Episodes
Friday Aug 25, 2017
Friday Aug 25, 2017
Statins reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk. However, the utility of statin therapy in older adults — particularly in those age 75 years and older — remains controversial. The need for additional evidence to guide clinical practice is underscored by the fact that one-in-three older Americans report taking a statin. Given the paucity of prospective data, a post-hoc analysis of the ALLHAT-LLT (Antihypertensive and Lipid Lowering treatment to prevent Heart Attack Trial - Lipid Lowering Trial) was recently published. Does this new analysis really help inform the decision?
Guest Author: Leo Buckley, Pharm.D.
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Friday Aug 11, 2017
Wrapping up Knee Pain: Cabbage Leaf Wraps for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Friday Aug 11, 2017
Friday Aug 11, 2017
Cabbage leaf wraps (CLWs) … the newest health craze trending on social media? A culinary masterpiece? Or an effective complementary treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) relief? A recently published study attempted to answer the latter question.
Guest Author: Emily Prohaska, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP
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