Authors


Sarah Schmidt, PharmD, BCOP

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Assessing Quadruplet vs Triplet Regimens in Up-front Multiple Myeloma Treatment

Research indicates quadruplet regimens may be a viable option for this disease.


Alexa Bonacquisti, PhD, PMH-C

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Navigating the Shadows: Understanding the Psychology and Pharmacology of Treating Postpartum Depression

A new treatment for postpartum depression has been developed with rapid onset, cutting down the time it has taken previous treatments to take effect by weeks or months.


Mallory Dillworth, BS, 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.


Alexis Beachy, PharmD

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Integration of Palliative Pharmacists to Elevate Oncologic Care

Palliative pharmacists are invaluable assets of oncologic care.


Stephanie Conway-Allen, PharmD, RPh

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An Overview of Vitamins and Supplements in Multiple Sclerosis

By examining the evidence, pharmacists can gain insights into whether these supplements could be integrated into MS treatment regimens to improve patient outcomes.


Sylvia Torres, PharmD

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Fecal Microbiota, Live-jslm for the Prevention of Recurrent C difficile Infection

Pharmacists play a key role in the use of live biotherapeutic products, including fecal microbiota, live-jslm for prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) infection.


Lisa E. Davis, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, BCOP

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Sex and Gender Inequalities in Oncology Care and Research Persist

Strategies to advance sex and gender equality nationally and globally in oncology have been initiated in recent years.


Alvin Tan, PharmD Candidate

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All it Takes is a Conversation: Deprescribing Benzodiazepines in Older Adults

Benzodiazepines have proven effective in managing anxiety and insomnia, but they heighten risk of falls, cognitive impairment, functional decline, and mortality among older adults.


Tiffany Zheng, BS

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Pharmacists Can Leverage Future Roles in Outcomes-Based Payment Models

The pharmacist integration model filled in gaps in care that appeared to positively affect MIPS and PCMH quality measures.


Asia T. Walker, CPhT

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Pharmacy Technicians Can Master Professional Integrity

As technicians are increasingly involved in decision-making, they must exude confidence and advocate for themselves


Richa Shah, PharmD, BCOP

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Emerging Role of BRAF Inhibitors in Relapsed/Refractory Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment

BRAF V600E inhibitors show improved outcomes in relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia.


Mandy Hoysan, PharmD

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During Summer Months, Counsel Patients on Preventing Lyme Disease

Education about prevention measures and early signs and symptoms of the condition are crucial



Candace Cotto, RN

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Key Takeaways on FMTs in the Treatment of CDI

Experts provide practice pearls for educating patients on and using FMTs for the management of CDI.


David W. Kubiak, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

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Fecal Microbiota, Live-jslm for the Prevention of Recurrent C difficile Infection

Pharmacists play a key role in the use of live biotherapeutic products, including fecal microbiota, live-jslm for prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) infection.


Joanne Canedo, PharmD

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Help Ensure Proper Medication Storage and Disposal

Education is key to providing information about proper techniques and bolstering patient safety.


L. Allen Dobson Jr, MD, FAAFP

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We Must Use the Vaccination Infrastructure We Already Have

Pharmacy and primary care are dramatically underallocated with COVID-19 doses compared with influenza efforts.


Amitkumar Mehta, MD

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Future Treatment Landscape of MZL

Closing out their discussion on marginal zone lymphoma, the panel considers which future treatment strategies are most promising.


Kaycey Pearce, PharmD

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Optimizing Infusion Chair Time for Oncology Trials: Follow-Up Study

This study evaluated factors affecting the duration of the infusion appointment times for 392 clinical trial patients.


Lisa King, RPh

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Advice For Pharmacists Exploring Prescription Discount Programs

Experts provide advice for community pharmacists wanting to explore options, such as Prescription Discount Programs, to help improve their patients’ outcomes.


Tyler Slovick and Asher Perzigian

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Future Pharmacy Experience: How Pharmacists Can Better Meet Patient Needs

Pharmacies need to differentiate themselves through faster and cheaper care, while delivering health outcomes across the patient journey.


Melanie L. Groff, PharmD Candidate

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Inhaler Techniques Can Become Sloppy Over Time

Pharmacists should counsel patients periodically to ensure correct usage for better disease and treatment management.


Olatunji Gbadebo, PharmD

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Advances in Sickle Cell Disease: New Gene Therapies and Management Strategies

Two groundbreaking cell-based gene therapies, exagamglogene autotemcel and lovotibeglogene autotemcel, were recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of sickle cell disease.


Anneliese Schuessler, BCOP, BCPS

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Exploring the Landscape of Gene Therapy

An overview of how gene therapy has evolved since its inception, current applications, and emerging challenges.


Kylie Juenger, PharmD Candidate

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Don’t Worry, Be haPPI: Updates on PPI Equivalencies

Different guidelines have notable differences between equivalency dosing of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), resulting in confusion and a lack of confidence between medical professionals recommending one PPI over another.


Amy Mackowiak, PharmD

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The Art of ART: The Pharmacist’s Role in HIV Care

Pharmacists involvement in HIV care and treatment has been shown to lead to clinically and statistically significant improvements in ART adherence, as well as greater viral load suppression for patients with HIV.


Mandee Noval, PharmD, BCIDP

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Enhancing Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship: Strategies and Core Elements

Outpatient ASPs remain crucial amid rising antimicrobial resistance.


Adrienne Szymkowiak, PharmD, BCCP

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February Marks American Heart Month

Pharmacists can heighten awareness about cardiovascular health and promote heart-healthy lifestyles.


Eva Adorador, RN

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Clinical Overview: Treatment Options for Acne

Acne is one of the most common conditions, with about 50 million Americans dealing with acne annually.


Chelsea Morken, PharmD

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STRONG-HF Trial: Rapid Up-Titration of Heart Failure Medications

STRONG-HF aimed to study whether rapid-dose escalation of guideline-directed heart failure medications was more beneficial than usual care.