tPA and TNK Mix-ups: Clearing Up the Confusion
Patient deaths have been reported when healthcare providers confused tPA and TNK. Follow these suggestions to prevent any further mishaps. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - September 11, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
What You Need to Know About 'Female Viagra'
Dr Andrew Kaunitz summarizes the issues you need to be aware of before prescribing flibanserin (Addyi). (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - August 20, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
A New Vaccine to Protect Against Shingles
Paul A. Offit, MD, describes new research on a vaccine for shingles that could be a great step forward. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - July 1, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
New Data, New Drugs, and...a Vitamin for MS?
Multiple studies presented at this year's American Academy of Neurology Annual meeting showed encouraging results for MS patients (and some did not). (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 1, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Generics Tested for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, reviews treatment choices, recent research, and his 'bottom line' for treating skin and soft tissue infections. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - April 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
A New Era in Pharmacotherapy
Dr Jonathan Kay discusses the ever-growing role of biosimilar therapies. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - April 2, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Topol, 'Mama Doc' on Social Media, Vaccines, and Disease Prevention
'Mama Doc' Wendy Sue Swanson tells Eric Topol how she uses social media to expand her visits with patients and spread the word about the importance of vaccination. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - March 17, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
The Measles Tipping Point
Paul Offit, MD, argues that protecting children against measles is the same as protecting them against harm or death by requiring that they ride in a car safety seat. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 23, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Should Antidepressants Ever Be Used in Bipolar Disorder?
Dr Fleischhacker discusses recent study findings that underscore important cautions and best practices regarding the use of antidepressants in bipolar disorder. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 4, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Is Calcium Good or Bad?
Calcium is a good thing, except when it's not. Dr Lundberg explains. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 3, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
What's New in the ADA's Latest Diabetes Guidelines?
Dr Anne Peters discusses the changes to the standards of care updated annually by the American Diabetes Association. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 3, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Eosinophilic Asthma: Reducing Exacerbations and Steroid Use
A new treatment may make it possible to reduce exacerbations and taper the use of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with eosinophilic asthma. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 28, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Opioid Medication Prescribing to Women of Reproductive Age
CDC recommends avoiding opioid use in pregnancy, if possible, and limiting the duration and dose if effective pain management requires the use of opioids in pregnant women. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 23, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Constipation: What Works, What Doesn't
Dr David Johnson reviews the supportive evidence and recommendations for all of the available treatments for chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 14, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Addiction Medicine Policy: First, Do No Harm
Dr Lundberg recommends policies that just might diminish the unintended consequences of current tobacco, marijuana, and opioid policy. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 5, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
