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In this episode, we will dive into the chilling world of historical medical treatments. From Belladonna eye drops used to dilate pupils to mercury being used to remove reckles or skin blemishes. These treatments, while now unimaginable, were once believed to be benificial. Join D ...  Afficher plus

In the next podcast episode, we will continue our talk on hemophilia. Specifically the treatment of hemophilia. We'll discuss the different types of therapy available, from traditional factor replacement to emerging gene-techniques. Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he helps us manage hem ...  Afficher plus

In this week’s episode I’m talking you through a potent medication used in the critical care setting to treat severe hypotension that has not responded to fluids. And that, my friends, is norepinephrine (brand name Levophed). Using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework, we’ll d ...  Afficher plus

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I mentioned isoniazid in episode 218 when we talked about tuberculosis, so if you’re interested in some exponential learning, make sure you go back and listen to that episode as well. In this episode you’ll learn: * How isoniazid works * Why it’s especially useful in tuberculos ...  Afficher plus

Semaglutide, which is sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, has become increasingly popular and is a medication you are likely to encounter in the clinical setting and when reviewing your patient’s medical histories. In this article, you’ll learn the key things ...  Afficher plus