by Eric Christianson | Jun 17, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
When reviewing medication regimens in older adults, it is easy to focus on medications that increase fall risk, cause cognitive impairment, or contribute to drug interactions. However, some medications can quietly impact bone health over many years before the...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 14, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Antipsychotic medications are commonly used across a wide range of age groups for conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and other psychiatric disorders. Understanding why antipsychotic risks are...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 7, 2026 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
This is a very unique case scenario where we are treating mild fatigue related to anemia, and a new prescription for iron creates more fatigue for our patient. A 72-year-old female with a history of primary hypothyroidism, osteoporosis, hypertension, and iron...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 3, 2026 | Respiratory Case Studies
A 54-year-old female with a history of moderate persistent asthma presented to the hospital with worsening shortness of breath, wheezing, and nighttime cough. Over the previous week, she had been using her rescue inhaler six to eight times daily before ultimately...
by Eric Christianson | May 31, 2026 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Weight loss medications can differ substantially in efficacy, adverse effect profiles, and monitoring considerations, making patient-specific counseling essential. In this blog post, I share common practice pearls for weight loss medications. GLP-1 Type Agents Slow...
