CEimpact Podcast

Get FREE CE for this episode by downloading the CEimpact App (details in the FREE CE section). The current reality of COVID-19 is reviewed in this episode by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. Dr. Jetelina is an epidemiologist and author of the wildly popular Newsletter, Your Local Epidemiologist , available via Substack.    We are losing ~400 Americans a day. During the first week of September, we lost 2,299...

Monkeypox is the newest worldwide pandemic and closely mirrors both COVID-19 and HIV pandemics. A large difference is theoretical vaccines and treatments for monkeypox already exist. In this episode of GameChangers, host Geoff Wall, evaluates tecovirimat , a potential monkeypox treatment and the regulations that made it possible. The GameChanger Little to no randomized controlled data exist on tec...

Pharmacogenomic testing has been widely available for over a decade to help guide pharmacotherapy including antidepressant selection when treating major depressive disorder. Yet, the data hasn’t substantiated improved safety or efficacy. Host Geoff Wall is joined by Sarah Grady, PharmD to evaluate the PRIME study looking at the role of pharmacogenomic testing in depression. The GameChanger Pharmac...

Studies have connected racial and cultural bias in students and how they approach patient cases in their respective PharmD curriculum. How can preceptors identify and address potential bias in pharmacy learners to help ensure healthcare equity?   Host Kathy Schott, PhD CEimpact   Guest LaQuoia Johnson, PharmD, BCPS, DPLA Pharmacy Consultant Growing Through It More about Dr. LaQuoia Johnson  Dr. La...

The GINA guidelines were updated in 2021, yet providers may not have rolled out the recent changes in practice. JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis highlighted the major recommendations, including SMART therapy (single maintenance and reliever therapy) with an “A” recommendation. Join host Geoff Wall as he talks about implementing new recommendations into practice with community pharmacist and patie...

High-Intensity Statins have been the treatment of choice for ASCVD. However, the recent non-inferiority RACING study evaluates the role of combination moderate-dose statin plus ezetimibe to high-dose statin in ASCVD. Host Geoff Wall breaks down another potential GameChanger in Pharmacotherapy. The GameChanger Combination moderate-dose statins plus ezetimibe may be non-inferior to high-dose statins...

Vaccine distrust and misinformation is at an all-time high. One claim is that vaccines are responsible for dementias, like Alzheimer’s Disease. A recent database study may show the exact opposite. Join host, Geoff Wall, with guest, Jake Galdo, to discuss the role of vaccines and other therapies in the prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease. The GameChanger A recent large propensity matched retrospectiv...

Insomnia is a common medical condition treated with a variety of pharmacologic (Rx or OTC) and non-pharmacologic options. Yet, little data exist on long-term efficacy and safety on these treatment options. Join host Geoff Wall as he discusses a recent meta-analysis comparing treatments for insomnia. The GameChanger All treatments for insomnia, including melatonergic agonists, have poor tolerabilit...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that greatly affects quality of life. Several medications have been approved for use in IBS – both constipation (IBS-C) and diarrhea (IBS-D). The American Gastroenterological Association just released guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for patients. The GameChanger   In the last 10 years several pharmacotherapies have been FDA appr...

The United States Preventative Services Task Force issued new recommendations for the use of vitamins, minerals, and multivitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. This is a revision from the 2014 recommendations and is based on recent data. Host Geoff Wall will provide a review of the recommendations – and evidence on these over-the-counter products. The GameChanger   Base...

Calculating an accurate renal function in patients is crucial to ensure the right dose gets to the right patient. Previous equations to estimate glomerular filtration rate depended on a race variable. However, recent data suggests this underestimates the risk of chronic kidney disease in black patients. In this episode, host Geoff Wall discusses different methods to calculate kidney function and t...

A NON-endemic spread of monkeypox has been reported in multiple countries – a phenomenon that has never happened before. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are developing plans for potential outbreaks – what are the 101s on this disease for healthcare providers? The GameChanger   Most cases of monkeypox are self-limiting, but death rates up to 10% have...

Several large observational studies have suggested metformin has anti-tumor effects and may be beneficial as an adjunctive treatment option for breast cancer. This hypothesis was tested by a randomized clinical trial recently published. Listen to host Geoff Wall discuss if metformin is a miracle drug.  The GameChanger   Metformin can alter insulin signaling which is crucial for the development of...

Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir continues to be recommended for outpatient treatment of COVID-19 infections, especially as cases continue to rise. However, this therapy does present clinical challenges – from drug interactions to off-label dosing and rebound COVID-19 infections, therapy is not as easy as it sounds. Listen as host Geoff Wall describes the clinical challenges and guest Jake Galdo describes t...

Curious about tirzepatide and what it means for patients? Tirzepatide, a combination GLP-1 and GIP agonist, was just approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of diabetes. Tirzepatide has also gained attention for its weight-reducing effects. However, how does tirzepatide compare to other GLP-1 agonists? Is tirzepaide a GameChanger for type 2 diabetes management? Learn more wi...

They are finally here! COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months. The FDA’s advisory committee unanimously voted to authorize vaccines from Pfizer & BioNTech and Moderna. But now the question, which one is best?  *Note, per the PREP Act, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns may administer COVID-19 vaccines to individuals as young as 3 years.   Host Geoff Wall, Phar...

Adequate risk assessment and management are crucial in preventing cardiovascular disease. A recent study examined the correlation between common measures of cholesterol concentration versus the number of apolipoprotein B (apo-B)-containing lipoproteins. In other words, should clinicians use different biomarkers for cardiovascular risk assessment? Cardiology Pharmacist, Lindsay Davis, joins Geoff W...

Transgender individuals are more likely to receive unequal care and are less likely in general to seek care or preventative services. Often, they are even relied upon to educate their own providers on the basic tenets of transgender care. Healthcare providers can better serve these patients through an interprofessional approach to comprehensive, respectful, and gender-affirming support. Listen in...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just updated guidelines for sexually transmitted infections (previously sexually transmitted diseases) for everything by HIV. In this multi-part series, host Geoff Wall will break down what’s new and what’s changing in practice. The GameChanger A 7-day course of doxycycline in the treatment of urogenital chlamydia is preferred and has been shown to be...

Twitter for educational purposes? Actually, yes! Listen in to hear how Timothy Gauthier, a social media savvy pharmacist and educator, uses social media in pharmacy education and professional development, and how you and your students can use it as a lifelong learning tool.    Host: Kathy Schott, PhD CEimpact Guests: Timothy Gauthier, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Di...

The CDC defines a Community Health Worker (CHW) as a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of their community and/or has a thorough understanding of the community being served. Who would be better to fill this role than the Pharmacy Support staff! Training Pharmacy Technicians and other Pharmacy Support Staff as Community Health Workers accelerates patient care and allows them to...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just updated guidelines for sexually transmitted infections (previously sexually transmitted diseases) for everything by HIV. In this multi-part series, host Geoff Wall will break down what’s new and what’s changing in practice. The GameChanger NAAT testing is the standard of care for genital herpes, although false negatives can occur if lesions are h...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just updated guidelines for sexually transmitted infections (previously sexually transmitted diseases) for everything but HIV. In this multi-part series, host Geoff Wall will break down what’s new and what’s changing in practice. The GameChanger   Maintenace treatment for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis is marginally effective. The standard of care...

A recent study evaluated the role of metformin in causing birth defects, but when the men are prescribed metformin. This obstetrics study evaluates the role of the partner in risk for birth defects. Does the study change practice? Listen as host Geoff Wall discusses how pregnancy involves both partners. The GameChanger Emerging data suggest that male metformin use during sperm development may incr...

A low salt diet can be difficult to maintain, especially in the United States. Multiple guidelines and decades of practice have suggested dietary limitation of sodium for patients with heart failure as an essential lifestyle modification. The recently published SODIUM-HF study evaluates this recommendation and enhances the data. The GameChanger While a 20-25% reduction in serum sodium may not impr...