CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy

On this episode, we discuss the utilization of injectable medications in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. We compare and contrast the different GLP-1 receptor agonists as well as the various insulin products. We review some dosing strategies for both basal and prandial insulin. We also go over the use of a sliding scale.  Listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for this episode!...

On this episode, we revisit the acute and chronic management and treatment of atrial fibrillation. We review the various rate-controlling and anti-arrhythmic medications used. We also discuss long term anticoagulation therapy to prevent stroke risk. Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmaco...

On this episode, we are joined by TJ Parkman, PharmD candidate 2022 to discuss the management of pediculosis and pthiriasis. We compare and contrast head, body, and pubic lice. Then, we review the medications used to eradicate the lice infestation.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmaco...

On this episode, we are joined again by MUSC P4 students Mary Alison Burch and Bernard Best to discuss a fairly complex patient case. This patient has end-stage renal disease, diabetes , hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hepatitis C. If you want to follow along with the labs and treatment plan, visit https://www.corconsultrx.com/handouts  to download the free patient case summary.  Thanks for listen...

On this episode we review the treatment and management of opioid use disorder (OUD). We discuss some background on the opioid epidemic as well as some physiologic changes that are seen with long-term opioid use. We also talk about the diagnosis and work-up of a patient with OUD as well as the three medications used to treat OUD. We close with some tips on managing opioid induced constipation that...

On this episode, we are joined by MUSC P4 students Mary Alison Burch and Bernard Best to discuss the treatment and management of nephrolithiasis. We start by reviewing some risk factors that can increase the chances of stone formation as well as some come types of stones. We then discuss pharmacotherapy options that can decrease the risk of stone formation. Thanks for listening! If you want to sup...

On this episode, we discuss the management of dyslipidemia. We start by reviewing some basic pathophysiology. Then, we discuss the evidence-based medications utilized for controlling patients' lipid panels as well as the long-term prevention of cardiovascular events. We also breakdown the 2018 lipid guidelines from the American Heart Association, and contrast them with the 2020 American Associatio...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Sandy Diec, PharmD and Kyle Fischer (PharmD Candidate 2021). Dr. Diec is a clinical professor at Texas A&M College of Pharmacy where she teaches as well as works as an ambulatory care clinical pharmacy specialist. Kyle is a P4 at Texas A&M College of Pharmacy, and he will be receiving his PharmD in May 2021. Dr. Diec is very passionate about helping students (...

On this episode, we review the treatment options for ulcerative colitis. We start by discussing the different induction therapies for mild UC according to location in the GI tract. We then give an overview of induction and remission options for moderate to severe UC.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previo...

On this episode we review the 2021 KDIGO Guidelines on Managing blood pressure in a patient with CKD. You can read the Executive summary at the link below: https://www.kidney-international.org/article/S0085-2538(20)31269-2/fulltext Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures a...

On this episode, we discuss both otitis externa and otitis media. Review some basic background about both. Then we compare and contrast the treatment options for both types of infection. We also list some caveats that would lead to using alternative treatment options instead of first-line medications.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscri...

On this episode we are joined by our friend Alex Hovey, PA-C to tackle another patient case. This patient has a history of HFpEF, asthma and COPD overlap, history of ASCVD, uncontrolled hypertension, and GERD. We discuss the changes that we are planning to make to this patient's regimen over the next couple appointments.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patr...

On this episode, we are joined by 4th year PharmD students Lauren Mitchum and Boone Seagle to discuss purulent and nonpurulent skin and soft tissue infections. We start with some background and treatment options for non purulent (erysipelas, cellulitis, necrotizing disease) infections. We then review the differences when treating a purulent infection (abscess, furuncle, carbuncle).  Thanks for lis...

On this episode, we discuss acne vulgaris. We start by reviewing some of the pathophysiology involved with this common disease state. We also go over the various treatment options available for managing symptoms.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as download...

On this episode we review some of the highlights of the updated guidelines from the ADA for managing diabetes. Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable Power Point slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below:  www.patreon.c...

On this episode we review some of the highlights of the updated guidelines from the ADA for managing diabetes. Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable Power Point slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below:  www.patreon.c...

On this episode we review restless leg syndrome. We discuss some background information including the diagnosis criteria. We then cover the various treatment options available for treatment.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable Power Point slide...

On this episode, we are joined by Angela Torres, RDN and Ingrid Soto, RDN from the tutoring and education company My RD Guide LLC. They discuss their own personal journeys to become dietitians as well as how they started My RD Guide LLC. We then discuss some dietitian counseling clinical pearls that will hopefully benefit our non-dietitian clinician listeners.  Follow them on Instagram: @myrdguide...

On this episode we discuss small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). We review the etiology/pathophysiology as well as risk factors. We also give an overview of the treatment options.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable Power Point slides f...

On this episode, we are joined by Lauren DuBose (PharmD candidate 2021) to discuss the 2020 irritable bowel syndrome guidelines published by the American College of Gastroenterology.   We review the IBS diagnostic criteria and pharmacotherapy involved in the management of symptoms.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have acces...

On this episode, we are joined by PGY-1 resident Dr. Sharon Yousif-Dickow, PharmD to discuss the possible value of procalcitonin in antimicrobial stewardship. We give a brief review of the basic science behind procalcitonin. We also review its current place in the treatment of sepsis and other infections. Let us know about your personal experience with procalcitonin! Thanks for listening! If you w...

On this episode, we work through a patient case. The case involves a 34 year-old patient suffering from end-stage renal disease, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. We review the pharmacotherapy management involved with managing this patient and hopefully slowing his renal decline.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers wi...

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Patrick Key and AJ Alford (PharmD Candidate) to discuss the 2020 American Psychiatric Association Schizophrenia Guidelines. We review some of the symptoms that are seen with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. We then review some of the first and second generation antipsychotics that are used in the management of schizophrenia. We also talk in further detail about us...

On this episode, we are joined by Kyle Fischer (P4 at Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy) to give a brief review of acute decompensated heart failure. Kyle has some excellent info graphics that he posts on Twitter and Instagram. He is planning on pursuing a residency in critical care.  Make sure to follow Kyle on: Instagram - @kgfiscerx Twitter - @Kfischer_10 Thanks for listening! If you want to...

On this episode, we are joined by Rashshana Blackwood and Jason Dressel (both PharmD Candidates 2021 MUSC College of Pharmacy) to discuss pericarditis. We review some basic etiology and pathophysiology. Then, we review the treatment options as well as data from the ICAP trial.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to...