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HelixTalk Episode #120 - When it Rains it Pours: A Succinct Clinical Review of Hyponatremia due to SIADH
Date posted: October 13, 2020, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss the pathophysiology, drug-related causes, diagnosis, and treatment of a common type of hyponatremia called the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
HelixTalk Episode #119 - What Is the Buzz about Bempedoic Acid for Dyslipidemia?
Date posted: September 22, 2020, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss the latest dyslipidemia treatment agent bempedoic acid and dive into its pharmacology, use, and clinical evidence.
HelixTalk Episode #118 - Cocaine and Beta-blockers: Absolute Contraindication or Medical Myth?
Date posted: September 8, 2020, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss the proposed risks of using beta blockers in patients with cocaine use disorders and whether evidence supports this drug interaction as an “absolute” contraindication.
HelixTalk Episode #117 - The Yin and Yang of ACEi/ARBs:How Do They Help and Harm Kidneys?
Date posted: August 11, 2020, 6:00 am
In this episode, we dive into the pharmacology of ACE inhibitors and ARBs, particularly understanding how they assist in preserving renal function in CKD and yet at the same time can harm the kidneys (e.g. cause AKI).
HelixTalk Episode #116 - Taking Your Patient Counseling Skills to the Next Level: Clinical Pearls and Pitfalls to Avoid
Date posted: July 21, 2020, 6:00 am
In this episode, we partner with Dr. Danielle Candelario and Dr. Sneha Srivastava, clinical skills faculty at our college, to discuss tips, tricks, and common pitfalls to avoid when performing medication counseling.
HelixTalk Episode #115 - What Every Pharmacist Should Know to Conquer Staph Aureus Infections
Date posted: June 30, 2020, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss the historical significance of Staphylococcus aureus including its patterns of antimicrobial resistance and recommended treatments.
HelixTalk Episode #114 - What Else to Lose Beside Weight? Nutritional and Pharmacologic Consequences of Bariatric Surgeries
Date posted: June 9, 2020, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss important nutritional deficiencies as well as pharmacologic changes that occur in post-bariatric surgery patients.
HelixTalk Episode #113 - The Top 10 Clinical Pearls for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Date posted: May 19, 2020, 6:00 am
In this episode, we review ten clinical pearls about total parenteral nutrition (TPN) that all pharmacists should know.
HelixTalk Episode #112 - Fishing for Benefits - The Evidence for ASCVD Risk Reduction for Fish Oils
Date posted: April 28, 2020, 6:00 am
In this episode, we will discuss the most recent evidence for the use of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) for ASCVD risk reduction.
HelixTalk Episode #111 - The Basics of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for Non-Oncology Healthcare Providers
Date posted: April 7, 2020, 6:00 am
In this episode, we chat with Eris Tollkuci, PharmD, BCOP regarding what every non-onc healthcare provider should know about immune checkpoint inhibitors (specifically PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors) in patients with cancer.