Antidepressant Insights
Medication Talk
Listen in as our expert panel discusses practical considerations for starting and optimizing antidepressants for treating depression and anxiety. You’ll listen to panelists cover various aspects of antidepressant use, such as serotonin syndrome, QT prolongation, and weight gain concerns.
Special guest(s):
- Tammie Lee Demler, BS, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, BCPP
- Director of Pharmacy and Residency Programs, New York State Office of Mental Health
- State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Sarah E. Grady, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
- Professor, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Broadlawns Medical Center
You’ll also hear practical advice from TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board member:
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS
- Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- Oregon Health and Science University
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in May 2025.
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Meds for Alzheimer Dementia
Medication Talk
Listen in as our expert panel discusses medications for the treatment of Alzheimer dementia. They'll review the risks and benefits of cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, and the anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies. And you’ll hear strategies for managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Special guests:
- Tatyana Gurvich, PharmD, BCGP, APh
- Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
- Mann USC School of Pharmacy
- UCI Senior Health Center
- Candace Pierce, DNP, RN, CNE, COI
- Nurse Educator, Nurse Planner, and Healthcare Leader, Colibri Healthcare
- Darlene Moyer, MD, FAAFP
- Associate Director, HonorHealth Family Medicine Residency Program
- Associate Professor of Clinical Practice – SOMME – Arizona State University
- Clinical Associate Professor – University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM
- Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine
- Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program
- USC School of Medicine Greenville
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS
- Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- Oregon Health and Science University
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in April 2025.
TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
The clinical resources are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:
- FAQ - Alzheimer Dementia Pharmacotherapy
- Chart – Pharmacotherapy of Dementia Behaviors
- Chart - Drugs with Anticholinergic Activity
- Chart - Potentially Harmful Drugs: Beers Criteria
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Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Medication Talk
Listen in as our expert panel discusses medications for management of opioid use disorder. They’ll review strategies to optimize buprenorphine use and clarify the role of methadone and naltrexone.
Special guest:
- Tyler J. Varisco, PharmD, PhD
- University of Houston College of Pharmacy
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy
- Assistant Director, The PREMIER Center
- University of Houston College of Pharmacy
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Varisco reports a financial relationship [cardiology, inflammatory bowel disease] with HEALIX Infusion Therapy (research consultant).
The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in March 2025.
TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
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- FAQ: Management of Opioid Use Disorder
- Chart: Treatment of Opioid Withdrawal
- FAQ: Treatment of Acute Pain in Opioid Use Disorder
- FAQ: Meds for Opioid Overdose
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Cardiovascular Impact of Diabetes Meds
Medication Talk
Listen in as our expert panel discusses which diabetes meds have cardiovascular (CV) benefits. We’ll review the evidence and discuss the pros and cons of SGLT2 inhibitors (dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, etc) and GLP-1 agonists (dulaglutide, semaglutide, etc) in patients with or at risk for CV disease.
Special Guests:
- Lauren G. Pamulapati, PharmD, BCACP
- Associate Professor, Ambulatory Care
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacist, Hayes Willis Health Center/VCU Health
- Christie Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP
- Professor, Pharmacy Practice
- Director, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program
- Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus
- Clinical Pharmacist, Northwestern Medicine
TRC Editorial Advisory Board Participant:
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM
- Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine
- Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program
- USC School of Medicine Greenville
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Schumacher reports a relevant financial relationship [CGM for diabetes management] with Abbott (speakers bureau).
The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in February 2025.
TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:
- Chart: Diabetes Medications: Cardiovascular and Kidney Impact
- Chart: Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
- Algorithm: Stepwise Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
- Chart: Comparison of GLP-1 Agonists
- Toolbox: Improving Heart Failure Care
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Bronchitis and Pneumonia Treatment
Medication Talk
In this episode, listen in as our expert panel digs into identifying and treating acute bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia. They’ll discuss when antibiotics are appropriate, which antibiotics to use, and other management tips.
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville
- Andrea Darby Stewart, MD, Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in January 2025.
TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
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- Chart: Managing Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Aspiration Pneumonia in Adults
- FAQ: Antibiotic Therapy: When Are Shorter Courses Better?
- Chart: Managing Cough and Cold Symptoms
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Notable New Meds of 2024
Medication Talk
In this episode, TRC Healthcare editors, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, and Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC, discuss notable new meds of 2024.
Listen in as our editors discuss several novel drugs approved in 2024...and highlight some medications now available in a new dosage form. They’ll review efficacy, safety, and considerations for use with these new treatment options.
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
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- On Demand Webinar: Notable New Meds of 2024
- Articles:
- New Drug Overviews:
- FAQ: Emergency Epinephrine Devices
- Chart:
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Natural Medicines Highlights
Medication Talk
In this episode, TRC Healthcare editors, Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPS, and Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC, tackle the topic of Natural Medicines.
Listen in as they define what natural medicines are... and discuss the safety and efficacy of several natural medicines, including ashwagandha, berberine, and turmeric. They’ll also discuss how to navigate discussions with patients about supplements, including tips for choosing a quality supplement.
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
You can find more about these topics with resources that are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:
- Article: Be Prepared With Guidance About Ashwagandha
- Article: Don’t Recommend Berberine as a GLP-1 Agonist Alternative
- Article: Give Guidance About Coenzyme Q10
- Article: Clarify the Effectiveness and Safety of Melatonin
- Article: Be Prepared With Advice About Turmeric
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Immunization Updates 2024
Medication Talk
Special guest Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP, Professor and Director of the Community-Based Residency Program at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, join(s) us to talk about immunizations.
Listen in as we discuss the latest COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccine recommendations and answer some common questions about giving vaccines.
You’ll also hear practical advice from TRC Editorial Advisory Board member, Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, the Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville.
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Goode reports relevant financial relationships [vaccines] with Pfizer, Valneva (honorarium). The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter and Prescriber Insights:
- Chart: Flu Vaccines for 2024-25 (United States)
- Chart: COVID-19 Vaccines 2024-25 (United States)
- FAQ: Preventing RSV
- Resource Hub: Immunization Resource Hub
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Cultural Competency in Healthcare
Medication Talk
Special guest Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, joins us to talk about cultural competency in healthcare.
Listen in as we discuss cultural differences and how biases can lead to disparities in healthcare.
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
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Implicit Bias in Healthcare
Medication Talk
Special guest Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Program Director for the Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine Greenville Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, joins us to talk about implicit bias in healthcare.
Listen in as we discuss the differences between implicit and explicit bias and how biases can lead to disparities in healthcare.
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.
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Asthma and COPD Treatment
Medication Talk
Special guest Lori A. Wilken, PharmD, FCCP, BCACP, NCTTP, AE-C, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Illinois, Chicago, joins us to talkabout Asthma and COPD treatment.
Listen in as we discuss answers to your big questions about treatment of asthma and COPD.
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program at the USC School of Medicine Greenville
- Andrea Darby Stewart, MD, Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Wilken reports relevant financial relationships [pulmonary] with AstraZeneca/Simpson Healthcare, OptumRx. (consultant).
The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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Precepting: Helping Learners Succeed
Medication Talk
In this episode, listen in as our expert panelists discuss tips for creating successful learning experiences for students and residents. We’ll review various teaching tools and summarize strategies for incorporating learners into your practice. We’ll also discuss different approaches for providing meaningful feedback and managing challenging situations with learners.
Our panel for this conversation includes:
- Andrea Darby Stewart, MD; Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program; Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
- Mary Franks, MSN, APRN-FPA, FNP-C; Nurse Planner, NetCE; Adjunct Professor, Bradley University; Nurse Practitioner, Carle Health
- Megan Smith, PharmD, BCACP; Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS); Residency Program Director, UAMS Community-Based Residency Program
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS; Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Oregon Health and Science University
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
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Specialty Meds: Navigating Barriers
Medication Talk
In this episode, listen in as our expert panel discusses the challenges and solutions for ensuring access to specialty medications, including how social determinants of health play a role and strategies to overcome barriers caused by these factors.
Our panel for this conversation includes:
- Laura Sosinski, PharmD, MBA, BCPS; Pharmacy Manager, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy; PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency Director
- Patricia Romero, PharmD, CSP; Pharmacist, Walmart Specialty Pharmacy
- Rachel Popp, CPhT; Patient Panelist; Contact Center Specialist, Walmart Specialty Pharmacy
- Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP; CEO, Seguridad, Inc; Managing Network Facilitator, CPESN Health Equity
- Meredy Ayers, CPhT-Adv, CHW; Development Specialist, Bremo Pharmacy
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
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Pharmacotherapy for Anxiety and Depression
Medication Talk
Special guest Marshall E. Cates, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP, FCCP, FALSHP, Professor of Pharmacy Practice from the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University joins us to talk about pharmacotherapy for anxiety and depression.
Listen in as we discuss pharmacotherapy for managing generalized anxiety disorder and major depression, with a focus on tailoring first- or second-line options to individual patient needs.
You’ll also hear practical advice from Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, a member of TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University.
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Cates reports relevant financial relationships [psychiatry] with Biogen, Sage Therapeutics (honorarium); Otsuka (speakers bureau).
The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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- Chart: Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety Disorders in Adults
- Chart: Choosing and Switching Antidepressants
- Chart: Combining and Augmenting Antidepressants
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Opioids: Strategies for Safe Use
Medication Talk
Special guest Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice from the University of Rhode Island joins us to talk about opioid safety.
Listen in as we discuss strategies for reducing risks with opioid use, including safe opioid dosing and identifying risky med combos. And you’ll hear a review of the different opioid overdose reversal options as well as important counseling tips for all patients taking an opioid.
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
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- Chart: Equianalgesic Dosing of Opioids for Pain Management
- Toolbox: Appropriate Opioid Use
- FAQ: Opioid Tapering: Tips for Success
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Medication Safety Across Healthcare Teams
Medication Talk
In this episode, TRC Healthcare staff members, Pam Piotrowski BSP, RPh, MBA, Product Manager for Pharmacist’s Letter & Prescriber Insights, and Mary Franks, MSN, APRN-FPA, FNP-C, Lead Nurse Planner with NetCE discuss practical strategies to promote medication safety across healthcare teams.
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
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- Checklist: Responding to Med Errors
- Chart: Potentially Harmful Drugs in Children
- Chart: Potentially Harmful Drugs: Beers Criteria
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Diabetes Treatment Updates
Medication Talk
Featured panelist Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University joins us to talk about diabetes treatment updates.
Listen in as we discuss management of type 2 diabetes, including overcoming hurdles with metformin, GLP-1 agonists, and SGLT2 inhibitors.
You’ll also hear practical advice from a panelist on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Andrea Darby Stewart, MD, Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
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- Chart: Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
- Algorithm: Improving Tolerability to Metformin
- FAQ: Hyperglycemia in the Hospital
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Meds for Obesity and Weight Loss
Medication Talk
Special guest Jennifer N. Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM, Clinical Professor and Director of Pharmacy Education from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy joins us to talk about meds for obesity and weight loss.
Listen in as they discuss management of overweight and obesity, including the role of newer injectable medications, oral options, and lifestyle changes.
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program at the USC School of Medicine Greenville
- Andrea Darby Stewart, MD, Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Clements reports relevant financial relationships [GLP-1 agonists] with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk (speakers bureau).
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Rx and OTC Oral Contraceptives
Medication Talk
Special guest Sarah E. Stumbar, MD, MPH, Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, Office of Medical Education and Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Department of Medical Education from the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University joins us to talk about oral contraceptives.
Listen in as our expert panel discusses safety and efficacy of combined oral contraceptives and progestin-only pills. They’ll also prepare you to help patients navigate norgestrel tablets, the first over the counter daily oral contraceptive.
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program at the USC School of Medicine Greenville
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
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- FAQ: Choosing a Contraceptive
- Chart: Comparison of Oral Contraceptives and Non-Oral Alternatives (United States)
- Chart: Comparison of Oral Contraceptives and Non-Oral Alternatives (Canada)
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First-Line Meds for Hypertension
Medication Talk
Special guest Luke Laffin, MD, FACC, the Co-Director, Center for Blood Pressure Disorders with the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic joins us to talkabout first-line meds for hypertension.
Listen in as they discuss nuances regarding selection of a first-line medication for the treatment of hypertension.
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Andrea Darby Stewart, MD, Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Luke Laffin reports relevant financial relationships with CRISPR Therapeutics [hyperlipidemia], Eli Lilly [obesity], Medtronic [hypertension] (honorarium); Arrowhead [hyperlipidemia], AstraZeneca [hyperlipidemia], Mineralys Therapeutics [hypertension] (grants/research support).
The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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- Chart: Treatment of Hypertension
- Chart: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- Chart: Comparison of Calcium Channel Blockers
- Chart: Comparison of Commonly Used Diuretics
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Vaccine FAQs
Medication Talk
Special guest Shana Castillo, PharmD, MBA, RPh, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Creighton University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Professions joins us to talk about vaccinations.
Listen in as they discuss the latest recommendations for COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations, along with options to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and practical approaches for giving multiple vaccines in a single visit.
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Reid B. Blackwelder, MD, FAAFP, Associate Dean of Graduate and Continuing Medical Education and Professor of Family Medicine at East Tennessee State University
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program at the USC School of Medicine Greenville
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University
None of the speakers have anything to disclose.
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- Chart: COVID-19 Vaccines
- FAQ: Flu Vaccines for 2023-24
- Chart: Preventing RSV
- Algorithm: Addressing Vaccine Myths and Hesitancy
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Managing Chronic Coronary Disease
Medication Talk
Special guest Dave L. Dixon, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FNLA, BCACP, CDCES, CLS, the Nancy L. and Ronald H. McFarlane Professor of Pharmacy and Chair of the Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, joins us to talk about chronic coronary disease.
Listen in as he discusses the management of chronic coronary disease with a focus on the new American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines.
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Anthony A. Donato, Jr., MD, MHPE, Associate Program Director, Tower Health System Internal Medicine Residency Program and Professor of Medicine at the Drexel University College of Medicine
- Steven E. Nissen, MD, MACC, the Chief Academic Officer at the Heart and Vascular Institute and the Lewis and Patricia Dickey Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Dixon reports a relevant financial relationship [GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors] with Boehringer Ingelheim (grants/research support). Dr. Steven Nissen reports relevant financial relationships [cardiology] with AbbVie, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Esperion, Medtronic, MyoKardia, New Amsterdam Pharma, Novartis, Pfizer, Silence Therapeutics (grants/research support).
The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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- Toolbox: Optimizing Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
- Chart: Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Coronary Artery Disease
- Chart: Treatment of Hypertension
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Flu Vaccine Updates
Medication Talk
Special guests Lauren B. Angelo, PharmD, MBA from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy join us to talkabout influenza vaccines.
Listen in as they review flu vaccine recommendations for the 2023-2024 influenza season.
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Reid B. Blackwelder, MD, FAAFP, Associate Dean of Graduate and Continuing Medical Education and Professor of Family Medicine at East Tennessee State University
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program at the USC School of Medicine Greenville
- Andrea Darby Stewart, MD, Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
- Anthony A. Donato, Jr., MD, MHPE, Associate Program Director, Tower Health System Internal Medicine Residency Program and Professor of Medicine at the Drexel University College of Medicine
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Angelo reports relevant financial relationships [vaccines] with Moderna (honorarium); Pfizer (speakers bureau). Dr. Goode reports relevant financial relationships [vaccines] with Merck, Pfizer, Sanofi, Valneva (honorarium).
The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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- Chart: Flu Vaccines for 2023-2024
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RSV Vaccines in Older Adults
Medication Talk
Special guests Lauren B. Angelo, PharmD, MBA from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy join us to talk about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines.
Listen in as they review new RSV vaccine recommendations in adults age 60 years and older.
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Reid B. Blackwelder, MD, FAAFP, Associate Dean of Graduate and Continuing Medical Education and Professor of Family Medicine at East Tennessee State University
- Stephen Carek, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Prisma Health/USC-SOMG Family Medicine Residency Program at the USC School of Medicine Greenville
- Andrea Darby Stewart, MD, Associate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency Program and Clinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
- Anthony A. Donato, Jr., MD, MHPE, Associate Program Director, Tower Health System Internal Medicine Residency Program and Professor of Medicine at the Drexel University College of Medicine
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Angelo reports relevant financial relationships [vaccines] with Moderna (honorarium); Pfizer (speakers bureau). Dr. Goode reports relevant financial relationships [vaccines] with Merck, Pfizer, Sanofi, Valneva (honorarium).
The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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Cardiovascular Risks with Testosterone
Medication Talk
Special guest Steven E. Nissen, MD, MACC, the Chief Academic Officer at the Heart and Vascular Institute and the Lewis and Patricia Dickey Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine and a Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University joins us to talk about cardiovascular risks with testosterone.
Listen in as they discuss the latest evidence regarding cardiovascular risks with testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism.
You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine
- Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Oregon Health and Science University
For the purposes of disclosure, Dr. Steven Nissen reports relevant financial relationships [cardiology] with AbbVie, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Esperion, Medtronic, MyoKardia, New Amsterdam Pharma, Novartis, Pfizer, Silence Therapeutics (grants/research support). The other speakers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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