Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

Pharmacists can play an important role in preventing foodborne illness.

Pharmacy school graduation is right around the corner, and it is definitely a time for celebration.

Ingestion of alcohol-based hand sanitizer can cause serious adverse effects in children, which include apnea, acidosis, and coma.

Raw milk is unpasteurized milk from any animal and can contain many harmful bacteria, parasites, and viruses.

Listeria (Listeriosis) is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.

Neti pots have become popular for the treatment of sinus congestion, colds, allergies, and moistening nasal passages.

Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus or “group A strep.”

Mumps is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads through direct contact with respiratory secretions.

Pharmacists are a great resource for families, especially on medication safety issues.

Controversy has been sparked now that anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that Donald Trump has asked him to chair a new commission on vaccine safety.

New guidelines emphasize the early introduction of peanut-containing foods to infants.

Hepatitis A infection rates have decreased in the United States and are the lowest they have been in 40 years.

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare condition that affects the nervous system and can be caused by viral infections.

The New Year can be an exciting time filled with celebration, family, and friends.

As the year comes to an end, pharmacy students may be looking forward to a much needed semester break.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA) report sheds light on the extent that illicit and prescription drugs affect the United States.

Drug information references play an important role in pharmacy practice.

Presenting at a continuing education program is a rewarding experience.

Publishing research is a great way to share your findings with colleagues and enhance your professional growth.

CDC officials now recommend routine use of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine for patients with HIV.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis.

Essure received approval in 2002 and is a permanently implanted birth control device for women that is not intended to be removed.

The synthetic drug U-47700 is dangerous and is considered a major threat to public health and safety.

Whether you're a seasoned pharmacist or a student, presenting a journal club can be a daunting task.

While attending a pharmacy continuing education (CE) program this weekend, I was reminded that changes to the profession occur constantly.

The holiday season is a great time for pharmacists to educate patients on ways to stay healthy.