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HelixTalk #189 - Mice, Macrophages, and Metabolism: Browning Keeps Obesity at Bay
Date posted: April 7, 2025, 8:35 am
In this episode, we discuss the very early stages of drug targets and drug development with Dr. Mohd Shahid, PhD. Dr. Shahid’s research involves the IER3 gene, which is an important modulator of the body’s inflammatory response via its action in major immune cells, including macrophages and T-cells, and plays a role in metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis, revealing a previously unknown function of this protein.
HelixTalk #188 - The Clot Thickens: Key Updates from the 2025 Acute Coronary Syndromes Guidelines
Date posted: March 14, 2025, 1:41 pm
In this episode, we review the new 2025 ACC/AHA Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) guidelines, with a particular focus on guideline recommendations for analgesics, P2Y12 inhibitors, parenteral anticoagulation, and lipid management.
HelixTalk #187 - Infectious Ambitions: A Pharmacist's Career Pivot from Clinical to Industry
Date posted: January 23, 2025, 2:47 pm
In this episode, we interview Morgan Anderson, PharmD, BCIDP, a graduate of the RFUMS College of Pharmacy, about her career path from a pharmacy resident, emergency medicine specialist, infectious diseases specialist, and now a medical sciences liaison.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely Dr. Anderson’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of her employer. This podcast is conducted in a personal capacity, and any reference to her professional background is for context only.
HelixTalk #186 - Breaking the Bank or Breaking the Scale: Controversies Surrounding Compounded GLP-1s RAs for Weight Loss
Date posted: December 12, 2024, 2:43 pm
In this episode, we discuss the efficacy and safety of semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss with a particular focus on the legal, regulatory, and safety aspects of these “compounded” GLP-1 receptor agonist medications.
HelixTalk #185 - They Are Late, but Don’t Stress: The New 2024 Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis Guidelines
Date posted: October 4, 2024, 10:34 am
In this episode, we review the recommendations from the 2024 SCCM/ASHP stress ulcer prophylaxis guidelines and highlight three of the more recent landmark critical care trials investigating the role of stress ulcer prophylaxis.
HelixTalk #184 - Drop it Like it’s Hot! Deprescribing Pharmacotherapy When Appropriate
Date posted: August 9, 2024, 4:00 pm
In this episode, we discuss the approach to deprescribing for several drugs such as benzodiazepine receptor agonists, cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, antipsychotics, and antihyperglycemics.
HelixTalk #183 - The Ultimate Guide to Loop Diuretics: An In-Depth Drug Class Review
Date posted: June 28, 2024, 6:00 am
In this episode, we review the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, monitoring, medicinal chemistry, and more of loop diuretics.
HelixTalk #182 - 2023 Beers Criteria Update: Navigating Medications Safely in Older Patients
Date posted: May 7, 2024, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss principles for medication use in the geriatric patient population and summarize the updated 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.
HelixTalk #181 - From Meds to Machine Learning: How AI is (and will) Revolutionizing Pharmacy Practice
Date posted: April 16, 2024, 6:00 am
In this episode, we discuss artificial intelligence large language models (LLMs) and how these will impact the future of the practice of pharmacy.
HelixTalk #180 - The Ultimate Guide to Statins: An In-Depth Drug Class Review
Date posted: March 26, 2024, 6:00 am
In this episode, we review the pharmacology, indications, adverse effects, monitoring, and unique drug characteristics of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (“statins”).