CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy

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:  If you h...

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...

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: @myrd...

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 sli...

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...

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. Subscribe...

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 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 yo...

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 acces...

On this episode we cover part 2 of rheumatoid arthritis. We discuss the use of TNF alpha inhibitors and other non-TNF alpha inhibitor biologics.  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 acco...

On this episode we cover part 1 of rheumatoid arthritis. We discuss some background information and compare RA to osteoarthritis. We then discuss the use of common non-biologic DMARDs as treatment (methotrexate, leflunomide, sulfasalazine, and hydroxychloroquine.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previ...

On this episode, we are joined by a fellow MUSC alum, Dr. Andrew Fariello, PharmD. Dr. Fariello is the VP of Global Medical Capabilities in Oncology for AstraZeneca. He discusses his career path starting with his work as a clinical pharmacist through his time with AstraZeneca.  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 Dr. Richard Harris, MD, PharmD. We discuss the importance of healthy lifestyle management in patients. We also review a few specific nutrient deficiencies. Make sure to check out Dr. Harris' Strive for Great Health Podcast on all major platforms. Also, follow him on Instagram @drharrismd. Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patr...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta. Dr. Urquieta is a physician and the deputy chief scientist at the Translational Research Institute for Space Health. He is also an assistant professor of emergency and space medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Urquieta was also a mission specialist for NASA's HERA XI mission in 2016.  hanks for listening! If you want to support...

On this episode, we cover more menstruation-related disorders. We review polycystic ovary syndrome, dysmenorrhea, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.  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 ou...

On this episode, we are joined again by Dr. Swathi Varanasi to discuss her Cannabis Science and Therapeutics for Pharmacists online course. The course is a deep dive into medical cannabis pharmacology and pharmacotherapy. The information is taught through patient cases and completely self-paced. Find more information at the website below: You can e-mail Dr. Swathi at Thanks for listening! If you w...

On this episode, we revisit the management of of dyslipidemia. We review the basic pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and the four statin treatment groups. We also discuss where ezetimibe and PCSK9 inhibitors fit into the treatment regimens. We close with an overview of the EVAPORATE trial with icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) and the bempedoic acid (Nexletol) CVOT called CLEAR Outcomes. Thanks for liste...

On this episode, we are joined by Rashshana Blackwood, PharmD Candidate 2021 to cover both amenorrhea and heavy menstrual bleeding. We briefly review the physiology, necessary labs, and other diagnostic criteria for both. We then give an overview of the treatment options for both as well.  Make sure to follow Rashshana on Instagram: @pillshotrx Thanks for listening! If you want to support the...

On this episode, we are joined by Sarah Lawrence, PharmD, MA, BCGP and Jack Castonguay, PhD, CPA from KnowFully Health. They join us on the show to discuss KnowFully's new NAPLEX review course. The course provides over 1900 pharmacology and pharmacotherapy questions to help students identify knowledge strengths as well as gaps. The program also provides a study schedule based on their individual t...

On this episode we are joined by Olivia Myers, RDN and Lindsey Barrow from Lowcountry Street Grocery. LSG is a Charleston based social enterprise that brings locally farmed produce, dairy products, and more to the community on their mobile unit. Lindsey describes how LSG was started and how they plan to continue their impact on the community. Then, Olivia provides us with some quick tips that non-...

On this episode, we do another review of asthma treatment based on the 2020 GINA guidelines. We discuss using ICS/formoterol as the preferred rescue inhaler. We also discuss adding tiotropium or a biologic to patients needing further control of their asthma after high dose ICS/LABA. 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 once again by Dr. Brian Gilbert to discuss cardiac arrest and the Advanced Cardiac Life Support algorithm. Brian's PGY2 resident, Dr. Caiti Tabaka, PharmD, also joins us for the podcast. If you have any questions for Brian, you can reach him at the e-mail address below: Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribe...

On this episode, we discuss diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). We review the pathophysiology as well as some of the diagnostic criteria. We then give an overview of the treatment involved with stabilizing a patient with DKA.  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...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Swathi Varanasi, PharmD to discuss the topic of adaptogen herbs. Dr. Swathi also brought several students and colleagues to join the discussion as well. See below for details and links from the episode.  Student Names: Andranik (Andy) Agadjanyan, PharmD Candidate Beatrice Rezai, PharmD Candidate Sophia Chorbadjian, PharmD Candidate Tiffany Matian, PharmD...