by Eric Christianson | Jul 2, 2025 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
While we often think about bacterial infections and managing the use of antibiotics, fungal and viral infections are relatively common in practice as well. We have many antifungal medications, and we also have a large number of antiviral agents. When comparing fungal...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 23, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerve fibers outside the brain and spinal cord are disrupted. Often, it is described as nerve pain throughout the limbs, most commonly in the hands and feet. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, pain, and loss of sensation. Today, we...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 5, 2024 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Integrase inhibitors have become a mainstay in many HIV patients’ medication regimens. While this is a very important drug class in the management of HIV, one should be aware that there are numerous drug interactiosn to be aware of. In this post, I will lay out...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 16, 2020 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Many providers will not encounter patients with HIV very often, but it may become more commonplace now as HIV therapy has improved dramatically as well as life expectancy in patients with the disease. It is important for providers to meet these patients’ HIV-related...
