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This podcast is produced by pharmacy faculty to supplement study material and provide relevant drug and professional topics. We're hoping that our real-life clinical pearls and discussions will help you stay up-to-date and improve your pharmacy knowledge.

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Sean P. Kane, PharmD, BCPS and Khyati S. Patel, PharmD, BCACP sit at a table with a laptop, engaged in a discussion about their podcast HelixTalk.

HelixTalk Episodes

HelixTalk #196 - Stretching the Stroke Clock to 2026: A Brief Review of the 2026 Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines

Date posted: March 18, 2026, 1:53 pm

In this episode, we review key updates from the 2026 AHA/ASA Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke, including changes to IV thrombolysis, antiplatelet therapy, endovascular treatment, blood pressure goals, and glycemic goals.


HelixTalk #195 - Burning Questions about Uncomplicated UTI Diagnosis and Treatment

Date posted: January 22, 2026, 12:30 pm

In this episode, we review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections.


HelixTalk #194 - 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists for Nausea/Vomiting: An In-Depth Drug Class Review

Date posted: December 5, 2025, 7:05 am

In this episode, we review the pharmacology, indications, adverse effects, and unique drug characteristics of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists such as ondansetron (Zofran) and palonosetron (Aloxi).


HelixTalk #193 - Elevate Your Guideline Knowledge, Not Your BP: The New 2025 Hypertension Guidelines

Date posted: September 19, 2025, 1:43 pm

In this episode, we review the newly published 2025 ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines.