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This time, IVPN Pharmacovigilance steps into something similar yet different; veterinary pharmacovigilance.

When we think of pharmacovigilance, we often think of patients as people. But patients aren’t always human and monitoring the safety of medicines in animals comes with its own unique considerations.

Together with veterinary pharmacovigilance experts Dr. Hala Aladwan, and Dr. Dima Atwan, we explore how veterinary PV differs from human PV, what it looks like in practice, and where it currently stands in our region.

New Episode Alert | IVPN Voice × IVPN Oncology

Off the clock, but definitely on the mic! 🎧

In this special collaboration episode, we sit down with Dr. Cyrielle Saba, Lead of the IVPN-Oncology Listserv, to introduce one of our newest specialty communities and explore where it's headed.

Hosted by Dr. Majd El Hazar, Lead of the IVPN Voice Podcast Listserv, the conversation covers:

🔹 What the IVPN-Oncology Listserv is and why it was created

🔹 The role of pharmacists in today's oncology care

🔹 How members can engage, share knowledge, and grow together

🔹 The vision and future plans for the oncology community

Whether you're an oncology pharmacist, a student curious about the specialty, or simply passionate about patient-centered cancer care, this episode is for you.

📲 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Castbox. Just search IVPN Voice.

Join the conversation, share the episode, and help us build a stronger oncology pharmacy community!

🎙️ IVPN-Critical Care Listserv x IVPN Voice Podcast | Vasopressors, Enteral Feeding, and Prokinetics

In this episode of IVPN Voice, we dive into key aspects of critical care pharmacotherapy and nutrition with two healthcare professionals from Al Zahra Hospital, UAE.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Host: Alaa Thabet MSc, PharmD, BCCCP

 Lead, Inpatient Pharmacy Team – Al Zahra Hospital

👩🏻‍⚕️ Guest: Dana Al Shakaa

 BSc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

 Clinical Dietitian – Al Zahra Hospital

🔎 In this episode, we discuss:

 💊 The role and use of vasopressors in critically ill patients

 🥣 Enteral feeding considerations in the ICU

 ⚕️ The role of prokinetic agents and when they may be considered

 🤝 The importance of collaboration between pharmacists and clinical dietitians in critical care

A valuable conversation highlighting the multidisciplinary approach to optimizing patient care in the ICU.

🎧 Tune in, learn, and share the episode with your colleagues and fellow healthcare professionals!

#IVPNVoice #IVPN #Podcast #CriticalCare #CriticalCarePharmacy #ClinicalPharmacy #Vasopressors #EnteralFeeding #Prokinetics #ClinicalNutrition #Dietetics #Pharmacy #Pharmacist #ICU #Healthcare #InterprofessionalCollaboration #EvidenceBasedPractice

🎙️ First Arabic Episode Alert!

We're thrilled to introduce the first Arabic episode of the IVPN Voice Podcast in collaboration with IVPN-CosmoDerm, where we explore the science behind Exosomes.

Join Nadeen Al Rabaee and Malak Hilal as they discuss what exosomes really are, their role in skincare, and whether the current hype is supported by evidence.

When a patient starts crashing in the ICU, the first question isn't always the easiest one: is this the disease, the drug, or both?

That question sits right at the intersection of critical care and pharmacovigilance, and it's exactly where our two IVPN communities meet.

In this joint episode of the IVPN Voice Podcast, "He is Crashing: Disease, Drug, or Both?", we bring together four perspectives from four countries:

Cohosts

Ruth Alex, PharmD — Clinical Preceptor, Gulf Medical University

Ahmed Hegazy, MD, MBBCh, MSc. PharMed— Managing Director, PVigilant Health | Senior PV Auditor

Guests

Dr. Toufic Chaaban — Clinical Assistant Professor & Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency, LAU

Aly Elzafrany — Lead Critical Care Pharmacist, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Bedside decisions, causality assessment, and the grey zone in between — from the people who work in it every day.

Follow IVPN Critical Care and IVPN Pharmacovigilance for more.

#IVPN #Pharmacovigilance #CriticalCare #ClinicalPharmacy #PatientSafety #DrugSafety #ICU

Not all risks come in prescription bottles!

Tune in to IVPN Pharmacovigilance’s newest podcast episode featuring Dr. samer mohammed, Founder and CEO of VigiPulse and one of the most prominent advocates for nutrivigilance across the region.

In this episode, Câline J. Saade, also unpacks Dr. Samer’s publication titled: “The Importance of Nutrivigilance in Middle East Countries and the Necessity for Incorporation into PV Health Authorities Regulations”. 

Join us in the captivating world of Lebanese Pharmacy Education with our latest podcast episode, "RxEducation: Diving into Lebanese Pharmacy Education! 🎙️💊
Explore the trends, innovations, and insights from Prof. Mohammad Rahal, Dean of the School of Pharmacy at Lebanese International University. 📚
Don't miss this enlightening conversation! 🇱🇧

🎙️ New Podcast Episode | IVPN Voice x IVPN-Critical Care Listserv

GI Bleeding: Critical Care Management and High-Risk Clinical Decisions

Managing GI bleeding in critical care requires rapid decision-making, interdisciplinary coordination, and strong clinical judgment. 

In this episode, we explore the key considerations clinicians must navigate when treating high-risk patients.

Join May Gamal as she hosts Dr. Naglaa Aly, Consultant in Tropical Diseases and Gastroenterology, for a deep discussion on:

 🔹 Initial assessment and stabilization of GI bleeding

 🔹 Risk stratification in critically ill patients

 🔹 Pharmacologic management and clinical pearls

 🔹 When to escalate care and involve endoscopy or surgery

 🔹 Real-world critical care decision making

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with the IVPN Critical Care Listserv, highlighting interdisciplinary perspectives in acute care.

🎧 Tune in here: 

Osama Tabbara Ahmad El Ouweini, Majd El Hazar,

#IVPN #IVPNVoice #CriticalCare #Gastroenterology #GIBleeding #ClinicalPharmacy #PharmacyEducation #MedicalPodcast #HealthcareEducation

🎙️ New Podcast Episode – A Collaboration with IVPN-Critical Care Listserv

Sepsis management requires timely decisions and smart antibiotic stewardship. But when guiding antibiotic therapy with biomarkers, which marker provides better clinical direction: CRP or Procalcitonin?

In this special episode of IVPN Voice Podcast, produced in collaboration with the IVPN Critical Care Listserv, we explore how biomarkers can guide antibiotic initiation, monitoring, and discontinuation in patients with sepsis.

🎙 Host: Mahta Khakpour, BSc., PharmD., RPh

🎙 Guest: Haneen Ghazal, MSc. – PGY-1 Clinical Pharmacy Resident (SKMC)

💡 In this episode, we discuss:

• The differences between CRP and Procalcitonin in clinical practice

• Evidence supporting biomarker-guided antibiotic therapy

• When biomarkers should influence antibiotic de-escalation

• Practical insights for critical care pharmacists and clinicians

This episode highlights the importance of collaboration between pharmacists and critical care professionals in improving outcomes for sepsis patients.

🎧 Listen now and join the discussion.

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Surgical Prophylaxis in the ICU

When it comes to surgical patients in the ICU, timing, choice, and duration of prophylaxis can make all the difference between prevention and complications.

In this episode, we dive deep into:
💊 Optimal antibiotic selection
⏱️ Timing & duration of prophylaxis
⚠️ Common pitfalls in ICU practice
📊 Evidence-based strategies for better outcomes

Hosted by Iyad Ghazal, joined by our expert guest Heba Shaker, a critical care clinical pharmacist bringing valuable insights from real ICU practice.

Whether you're a pharmacist, student, or healthcare professional, this episode will sharpen your clinical decision-making in one of the most critical areas of patient care.

🎧 Tune in now and elevate your ICU knowledge!

#IVPN #CriticalCare #Pharmacy #ICU #Antibiotics #ClinicalPharmacy #MedEd #Healthcare