Authors


Siddhi Bagwe-Parab

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Metal Ion Chelators Hold Enormous Potential in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Monitoring metal ion concentrations and chelation therapy is hypothesized to alleviate symptoms and diseases caused by neuroinflammation.


Steven P. Mathew, PharmD

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New Migraine Treatments Provide More Options for Easing, Preventing Symptoms

Pharmacists can potentially improve the health and quality of life of millions of people by staying up to date with advancements in migraine treatments.


Haydn Boehm

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Overcoming the Biotech Investment Paradox

Big pharma companies have become more measured in their risk taking, with mergers and acquisitions gradually giving way to joint ventures and partnerships.


Christina Nault

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Reexamining the Use of Tacrine for Neurological Diseases

Tacrine was originally brought to the market in 1993 as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to fight the symptoms of Alzheimer disease.


Isabella Ruiz-Baker, PharmD Candidate

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Monkeypox Treatment and Prevention: Stopping the Latest Outbreak

There is not yet an FDA-approved treatment available for monkeypox, but existing antiviral agents have been found to be effective in vitro and in animal studies.


Katie Cook, PharmD Candidate

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Addressing COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitation as a Pharmacist

Pharmacists are at the forefront of not only providing COVID-19 vaccinations, but also the information a patient needs before receiving the vaccine


Laurie Pennell, PharmD

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Improving Medication Reconciliation Accuracy in a Primary Care Practice

Accurate medication reconciliations are critical for ensuring safe patient outcomes, and a correct medication list can help prevent drug-drug interactions, contraindications, and duplicate therapies.


Mounia Ouacha, CPhT

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Half of Pharmacy Technicians Feel Fulfilled in Their Current Role

The Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Technician Committee survey explores the perception of career growth opportunities and challenges.


Avery Hassey, PharmD; Shruti Thompson, PharmD, BCACP; Kimberly Finley, PharmD, BCACP

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Impact of Pharmacists on Polypharmacy in the Elderly Population

Aside from the clinically significant risks associated with polypharmacy, an increased pill burden can be unaffordable and difficult to manage.


Stephanie Young Moss, PharmD, MHA

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When Using Social Media, Always Consider Professionalism First

Social media can be an excellent tool to provide education and build your own brand, but professionalism and appropriateness are paramount.


Rianna Camille Pineda, BPS, PharmD candidate

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Understand the Effects of Topical Nasal Decongestants on Blood Pressure

Because decongestants act by constricting blood vessels, their use can be problematic in individuals who have hypertension.


Sandra J. Grillo, MBA, RPh

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Italian Hospital Pharmacists Have Key Roles in Ensuring Access to Medications and Care for Patients with Epilepsy

The hospital pharmacists’ role in treating patients with epilepsy starts with their place on the multidisciplinary team, which identifies appropriate drug selection in the hospital. It continues with counseling and therapy reconciliation to assure smooth transitions upon patient discharge to the community.


Sahil Khanna, MBBS, MS

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Looking Toward the Future of CDI Management

Closing out their discussion on Clostridioides difficile infection, panelists share closing thoughts on novel pipeline therapies.


Katrianna Pranga, PharmD; John Burgess, PharmD, BCPS; Ron Welch, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

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Clinical Overview: Updates in Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

The ease of administration with new agents for schizophrenia via an injection is advantageous because this patient population is commonly agitated and difficult to administer oral medications to.


Jennifer Salvon

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Oncology Overview: Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia with Ibrutinib, Venetoclax

Both ibrutinib (Imbruvica) and venetoclax (Venclexta) carry an approved indication for use in chronic lymphocytic leukemia but do not often lead to complete remission, and therapy routinely continues indefinitely or until disease progression.


Courtney B. Smith, PharmD, CSP, BCMTMS

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New Tool Helps Providers Navigate Adalimumab Biosimilars

The tool consolidates and highlights key features that would be considered when choosing a biosimilar adalimumab.


Jennifer Stalas, PharmD

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Pharmacists Assist with Family Planning in Warfarin Patients

In most patients who are pregnant or may become pregnant, warfarin is contraindicated due to increased risk of adverse fetal outcomes.



Haleh Maali, PharmD, BCPS

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Staff Pharmacists Discuss Updated Carboplatin Drug Shortage Mitigation Strategies at the University of Illinois at Chicago Oncology Clinic Pharmacy

After carboplatin joined the growing list of drug shortages, staff pharmacists acted to minimize the impact on patients.


Karisse Lora, PharmD Candidate

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Interactive Case Studies- February 2023

Cases discuss patients with medication allergies and drug interactions.


Katherine E. Dookhan

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Our Shot to Stop the Pandemic: A Student's Perspective

Pharmacists can advocate for teen vaccination by providing informational sessions at local high schools as well as through social media platforms.


Kelly F. Tysinger, PharmD, BCOP

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Clinical Outcomes of Oral Anticancer Regimens in NSCLC Patients Managed in an Integrated Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Program

Pharmacist interactions provide significant benefits for patients with non-small cell lung cancer treated with oral oncolytics.


Leslie Wu

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Tip of the Week: Staying Ahead of Change to Maintain a Healthy Work Environment

There are a number of ways in which job design and working conditions can be improved in the community pharmacy setting, either on the store level or on an organization-wide basis.


Shreya Kumar, PharmD Candidate

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The Blood Detective: Tackling Medication-Induced Hematological Disorders

These disorders can be fatal, making pharmacists’ role in detection crucial.


Eojin Lee

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Integrating Pharmacists Into Care Teams Is Crucial

Tapping their specific skill sets and training can help serve patients more effectively, although challenges exist.


Anita N. Jacobson, PharmD

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The Impact of Xylazine on Overdose Response

Pharmacists and health care providers should be familiar with the management of xylazine overdose and withdrawal.


Valerie Mondelli

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Business Solutions Drive Meaningful Results for Pharmacies

As pharmacists provide more health care services, opportunities arise for more sophisticated patient engagement and billing solutions that drive patient satisfaction and increased loyalty.


Caroline Stubbs, PharmD (c), Thy Ton-Morrison PharmD (c), Omar Alkedeh PharmD (c), Jonathan Huynh PharmD (c), Nikhil A. Sangave, PharmD, BCACP

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Temelimab: A Novel Disease-Modifying Agent for Diabetes Management

Temelimab is a recombinant humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody that blocks the HERV-W protein, which is associated with the pathology of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes.


Bhavin Shah, MS

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Despite Demonstrated Efficacy, The Future of Antiobesity Medications Depends Largely On Supply

Pricing is also a key issue, as many insurance plans do not cover these medications’ use for obesity.


Allison Arant

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Celebrating Unique Pharmacist Career Paths That Drive Innovation

On the heels of Women Pharmacist Day on October 12, we highlight 3 female pharmacists who have followed unique career paths that help to drive innovation and change in the industry, beyond the retail pharmacy setting.