Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS

Controversies in Clinical Care
Controversies in Clinical Care
Antibiotics for Acute Bacterial Prostatitis: Which Agent, and for How Long?
10/01/2019
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
JH is a 67-year-old man with a history of hypertension and depression who presents dysuria, increased urinary frequency, and suprapubic pain.
10/01/2019
Controversies in Clinical Care
Controversies in Clinical Care
Probiotics for the Prevention of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and Clostridium difficile
10/04/2016
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
JS is a 53-year-old man with a history of hypertension and dyslipidemia who presents with community-acquired pneumonia. Upon discussion, he asks whether he should also take a probiotic while also taking his...
10/04/2016
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Is a Potential Drug–Drug Interaction with Clopidogrel of Concern?
11/16/2015
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) has become a mainstay in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with a recent history of myocardial infarction (MI) or recent percutaneous...
11/16/2015
Controversies in Clinical Care
Controversies in Clinical Care
Intra-Articular Steroids for a Patient With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain: Risks and Benefits
07/31/2019
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
The practice of therapeutic injections of corticosteroids has been a longstanding procedure to relieve pain and improve functioning in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
07/31/2019
Endocrinology
Endocrinology
Levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism: Can Bedtime Administration Be a Viable Option?
09/07/2016
Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS; Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS
Hypothyroidism is most commonly treated with thyroid-replacement medications such as levothyroxine or liothyronine.
09/07/2016
Navigating New Treatment Options for COPD
10/20/2015
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
Last month we reviewed the case of CD, a 63-year-old white female who was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and initiated on tiotropium.
10/20/2015
Controversies in Clinical Care
Controversies in Clinical Care
Are There Viable Alternatives to Warfarin in a Patient With Renal Disease on Hemodialysis?
07/10/2019
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
While its pharmacokinetics suggest that apixaban is adequate for use in patients on hemodialysis, is there clear evidence showing that the agent is both safe and effective in this role?
07/10/2019
Cardiometabolic Risk
Cardiometabolic Risk
The Benefits and Risks of Long-Term Anticoagulation After Venous Thromboembolism
08/04/2016
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
Patients with VTE events are commonly encountered in primary care, and the acute treatment with anticoagulants is well established.
08/04/2016
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
Perioperative Management of Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
08/10/2015
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common cardiac dysrhythmias and responsible for significant morbidity and mortality worldwide.
08/10/2015
Controversies in Clinical Care
Controversies in Clinical Care
Which COPD Treatment Options Are Considered Equivalent?
04/26/2019
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS; Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
A 63-year-old white woman presented for continued workup for shortness of breath and an ongoing cough.
04/26/2019