Pharmacomedy

This week, Cory brings up a possible job change and the accompanying preparation, planning, and outlook as his interview draws near. We tackle the why of his change, and his plans if he does not get the job. Cory also talks about lessons he learned early in his career, and how following his "passion" left him frustrated (moreso with himself than the jobs). His disallusion with passion following leads them to discuss a recent book Cory has read by Cal Newport called "So Good They Can't Ignore You" and how passion following can lead to disappointment in a career. The episode was recorded well in advance of the air date, and as you are reading this...Cory may be in a new job. Stay tuned in the future for updates!

So Good They Can't Ignore You: http://calnewport.com/books/so-good/

Got any good job interview stories? Send them to [email protected] and we'll discuss on a future episode!

AMIRIGHT?! 

Punny title aside, this week we discuss another of Cory's family medication issues. This time, an aunt has been on omeprazole for 6 years...and she's not sure why she's still taking it...or was on it in the first place. Does this scenario sound familiar?

Cory then takes a dive into the possible long term consequences of PPI use, and we go deeper into the world of inappropriate medication use. Zaq suggests that if a patient is unsure about why they are taking a medication, they should call their doctor's office. Cory aggresively counters that another health professional that has extensive training in medications may be of use as well...

This week's episode comes with a bonus PPI reference! 

https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/proton-pump-inhibitors-considerations-with-longterm-use

This week begins with a situation Cory encountered where his high hopes for a journal article in assisting in a clinical situation were dashed. What was supposed to be a rant against pointless articles takes a turn towards the realities of just how many decisions in health care end up in a gray area.

This week, the intent was to break downa piece of "weird news" about a man suing CVS for disclosing their Viagra Rx: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cvs-michael-feinberg-viagra_us_5b155dcee4b02143b7cecbd0

However, midway through the episode, Cory and Zaq have an atonement and launch into a discussion of what exactly this is "wierd" news based on the medication involved. Cory and Zaq share personal stories regarding HIPPA violations and being unfomfortable with certain meds.

Stick through the beginning of this one, as it takes a turn towards the Pharma from the Comedy.

We start this week by reading two (and our only two) very kind iTunes reviews. Next, Cory is determined to discuss the rebranding of IHOP to IHOB while relating it to pharmacy, and Zaq doesn't think he can pull it off.

This week, we discuss the newly approved combination pill that literally no one has been asking for: Consensi, the hot new amlodipine/celecoxib combo and why rebranding already approved drugs doesn't mean progress in the right direction. We also attempt to play the "Polypharmacy Game" but Cory realizes it's much harder to play when your partner is not also a pharmacist. We also read some comments from other health care providers regarding Consensi, and are intrigued by the lone commenter in favor,  a "Dr. Lord Dragonfly" (not making this up), and his ardent support for the combo.

This week, we break down a TED Talk that discusses the habits of people who live to 100 (link below) and we (and by we, the data from the TED talk) sort of answer the question: will playing poker help you live to 100?

https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_pinker_the_secret_to_living_longer_may_be_your_social_life

In honor of Father's Day, we discuss an example of poor medical communication that led to an unwanted outcome for Cory's dad, why specificity is critical when communicating medical plans (and in comedy), and explore if Zaq and Cory are actually related.

In this episode, we acknowledge and thank our very nice listeners, discuss the **feedback we've gotten, and the importance of trying things and ***failing at them to create your own personal momentum. 

**We have indeed taken to heart the audio concerns and you should have noticed improvement in this and the last episode 

***Make sure the risks are appropriate. We do not advocate "trying and failing" at brain surgery. That'd be silly. And lethal.

In this episode, we tell the story of a 94 year old pharmacist who kept up on his continuing education, the bonds of the pharmacy profession, and the podcast ends with a belated discussion of Memorial Day and the fragility of life.