by Eric Christianson | Aug 3, 2025 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Many infectious diseases are more prevalent in other areas of the world. In this article, we will cover three important travel diseases along with their prophylaxis and treatment recommendations that may show up on your board exam. Malaria Malaria is caused by the...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 30, 2025 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Ertugliflozin was first approved in 2017 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This medication is an SGLT2 inhibitor that prevents the resorption of glucose back into systemic circulation. It has been shown to be effective in lowering A1c and managing diabetes. In...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 27, 2025 | Women’s and Men’s Health Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of those conditions that creeps up with age and quietly causes a whole bunch of problems—especially when medications make it worse. A patient might come in complaining of frequent urination, a weak stream, or feeling like they...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 23, 2025 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies
I think I’ve seen this scenario play out more times than I would like. A patient is prescribed both a laxative, Senna, and Questran (cholestyramine), a medication used to manage diarrhea symptoms. This example of the prescribing cascade often presents slowly...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 20, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are widely used in a variety of conditions, including atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis. Most DOACs are metabolized by CYP3A4 and utilize the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) transporter. Thus, common...
