CEimpact Podcast
The CEimpact Podcast features two shows:
GameChangers Clinical Updates
Precept2Practice
GameChangers Clinical Update Series:
The GameChangers podcast, hosted by Rachel Maynard, PharmD, features the latest game-changing pharmacotherapy advances impacting patient care. New episodes arrive every Monday. Listeners can purchase the episode to earn CE credit at: https://www.ceimpact.com/resources/podcast/
Precept2Practice
The Precept2Practice podcast, hosted by Kathy Schott, brings you tools to mentor students and residents with confidence. New episodes arrive on the third Wednesday of every month. Preceptor By Design™ subscribers can earn CE credit for each episode.
Give us a follow, tune in regularly, and turn your drive time, coffee break, or chart review into a chance to level up your practice. CEimpact continuing education makes pharmacy learning inspiring!
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CEimpact Podcast
Metformin, Men, and Birth Defects
A recent study evaluated the role of metformin in causing birth defects, but when the men are prescribed metformin. This obstetrics study evaluates the role of the partner in risk for birth defects. Does the study change practice? Listen as host Geoff Wall discusses how pregnancy involves both partners.
The GameChanger
Emerging data suggest that male metformin use during sperm development may increase the risk of birth defects, specifically among baby boys.
Show Segments
00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - Metformin Use in Males & Birth Defects
12:29 - The GameChanger
17:29 - Discussing Risk with Patients
19:39 - Closing Remarks
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD., BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
References and Resources
Preconception Antidiabetic Drugs in Men and Birth Defects in Offspring: A Nationwide Cohort Study
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CE Information
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the design for a population health study using a national database
2. Discuss what type of birth defects were associated with male metformin use in the study
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-22-213-H01-P
Initial release date: 05/16/2022
Expiration date: 05/16/2023
Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.