184 - Drop it Like it's Hot! Deprescribing Ph...

In this milestone 200th episode of HelixTalk, we interview Dr. Aron Sousa, President and CEO of Rosalind Franklin University, about his career at Michigan State University, the importance of community engagement in higher education, and his vision for RFUMS. We explore Rx Kids, a ...  Show more

In this episode, we review three medical myths, highlighted in the "Things We Do For No Reason" series of the Journal of Hospital Medicine, including anaerobic coverage for aspiration pneumonia, fluid restriction in heart failure, and docusate for constipation. Key Concepts In as ...  Show more

Join me as I discuss the different types of medications and how they work. Whether you're considering starting anxiety medication, currently taking one, or contemplating discontinuing it, this episode offers practical information. Tune in!

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Polypharmacy is a rapidly worsening problem that hits elderly patients particularly hard.  As patients grow older, they need more medications but at the same time become less capable of managing the complexity of drug treatments.  In order to simplify treatment regimens for ol ...

In today’s episode, we will discuss benzodiazepines, a commonly used type of sedative-hypnotic medication. We will start by reviewing their mechanism of action, common indications for use, contraindications for use, and side effects. We’ll also discuss how to differentiate benzod ...  Show more