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A journal club is an academic exercise intended to empower clinicians to use recently discovered, evidence based medical treatments within their practice. Join us, Herman Johannesmeyer, Pharm.D., BPCS, and Kayvan Moussavi, Pharm.D., BCCCP in this episode as we discuss late breaking treatment strategies for stroke and cholangitis!



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A journal club is an academic exercise intended to empower clinicians to use recently discovered, evidence based medical treatments within their practice. Join us, Herman Johannesmeyer, Pharm.D., BPCS, and Kayvan Moussavi, Pharm.D., BCCCP in this episode as we discuss late breaking treatment strategies for acute pancreatitis from the WATERFALL Trial and stroke from the TWIST Trial!



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Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic infection that can spread from person to person. In May 2022, a new outbreak of monkeypox was reported in Europe. Cases were then reported in the United States an across the globe, with the World Health Organization eventually declaring the outbreak a public health emergency. Join us and guest experts Dr. Miriam Morkos, Pharm.D., BS; Dr. Lee Nguyen, Pharm.D., APh, BCPS, BCIDP; and Jenny Nguyen in this episode as we discuss monkeypox diagnosis, treatment, and other important points for healthcare providers!

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*Please note that Monkeypox is an evolving situation. Epidemiologic data is reflective of when this episode was recorded in late 2022.

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The doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) is one of the most versatile degrees in healthcare. Most people know about the work of the neighborhood drugstore pharmacist and most people within the profession of pharmacy are aware of clinical positions in inpatient or ambulatory care. But, did you know pharmacists can have full and rewarding careers in settings like industry, managed care, public health, and other unique venues of care? Join us as we explore the explore the unique opportunities within the pharmacy profession!

Chetan Sharma, Pharm.D., MBA received his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of California, San Diego. After working as a pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Sharma was able to leverage his knowledge and experience to land a position in the Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Informatics team. Join us as we learn how Dr. Sharma uses both his clinical and operational knowledge to help make the healthcare system work at Kaiser Permanente!

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The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the medical landscape and daily life for the past two years. Near the end of 2021 though, the FDA granted emergency use authorization to the first two orally available antivirals aimed at attacking the virus that causes COVID. Join us and panelists Joshua Garcia, PharmD, BCPS, Lee Nguyen, PharmD, BCPS-AQID, BCIDP, and Karen Tan, PharmD, BCIPD as we unpack the risks, benefits, and optimal use of these two new medications.

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New and effective therapies are sorely needed for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Dementia. When the FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s Dementia in 18 years though, it was met with unprecedented criticism from experts in the fields of neurology and gerontology. So, what’s the deal with aducanumab? Join us and panelists Ashley Campbell, Pharm.D., BCPS and Shannon Rice, Pharm.D., BCGP, as we discuss the data behind aducanumab’s efficacy, safety, and whether or not this medication should be used as a standard in clinical practice.

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The MRI monitoring frequency implemented in the ENGAGE and EMERGE Trials was at baseline, 3 months, 5 months, 7 months, and then every 3 months thereafter until study completion.

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