Hormone Therapy: All We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself
Dr. Andrew Kaunitz explains why clinicians and women have been confused regarding the findings of the WHI Hormone Therapy clinical trials. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - August 21, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
VTE Prophylaxis After THR
A recent Canadian paper helps shine light on a topic that divides opinion. While we wait for the ideal trial to be designed, and results to follow, what's best for these patients? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - August 8, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Statins and the Kidney: Good at All Stages
This F1000 commentary reports on a study whose findings conclude that statins should be used in all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including stage 5. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - August 2, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Doctors and Nurses Should Be Drug-Tested -- Get Used to It
Many doctors consider mandatory drug testing for health professionals an insult, but if we're going to improve quality of patient care, it makes sense, says bioethicist Art Caplan. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - August 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Important Treatment Data in Chronic Migraine
Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener discusses new data looking at the use of onabotulinumtoxinA in patients with baseline headache medication overuse. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - July 26, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
The Best Antihypertensive Nutritional Advice
Henry Black talks to Lawrence Appel about the best foods and dietary methods for reducing both hypertension and prehypertension. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - July 24, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Cancer vs Noncancer Pain: Time to Shed the Distinction?
What is the rationale for distinguishing between cancer-related and non-cancer-related pain? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - July 23, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Top Picks From ADA
Dr. Anne Peters reports on the latest developments in the clinical management of diabetes, from the artificial pancreas to insulin, drugs, and combination agents. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - July 11, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
First FDA-Approved Nonhormonal Drug for Hot Flashes
Andrew Kaunitz discusses paroxetine mesylate, the first approved nonhormonal option for treating vasomotor symptoms. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - July 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Effective Migraine Prevention per 215 Trials
A recent meta-analysis compares the safety and efficacy of preventive pharmacologic therapies for episodic migraine. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - June 11, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Game-Changing Opioid Labeling
This news has many practice implications for prescribers and poses unanswered questions about the response of industry. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - June 4, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Life Before Death: Total Pain and Mental Health
Experts from across the world describe the relationship between emotions and pain. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 9, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Fish Oils to Prevent Heart Disease
The GISSI group's study is clear: Fish oil does not prevent heart disease in patients who have not had an MI and do not have heart failure. Dr. Eric Topol asks: Will this convince our patients? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 9, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Fish Oils to Prevent Heart Disease: A Definite 'No Go'
The GISSI group's study is clear: Fish oil does not prevent heart disease in patients who have not had an MI and do not have heart failure. Dr. Eric Topol asks: Will this convince our patients? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 9, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Do Cherries Really Work in Gout?
Patients suffering from gout often eat cherries to prevent gout attacks. Is there any scientific basis for this? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 3, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
