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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - July 03, 2024 18:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn this episode we discuss both purlent and non-purlent skin and soft tissue infections. We also use this episode to review various antimicrobial agents. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We h...
Managing Movement Disorders *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - June 19, 2024 14:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn this episode, we discuss the management of a few different movement disorders. We review the pharmacotherapy options for restless leg syndrome, Tourette's syndrome, and tardive dyskinesea. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for l...
Managing Epilepsy: Treatment Strategies and Clinical Considerations *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - June 03, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn this episode, we discuss the various antiseizure medications used to manage a patient with Epilepsy. 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...
Patient Case: Sickle Cell Disease with Dr. Bernard Best
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - May 31, 2024 06:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bernard Best, PharmD. We are discussing a complex patient case that focuses on sickle cel disease. You can find a copy of the patient case at link below: https://www.corconsultrx.com/handouts Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our sp...
Parkinson's Disease *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - May 21, 2024 18:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn this episode, we discuss the management and treatment of Parkinson's Disease. 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 op...
New Drugs of 2024 *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - May 10, 2024 01:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn this episode, we discuss some of the new medications that were FDA approved in the first half of 2024. We discuss pivmecillinam (Pivya), ceftobiprole medocaril sodium (Zevtera), vadadustat (Vafseo), sotatercept (Winrevair), aprocitentan (Tryvio), cefepime/enmetazobactam (Exblifep), and more....
Hormonal Contraception Pharmacotherapy *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - April 25, 2024 05:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 o...
2024 AAD Acne Treatment Guidelines *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - April 10, 2024 03:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 an...
Managing Dry Eye Disease and Allergic Conjunctivitis *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - March 26, 2024 19:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 info...
Healing Heartburn: An Approach to GERD Management *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - March 05, 2024 07:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 lis...
Treatment and Prevention of Hepatitis A and B Infections *ACPE-Accredited
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - January 25, 2024 02:55 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 th...
High Science: The Medical Potential of THC, CBD, and Synthetics
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - January 20, 2024 04:29 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 o...
Diagnosis and Management of Lupus and Related Complications *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - January 11, 2024 08:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 appropri...
Beyond the Beat: Exploring the 2023 A Fib Guidelines *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - January 02, 2024 06:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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-accr...
Curing Hep C: A Dive into Treatment Options *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - December 12, 2023 07:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 interacti...
2023 New Drug Approvals *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - November 28, 2023 00:20 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 t...
Treatment of Acute Rhinosinusitis and Pharyngitis *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - November 14, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 ...
Healing Hidden Wounds: Exploring PTSD Treatment *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - November 02, 2023 03:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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...
Exxua (gepirone): the newly approved antidepressant
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - October 25, 2023 08:47 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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. ...
Classification and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - October 17, 2023 00:47 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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. ...
Navigating the Urinary Maze: BPH, OAB, and the complexities of treatment when they coexist *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - October 04, 2023 05:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 wi...
Treating UTIs *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - September 20, 2023 16:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 AC...
High Powered Medicine Book Review
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - September 18, 2023 10:35 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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...
Managing Gout *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - September 11, 2023 10:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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-accr...
Managing Osteoarthritis Pain *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - August 21, 2023 15:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 hap...
A Review of Weight Loss Medications *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - August 09, 2023 03:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 ...
Alteplase vs Tenecteplase for Ischemic Stroke
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - July 31, 2023 12:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 ...
Managing Hypothyroidism *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - July 24, 2023 06:44 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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...
Treating Community Acquired Pneumonia *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - July 11, 2023 04:33 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 ba...
Substance Use Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy - June 30, 2023 01:55 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 386 ratingsOn 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 disord...
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