The Digital Apothecary
JUNE 28, 2016
The Issue: For many presentations I give throughout the year in different programs of my University, my slide deck inevitably ends up being the core study material for my students. While flipped classroom models and use of adjuntive material (e.g. videos/Youtube) have cut down on the amount of slides and time spent in class on cases and material, the slide deck still reigns supreme.
pharmaphorum
JUNE 28, 2016
In today’s competitive, highly regulated environment, product success is dependent upon data and fact-based decision making. More and more, Medical Affairs teams play a pivotal role in education pre- and post-launch, yet the explosion of big data in healthcare is changing how we make value-based decisions that are critical to success. This webinar will explore the challenges Medical Affairs teams have finding a repeatable, objective and compliant solution to identify and manage their strategic p
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Med Ed 101
JUNE 29, 2016
A 35 year old male with a history of schizophrenia was recently diagnosed with essential tremor. He was tried on propranolol with no apparent benefit. Following the trial of propranolol, he was switched to primidone 50 mg twice daily. His current medications include: Multivitamin once daily Latuda 80 mg daily Lorazepam 0.5 mg BID prn […]. The post Primidone and Latuda Interaction appeared first on Med Ed 101.
pharmaphorum
JUNE 27, 2016
The ASCO Annual Meeting, the largest global oncology meeting and increasingly the centre of a kaleidoscope of social media coverage each year. As a snapshot, 2014 saw 40,000 tweets and 140m+ impressions over the conference days, 2015 grew to 60,000 tweets and 250m+ impressions and the 2016 buzz is already louder and more plentiful than last year. This webinar will examine the conversation around ASCO 2016, its relationship with ASCO, value to and involvement from stakeholder groups and how it wi
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
Med Ed 101
JUNE 26, 2016
Vancomycin has complex pharmacokinetics. I can recall a case where I saw oral vancomycin for cellulitis. The likely causative organism of the cellulitis was MRSA. This patient was fairly complex and hospitalized for a few days. Upon hospitalization, the patient was assessed and eventually put on Vancomycin. The dose was 1,ooo mg every 24 hours. […].
Med Ed 101
JUNE 22, 2016
You can’t tell everything from a medication list, but you can certainly begin to formulate questions and identify possible areas of concern. What do you notice that seems a little wacky? Here’s a patient with severe asthma, on multiple medications: Advair 100/50 BID Albuterol inhaler 2 puffs four times daily and as needed Singulair 10 […].
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Med Ed 101
JUNE 15, 2016
BPH is one of the most common causes of urinary retention. Drugs can and do exacerbate this problem. So, looking at this med list, which medications can exacerbate BPH? Here’s the medication review with a few questions that I would be looking into further. • Proscar 5 mg daily • Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg daily • […]. The post Which Medications Can Exacerbate BPH?
Med Ed 101
JUNE 12, 2016
I’m really excited about this! There is a serious shortage of good content that helps pharmacists become better at writing medication recommendations and becoming an essential component of any healthcare team. I’m launching a webinar soon! Please comment below if you have suggestions or questions that I should tackle. Here’s a sneak peak of what […].
Med Ed 101
JUNE 8, 2016
Gastroparesis can be a serious problem where the GI tract literally “slows down” This issue is common in patients with diabetes. Bloating, abdomnial pain, nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of fullness are all possible symptoms of gastroparesis. There are also medications that can worsen gastroparesis. The case: KD is a 62 year old female who […].
Med Ed 101
JUNE 5, 2016
I’ve worked with hundreds of nurses. Most of the nurses I’ve worked with are in long term care. I wanted to touch on an issue that I see happen once in a while. I’ve seen a number of mistakes with hold orders or parameters on orders. A 61 year old female has a past medical […]. The post Confusing Orders, Lack of Clinical Thinking = Bad Outcomes appeared first on Med Ed 101.
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Med Ed 101
JUNE 1, 2016
A 77 year old male has a history of severe COPD. He has been on numerous medications to help treat his COPD. His current regimen Advair 500/50 BID, Spiriva once daily, and Duoneb as needed. His regimen also includes roflumilast which was added about 3-6 months about. In the last couple of months, he has […]. The post Roflumilast Adverse Effects and the Prescribing Cascade appeared first on Med Ed 101.
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