Pharmacogenomic Warfarin Dosing: Worth the Cost?
Three new studies look at whether genotype-guided dosing of vitamin K antagonists leads to more precise dosing. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - December 23, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
COAG and EU-PACT: The Pharmacogenetics of Warfarin Dosing
Dr Pereira reviews the conflicting results of COAG and EU-PACT and assesses the utility of pharmacogenetic dosing of warfarin. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - December 5, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
How Do New Statin Guidelines Affect Diabetes Care?
Although the new guidelines make LDL targets unnecessary, Dr. Anne Peters believes they still may have a place in treating patients with diabetes. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - November 21, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Antibiotics for Acute Otitis Media in Children
New guidelines provide 3 principles that maximize the benefits of antibiotic therapy in acute otitis media. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - November 19, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Why Physicians Hesitate to Recommend Medical Marijuana
A survey of family physicians pinpoints the reason for reticence in recommending medical marijuana to patients. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - November 19, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Better Blood Pressure Control: A National Priority
Dr. Frieden explains what our priorities must be to make progress on eliminating this 'neglected disease.' (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - November 15, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Quetiapine vs First-Generation Antipsychotics
This meta-analysis found differences in some side effects, but does that justify the price? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - November 14, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Guidelines Update 'ATP-4' -- Finally!
Dr. Bilazarian gives his topline take on the new cholesterol, CV risk, and obesity guidelines. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - November 13, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Novel Oral Anticoagulants: A New Practical Guide
Guidance on the management of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, from the European Heart Rhythm Association. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - November 12, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
