02.08.2021
Palliative Pearls
01.04.2021
Pain Management Considerations in ESRD
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study, we discuss pain management in patients with renal failure. This is a particularly important topic considering the prevalence...
12.04.2020
Top 5 Clinical Case Studies and Reviews in 2020 from Enclara Pharmacia
Palliative care has different goals than curative care, particularly for hospice patients nearing the end of life. It can be difficult to find pharmacological guidance...
11.03.2020
Drug-induced QT Prolongation: A Review
In this month’s case study, we explore the risk of torsades de pointes (TdP), a rare type of arrhythmia. Despite several common palliative medications carrying...
10.14.2020
Recognizing Delirium in Home Hospice
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study we explore how to screen, prevent and treat symptoms of delirium. Learn how common drugs or their side...
09.08.2020
Conversion from Transdermal Fentanyl Use to Oral Administration in Cachectic Patients
In this month’s Palliative Pearls Case Study we discuss the approach to transdermal fentanyl use in cachectic patients. We encourage you to download this month’s case...
08.11.2020
Symptom Management in Multiple Sclerosis
Our August Palliative Pearls Case Study highlights a patient who has a primary diagnosis of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). In this case, we will...
07.13.2020
Dyspnea and Opioid Use
Our July Palliative Pearls Case Study highlights a patient who has a primary diagnosis of COPD and comorbidities of HTN and Afib. In this case, we...
06.04.2020
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Hemp: Frequently Asked Questions
This month, we provide responses to frequently asked questions on the use and access to products containing cannabidiol (CBD). With the legalizing of medical marijuana...