Pharmacists Perspective

• May 26 2023 This Week in Cardiology   An HRS meeting recap, Impella failure, sacubitril/valsartan, the purpose of trials, and a major breakthrough in evidence generation are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD in this week's podcast.
  theheart.org on Medscape, May 26, 2023
• COVID-19 Rebound: Is Treatment Worth It?   Infectious disease expert Dr Paul Auwaerter reviews what is currently known about COVID-19 rebound in both treated and untreated patients, and explains why he thinks treatment can still be helpful.
  Medscape Infectious Diseases, May 26, 2023
• A Glimpse of Hope in Alzheimer's Disease?   Neurologist Hans-Christoph Diener reviews the data on new monoclonal therapies that bring hope to the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
  Medscape Neurology, May 26, 2023
• Why the Hesitancy in Recommending Combination T3/T4 Therapy?   Debate continues on whether combination therapy or T4 alone is the best treatment for hypothyroidism Dr. Kaniksha Desai interviews Dr Antonio Bianco on the best treatment option.
  American Thyroid Association, May 25, 2023
• Cancer Survivorship: Treating Every Patient as a Unique Individual   Craig Lustig, MPA, gives his perspective as a cancer survivor on the importance of taking into account each patient's individual needs.
  Medscape, May 25, 2023
• S2 Episode 3: Surfacing Synergistic Solutions for Limited Psoriasis   Drs Steven R. Feldman and Kim A. Papp discuss the expanding universe of opportunities and advances for halting limited psoriasis.
  Medscape, May 25, 2023
• To Cease or Not to Cease Anticoagulation After AF Ablation The debate around anticoagulation post-AF ablation revolves around striking the delicate balance between preventing strokes and minimizing bleeding risks. In comparing study outcomes, we will explore the ongoing investigation of how to optimally treat patients.
  Medscape Cardiology, May 25, 2023
• 11 More Highlights From Digestive Disease Week 2023   Dr David Johnson offers yet more practice-changing observations from this year's meeting, which featured an abundance of data on novel treatments and new revelations about established interventions.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, May 25, 2023
• 9 Highlights From Digestive Disease Week 2023   In the first part of this overview, Dr David Johnson notes studies that touched on hot topics like AI for colonoscopy and emerging therapeutic classes, such as potassium-competitive acid blockers.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, May 25, 2023
• Does Ozempic Cause Hair Loss? Dermatologists and endocrinologists consider claims that new weight loss medications cause hair loss. They opine that hair loss is unlikely and is actually more common with bariatric surgery.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, May 25, 2023
• Episode 3: Cancer Survivorship and Sexual Health and Wellness   Drs Ann H. Partridge and Karen M. Winkfield discuss cancer survivorship, sexual health and wellness, and the importance of approaching this conversation with all patients and linking them to care.
  Medscape, May 25, 2023
• Prostate Cancer e-Tumor Boards: Case 5: Favorable Intermediate Risk CaP   This case focuses on a patient in his early 60s diagnosed with clinically localized prostate cancer. His digital rectal examination was normal, and his PSA was 4.3. His biopsy was bilaterally positive, so both the left and the right side contained cancer. The team discusses treatment management options and the importance of continued imaging.
  Medscape, May 24, 2023
• Ketamine, Pain, and Depression: A Special Connection   Ketamine may be a potent analgesic, but its effects on chronic pain may have more to do with its antidepressant effects, according to a recent study. F. Perry Wilson comments.
  Medscape, May 24, 2023
• S3 Episode 4: PsA Pipeline Evaluation: Progress and Unmet Needs   Drs Stanley Cohen and Philip Mease review the 2022 ACR meeting topics, including new treatments, trial data, and what they think are the most pressing unmet needs in the field.
  Medscape, May 24, 2023
• Automated Insulin Delivery System, Not an Artificial Pancreas   Anne L. Peters, MD, explains why the term artificial pancreas is wrong and why automated insulin delivery system is correct.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, May 24, 2023
• Overcoming Death Anxiety: Understanding Our Lives, Legacies "If I died today, would my life have been good enough?"
  MDedge, May 23, 2023
• S2 Episode 3: Personalized Medicine in Bladder Cancer: Inflection Point   Drs Cheryl Lee and Tom Powles talk about ctDNA and personalized medicine approaches for advanced bladder cancer as we sit at the precipice of change.
  Medscape, May 23, 2023
• S2 Episode 4: Schizophrenia, Clinical High-risk Syndrome, and Psychosis   Drs John M. Kane and Scott W. Woods discuss clinical high-risk syndrome and schizophrenia, including assessment methods, interventions, and risk indicators for future psychosis.
  Medscape, May 23, 2023
• Medications Within Borders: Canada Limits Ozempic Purchase A growing influx of US residents purchasing Ozempic in Canada led to a move to limit sales to Canadian residents. Dr Jain questions whether it's time to reevaluate prescription costs in the US.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, May 22, 2023
• Prior-Authorization Woes? These Tools May Change the Game   Alok S. Patel, MD, discusses prior authorizations and the potential use of artificial intelligence.
  Medscape Hospital Medicine, May 22, 2023