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1 out of 3 adult Americans take a daily multivitamin. On this episode of GameChangers, we discuss a recent study which examined whether daily multivitamin use extends life or prevents common causes of death. The GameChangerThe study found no evidence that daily multivitamin use reduced death from common conditions such as heart disease or cancer. GuestGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Healt...

While health inequity is considered by many to be the #1 issue in healthcare today, we’re still just learning to talk about it as part of pharmacy education. As preceptors, health equity and social determinants of health may not have been a language we learned as part of our education, and yet we rely on preceptors to help develop our learners in this area. What is our role in incorporating conversations and education around health equity and social determinants of health to better educate ou...

In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of gut health, including three actionable tips you can provide to patients. Explore the critical role of gut microbiome in health conditions ranging from autoimmune disorders to mental health to skin conditions. The GameChangerHealth outcomes can be significantly impacted by addressing gut health issues through dietary modifications, understanding drug-nutrient depletions, and promoting the use of probiotics and prebiotics. Guest...

On this week's GameChangers episode, we discuss prevention of recurrent UTIs, including whether use of d-mannose or antibiotics are effective. The GameChangerRecurrent urinary tract infections plague some women throughout their lives. There are ways to prevent recurrent UTIs, however a recent study determined that d-mannose is not effective. We discuss what is effective. GuestGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Crit...

In this week's episode of GameChangers, we focus on how pharmacists can prevent weight-based dosing errors. Listen in to learn more about:Which body weights to use for which medication-based dosingThe four different scales of weight“Normal” weights for kidsThe Rule of 5 for dosing pediatric patientsWhat the formula is for switching from pediatric dosing to adult dosingThe definition of “Patient first language” The GameChangerToo often, health care providers don't dose medications ba...

Today's episode is an absolute must-listen to. The FDA's decision to approve the drug, Mifepristone, has been escalated in a lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court. And, last week, in a unanimous 9-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the challenge to the drug's approval. Today on our podcast, we are answering what exactly is happening with the drug Mifepristone, the legal challenges associated with this medication, and how this U.S. Supreme Court ruling directly impacts pharmacists today.R...