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Effective Migraine Prevention per 215 Trials
A recent meta-analysis compares the safety and efficacy of preventive pharmacologic therapies for episodic migraine. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - June 11, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Game-Changing Opioid Labeling
This news has many practice implications for prescribers and poses unanswered questions about the response of industry. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - June 4, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Life Before Death: Total Pain and Mental Health
Experts from across the world describe the relationship between emotions and pain. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 9, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Fish Oils to Prevent Heart Disease
The GISSI group's study is clear: Fish oil does not prevent heart disease in patients who have not had an MI and do not have heart failure. Dr. Eric Topol asks: Will this convince our patients? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 9, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Fish Oils to Prevent Heart Disease: A Definite 'No Go'
The GISSI group's study is clear: Fish oil does not prevent heart disease in patients who have not had an MI and do not have heart failure. Dr. Eric Topol asks: Will this convince our patients? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 9, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Do Cherries Really Work in Gout?
Patients suffering from gout often eat cherries to prevent gout attacks. Is there any scientific basis for this? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 3, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Recycled Meds and New Approaches in Multiple Sclerosis
Drs. Andrew Wilner and Lawrence Steinman discuss innovative approaches to new -- and old -- drug development in multiple sclerosis. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - April 3, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Sevelamer: A Phosphate Binder Friend With Benefits?
Jeffrey Berns discusses the phosphate binder sevelamer and suggests that anti-inflammatory or antioxidant effects might be an added benefit for patients with kidney disease. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - April 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Ospemifene: A Welcome Option for Treating Vaginal Atrophy
Andrew Kaunitz covers ospemifene, a new oral nonestrogenic therapy for vulvar and vaginal atrophy, and advises physicians on its benefits and risks. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - March 20, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Secondary Stroke Prevention: Are 2 Meds Better Than 1?
Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener discusses CHANCE, a trial comparing aspirin therapy with aspirin plus clopidogrel in patients with acute TIAs or minor stroke. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - March 7, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Statins and Cancer Mortality: Some Comfort
Henry Black, MD, discusses positive findings suggesting that statins may reduce cancer-related mortality. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 25, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

What's New in ADA's Latest Diabetes Guidelines?
Dr. Anne Peters discusses the changes to the standards of care updated annually by the American Diabetes Association. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 7, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Taking a Break After 100 Cycles of Bevacizumab
The last patient on the ECOG-2100 trial has stopped therapy after 100 cycles, and Dr. Kathy Miller reminds clinicians to treasure the exceptions for they can point the direction to new interventions. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 4, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Bleeding Risk in Afib? Don't Fear Warfarin
This F1000 commentary reports on a study whose findings support the use of antithrombotic therapy in treating patients with atrial fibrillation. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

New Lymphoma Drugs Send Chemo Packing
Have we really reached the end of the chemotherapy era in the treatment of lymphoma? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - December 19, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Is Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Coronary Events on HT?
Could metabolic syndrome status be a useful marker for increased risk when making decisions about hormone therapy? Dr. JoAnn Manson explains how a recent report might influence patient guidance. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - November 28, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Using Drugs in Afib Patients: Anne Gillis, HRS President
In the second part of this series, Ileana Pina talks to Anne Gillis, President of the Heart Rhythm Society, about the challenges of medical therapy in atrial fibrillation. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - October 25, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Patient Ethnicity Alters A1c Goals
Dr. Bruce Wolffenbuttel talks with Dr. Leszek Czupryniak about new research that suggests that A1c goals should be different for patients of Asian, Hispanic, or Caucasian origin. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - October 25, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Managing Diabetes 'As Complex as Bringing Up Children
Clinicians should study the new position statement on diabetes treatment to be able to make informed drug choices for individual patients, says Dr. David Matthews. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - October 23, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Blistering skin
Dr Belinda Welsh discusses the causes and clinical features of a variety of bullous skin rashes. Belinda discusses distinguishing features such as blister location, presence of mucosal involvement or whether the blisters are tense and intact (indicating dermal blistering) or fragile (indicating superficial blistering). Most presentations to GPs will be the result of infection, topical contact reaction, insect bites or drug reactions. However, if common conditions such as these are excluded, then often histology and immunofluoresence is required for diagnosis. (Belinda discussed the techniques for biopsy for both histology ...
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - October 13, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts

ESMO: Lung and Breast Cancer Studies Top the Bill
ESMO president Dr. Martine Piccart discusses with Dr. Josep Tabernero the stand-out practice-changing and practice-confirming studies presented at ESMO 2012. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - October 8, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Lorcaserin: The Second Weight-Loss Contender
In her third commentary in this 3-part series on the new weight-loss drugs, Sandra Fryhofer talks about lorcaserin and some of the issues yet to be resolved. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - September 7, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Informed Consent for Stroke Care (For Now, Anyway)
Dr. Mark Alberts discusses the FDA's recent decision to deny expanding the IV TPA window to 4.5 hours. What does this mean for stroke care? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - September 5, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Genital Herpes: Where's That Vaccine?
Sandra Fryhofer, MD, describes 2 disappointing studies on herpes simplex virus 2, showing that antiviral drugs don't stop it from spreading and there's still no vaccine. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - August 20, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

'Vaccine Exemptions'? Call Them What They Really Are
Paul A. Offit, MD, describes a recently published study on parents who opt for 'alternative immunization schedules.' When we talk about 'exemptions,' are we using the right term? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - August 10, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Optimal Opioid Therapy and Redefining Cancer-Related Pain
Dr. Charles Argoff discusses 2 important concerns to consider when managing chronic pain. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - July 27, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Food for Thought: Reducing Alzheimer Risk
Sandra Fryhofer, MD, describes a study that suggests that foods high in omega-3 fatty acids might help protect against Alzheimer disease. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - July 16, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Toward a Global Oncology
The needs of patients with cancer are the same the world over, and cancer clinicians have common aims. An international panel of experts discusses how to improve cancer care worldwide. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - June 12, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

A European Look at the New AAN Migraine Guidelines
German neurologist Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener takes issue with (some of) the AAN's new episodic migraine recommendations. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - June 11, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Long-term Bisphosphonates to Prevent Fracture: Appropriate?
What is the appropriate duration of bisphosphonate therapy to prevent osteoporotic fractures? Dr. Andrew Kaunitz presents the latest recommendations. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - June 4, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Lung Cancer: New Drugs, Emerging Therapies
Dr. Mark Kris highlights new developments in lung cancer -- including targeted therapies for small cell carcinoma and promising immunotherapies -- to be presented at ASCO® 2012. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 24, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

#4: Genetic heart-rhythm diseases with Dr Michael Ackerman
Dr Michael Ackerman, professor of medicine, pediatrics, and pharmacology, with a particular interest in cardiac arrhythmias, joins the show to discuss heritable arrhythmia syndromes. (Source: Radio TheHeart.org)
Source: Radio TheHeart.org - April 19, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: theheart.org Tags: Mayo Clinic Talks Source Type: podcasts

CVD Risks From ADHD Meds: No Worries?
Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses recent studies that help assuage concerns about the cardiovascular risks of drugs used for ADHD. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - March 21, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Fire Patients Who Won't Vaccinate?
Paul A. Offit, MD, offers a clinical perspective on the issue of "firing" patients/families who refuse to vaccinate or want to modify the schedule. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - March 16, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

The Statin Labeling Changes: Don't Be Spooked
Howard Weintraub, MD, provides advice and wisdom on the 4 crucial FDA label changes for the statin class. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - March 6, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Lung Tumor Grows, but Must Chemo Change?
Dr. Mark Kris discusses cancer progression, as defined by RECIST criteria, and the situations in which increased tumor size in NSCLC need not prompt a change in standard chemotherapy. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 3, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Influenza: It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate!
A recommendation from you is the most important factor in a patient's decision to have a flu shot. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 30, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

The Latest on D, Bone Health, and Cancer
Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, describes the USPSTF meta-analysis on vitamin D, bone density, and cancer. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 30, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

OnabotulinumtoxinA for Chronic Migraine: Latest Evidence
Does this treatment offer new hope for this chronic and debilitating yet all too common condition? (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 23, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Drug Shortages: A Problem for Everyone
Drug shortages occur in all disease states and affect all populations. Dr. Maris discusses this serious and growing issue. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 20, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Practicing 'Rational' Polypharmacy in Psychiatry
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses a promising adjunct for cognitive impairment in schizophrenia, plus other efforts toward more targeted, efficacious polypharmacy in psychiatry. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 19, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

HPV Vaccine and Sexual Activity: Any Relationship?
Paul A. Offit, MD, discusses new research on the safety and side effects of the HPV vaccine. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 17, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

The Cost of Giving Statins to Almost All of Us
Henry Black talks about the cost-effectiveness of giving statins to almost all of us. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 11, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

TNF Inhibitors: Is Infection Risk Increased?
A new study assesses whether TNF-inhibitor treatment in autoimmune disorders is associated with increased risk for serious infection. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - January 9, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Live from ASH 2011: Phase I Trial of the Targeted Alpha-Particle Nano-Generator Actinium-225-Lintuzu
Medical oncologist Joseph Jurcic discusses a dose-escalation trial reviewing the safety, pharmacology, and biological activity of 225Ac-lintuzumab in AML. Author: mskcc Added: 01/04/2012 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - January 4, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

Multiple New Drugs for Multiple Myeloma
The focus of multiple myeloma at ASH 2011 was on testing new agents and enhancing existing ones. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - December 23, 2011 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Targeting Proangiogenic Pathways in Solid Tumors
Learn about angiogenesis as it relates to tumor growth, the development of inhibitory molecules, and resistance to available agents. (Source: MedscapeCME Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: MedscapeCME Pharmacists Podcast - November 28, 2011 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: MedscapeCME Source Type: podcasts

Herpes Zoster: Who's at Risk and Who Should be Vaccinated
Who should, and who should not, receive the zoster vaccine is clarified in this brief update from the CDC. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - November 21, 2011 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Should Gay Doctors Reveal Their Orientation to Patients?
A religious radio host recently exhorted parents to avoid gay doctors. An ethics expert talks about patients’ right to select their physicians and doctors’ rights to be open about their lives. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - November 18, 2011 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts