Major Depression: Diagnosis and Management Strategies *ACPE-Accredited*
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we define major depressive disorder (MDD) and describe its clinical presentations, ...
Osteoporosis: A Review of Prevention and Management Strategies *ACPE-Accredited*
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we define osteoporosis and describe its clinical presentations, underlying pathophy...
Ulcerative Colitis: Clinical Management and Pharmacologic Updates *ACPE-Accredited*
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss ulcerative colitis (UC) and describe its clinical presentations, underly...
Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Review of Treatment Strategies *ACPE-Accredited*
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we define open-angle glaucoma and describe its clinical presentations, risk factors...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Management Strategies *ACPE-Accredited*
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and describe its clinical presentations, s...
Anemia: Evaluation and Therapeutic Approaches *ACPE-Accredited*
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we define anemia and describe its clinical presentations, classifications, and unde...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies *ACPE-Accredited*
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we define obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and describe its clinical presentatio...
Acute Mania: An Algorithmic Treatment Approach *ACPE-Accredited*
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we define acute mania and describe its clinical presentations, underlying causes, a...
Insulin Therapy: Pharmacologic Strategies and Patient-Centered Approaches *ACPE-Accredited*
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we provide an overview of insulin. We discuss the various insulin products availabl...
Managing Insomnia: Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Approach *ACPE-Accredited*
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing...
Chronic Pain: Modern Approaches to Management *ACPE-Accredited*
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based strategies for managing chronic p...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Evidence-Based Approaches for Optimal Outcomes *ACPE-Accredited*
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing...
Chronic Coronary Syndrome: Pharmacologic Interventions *ACPE-Accredited*
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) and describe its clinical presentation, ...
Multiple Sclerosis: Therapeutic Strategies and Best Practices *ACPE-Accredited*
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss multiple sclerosis and describe its clinical presentations, types, and p...
Dyslipidemia Treatment Strategies and 2025 Guideline Update *ACPE-Accredited*
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we review the 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Pharmacologic Management of A...
Managing Menstruation-Related Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing...
Management Strategies for Plaque Psoriasis ACPE-Accredited*
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing...
Managing COPD: 2025 GOLD Guidelines *ACPE-Accredited*
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review COPD and its clinical presentations, etiologies, pathophysiology, and man...
Managing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension *ACPE-Accredited*
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing...
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment Strategies for 2025 * ACPE-Accredited *
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing...
Heart Failure Management: Current Strategies and Best Practices *ACPE-Accredited*
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing...
Diabetes Management in 2025: ADA Guideline Updates *ACPE-Accredited*
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episodes, we review some of the key updates in the 2025 American Diabetes Association treatm...
Food Allergies and Celiac Disease: Managing Dietary Challenges *ACPE-Accredited*
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss define food allergies and describe their clinical presentations, underly...
Managing Atopic Dermatitis *ACPE-Accredited*
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we evaluate the current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for mana...
Managing Allergic Rhinitis *ACPE-Accredited*
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss allergic rhinitis and describe its clinical presentations, common trigge...
Opportunistic Infections in Immunocompromised Patients *ACPE-Accredited*
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the prevention and management of opportunistic infections in patients wi...
Managing Axial Spondyloarthritis *ACPE-Accredited*
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss the diagnosis and management of axial spondyloarthritis. We begin by de...
Dermatophyte Infections *ACPE-Accredited*
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss dermatophyte infections. We review their clinical presentations, etiolog...
Optimizing Crohn's Disease Management *ACPE-Accredited*
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss Crohn's disease. We describe the clinical presentations, etiologies, an...
Migraine Management: Up to Date Treatment Strategies *ACPE-Accredited*
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the management of migraines. We begin with background info including cli...
Optimizing Asthma Care: Evidence-Based Approaches for 2024 *ACPE-Accredited*
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we describe the clinical presentation, etiology, and pathophysiology of asthma. We ...
Treating Opioid Use Disorder: Current Guidelines and Best Practices *ACPE-Accredited*
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss the management of opioid use disorder. We begin by describing its clinica...
Hypertension Management Strategies in 2024 *ACPE-Accredited*
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the treatment options and management strategies for primary hypertension....
Endometriosis Management *ACPE-Accredited*
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the management of endometriosis. We review some background information a...
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections *ACPE-Accredited*
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss both purlent and non-purlent skin and soft tissue infections. We also use...
Managing Movement Disorders *ACPE-Accredited*
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the management of a few different movement disorders. We review the phar...
Managing Epilepsy: Treatment Strategies and Clinical Considerations *ACPE-Accredited*
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the various antiseizure medications used to manage a patient with Epilep...
Patient Case: Sickle Cell Disease with Dr. Bernard Best
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bernard Best, PharmD. We are discussing a complex patient case...
Parkinson's Disease *ACPE-Accredited*
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the management and treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Cole and I are ha...
New Drugs of 2024 *ACPE-Accredited*
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss some of the new medications that were FDA approved in the first half of ...
Hormonal Contraception Pharmacotherapy *ACPE-Accredited*
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review various hormonal contraception options. We disucss the benefits and risks...
2024 AAD Acne Treatment Guidelines *ACPE-Accredited*
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the 2024 acne treatment guidelines that was published by the American Ac...
Managing Dry Eye Disease and Allergic Conjunctivitis *ACPE-Accredited*
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we examine the management of dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis. It is imp...
Healing Heartburn: An Approach to GERD Management *ACPE-Accredited*
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the treatment options used for the managment of gastroesophageal reflux ...
Treatment and Prevention of Hepatitis A and B Infections *ACPE-Accredited
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast we discuss the management of both hepatitis A and B. We review some background infor...
High Science: The Medical Potential of THC, CBD, and Synthetics
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by returning guest Dr. Kaleigh Steeleman. Kaleigh is currently a PGY-...
Diagnosis and Management of Lupus and Related Complications *ACPE-Accredited*
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we examine systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Lupus is a relatively uncommon condit...
Beyond the Beat: Exploring the 2023 A Fib Guidelines *ACPE-Accredited*
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cole and I review the 2023 updated atrial fibrillation guidelines. We discuss vario...
Curing Hep C: A Dive into Treatment Options *ACPE-Accredited*
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the 2023 Hepatitis C Guidance that was recently published by the Infectio...
2023 New Drug Approvals *ACPE-Accredited*
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cole and I review some of the medications that gained U.S. FDA approval in 2023. We...
Treatment of Acute Rhinosinusitis and Pharyngitis *ACPE-Accredited*
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, my good friend and colleague Alex Hovey, PA-C is sitting in for Cole this episode. ...
Healing Hidden Wounds: Exploring PTSD Treatment *ACPE-Accredited*
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we review post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We discuss some background informat...
Exxua (gepirone): the newly approved antidepressant
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the 5-HT1A receptor agonist, Exxua (gepirone). Exxua was recently FDA ap...
Classification and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease *ACPE-Accredited*
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the management of chronic kidney disease. We discuss when to use iron vs ...
Navigating the Urinary Maze: BPH, OAB, and the complexities of treatment when they coexist *ACPE-Accredited*
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as well as overactiv...
Treating UTIs *ACPE-Accredited*
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the treatment of both uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infecti...
High Powered Medicine Book Review
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episdoe, we are joined by Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD, the author of High Powered Medicine. HPM ...
Managing Gout *ACPE-Accredited*
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss both treating an acute gout flare and chronic management of gout. We dis...
Managing Osteoarthritis Pain *ACPE-Accredited*
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review pharmacotherapy options for managing osteoarthritis pain. We focus primar...
A Review of Weight Loss Medications *ACPE-Accredited*
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the medications that are FDA approved for weight loss. We also review rec...
Alteplase vs Tenecteplase for Ischemic Stroke
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brian Gilbert, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, FNCS, to compare and contr...
Managing Hypothyroidism *ACPE-Accredited*
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the management of hypothyroidism. We focus on levothyroxine as the founda...
Treating Community Acquired Pneumonia *ACPE-Accredited*
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the various treatment options for community acquired pneumonia. We compa...
Substance Use Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the management of substance use disorder. We review the pharmacotherapy/...
Smoking Cessation *ACPE-Accredited*
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the pharmacotherapy options available for smoking cessation. We start wi...
Patient Case: Sickle Cell Disease, HFrEF, DM2, and More
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we go over a pharmacotherapy plan for a patient with sickle cell disease, HFrEF, D...
A Closer Look at Managing Depression in Patients with Comorbidities *ACPE-Accredited*
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the considerations and possible changes to a patient's general depressio...
Preventing Recurrent C. diff Infections with Vowst
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss Vowst, the oral fecal microbiota product for preventing the recurrance o...
Osteoporosis Management *ACPE-Accredited*
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the various pharmacotherapy options that are used in the management of os...
Managing Acne Vulgaris *ACPE-Accredited*
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we compare and contrast the various pharmacotherapy options used to manage acne vul...
A Review of Ulcerative Colitis *ACPE-Accredited*
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the management of ulcerative colitis and review the various pharmacother...
Mixing Laughter and Medicine with the Glaucomfleckens
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Will Flanary (AKA Dr. Glaucomflecken) and Kristin Flanary (AKA...
Management of Primary-Open Angle Glaucoma *ACPE-Accredited*
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the pharmacotherapy options available for managing primary-open angle gla...
Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome *ACPE-Accredited*
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the management and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We revie...
Bempedoic Acid and the CLEAR Outcomes Trial
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the recently published CLEAR-outcomes trial that was looking at bempedoic...
Treatment and Management of Anemia *ACPE-Accredited*
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the treatment and management of various types of anemia. We discuss iron-...
ACP BP Goals, Ozempic Face, and Healthy Potatoes
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we cover three different topics that have been in the medical news lately. First, we...
A Review of Antipsychotics *ACPE-Accredited*
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we review typical (first generation) and atypical (second generation) antipsychotics...
Does Morning or Bedtime Dosing of Antihypertensives Matter? *ACPE-Accredited*
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss dosing antihypertensives at bedtime compared to the morning and if it im...
New Year New Drugs: Leqembi, Airsupra, and Brenzavvy
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss the new drugs that have been approved in 2023 so far. We review Leqembi (...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the pharmacotherapy options for managing obsessive compulsive disorder (...
2023 ADA Guideline Updates *ACPE-Accredited*
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cole and I review some of the updates that were published in the 2023 American Diab...
Patient Case: Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Below is the patient case information: 63-year-old white male. Problem List Bipolar II disorder Inso...
Insomnia Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the management of insomnia disorder. We review the criteria necessary fo...
Pharmacologic Options for Chronic Pain *ACPE-Accredited*
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the various therapeutic options for managing a patient with chronic pain...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cole and I review the published treatment algorithm created by Harmony Raylen Abeju...
Our Thoughts on the Diuretic Comparison Project (DCP)
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the results that have been reported from the Diuretic Comparison Project ...
Comparison of Oral Medications for Type-2 Diabetes *ACPE-Accredited*
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we compare and contrast oral medications that can be used to manage patients with t...
Updates in the Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We discuss riluzol...
Chronic Coronary Syndromes *ACPE-Accredited*
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss chronic coronary syndromes, and we focus primarily on the treatment of a...
Managing Atrial Fibrillation *ACPE-Accredited*
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the management of acute and chronic atrial fibrillation. We review the v...
Celebrating Episode 200 with Dr. Wayne Weart
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Dr. Wayne Weart to celebrate reaching our 200th episode. We discuss his career as a...
SGLT-2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure *ACPE-Accredited*
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the data that lead to some SGLT-2 inhibitors being used routinely in hear...
New Options for Managing Plaque Psoriasis
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss deucravacitinib tablets (Sotyktu), roflumilast cream (Zoryve), and tapin...
A Review of Anticoagulants *ACPE-Accredited*
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review the pharmacology/pharmacotherapy of anticoagulants. We compare and contra...
Our Thoughts on Prevagen
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, AJ and I discuss the OTC cognitive support supplement called Prevagen. We review th...
Menstruation-Related Disorders *ACPE-Accredited*
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we cover various menstruation-related disorders. We review amenorrhea, heavy menstr...
Adult Immunization Updates *ACPE-Accredited*
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we review various adult immunizations and discuss the changes that were included in...
Cystic Fibrosis
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we give an overview of cystic fibrosis. We start with some back ground information ...
2022 COPD Guidelines *ACPE-Accredited*
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the 2022 GOLD guidelines for COPD. Cole and I are happy to share that ou...