by Eric Christianson | Mar 6, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) containing both estrogen and progestin are common go-to agents for contraception. However, on occasion, CHCs are an inappropriate choice given the multiple contraindications of estrogen. Approximately 20% of women using...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 2, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Potassium plays a vital role in maintaining cellular function. In this article, we will provide background information on potassium homeostasis and provider a comparison of cation exchangers in hyperkalemia management. Just about 98% of our total body potassium is...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 23, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Pharmacists are no strangers to neurodegenerative disease. However, Parkinson’s cases present great difficulty to patients and clinicians, as our medical world lacks a solid understanding of the disease in comparison to other conditions. After Alzheimer’s disease,...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 16, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
The interest surrounding fish oil products has been around for decades, and we are still learning about many of their mechanisms and potential benefits. In the post below, we provide a comparison of fish oil products and break down the family of omega fatty acids....
by Eric Christianson | Feb 6, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
As a pharmacist, it is critical to recognize that infertility is a significant problem. There are a variety of causes and etiologies for female infertility, many of which remain unknown. Almost 13% of women between ages 15-44 seek treatment for infertility each year....
by Eric Christianson | Jan 30, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
I have had a fair number of consults from providers who are referring patients who would like to take supplements or are currently taking supplements. In my humble opinion, no healthcare professional is more educated than a pharmacist to handle addressing whether a...
