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062 - Devices not drugs: stroke risk reduction in atrial fibrillation

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - June 13, 2017 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss the pathophysiology of embolic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation and review the use of left atrial occlusion devices, such as the WATCHMAN device, to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation without the use of anticoagulants like warfar...

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061 - Correcting the course: careful opioid prescribing

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - May 23, 2017 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we review the 12 recommendations from the 2016 CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.  These recommendations are intended to help curb the opioid epidemic and provide guidance to healthcare providers regarding safer use o

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060 - How to get your voice heard? - Pearls of Professional Advocacy

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - May 02, 2017 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss the concept of professional advocacy, with a particular focus on how to advocate for the profession of pharmacy and what tools and organizations are available to assist in being an advocate.

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059 - The five oncology drugs every pharmacist should know about

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - April 11, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
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.

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058 - Third time’s a charm -- redefining sepsis (again) using Sepsis-3

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - March 21, 2017 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
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.

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

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - February 28, 2017 11:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
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.

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056 - Entering the era of biosimilars!

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - February 07, 2017 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
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.

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055 - How low can you go? Blood pressure limbo with SPRINT

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - January 17, 2017 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
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.

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054 - So you think you can precept? Advice from the front lines

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - December 27, 2016 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss precepting tips and clinical pearls with Dr. Brad Cannon.

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053 - Drug Mixology and Dangerous Consequences, Part II

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - December 06, 2016 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
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.

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052 - Drug Mixology and Dangerous Consequences, Part I

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - November 15, 2016 11:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
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.

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051 - Pharmacists to the Rescue!

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - October 25, 2016 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
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.

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

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - October 04, 2016 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
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...

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049 - The RFUMS Interprofessional Community Clinic

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - September 13, 2016 10:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss RFUMS's Interprofessional Community Clinic (ICC), a student-run clinic providing health services to underserved populations.  The students in this episode discuss how the ICC evolved and highlight pearls and challenges in starting and running a free health clinic or s...

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048 - Self-Care of Nasal Congestion and Allergies

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - August 23, 2016 10:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss the self-care of nasal congestion and allergies, including systemic/topical decongestants, nasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, cromolyn, and alternative medicine therapies.

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047 - Self-Care of Cough and Cold

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - August 02, 2016 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss self-care of cough and cold, including using PQRSTA or SCHOLAR-MAC to prompt relevant questions for patients, codeine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, camphor, menthol, and guaifenesin.

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046 - Self-Care of Constipation

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - July 12, 2016 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss self-care of constipation including bulk-forming laxatives, hyperosmotic laxatives, emollient laxatives, lubricant laxatives, saline laxatives, and stimulant laxatives.

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045 - Self-care of Heartburn and Dyspepsia

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - June 21, 2016 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss self-care of heartburn and dyspepsia, including antacids, bismuth subsalicylate, H2 blockers, and PPIs.

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044 - The Science of Sugars and Sweeteners with Dr. Eric Walters

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - May 31, 2016 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss the science of carbohydrate-based sugars, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, and natural sweeteners with Dr. Eric Walters, author of the book "The Sweetener Book" and Professor at Rosalind Franklin University.

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043 - Review of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - May 10, 2016 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we review the clinical presentation and treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

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042 - BRIDGE Trial

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - April 19, 2016 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss the BRIDGE trial, which investigated whether patients with atrial fibrillation on warfarin need a parenteral anticoagulant "bridge" in preparation and after an elective surgical procedure.

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041 - 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - March 29, 2016 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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040 - Homeopathic Medicine

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - March 08, 2016 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss the many facets of homeopathic medications, including legal status in the United States, safety and efficacy data, and the ethics of homeopathy from the point of view of practicing pharmacists.

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039 - Diclegis (doxylamine-pyridoxine) and nausea/vomiting of pregnancy

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - February 16, 2016 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) with a particular focus on Diclegis (doxylamine/pyridoxine).

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038 - Suvarexant (Belsomra) - a new drug class for insomnia

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - January 26, 2016 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss suvarexant (Belsomra), the first dual orexin receptor antagonist approved in the United States for the treatment of insomnia.

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037 - Understanding Creatinine Clearance

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - January 05, 2016 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we have an in-depth review of how to measure glomerular filtration rate (GFR), including variants of the Cockcroft-Gault equation and newer, more accurate methods that may eventually be used to renally adjust certain medications.

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036 - Two new agents for schizophrenia

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - December 15, 2015 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss two agents newly approved for schizophrenia -- Rexulti (brexpiprazole) and cariprazine (Vraylar).

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035 - Empagliflozin and dulaglutide

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - November 24, 2015 15:03 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss two new anti-diabetic medications: empagliflozin (Jardiance) and the EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial as well as dulaglutide (Trulicity), a new GLP1 agonist.

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034 - New Injectable Insulins

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - November 03, 2015 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this podcast, we discuss three new injectable insulin formations: Toujeo (insulin glargine U-300), Humalog U-200 (insulin lispro), and Tresiba (insulin degludec).

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033 - PCSK9 Inhibitors

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast - October 13, 2015 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 549 ratings
In this episode, we discuss PCSK9 inhibitors, a new drug class for LDL lowering, with a particular focus on alirocumab (Praluent).

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