A look at a promising new heart medicine kicks off the ‘Ask a Pharmacist’ health series
With the virtual series “Health Talk: Ask A Pharmacist,” Sonoma Valley Hospital Pharmacist Baqara Yoder, PharmD, will discuss emerging new therapies for managing chronic health conditions.
The series of four free presentations begins March 23 with a look at a promising new heart medicine.
Each features a different topic and opens with a presentation on a trending therapy followed by an open Q&A session. Talks will be held on the following dates from 9-10 a.m.
March 23 – Heart Health: Pharmaceutical manufacturer, Novartis, recently announced clinical trial findings that show their medication, Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan), reduces adverse events in patients with heart failure. We will discuss what the studies show.
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April 20 – Kidney Health: A discussion of kidney and renal protection and spotlight SGLT2 inhibitors and their role in reducing the risk of dialysis, organ transplantation or death due to kidney disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Yoder will also explore if it provides protection against acute kidney injury.
May 25 – Gut Health: All the microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea) that colonize the gut play a key role in overall health. The symbiotic relationship between the microbiota and the host influences overall health and the risk of disease as well as behavioral and cognitive functions.
June 24 – Joint Health and Arthritis: What’s new in the treatment of osteoarthritis? Supplements to provide joint comfort like glucosamine and chondroitin are sometimes recommended. We will discuss if these agents are effective and if you should take them?
These virtual talks, co-sponsored by Vintage House, will be held on online via Zoom and there is no cost to participate, although reservations are requested. Register online at Vintage House or by calling 707.996.0311.
Yoder, PharmD, is a clinical staff pharmacist at Sonoma Valley Hospital. She previously worked as a retail pharmacist and enjoyed helping patients with their prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Her experience working in both hospital and retail pharmacies has given her the expertise to help patients in both settings. She completed a certificate in Transitions of Care from Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Medication Therapy Management from Department of Pharmacy at UC Davis Medical Center.
HealthTalk is an education outreach program of Sonoma Valley Hospital, providing the community with the latest health and wellness information to help make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
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