Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Majed Refaai, MD While VKA-related GI bleeds are common, clinicians need to be aware of the severity of the bleed, especially in cases of hemodynamic instability. To get a better understanding of the impact of this severity, Dr. Majed Refaai from the University of Rochester Medical Center shares insights on these life-threatening bleeds ..read more

Host: Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP Guest: Suchitra Rao, MD Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a slow decline in influenza vaccine uptake, particularly among children. But vaccination for our youngest patients is absolutely critical, especially amid this season’s potential tridemic between COVID-19, RSV, and the flu. So what concerns or misconceptions do parents have that may make them more hesitant to get their child vaccinated, and what counseling strategies can we use to address those concerns? Here with Dr. Paul Doghramji to discuss how we can increase influenza vaccinat ..read more

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Natalia Castillo Almeida, MD Patients in urban communities often face challenges when accessing influenza vaccines. But there are ways we can help address those geographic and socioeconomic barriers. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share key strategies for improving influenza vaccination rates in urban communities is Dr. Natalia Castillo, Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at University of Nebraska Medical Center ..read more

Host: Kevin Cleveland, PharmD, ANP Older adults face a variety of unique challenges that increase their risk of serious influenza infections. But fortunately, vaccinations can help address these challenges. Learn more with Dr. Kevin Cleveland, Associate Professor at the Idaho State University College of Pharmacy ..read more

Host: Christina Madison, BS, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP In the midst of a potential tridemic between COVID-19, RSV, and influenza, it’s now more critical than ever to raise awareness among patients about the importance of flu vaccines. Here to provide counseling strategies for educating patients about flu vaccines is Dr. Christina Madison, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Roseman University of Health Sciences ..read more

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Kimberly McKeirnan, Pharm.D., BCACP Vaccination rates are much lower in rural communities compared to other regions, which has a big impact on patients and the larger healthcare system as a whole. So what are some of the factors contributing to this disparity, and what strategies can we use to address them? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss how we can increase vaccination rates in rural communities is Dr. Kimberly McKeirnan, Director of the Center for Pharmacy Practice Research at Washington State University ..read more

Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Walter Koroshetz, MD Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurogenerative disease, and organizations including the FDA and NIH are working to accelerate potential therapies. What’s on the horizon for the treatment landscape? Mario Nacinovich joins Dr. Walter Koroshetz, who is the Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, to explore these new developments ..read more

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Harish Gagneja, MD Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States and all over the world, which is why it’s so important that we utilize screening modalities to prevent this deadly cancer. So how can we work with our patients to select the best screening option for them, and once we do, how can we coordinate a patient’s care with other providers? Find out with Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with gastroenterologist Dr. Harish Gagneja and primary care physician Dr. Robert Baldor ..read more

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Douglas Rex, MD Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women, but it’s also the most preventable form of internal cancer. To get the most up-to-date insights on how the latest screening recommendations can help us detect CRC earlier, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Douglas Rex, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine ..read more

Guest: Rishi D. Naik, MD, MSCI Colorectal cancer may be more prevalent than you think, underscoring the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Join us as we explore the latest screening recommendations and available modalities with Dr. Rishi Naik, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee ..read more