On this episdoe, we are joined by Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD, the author of High Powered Medicine. HPM is a book that summarizes over 150 landmark clinical trials. We discuss how Alex came up with the idea for the book as well as how he got it published. We finish the episode with a quick review of the LoDoCo2 trial looking at colchicine for CV risk reduction.  To purchase either the digital or the hardcopy version of High Powered Medicine, check out the links below:  Link to official HPM website (where you can purchase a subscription or PDF copy, or just create an account and download a free sample)     Link to Barnes and Noble website where you can buy the paperback version    Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial: www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below:  www.patreon.com/corconsultrx If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following: Text - 415-943-6116  Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com  Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx  This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

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On this episode, we review various hormonal contraception options. We disucss the benefits and risks associated with different forms of estrogen and progestins as well as considerations when choosing a contraceptive option based on patient-specific factors. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. For existing Unlimited (Gold) freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! A password, which will be given at some point during this episode, is required to access the post-activity test. To earn credit for this episode, visit the following link below to go to freeCE's website: https://www.freece.com/ If you’re not currently a freeCE member, we definitely suggest you explore all the benefits of their Unlimited Membership on their website and earn CE for listening to this podcast. Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our sponsor, High-Powered Medicine. HPM is a book/website database of summaries for over 150 landmark clinical trials. You can get a copy of HPM, written by Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD, at the links below:  Purchase a subscription or PDF copy - https://highpoweredmedicine.com/ Purchase the paperback and hardcover - Barnes and Noble website We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial: www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below:  www.patreon.com/corconsultrx If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following: Text - 415-943-6116  Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com  Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx  This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

Hormonal Contraception Pharmacotherapy *ACPE-Accredited*

On this episode, we discuss the 2024 acne treatment guidelines that was published by the American Academy of Dermatology. This new set of guidelines was intended as an update to the AAD's 2016 acne guidelines. We review the use of benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, isotretinoin, and other common treatment options. We also discuss clascoterone, the topical androgen receptor inhibitor (first-in-class).  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. For existing Unlimited (Gold) freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! A password, which will be given at some point during this episode, is required to access the post-activity test. To earn credit for this episode, visit the following link below to go to freeCE's website: https://www.freece.com/ If you’re not currently a freeCE member, we definitely suggest you explore all the benefits of their Unlimited Membership on their website and earn CE for listening to this podcast. Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our sponsor, High-Powered Medicine. HPM is a book/website database of summaries for over 150 landmark clinical trials. You can get a copy of HPM, written by Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD, at the links below:  Purchase a subscription or PDF copy - https://highpoweredmedicine.com/ Purchase the paperback and hardcover - Barnes and Noble website We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial: www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below:  www.patreon.com/corconsultrx If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following: Text - 415-943-6116  Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com  Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx  This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

2024 AAD Acne Treatment Guidelines *ACPE-Accredited*

On this episode, we examine the management of dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis. It is important that pharmacists and nurses understand the appropriate use of the medications and when to seek a more thorough work-up. This session seeks to explore these topics, focusing on how this information can best be incorporated into daily medical practice. Learning Objectives: a. Recognize and distinguish between dry eye disease symptoms and allergic conjunctivitis. b. Discuss the appropriate use of pharmacologic therapies available for treating both conditions, including eye drops, antihistamines, and other relevant medications. c. Understand the importance of proactive management to mitigate long-term complications. d. Identify more severe signs and symptoms that may warrant a referral to a specialist. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. For existing Unlimited (Gold) freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! A password, which will be given at some point during this episode, is required to access the post-activity test. To earn credit for this episode, visit the following link below to go to freeCE's website: https://www.freece.com/ If you’re not currently a freeCE member, we definitely suggest you explore all the benefits of their Unlimited Membership on their website and earn CE for listening to this podcast. Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our sponsor, High-Powered Medicine. HPM is a book/website database of summaries for over 150 landmark clinical trials. You can get a copy of HPM, written by Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD, at the links below:  Purchase a subscription or PDF copy - https://highpoweredmedicine.com/ Purchase the paperback and hardcover - Barnes and Noble website We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial: www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below:  www.patreon.com/corconsultrx If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following: Text - 415-943-6116  Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com  Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx  This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

Managing Dry Eye Disease and Allergic Conjunctivitis *ACPE-Accredited*

On this episode, we discuss the treatment options used for the managment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. We review various types of antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors. We also go over the long term risks associated with these meds.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. For existing Unlimited (Gold) freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! A password, which will be given at some point during this episode, is required to access the post-activity test. To earn credit for this episode, visit the following link below to go to freeCE's website: https://www.freece.com/ If you’re not currently a freeCE member, we definitely suggest you explore all the benefits of their Unlimited Membership on their website and earn CE for listening to this podcast. Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our sponsor, High-Powered Medicine. HPM is a book/website database of summaries for over 150 landmark clinical trials. You can get a copy of HPM, written by Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD, at the links below:  Purchase a subscription or PDF copy - https://highpoweredmedicine.com/ Purchase the paperback and hardcover - Barnes and Noble website We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial: www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below:  www.patreon.com/corconsultrx If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following: Text - 415-943-6116  Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com  Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx  This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

Healing Heartburn: An Approach to GERD Management *ACPE-Accredited*

On this podcast we discuss the management of both hepatitis A and B. We review some background information as well as the criteria for a diagnosis of either. We also go over vaccinations for both viruses and some of the medications used for hep B specifically.  Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. For existing Unlimited (Gold) freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! A password, which will be given at some point during this episode, is required to access the post-activity test. To earn credit for this episode, visit the following link below to go to freeCE's website: https://www.freece.com/ If you’re not currently a freeCE member, we definitely suggest you explore all the benefits of their Unlimited Membership on their website and earn CE for listening to this podcast. Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our sponsor, High-Powered Medicine. HPM is a book/website database of summaries for over 150 landmark clinical trials. You can get a copy of HPM, written by Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD, at the links below:  Purchase a subscription or PDF copy - https://highpoweredmedicine.com/ Purchase the paperback and hardcover - Barnes and Noble website We want to give a big thanks to our main sponsor Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial: www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture. You can find our account at the website below:  www.patreon.com/corconsultrx If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us on any of the following: Text - 415-943-6116  Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com  Instagram and other social media platforms - @corconsultrx  This podcast reviews current evidence-based medicine and pharmacy treatment options. This podcast is intended to be used for educational purposes only and is intended for healthcare professionals and students. This podcast is not for patients and not intended as advice or treatment.

High Powered Medicine Book Review

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