Latest Rosalindfranklin Podcast Episodes
092 - Why You Should Stop Using (Ab)normal Saline: NS vs. LR for IV Fluids
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - March 05, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss IV fluids for hospitalized patients, including normal saline (0.9% NaCl) and lactated ringer’s. In addition, we review the newest literature supporting the use of balanced crystalloids over normal saline from the SMART and SALT-ED trials.
091 - 23 Reasons to be Excited about Personalized Medicine
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - February 12, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we are excited to have a special guest with us. Dr. Dyson Wake is Senior Clinical Specialist in Pharmacogenomics at NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Center for Molecular Medicine here in Chicagoland and is here to explain the current and future applications of pharmacogenomi...
090 - HelixTalk’s Top 10 Recommendations from the 2018 ACC/AHA Lipid Guidelines
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - January 22, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we review some of the most important new recommendations from the 2018 ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of blood cholesterol.
089 - Teaching Old Drugs New Tricks: Dramatic Drug Price Increases with the FDA Unapproved Drugs Initiative
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - January 01, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we will review the FDA’s Unapproved Drugs Initiative and how it has impacted the availability and pricing of commonly used (but old) medications, such as colchicine and vasopressin.
088 - Powerful Peptides: CGRP and the Paradigm Shift in Migraine Prevention
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - December 11, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we will discuss a new class of medications for preventing migraines called CGRP antagonists, including an overview of their development, clinical efficacy, and future goals of further research in this area.
087 - Everything You Need to Know About Insulins - In One Shot! (Part 2)
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - November 20, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we continue to review insulin therapy including dosing-related specifications, dosing adjustments, injection technique, patient counseling pearls, and the concept of a sliding scale.
086 - Everything You Need to Know About Insulins - In One Shot!
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - October 30, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss a broad overview of insulin topics ranging from the various types of insulins, dosage forms, brand/generic names, pharmacokinetic nuances, injection technique, and a wide variety of clinical pearls.
085 - Sharp Updates from the Needle World: Vaccination Updates of 2018
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - October 09, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss vaccine related updates with our vaccine expert, Dr. Lauren Angelo. The updates discussed in this episode include the new shingles vaccine, the variety of influenza vaccines on the market, and several other updates.
084 - Rate Rate … Don’t Tell Me! Rate Versus Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - September 18, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a rate versus rhythm control strategy for atrial fibrillation.
083 - Flow and Fluoxetine - Evaluating Antidepressant Selection in Chronic Kidney Disease
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - August 28, 2018 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the importance of accurately recognizing depressive symptoms in patients with kidney disease and provide review the limited available literature regarding treatment in this population. We then discuss guidelines to determine some of the best treatment options for this...
082 - Let’s Get Heavy! Deuterium Substitution as a Pathway for Drug Design
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - August 07, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we take a closer look at deuteration, specifically involving the medication deutetrabenazine (discussed back in episode 76). We feature a guest contributor from our pharmacy sciences department who assists us as we look at the drug design aspects of this unique molecule and its ...
081 - Top 8 Ways to Excel in your APPE Rotations
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - July 17, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss some ways APPE students not only survive, but excel in the APPE rotations.
080 - HIT Me With Your Best Shot: A Brief Review of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - June 26, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we will review the diagnosis and treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).
079 - Cutting Hair and Blood Pressure: Pharmacists in the Barbershop
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - June 05, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we interview Kathleen Lynch, PharmD and Ciantel (Adair) Blyler, PharmD, coauthors of the New England Journal of Medicine article, published in March 2018, investigating the role of pharmacist-led interventions for blood pressure reduction in black barbershops.
078 - Transitioning from School to Practice - Advice for New Practitioners
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - May 15, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we interview Janeen Winnike, Dean of the Office of Students Affairs at the RFUMS College of Pharmacy, regarding transitions from a student life to a practitioner life. With her previous role as an HR official within a large community pharmacy chain, she offers some “do’s and don...
077 - PE: Not Just a Class in Junior High -- Top 5 Clinical Pearls about Pulmonary Embolism
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - April 24, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss five clinical pearls about pulmonary embolism ranging from PE diagnosis, classification, and treatment. We specifically examine when and how alteplase is given for PE and its use with concurrent anticoagulation.
076 - The New Move: Treating Tardive Dyskinesia
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - April 03, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss two new agents (valbenazine and deutetrabenazine) -- the first of their kind to receive FDA approval to manage tardive dyskinesia most commonly associated with antipsychotic use.
075 - Taking a break: perioperative management of anticoagulants and antiplatelets, Part II
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - March 13, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn the previous episodes, we discussed how we should evaluate a patient’s bleeding and clotting risks as well as looked at recommendation for management for various anticoagulants. In this episode, we will continue the discussion to management of antiplatelets as well as when to resume both anti...
074 - Taking a break: perioperative management of anticoagulants and antiplatelets, Part I
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - February 20, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we will discuss some important factors to consider in management of various anticoagulants. We will also provide agent specific pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic based recommendations.
073 - Don’t go with the flow: how antibiotics cause diarrhea and what you can do about it
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - January 30, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the efficacy and safety of probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD).
072 - Drop It Like It’s Hot: Prazosin and the 2017 VA/DoD PTSD Guidelines
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - January 09, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we will review the surprising results of the VA/DoD's 2017 Clinical Practice Guidelines on Management of PTSD, particularly as it relates to the use of one particular agent, prazosin.
071 - Holy Hypertension Guidelines - Holiday Edition!
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - December 19, 2017 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we review the important changes in 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines for hypertension management in adults.
070 - Does rosuvastatin REALLY cause 42 adverse drug reactions? Identifying true ADRs to improve your patient counseling
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - November 28, 2017 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the difficulty in identifying adverse drug reactions (ADR) that ACTUALLY occur from a drug therapy, how tertiary drug references (such as Micromedex or LexiComp) may be misleading, and what tips and tricks you can use to recognize the most clinically relevant ADRs for...
069 - The pharmacist must see you now - A new rule requiring pharmacist counseling in Illinois
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - November 07, 2017 11:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we interview Dylan Moe, PharmD, our very own alumnus, regarding the new Illinois rule requiring patient counseling for all new prescriptions and inquire how the new rule has impacted his pharmacy, work environment, and his opinions on the implementation of the rule.
068 - Hooked on a feeling: how to discuss benzodiazepine tapers with your patients
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - October 17, 2017 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we will discuss the current state of benzodiazepine use, expected trends in prescribing, and risks associated with use. Lastly, we will discuss techniques for ensuring that a benzodiazepine taper is performed in a safe manner with lowest risk of harm.
067 - Diabetes: does it cost a “heart” and a leg?
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - September 26, 2017 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss new evidence for cardiovascular outcomes in diabetics based on the LEADER trial (liraglutide) and CANVAS trials (canagliflozin). We also discuss the new FDA warning for canagliflozin regarding amputation risk.
066 - What’s new in the diabetes world? Tapas style!
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - September 05, 2017 10:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss updates in diabetes management that includes nuances from the ADA’s Standards of Care 2017. We also review some newer pharmacologic agents, a fixed dose GLP-1 agonist and basal insulin combinations.
065 - Advanced hypertension ninja skills with some of the oldest BP meds
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - August 15, 2017 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss three "older" antihypertensives that are not preferred first-line therapies: clonidine, methyldopa, and minoxidil. We outline why these agents are not first-line therapies and review their pharmacology and adverse effect profiles.
064 - Should I stay or should ergot?
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - July 25, 2017 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the history of ergot products for treatment of migraines. We compare their safety and efficacy to newer agents such as the triptans and assess their resultant place in therapy.
063 - More is not always better - Story of Serotonin Syndrome
HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - July 04, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss several aspects of serotonin syndrome including the typical clinical presentation, its etiology and common drug-induced combinations, and how to appropriately manage the syndrome.
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