Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Feifei Zhou, Nannan Du, Lulin Zhou, Chenxi Wang, He Ren, Qiang Sun
Summary: This meta-analysis demonstrates that sotagliflozin has an acceptable safety profile in patients with diabetes, with adverse events including genital mycotic infection, related-to-acidosis events, diarrhea, volume depletion, and severe nocturnal hypoglycemia events. The subgroup analysis of sotagliflozin dosage is of great clinical significance for guiding the use of sotagliflozin in patients with diabetes in the future.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shihan Wang, Tao Yuan, Shuoning Song, Yanbei Duo, Tianyi Zhao, Junxiang Gao, Yong Fu, Yingyue Dong, Weigang Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to explore the medium- and long-term effects of dapagliflozin on serum uric acid level in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. A total of 77 patients were included and divided into two groups. The results showed that dapagliflozin combined with routine glucose-lowering drugs significantly lowered serum uric acid levels in these patients, and baseline uric acid levels were identified as an influencing factor.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Seul-Gee Lee, Darae Kim, Jung-Jae Lee, Hyun-Ju Lee, Ro-Kyung Moon, Yong-Joon Lee, Seung-Jun Lee, Oh-Hyun Lee, Choongki Kim, Jaewon Oh, Chan Joo Lee, Yong-Ho Lee, Seil Park, Ok-Hee Jeon, Donghoon Choi, Geu-Ru Hong, Jung-Sun Kim
Summary: In a diabetic animal model, dapagliflozin attenuated left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and cardiac fibrosis through regulation of SGK1 signaling. It also exhibited anti-inflammatory effects and ameliorated mitochondrial disruption.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Christina Kohlmorgen, Stephen Gerfer, Kathrin Feldmann, Soeren Twarock, Sonja Hartwig, Stefan Lehr, Meike Klier, Irena Krueger, Carolin Helten, Petra Keul, Sabine Kahl, Amin Polzin, Margitta Elvers, Ulrich Floegel, Malte Kelm, Bodo Levkau, Michael Roden, Jens W. Fischer, Maria Grandoch
Summary: The study investigated the effect of SGLT2i dapagliflozin on platelet activation and inflammation in atherogenesis. Results showed that dapagliflozin treatment reduced atherosclerotic lesion development, circulating platelet-leucocyte aggregates, and aortic macrophage infiltration. Additionally, dapagliflozin decreased platelet activation and thrombin generation without affecting bleeding time.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Won Euh, Soo Lim, Jin-Wook Kim
Summary: The study found that compared to other OADs, SGLT2is were more effective in weight reduction and ALT improvement in patients with T2DM and comorbid NAFLD. The SGLT2i group experienced significantly greater weight loss at 6 months compared to the control group, and their ALT levels also decreased notably.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gyunam Park, Byungha Choi, Soyoung Kang, Bomin Kim, Min Jung Chang
Summary: This study compared the renoprotective effects of SGLT2 inhibitors and DPP-4 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that the SGLT2 inhibitors group had a lower rate of renal events, a slower decline in eGFR, and lower levels of SUA. Therefore, SGLT2 inhibitors may help delay renal impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yasuhiro Iijima, Masafumi Nakayama, Takashi Miwa, Fumiyoshi Yakou, Hirofumi Tomiyama, Junpei Shikuma, Rokuro Ito, Akihiko Tanaka, Naoki Manda, Masato Odawara
Summary: This study examined the effects of dapagliflozin as an add-on therapy for diabetes on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFRcys) and urinary sodium excretion. The results showed that dapagliflozin significantly increased eGFRcys and urinary sodium excretion, as well as decreased blood pressure. These findings suggest that dapagliflozin add-on therapy may have nephroprotective effects in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Satoshi Katano, Toshiyuki Yano, Hidemichi Kouzu, Ryohei Nagaoka, Ryo Numazawa, Kotaro Yamano, Yusuke Fujisawa, Katsuhiko Ohori, Nobutaka Nagano, Takefumi Fujito, Ryo Nishikawa, Wataru Ohwada, Masaki Katayose, Tatsuya Sato, Atsushi Kuno, Masato Furuhashi
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on plasma amino acid profiles in HF patients with T2DM. Results showed that patients receiving SGLT2 inhibitors had higher plasma BAIBA concentrations.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ayuko Kashima, Kentaro Kamiya, Nobuaki Hamazaki, Kensuke Ueno, Kohei Nozaki, Takafumi Ichikawa, Masashi Yamashita, Shota Uchida, Takumi Noda, Kazuki Hotta, Emi Maekawa, Minako Yamaoka-Tojo, Atsuhiko Matsunaga, Junya Ako
Summary: This study investigated the effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on patients with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes undergoing comprehensive outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. The results showed that the use of SGLT2 inhibitors did not impair the improvement in physical functions.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weronika Frak, Joanna Hajdys, Ewa Radzioch, Magdalena Szlagor, Ewelina Mlynarska, Jacek Rysz, Beata Franczyk
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a major global health concern, and sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have emerged as a promising class of medications for managing CVD. In this paper, we discuss the role of various SGLT-2 inhibitors as potential therapeutic targets for cardiovascular diseases, highlighting their significant cardiovascular benefits and renal protection. These novel therapeutic approaches aim to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of these conditions, but further studies are needed to explore the scientific advancements and mechanisms.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Bo Xu, Shaoqian Li, Bo Kang, Jiecan Zhou
Summary: This article examines the clinical benefit, safety, and tolerability of the four SGLT2 inhibitors approved by the US FDA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. SGLT2 inhibitors reduce hyperglycemia by increasing urinary glucose excretion and improving beta-cell function. Early clinical trials have shown their beneficial effects with acceptable safety and excellent tolerability.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Annemarie B. van der van der Beek, Jeroen V. Koomen, Claire C. J. Dekkers, Sean J. Barbour, David W. Boulton, Ron T. Gansevoort, Peter J. Greasley, Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor, Gozewijn D. Laverman, Qiang Li, Soo Kun Lim, Jasper Stevens, Marc G. Vervloet, Sunita Singh, Daniel C. Cattran, Heather N. Reich, David Z. I. Cherney, Hiddo J. L. Heerspink
Summary: The pharmacokinetic profile of dapagliflozin in patients with non-diabetic kidney disease was characterized, showing an increase in plasma exposure with decreasing kidney function and associations with changes in risk markers for kidney disease.
CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kieran F. Docherty, Modele O. Ogunniyi, Inder S. Anand, Akshay S. Desai, Mirta Diez, Jonathan G. Howlett, Jose C. Nicolau, Eileen O'Meara, Subodh Verma, Silvio E. Inzucchi, Lars Kober, Mikhail N. Kosiborod, Daniel Lindholm, Felipe A. Martinez, Olof Bengtsson, Piotr Ponikowski, Marc S. Sabatine, Mikaela Sjostrand, Scott D. Solomon, Anna Maria Langkilde, Pardeep S. Jhund, John J. McMurray
Summary: The study investigated the efficacy and safety of dapagliflozin in Black and White patients with heart failure and found that it had similar benefits in reducing worsening heart failure and cardiovascular death in both racial groups.
JACC-HEART FAILURE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Linong Ji, Xiaozhen Jiang, Qingshun Hao, Zhifeng Cheng, Kun Wang, Shuguang Pang, Meiying Liu, Yushan Guo, Xiaowen Chen, Xiuhai Su, Tao Ning, Jie Liu, Fang Bian, Yulan Li, Zhinong Zhang, Weihong Song, Jingfang Sun
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of janagliflozin as monotherapy for Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The results showed that janagliflozin effectively improved glycemic control, reduced body weight and blood pressure, and was well tolerated.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xindong Liu, Ying Chen, Tao Liu, Ling Cai, Xiaofeng Yang, Chuan Mou
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on adipose tissue in patients with type 2 diabetes. Meta-analysis results showed that the use of these inhibitors significantly reduced visceral adipose tissue, subcutaneous adipose tissue, body weight, and triglycerides in type 2 diabetes patients, which may be attributed to their protective effect on the cardiovascular system.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sarah L. Anderson, Jessica Bianco, Christina E. DeRemer
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Blaire M. White, Sarah L. Anderson, Joel C. Marrs
Summary: The study found that a high proportion of women of childbearing age with hypertension were prescribed ACE inhibitors or ARBs, but fewer than half had documented contraceptive coverage.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Russell E. Glasgow, Christopher E. Knoepke, David Magid, Gary K. Grunwald, Thomas J. Glorioso, Joy Waughtal, Joel C. Marrs, Sheana Bull, P. Michael Ho
Summary: The study uses mobile and digital health technologies to improve medication adherence and patient outcomes through mobile text messaging and interactive chat bot nudges. The research team developed and piloted optimized interactive content libraries for diverse patients.
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Lakesha Butler, Sharon K. Park, Deepti Vyas, Jaclyn D. Cole, Jason S. Haney, Joel C. Marrs, Evan Williams
Summary: This review summarizes the literature on emotional intelligence in healthcare professionals and students, aiming to define and incorporate it into pharmacy curricula. Emotional intelligence is crucial for relationship building, stress management, and self-regulation. Pharmacy students need to develop and improve their emotional intelligence to establish successful relationships with patients and other healthcare providers. Additionally, awareness of biases and emotions can enhance communication and facilitate behavioral regulation. Increasing evidence suggests that emotional intelligence impacts academic success, compassionate patient care, leadership, and stress management, all of which are important in pharmacy education. Educators can help learners develop emotional intelligence through targeted activities that address weaknesses and leverage strengths.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Joel C. Marrs, Cyrine-Eliana Haidar
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Tyler J. Schubert, Katarina Clegg, Dean Karalis, Nihar R. Desai, Joel C. Marrs, Catherine McNeal, Guy L. Mintz, Katrina M. Romagnoli, Laney K. Jones
Summary: Telehealth services have had positive to neutral impacts on lipid management, with facilitators including easier implementation of multidisciplinary approaches and patient-centered programs. However, barriers such as technological limitations, cost, patient non-adherence, and difficulty standardizing care need to be addressed. More research is needed to assess the potential of telehealth as a sustainable tool for lipid management.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL LIPIDOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Joel C. Marrs, Steven T. Orlando, Joseph J. Saseen, Sylvie Novins-Montague, Lisa Caputo Sandy, Joy Waughtal, Thomas J. Glorioso, P. Michael Ho
Summary: This study examines the frequency and types of patient questions to clinical pharmacists following medication refill reminders sent via text message. The findings suggest that there were few questions directed to the pharmacist, but patients receiving optimized texts were more likely to ask questions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Raechel T. White, Marie E. Sirek, Joel C. Marrs
Summary: The availability of supplemental digital content emphasizes the importance of monitoring and managing cardiovascular disease in patients undergoing oral oncolytic treatment. Evaluating cardiovascular risk factors before starting oral oncolytic therapy is necessary due to the potential negative cardiovascular effects such as left ventricular dysfunction, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and arrhythmias. This review emphasizes the need to assess traditional cardiovascular risk factors and their relationship with cancer development and progression. It also suggests approaches to monitor for cardiovascular adverse events and manage cardiovascular disease during and after treatment with oral oncolytic therapy. Collaborative decision making among oncologists, cardio-oncologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals is essential in addressing cardiac toxicities.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Kanya K. K. Shah, Daniel R. Touchette, Joel C. Marrs
Summary: Medication adherence is important for clinical practice and medication utilization policies. Different methods exist for measuring medication adherence, including retrospective studies using claims-based data, prospective studies using real-time data, and patient/caregiver/clinician reported approaches using survey/interview data. This review discusses various methods and metrics for measuring medication adherence, including medication possession ratio (MPR), proportion of days covered (PDC), and objective observational methods such as pill counts and therapeutic drug monitoring.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Joel C. Marrs, Christine M. Formea, Maha Abdalla, Rochelle L. Brual, Susie J. Crowe, Kirstie H. Freibert, Megan C. Herink, Alexander R. Hoffman, Ann M. Philbrick, Gina M. Prescott, Sara Shahdoost Moghadam, Crystal Zhou
Summary: The roles of clinical pharmacists in addressing health equity and eliminating health disparities are crucial for improving care quality, increasing access to care, enhancing the use of care, and improving health outcomes. This article highlights the barriers and challenges clinical pharmacists may face in getting involved with health disparities research and offers solutions, such as training opportunities and potential funding sources. It also provides examples of previous health disparities research conducted by pharmacists in various patient populations, practice areas, and research types. The goal is to promote current training opportunities and empower clinical pharmacists to lead and collaborate in the field of health disparities research.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jennifer L. Adams, Anandi Law, Brian Kawahara, Donald A. Godwin, Joel C. Marrs, Leigh Ann Ross, Nicole Rodin, Allie Jo Shipman, Jasey Cardenas
Summary: Strategic engagement is crucial for the success of colleges and schools of pharmacy. The 2020-2021 Strategic Engagement Standing Committee focused on leveraging temporary expansions of pharmacist practice capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and collaborating with medical counterparts to advance interprofessional practice.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jennifer N. Clements, Roshni P. Emmons, Sarah L. Anderson, Marissa Chow, Scott Coon, Adriane N. Irwin, S. Mimi Mukherjee, Julie M. Sease, Kim Thrasher, Stephanie R. Witek
Summary: ACCP's 2011 publication outlined quality metrics for ambulatory clinical pharmacy services, with a focus on comprehensive medication management. In 2020, the ACCP Publications Committee developed a white paper updating these metrics and providing guidance on CMM in ambulatory care practice, reflecting the changes and advances in the field over the past decade.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Joseph A. Nardolillo, Joel C. Marrs, Sarah L. Anderson, Rebecca Hanratty, Joseph J. Saseen
Summary: This study compared statin prescribing rates for primary prevention of ASCVD between PLWH and non-HIV patients, finding similar rates of statin prescribing in both groups.
JRSM CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jacqueline L. Olin, Sarah L. Anderson, Thaddaus R. Hellwig, Antoine T. Jenkins, Robert Craven, Daniel R. Touchette
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2020)