Clinical Pharmacology

Dec 22 2024 226 ep. 39

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The AMA MAPTM Hypertension Program in Action: Insights from Grace Health

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Emily Reidenbach, PharmD, MBA Grace Health in Michigan recently implemented the AMA MAP™ Hypertension Quality Improvement Program, and now, pharmacists play a much bigger role in helping both providers and patients. In fact, pharmacists have been able to improve adherence and outcomes through education, patient-centered car

MCB-PN in Practice: Key Considerations for Patient Selection and Delivery

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP, FMSHP, FASHP When considering multi-chamber bag parenteral nutrition (MCB-PN), there are a variety of factors to consider, including the patients’ hemodynamic stability and nutrient needs. After a patient is selected, their whole care team must be aware of common risks and challenges to ensure saf

Mixed vs. Pure Soybean Oil Lipid Emulsions: How to Select and Monitor Patients

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP, FMSHP, FASHP Though 100% soybean oil was once the standard for lipid emulsions in parenteral nutrition, mixed lipid emulsions have become more popular over the last decade. But there are a variety of patient-specific factors to consider before determining which type of lipid emulsion is appropriate.

Intraoperative Opioid Waste: Critical Impacts and Prevention Strategies

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: John Hertig PharmD, MS, CPPS Not only does intraoperative opioid waste have serious environmental, regulatory, and financial costs, but it can also threaten the quality of patient care and safety. Fortunately, implementing strategies like ready-to-administer syringes with small doses can improve surgical protocols, patient ou

Therapeutic Challenges in NTM/MAC Lung Disease: One Patient’s Journey from Diagnosis to Treatment

Host: Ashwin Basavaraj, MD Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) and bronchiectasis are challenging diseases that require a multidisciplinary approach to treat. Dr. Ashwin Basavaraj sits down with his patient, Mary, to learn more about these obstacles and discuss how we can find the right care team. This program is produced in partnership with the American College of CHEST Physic

Perspectives on the NTM Guidelines for MAC Lung Disease

Host: Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD Guest: Ashwin Basavaraj, MD From evaluating diagnostic criteria to nonpharmacologic therapy, what do the NTM guidelines recommend when it comes to the treatment of MAC lung disease? Drs. Doreen Addrizzo-Harris and Ashwin Basavaraj from NYU Grossman School of Medicine will dive into the practical application of the NTM guidelines. This progr

Management of ADPKD

Guest: Neera Dahl, MD, PhD Guest: Craig E. Gordon, MD This Expert Exchange webcast is designed to help improve clinicians’ ability to apply pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies in the management of patients with ADPKD. This activity is not available for continuing education credit.

Preparing Pharmacists Through the APhA Immunization Delivery Program

Guest: Amy Mgonja, PharmD, BCGP, CPPS Training pharmacists to administer vaccines can reduce barriers to immunizations and improve patient care. Here to discuss the ApHA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program and the important role that pharmacists play in educating and vaccinating patients is Dr. Amy Mgonja, clinical consultant pharmacist at Dawa Rx Consulting.

Exploring Drug Shortages in the U.S.: What Do We Need to Know?

Host: Jacob Sands, MD Guest: Maya Leiva, PharmD, BCOP What causes drug shortages in the U.S.? Joining Dr. Jacob Sands to answer this question and dive in to what physicians and pharmacists can do to prepare for future shortages is Dr. Maya Leiva, an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at West Coast University and a board certified board certified hematology and oncolo

What to Know About the No Surprises Act

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Emily Carroll, JD, MSW The No Surprises Act aims to protect consumers from surprise medical bills. But how exactly does it go about doing that, and what’s the current status of its implementation? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share progress and challenges associated with the No Surprises Act is Ms. Emily Carroll, a senior l