patient's serum creatinine allows you to ensure your patient's kidneys are fully functioning and helps you evaluate treatment plans to provide the best care. In this week's conversation, Jake Galdo talks with Courtney Tigges, a Clinical Pharmacist at Towncrest Pharmacy and PGY-1 Resident at The University of Iowa about the importance of documenting your patient's serum creatin...
Socratic Questioning
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBRepost Episode: Teaching is hard. Learn the what, why, and how of the Socratic Method and how using this process may aid preceptors in understanding what a student truly knows - and where more focus needs to be placed. Help your students think better with Socratic questioning! Click here to download the Socratic Questioning handout! Pearl 1: Describe the Socratic Method Pearl 2: Identify reasons the Socratic Method is a useful precepting tool Pearl 3: Implement the Socratic Method while p...
Fluvoxamine to Treat COVID-19?
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe TOGETHER Study, published in Lancet, evaluated the role of fluvoxamine in the treatment of COVID-19. Is this a real GameChanger, or just another dud? Lay media has been picking up the study - listen to Geoff and Jake break down the article to help healthcare providers give evidence-based recommendations. Guest John A Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP Course Content and Developer, CEimpact Pharmacist, Ross Bridge Pharmacy CEO, Seguridad Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Claim CPE Credi...
Why Pediatric Weights Matter
November 12, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBA critical part of a pharmacist's job is ensuring the proper dose of a medication is provided to patients. They can do this by checking the dose with the patient's weight, especially with pediatric patients. If the dose is incorrect, it can cause adverse effects of an overdose or not work effectively because it is under-dosed. In this week's conversation, Jake Galdo talks with Kelsey Holder, a Clinical Pharmacist at SEMO Rx Pharmacies and PGY-1 Resident with the University of Missouri - Kan...
Precepting During Pandemics
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBRepost Episode: 2020 will forever be remembered as the year of COVID-19. The pandemic impacted all aspects of the world, including experiential education. Listen as Taylor and Megan provide pearls on how to precept during a pandemic. Pearl 1: What has changed due to the pandemic for precepting. Pearl 2: Practical advice to help maximize student learning. Pearl 3: Innovate precepting with ideas like "Fresh Air Fridays." Want more education on this topic? Visit these courses at www.CEimpact....
Precepting During Pandemics
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBRepost Episode: 2020 will forever be remembered as the year of COVID-19. The pandemic impacted all aspects of the world, including experiential education. Listen as Taylor and Megan provide pearls on how to precept during a pandemic. Pearl 1: What has changed due to the pandemic for precepting. Pearl 2: Practical advice to help maximize student learning. Pearl 3: Innovate precepting with ideas like "Fresh Air Fridays." Want more education on this topic? Visit these courses at www.CEimpact....
Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines: Keep the Pressure On
November 08, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThe Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines have been updated! It's been over five years since the last update and many new studies have redefined the role of several therapies for sepsis. Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Claim CPE Credit Claim CME Credit Need a membership? Join for CPE Credit Join for CME Credit References and resources: Evans L, Rhodes A, Alhazzani W, et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2021, Critic...
Quality > Quantity
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWith so many pharmacies part of performance networks, quality measures become critically important to many aspects of business, including reimbursement. In this week's conversation, Jake Galdo talks with Randy McDonough, co-owner of Towncrest Pharmacy Corp, about utilizing pharmacy technicians and technology to provide the pharmacist time to devote to quality patient care. Takeaways 1. Pharmacies are measured by a number of metrics based on patient outcomes, but there are flaws because pha...
Uncovering Cognitive Biases: Part 2
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBRepost Episode: Preceptors play a crucial role in helping students identify and mitigate cognitive biases in medicine. But you might be wondering, how do I actually accomplish this? Tune in to Part 2 of Uncovering Cognitive Biases to learn practical tips and tricks to help students mitigate their cognitive biases! Pearl 1: Describe the factors that predispose an individual to biases Pearl 2: List strategies to help mitigate the influence of biases in decision-making. Guests: Tracy Petting...
Blood Pressure Goals in the Elderly
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBHypertension is often managed by treating to a target blood pressure goal. But what if this is wrong? A recent meta-analysis found benefits of blood pressure lowering regardless of age. Host Geoff Wall is joined by Lindsay Davis, a cardiovascular pharmacist and educator, to make heads or tails of this article. Guest: Lindsay Davis, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, ASH-CHC, TTS Cardiology Pharmacist and Professor, Midwestern University Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Claim CPE Credit Claim CME Cr...
A New Mindset for Work
October 29, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBMany of us are experiencing burnout from the pandemic. When you're stressed it can be difficult to see your way out of it. Randy McDonough, co-owner of Towncrest Pharmacy Corp, created a pharmacy business model that combats burnout and integrates a new mindset for everyday work life. Listen in as Jake Galdo asks Randy how to adopt this model by making small but incremental change to bring happiness - and safety - back to everyday work life. Takeaways Burnout is real… but we can engage our ...
What's the P-Value? Incorporating Statistics and Literature Evaluation into Your Teaching
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBNew Episode! Statistics are scary. Pharmacists must leverage statistical methods on a routine basis when evaluating clinical studies and providing patient care. As preceptors, they must also develop evidence-based practice in their students. Join us on this episode to explore some practical approaches to incorporating the literature into your teaching with our guest, Dr. Geoff Wall. Check out the great resources listed below in this episode's show notes! Host: Kathy Schott, PhD CEimpact Gu...
Treating Hypertension with Low Dose Quad-Therapy
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThe recent Quartet Study evaluated initial hypertension pharmacotherapy - specifically, the role of using four antihypertensives at a low dose compared to usual step therapy. Does a small dose of multiple medications work better than one high dose medication? Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! Claim CPE Credit here! Claim CME Credit here! Need a membership? Join for CPE Credit here! Join for CME Credit here! References and resources: Chow CK, Atkins ER, Hillis GS, et al. QUARTET Inv...
The Great COVID-19 Vaccine Debate
October 22, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWhat happens when pharmacy law and patient care don’t align? As a pharmacist during the COVID-19 pandemic, you are dealing with balancing legal liability and vaccine administration daily through ever-changing rules and regulations. This week’s episode shares hypothetical patient cases that David Brushwood, pharmacist attorney, and Jake Galdo, clinical pharmacist review. Together, they'll address the legal and clinical considerations for common COVID-19 vaccine scenarios you face in practice ...
Uncovering Cognitive Biases: Part 1
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBRepost Episode: Cognitive biases are pervasive and particularly troublesome in medicine. And guess what...we are all susceptible to cognitive biases! However, it is possible to learn to identify our biases and mitigate them. The decisions clinicians make in medicine can significantly impact an individual's life, morbidity, and mortality. And precepting is the perfect time to help students learn to identify their own cognitive biases. However, to help a student identify their own cognitive bi...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pseudogout
October 18, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBPseudogout, or Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPDD), is more common than you think – plus the treatment is even murkier. In this episode, we discuss its presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Continuing Education Credit Have a membership? Claim CPE Credit here! Claim CME Credit here! Need a membership? Join for CPE Credit here! Join for CME Credit here! References and resources: https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Calcium-Pyrophospha...
Treatment of MRSA Bacteremia with Clindamycin
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBFor over 50 years, the standard has been that Staph aureus bacteremia and endovascular infections must be treated with a bactericidal antibiotic, like beta lactams or vancomycin. A new study suggests that bacteriostatic antibiotic, like clindamycin, could be used to treat MRSA bacteremia. Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! References and resources: Guthridge I, Smith S, Law M, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Lincosamide Therapy in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bac...
Report Cards for Outpatient Antimicrobial Prescribing
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBCan a ‘report card' tame excessive prescriptions of antibiotics in outpatient settings? In this episode Dr. Wall with guest Josh Yost, MD, FACP will evaluate a paper that looked at using 'report cards' on antibiotic use and its impact on outpatient prescribing. Guest: W. John Yost, MD, FACP UnityPoint Health Earn CME or CPE credit here! References and resources: Schwartz KL, Ivers N, Langford BJ, et al. Effect of Antibiotic-Prescribing Feedback to High-Volume Primary Care Physicians on Nu...
The Science of Masks
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBAnti-mask and anti-vaccine fervor are causing an overload of the healthcare system and leading to increased mortality and morbidity. Three publications recently released, including a randomized controlled trial, evaluate community masking on COVID-19 spread. Guest Michael Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP Dean, Loma Linda University Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! References and resources: Abaluck J, Kwong L, Styczynski A, et al. The Impact of Community Masking on COVID-19: A Cluster-Random...
Treatment of Vaso-occlusive Crisis - Some Gain, Less Pain
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThe recent ESCAPED study examines the treatment of Vaso-occlusive Crisis (VOC) in persons with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Many patients have difficulty receiving treatment due to a myriad of factors, including structural racism. Listen as Geoff examines if the ESCAPED study can shine a light on how to treat VOC in patients with SCD. Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! References and resources: Lanzkron S, Little J, Wang H, et al. Treatment of Acute Pain in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease ...
Treating UTIs in Men
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBRecent studies have suggested that a short course of antibiotics, compared to longer durations, are just as efficacious for many common infections. The appropriate duration of urinary tract infections for men, by definition complicated, is uncertain due to the risk of developing secondary prostatitis. A new study evaluates 7 vs 14 days of antibiotic treatment of UTIs in men without fever. Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! References and resources: Drekonja DM, Trautner B, Amundson C, Ku...
New USPSTF Screening Recommendation for Diabetes
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThe United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced new recommendations for diabetes screening. Approximately 34.5% of the US population has pre-diabetes – frequently attributed to the 75% of US adults with an overweight or obese body mass index. What makes 35 years old the new test screening age for diabetes compared to 40? Guest: John A Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP Course Content and Developer, CEimpact Pharmacist, Ross Bridge Pharmacy CEO, Seguridad Redeem your CPE ...
PPIs are very (Un) Necessary
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBProton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), like all drugs, cause adverse drug events. Given the sheer number of patients prescribed, or using over-the-counter, PPIs, many practitioners may question continued use. Hear as Geoff examines a recent study from Ann Arbor which looked at the effects of a deprescribing program to step down from PPIs. Redeem your CPE or CME credit here by getting a GameChangers Subscription! References and resources: N/A Continuing Education Information: Learning Objectives: ...
Who Gets an Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines?
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThe Delta variant has made it clear the COVID pandemic is far from over. Recent studies have suggested that immunocompromised patients may have a reduced or no antibody response to the currently available COVID-19 vaccines. On August 13th, the CDC and FDA recommended that patients receive an additional vaccination. Hear Dr. Geoff Wall and guest, Dr. Nicole Alvey, on how immunocompromised patients need an additional dose, and how to prioritize their care. Drs. Wall and Alvey also share prelim...
Rest Well? Targeted Temperature Management Updates
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBA landmark paper published in 2002 set the standard for Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) by having hospitals use TTM protocols to "cool" patients for a period of time after cardiac arrest to improve neurologic outcomes. On June 17th, 2021, the TTM-2 study was published and changed this standard. What is the future of the TTM modality in cardiac arrest patients? Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! References and resources: Dankiewicz J, Cronberg T, Lilja G, et al. Hypothermia versus ...
A Trippy Trial of Psilocybin for Depression
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBDo psychedelics treat mental illness? In this GameChanger episode host, Geoff Wall and guest, Sarah Grady, a psychiatric pharmacist, discuss a recent NEJM article comparing psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to escitalopram. Guest: Sarah Grady, PharmD Drake University Redeem your CPE or CME credit here with your GameChangers Subscription! We want your feedback! Share your feedback and experience with GameChangers! https://www.jotform.com/build/90155144694964 References and resources: Carhart-H...
COVID-19 Update: Vaccines and the Delta Variant
August 03, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThe delta variant of COVID-19 has put the US in the precarious position of a fourth wave of the disease -- how efficacious are our vaccines against this variant? Also, are any new treatments for early COVID-19 being studied to help continue the fight? Find out more in this episode! Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! We want your feedback! Share your feedback and experience with GameChangers! https://www.jotform.com/build/90155144694964 References and resources: Thompson MG, Burgess JL, ...
Is the Price Right for Aducanumab?
July 27, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThe first new treatment for Alzheimer's, aducanumab, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on June 7, 2021. This approval did not come without controversy. Learn what the available data show for efficacy and safety and whether or not the current list price of $56,000 per year meets cost-effectiveness thresholds. Guest John A Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP Course Content and Developer, CEimpact Pharmacist, Ross Bridge Pharmacy CEO, Seguridad Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! W...
Can Money Buy Health in Heart Failure?
July 20, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBA new study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of dapagliflozin in heart failure. Geoff and Jake continue the conversation from "Home Sweet Home (It's Where the Heart Is)" [Previous Episode] about the role of SGLT-2is in heart failure. This time the conversation is focused on the cost-effectiveness and QALYs. Is the price right for improved care? Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! We want your feedback! Share your feedback and experience with GameChangers! https://www.jotform.com/build/9015...
Just One More Inhaler for Asthma
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBNew asthma guidelines came out in 2020, yet the answer to triple or dual inhaler therapy wasn't explicitly answered. In this episode host, Geoff Wall and guest, Jake Galdo discuss the role of triple inhaler (ICS-LABA-LAMA) in the management of severe persistent and uncontrolled asthma. Redeem your CPE or CME credit with a GameChangers Subscription here! We want your feedback! Share your feedback and experience with GameChangers! https://www.jotform.com/build/90155144694964 References and ...
Aspirin in its Right Dose
July 06, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThe recently published ADAPTABLE study seeks to answer, definitively, a long held question: What is the correct dose of aspirin to improve outcomes in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease? Also, more information about PCORnet, which is referenced in the article and during the episode, may be found here: https://pcornet.org/ Redeem your CPE or CME credit here! We want your feedback! Share your feedback and experience with GameChangers! https://www.jotform.com/build/90155144694964 ...