HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast

097 - ASPREE, ARRIVE, ASCEND: Making an Acronym Soup for Aspirin

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the latest and the greatest updates regarding aspirin use in primary prevention and provide you with a summary of results ...

096 - Abra Cadabra, SPRA-VATO!!! Is Esketamine a New "Magic" Cure for Depression?

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the recent FDA approval of esketamine (Spravato) for the management of treatment resistant depression as an add on to oral ...

095 - The Ultimate Guide to NSAIDs: An In-Depth Drug Class Review

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will review the pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of the most common NSAIDs on the market.

094 - The Sweet Sweet Taste of Annually Updated Guidelines: 2019 Standards of Diabetes Care

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the changes made in the American Diabetes Association's 2019 Standards of Diabetes Care guideline as well as updates in th...

093 - Focusing in on ADHD Treatment

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the use of stimulants and other medications for management of ADHD. After decades of use, technology has res...

092 - Why You Should Stop Using (Ab)normal Saline: NS vs. LR for IV Fluids

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss IV fluids for hospitalized patients, including normal saline (0.9% NaCl) and lactated ringer's. In addition, we review the...

091 - 23 Reasons to be Excited about Personalized Medicine

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are excited to have a special guest with us. Dr. Dyson Wake is Senior Clinical Specialist in Pharmacogenomics at NorthShore Univer...

090 - HelixTalk's Top 10 Recommendations from the 2018 ACC/AHA Lipid Guidelines

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review some of the most important new recommendations from the 2018 ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of blood cholesterol.

089 - Teaching Old Drugs New Tricks: Dramatic Drug Price Increases with the FDA Unapproved Drugs Initiative

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will review the FDA's Unapproved Drugs Initiative and how it has impacted the availability and pricing of commonly used (but old) ...

088 - Powerful Peptides: CGRP and the Paradigm Shift in Migraine Prevention

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will discuss a new class of medications for preventing migraines called CGRP antagonists, including an overview of their developme...

087 - Everything You Need to Know About Insulins - In One Shot! (Part 2)

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we continue to review insulin therapy including dosing-related specifications, dosing adjustments, injection technique, patient couns...

086 - Everything You Need to Know About Insulins - In One Shot!

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss a broad overview of insulin topics ranging from the various types of insulins, dosage forms, brand/generic names, pharmaco...

085 - Sharp Updates from the Needle World: Vaccination Updates of 2018

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss vaccine related updates with our vaccine expert, Dr. Lauren Angelo. The updates discussed in this episode include the new ...

084 - Rate Rate … Don't Tell Me! Rate Versus Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a rate versus rhythm control strategy for atrial fibrillation.

083 - Flow and Fluoxetine - Evaluating Antidepressant Selection in Chronic Kidney Disease

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the importance of accurately recognizing depressive symptoms in patients with kidney disease and provide review the limite...

082 - Let's Get Heavy! Deuterium Substitution as a Pathway for Drug Design

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take a closer look at deuteration, specifically involving the medication deutetrabenazine (discussed back in episode 76). We featu...

081 - Top 8 Ways to Excel in your APPE Rotations

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss some ways APPE students not only survive, but excel in the APPE rotations.

080 - HIT Me With Your Best Shot: A Brief Review of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will review the diagnosis and treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).

079 - Cutting Hair and Blood Pressure: Pharmacists in the Barbershop

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we interview Kathleen Lynch, PharmD and Ciantel (Adair) Blyler, PharmD, coauthors of the New England Journal of Medicine article, pub...

078 - Transitioning from School to Practice - Advice for New Practitioners

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we interview Janeen Winnike, Dean of the Office of Students Affairs at the RFUMS College of Pharmacy, regarding transitions from a st...

077 - PE: Not Just a Class in Junior High -- Top 5 Clinical Pearls about Pulmonary Embolism

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss five clinical pearls about pulmonary embolism ranging from PE diagnosis, classification, and treatment. We specifically ex...

076 - The New Move: Treating Tardive Dyskinesia

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss two new agents (valbenazine and deutetrabenazine) -- the first of their kind to receive FDA approval to manage tardive dys...

075 - Taking a break: perioperative management of anticoagulants and antiplatelets, Part II

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the previous episodes, we discussed how we should evaluate a patient's bleeding and clotting risks as well as looked at recommendation for manageme...

074 - Taking a break: perioperative management of anticoagulants and antiplatelets, Part I

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will discuss some important factors to consider in management of various anticoagulants. We will also provide agent specific pharm...

073 - Don't go with the flow: how antibiotics cause diarrhea and what you can do about it

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the efficacy and safety of probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and Clostridium difficile...

072 - Drop It Like It's Hot: Prazosin and the 2017 VA/DoD PTSD Guidelines

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will review the surprising results of the VA/DoD's 2017 Clinical Practice Guidelines on Management of PTSD, particularly as it rel...

071 - Holy Hypertension Guidelines - Holiday Edition!

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review the important changes in 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines for hypertension management in adults.

070 - Does rosuvastatin REALLY cause 42 adverse drug reactions? Identifying true ADRs to improve your patient counseling

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the difficulty in identifying adverse drug reactions (ADR) that ACTUALLY occur from a drug therapy, how tertiary drug refe...

069 - The pharmacist must see you now - A new rule requiring pharmacist counseling in Illinois

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we interview Dylan Moe, PharmD, our very own alumnus, regarding the new Illinois rule requiring patient counseling for all new prescr...

068 - Hooked on a feeling: how to discuss benzodiazepine tapers with your patients

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will discuss the current state of benzodiazepine use, expected trends in prescribing, and risks associated with use. Lastly, we wi...

067 - Diabetes: does it cost a "heart" and a leg?

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss new evidence for cardiovascular outcomes in diabetics based on the LEADER trial (liraglutide) and CANVAS trials (canaglifl...

066 - What's new in the diabetes world? Tapas style!

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss updates in diabetes management that includes nuances from the ADA's Standards of Care 2017. We also review some newer phar...

065 - Advanced hypertension ninja skills with some of the oldest BP meds

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss three "older" antihypertensives that are not preferred first-line therapies: clonidine, methyldopa, and minoxidil.  We ou...

064 - Should I stay or should ergot?

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the history of ergot products for treatment of migraines. We compare their safety and efficacy to newer agents such as the...

063 - More is not always better - Story of Serotonin Syndrome

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss several aspects of serotonin syndrome including the typical clinical presentation, its etiology and common drug-induced co...

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

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the pathophysiology of embolic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation and review the use of left atrial occlusion dev...

061 - Correcting the course: careful opioid prescribing

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review the 12 recommendations from the 2016 CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.  These recommendations are in...

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

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

059 - The five oncology drugs every pharmacist should know about

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

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

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the newest definition of sepsis and septic shock according to the Sepsis-3 criteria and the 2016 Surviving Sepsis guidelin...

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

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the overuse of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy and several concerns regarding chronic use of this medication class, in...

056 - Entering the era of biosimilars!

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the new FDA categorizations of biosimilars, the legal implications of biologic/biosimilar prescriptions, and the new "foll...

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

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 patien...

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

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss precepting tips and clinical pearls with Dr. Brad Cannon.

053 - Drug Mixology and Dangerous Consequences, Part II

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss more of the most important drug interactions, including grapefruit juice with statins and calcium channel blockers, QT pro...

052 - Drug Mixology and Dangerous Consequences, Part I

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss some of the most important drug interactions, including serotonin syndrome, St. John's wort, statins and CYP inhibitors, a...

051 - Pharmacists to the Rescue!

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss two new naloxone devices (intramuscular Evzio and intranasal Narcan) and review new state laws that are expanding the role...

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

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss three shocking recommendations from the CHEST 2016 VTE guideline update.  We focus on (1) the debate between NOAC, DOAC, ...

049 - The RFUMS Interprofessional Community Clinic

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss RFUMS's Interprofessional Community Clinic (ICC), a student-run clinic providing health services to underserved population...

048 - Self-Care of Nasal Congestion and Allergies

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the self-care of nasal congestion and allergies, including systemic/topical decongestants, nasal corticosteroids, antihist...

047 - Self-Care of Cough and Cold

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss self-care of cough and cold, including using PQRSTA or SCHOLAR-MAC to prompt relevant questions for patients, codeine, dex...

046 - Self-Care of Constipation

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss self-care of constipation including bulk-forming laxatives, hyperosmotic laxatives, emollient laxatives, lubricant laxativ...

045 - Self-care of Heartburn and Dyspepsia

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss self-care of heartburn and dyspepsia, including antacids, bismuth subsalicylate, H2 blockers, and PPIs.

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

31 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the science of carbohydrate-based sugars, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, and natural sweeteners with Dr. Eric Walt...

043 - Review of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review the clinical presentation and treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

042 - BRIDGE Trial

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the BRIDGE trial, which investigated whether patients with atrial fibrillation on warfarin need a parenteral anticoagulant...

041 - 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

29 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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. Depa...

040 - Homeopathic Medicine

08 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the many facets of homeopathic medications, including legal status in the United States, safety and efficacy data, and the...

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

16 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) with a particular focus on Diclegis (doxylamine/pyridoxine).

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

26 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss suvarexant (Belsomra), the first dual orexin receptor antagonist approved in the United States for the treatment of insomn...

037 - Understanding Creatinine Clearance

05 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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...

036 - Two new agents for schizophrenia

15 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss two agents newly approved for schizophrenia -- Rexulti (brexpiprazole) and cariprazine (Vraylar).

035 - Empagliflozin and dulaglutide

24 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss two new anti-diabetic medications: empagliflozin (Jardiance) and the EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial as well as dulaglutide (Trulic...

034 - New Injectable Insulins

03 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we discuss three new injectable insulin formations: Toujeo (insulin glargine U-300), Humalog U-200 (insulin lispro), and Tresiba (ins...

033 - PCSK9 Inhibitors

13 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss PCSK9 inhibitors, a new drug class for LDL lowering, with a particular focus on alirocumab (Praluent).

032 - ARNIs and Entresto

22 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the new drug class, ARNI, recently approved for heart failure with a focus on sacubatril/valsartan (Entresto) and the PARA...

031 - Therapeutic Drug Monitoring III

01 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments for tacrolimus (Prograf) and lithium.

030 - Therapeutic Drug Monitoring II

11 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments for valproic acid (Depakote/Depakene/Depakon) and digoxin (Lanoxin).

029 - Therapeutic Drug Monitoring I

21 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments for warfarin (Coumadin) and phenytoin (Dilantin).

028 - Malaria Prophylaxis

30 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss malaria prophylaxis with atovaquone/proguanil, chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, and primaquine.

027 - Six Pivotal Drug Classes, Part 2

09 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss six pivotal drug classes that have been FDA approved within the past 20 years. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode.

026 - Six Pivotal Drug Classes, Part 1

19 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss six pivotal drug classes that have been FDA approved within the past 20 years.  This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.

025 - An Interview with Dr. Brad Cannon, PharmD

28 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we interview Brad Cannon, PharmD regarding his career path in pharmacy and his viewpoints on the pharmacy profession.

024 - Case vignettes of depression, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus

07 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the optimal drug therapy for three different case vignettes -- depression, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.

023 - Hepatitis C

16 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review historical and new treatment options for hepatitis C, including: peginterferon, rivabirin, boceprevir, telaprevir, sofosbuv...

022 - Sedation Minimization

03 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of oversedation, the importance of sedation minimization strategies in mechanically ventilated patients, ...

021 - Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression, Reversal, and Non-Narcotic Alternatives

10 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss risk factors for opioid-related adverse events, naloxone (Narcan, Evzio), and a number of non-narcotic agents for neuropat...

020 - SMART

20 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we summarize and discuss the clinical implications of the SMART trial (Salmeterol Multicenter Asthma Research Trial; Nelson et al, 20...

019 - Immunizations

16 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss two controversial topics in the world of immunizations with Dr. Angelo -- the "high-dose" influenza vaccine and the expand...

018 - HIV

02 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review HIV therapy with Dr. Cottreau with a particular focus on Truvada, Atripla, Complera, Stribild, and Triumeq.

017 - Overactive bladder

18 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the management of overactive bladder, including: oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol), tolterodine (Detrol), trospium (Sanctura)...

016 - New diabetes medications

04 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss newly approved agents for diabetes mellitus: Afrezza (inhaled human insulin), SGLT2 inhibitors (Invokana, Farxiga, Jardian...

015 - Cancer Screenings

21 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review a wide variety of cancer screening guidelines with a particular focus on the two most controversial screening areas: breast...

014 - Midyear Table Talk

07 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion regarding ASHP Midyear and the process of pursuing a pharmacy residency program.

013 - Obesity Guidelines and Weight Loss Pharmacotherapy

23 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the new 2013 ACC/AHA obesity guidelines with a particular focus on three medications for obesity: lorcaserin (Belviq), phe...

012 - Osteoporosis Guidelines and Two Newer Agents

09 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review the National Osteoporosis Foundation's osteoporosis guidelines with a particular focus on two newer agents, denosumab (Prol...

011 - Bordetella pertussis

26 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) with Dr. Michael Fennewald.

010 - Pet Peeves

12 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss our clinical "pet peeves" covering allergy histories, creatinine clearance, surrogate endpoints, "me too" enantiomer drugs...

009 - Combining ACE-I, ARB, and DRIs

29 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and review the evidence for combining ACE-Is, ARBs, and/or DR...

008 - HCAP, HAP, and VAP

15 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the 2005 ATS/IDSA Healthcare-Associated, Hospital-Acquired, and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Guidelines (HCAP, HAP, VAP...

007 - Community-Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines

01 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the 2007 ATS/IDSA Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) guidelines.

006 - Updates to GOLD Guidelines and COPD

17 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss updates to the GOLD guidelines for COPD and review the newer agents for COPD including roflumilast (Daliresp), indacaterol...

005 - Smoking Cessation

03 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss smoking cessation, including nicotine replacement therapy, bupropion (Zyban), and varenicline (Chantix).

004 - P2Y12 Inhibitors, DAPT, and TOAT

20 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the P2Y12 inhibitors (clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor) and the role of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) and triple oral...

003 - Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs)

06 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the new drug class of Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs), which include dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), and ap...

002 - Antihypertension Guidelines (JNC 8 and more)

22 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the new JNC 8 guidelines and how these guidelines differ from other hypertension guidelines released in 2013-2014.

001 - 2013 ACC/AHA Lipid Guidelines

08 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the new, rebranded podcat (HelixTalk) and review the new ACC/AHA 2013 lipid guidelines.

Top 200 Drugs - Women's Health

05 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of the RFUMS Top 200 Drugs Podcast, we discuss women’s health: conjugated estrogens, ethinyl estradiol, norethindrone, norgestrel, e...

Top 200 Drugs - GI Medications

05 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of the RFUMS Top 200 Drugs Podcast, we discuss GI medications: methotrexate, allopurinol, mesalamine, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, rabe...

Top 200 Drugs - Antiemetics, Antitussives, and Antihistamines

05 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of the RFUMS Top 200 Drugs Podcast, we discuss antiemetics, antitussives, and antihistamines: hydroxyzine, meclizine, metoclopramide, ...