Corconsult Rx: Evidence-based Medicine And Pharmacy

On this episode, we provide a very brief overview of hyperthyroidism. We discuss some of the causes as well as thyrotoxicosis and thyroid storm.  We kept this discussion simple and didn't go into much detail. We will provide a more extensive review in later episodes.   If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we are joined by Brian Gilbert, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, David Moran, PharmD, and Jacob Reeder, PharmD, BCCCP to discuss andexanet alfa (Andexxa). We contrast the DOAC benefits that are popular among the ambulatory care community with the DOAC risks that the critical care teams often deal with. Dr. Gilbert leads the review of some concerns that many clinicians have with Andexxa. We recently had a paper publish in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine (Dr. Gilbert was the lead author). The name of the article and link can be found below: Throwing it in reverse: An update on reversal of oral factor Xa inhibitors https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2019.04.007   If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only

On this episode, we give an overview of glaucoma. We review some background information including the different classifications of glaucoma and pathophysiology. We then discuss the various classes of medications that are used to reduce and maintain intraocular pressure. If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.  

On this episode we review various tips and trips for successfully completing medication therapy management (MTM) encounters. We discuss the best ways for conducting complete medication reviews (CMRs).  We answer questions from pharmacists on Facebook as well as review various disease states.  If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we review the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of atopic dermatitis. We discuss different moisturizers and cleansers that patients can use to keep their skin healthy. We describe common topical corticosteroids used in atopic dermatitis as well as their potencies. We also go over some of the newer medications like crisaborole (Eucrisa) and dupilumab (Dupixent). We also list several new studies that have recently been published that examined treatment options such as melatonin, probiotics, and montelukast (Singulair). He are some of the new studies that we referenced: Patel KR, Immaneni S, Singam V, Rastogi S, Silverberg JI. Association between atopic dermatitis, depression, and suicidal ideation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.  J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019;80(2):402.  Taghavi Ardakani, et al.The effects of melatonin administration on disease severity and sleep quality in children with atopic dermatitis: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Pediatric Allergy Immunol. 2

On this episode, we are joined by Jon Roth, MS, CAE. Mr. Roth is the current CEO of the California Pharmacists Association. CPhA is the largest statewide professional society of pharmacists in the country. Mr Roth has been involved in the health care sector for the last 25 years. He was also fundamental in getting the Senate Bill 493 passed which gave pharmacists in CA provider status.  Mr Roth also discussed CPhA's upcoming event Western Pharmacy Exchange (April 12-14, 2019). He was gracious enough to offer any CorConsult Rx listener a discounted rate to attend the conference. Contact CPhA's Vice President of Member Development, Sheila Johnston at (916)779-45-07. Let Miss Sheila know you are a CorConsult Rx listener and you'll save $150 on your admission cost! Make sure to follow @capharm on Instagram and Twitter. If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This

On this episode, we discuss the recent Arizona House Bill 2548 that will allow pharmacists more prescribing authority. We also review RIPE therapy (rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol) as well as some other treatment options available for latent and active tuberculosis.  Go check out Rx Coffee for all your caffeine needs! https://drinkrxcoffee.com If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.  

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brandon Dyson, PharmD, BCPS. Brandon is an oncology specialist at an infusion clinic and the co-founder of tl;dr pharmacy. He joins us to share some tips and oncology clinical pearls for non-oncology professionals. E-mail Brandon at brandon@tldrpharmacy.com Read his oncology article at the link below: https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/content/the-ultimate-guide-to-oncology-pharmacy-for-the-non-oncologist or visit https://www.tldrpharmacy.com for a full list of articles. If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode we review the 2019 AHA/ACC/HRS Afib guidelines. This is also our first episode that is available for viewing in virtual reality. Use your preferred VR platform and search for us on the YouTube VR app.  If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we are joined by Cole's better half. His wife Anna is a physician assistant and is completing a neurology fellowship. She walks us through the diagnosis, differentiation, a pathophysiology of migraines. We then discuss some of the pharmacotherapy options available for patients.  If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, Dr. Richard Waithe from Rx Radio.FM stops by for an interview. Dr. Waithe is now the president of Vuca Health. He explains how his company is using QR codes to make medication information easily accessible to patients. We then review a patient case that involves diabetes, neuropathy, insomnia, depression, and dyslipidemia. If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we are joined by Holly Berry, PharmD, BCPS. She discusses her career as a clinical pharmacist. She has worked in oncology, lung transplant, and other specialty areas over the last 4 years. She provides some advice to others that are looking to expand their scope of practice or transition into another role. If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

This is the 50th episode milestone, and we are joined by HIV/Hep C expert Dr. Eric Meissner, MD, PhD. Dr. Meissner is an infectious disease physician at the Medical University of South Carolina. He also runs a research lab at the university as well. He discusses his extensive training as well as some of the projects he's worked on over the years. He also reviews some of the latest research in HIV and Hep C. We close by answering questions from Instagram followers.  If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Neha Patel. Dr. Patel is a clinical pharmacy specialist that works with in kidney and liver transplant. She discusses her time in pharmacy school and residency. She provides residency interview advice for students considering a specialty. She also gives some insight into her daily life on a transplant floor.  If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we give a brief overview of Parkinson's disease. We cover some background information and review the drugs that are most commonly used for the disease. If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we look at a patient case that involves type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. We start with the medications that the patient is currently taking and show what evidence-based changes we would make. These changes couldn't happen in one visit, but we give an overview of what medications the patient should eventually end up on. The show notes are available at www.corconsultrx.com If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we review hepatitis C. We give some background information and statistics. We discuss pre-treatment workup as well as some comorbidities to consider before starting treatment. We then give a brief overview of treatment for HCV genotype 1a. We list some resources to use to review the other genotypes as well as more information on the overall disease.  I will list show notes on my Medium page (@corconsultrx) as well as put the PDF file on my website under "Show Notes". If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we discuss the new 2018 lipid guidelines from the American College of Cardiology. If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we are joined once again by Tom Klvana, PA-C. We discuss the updated 2018 guidelines for the treatment of C. diff that were published by the Infectious Disease Society of America.  If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

On this episode, we review irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We discuss the background information and some lifestyle modifications. We then summarize some of the treatment options and pharmacology.  If you have any questions, reach out to us on any of the following: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.