Authors


Ginny Snipes, PharmD Candidate

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What Is Going On With Male Contraception?

Sixty years after the first hormonal birth control pill was marketed to women, men still have limited options with variable efficacy for birth control.



Parna Haghparast, PharmD, BCPS

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Clinical Overview: Treatment of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorders

The mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder includes antipsychotics.


Ekaterina Pytel, PharmD Candidate

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Genetic Predictors of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

The implementation of genetic testing for patients prescribed medications associated with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is likely to improve safety outcomes.


Shelby L Quinn, PharmD, BCOP

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Emerging HER2-Targeted Therapies in NSCLC: Zongertinib and BAY 2927088

HER2-mutant NSCLC is associated with poor prognosis. Zongertinib and BAY 2927088 are HER2 tyrosine kinase inhibitors that have activity in NSCLC with manageable toxicity profiles.


K. Ashley Garling, PharmD

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When to Call, When to Counsel: Fluoroquinolone Tendinopathy

A collaborative health care approach enhances patient outcomes and supports informed decision-making in antibiotic management.


Tina Cheng, PharmD, MCSC

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Focus on Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Advanced Pharmacist Certification, a Glimpse into the Drug Pipeline

Pharmacists who educate patients with multiple sclerosis and expand their understanding and knowledge of the condition empowers them to take part in a more active role in managing their health.


Erin Hunter

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Speaking a Second Language Has Countless Benefits in the Pharmacy Setting

Being able to communicate in a different language can improve treatment adherence and medication efficacy outcomes



Miranda Delatore, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

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If You Want to Know Where Pharmacists' Roles Are Heading, Follow Patients

Last year in particular, pharmacists played a greater role in patient care with an increased workload as they connected patients, providers, and payers.


Hayden Mitteer, PharmD Candidate

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Eculizumab and Other Therapies for the Treatment of High-Risk Transplant-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy

Eculizumab (Soliris; Alexion), a C5 inhibitor preventing cleavage into C5a and C5b, is widely considered the first-line therapy for high-risk TA-TMA.


Stuart Johnson, MD

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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.


Mallory P. Schwartz, BS

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States Grant Prescribing Authority to Psychologists

This movement has aimed to address the mental health care epidemic in the United States.


Azhar Hussain, DHA, MBA

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Understanding the Toxicity Profiles of Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Insights Into Vitamins A, D, E, and K

Health care professionals play a vital role in preventing overdose and ensuring safe use.



Shanna Schneider, PharmD, BCPS

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Standardizing Infusion Pumps in Large Health Systems Enhances Safety

Analyzing consolidation of 8 drug pump libraries into 1 IV infusion library in a 9-hospital system: from standardization to implementation.


Jessie Modlin, 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.


Merry Ann Sta Maria, PharmD Candidate

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Novel Drug Combinations in Precision Medicine Are an Emerging Landscape for Pharmacists

A single-center experience at a tertiary medical center precision medicine clinic provides insight.


Lucy Phan Vo, PharmD, BCPS, BCEMP

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Psychiatric Medication Adherence in Patients Experiencing Homelessness

Unique barriers can lead to psychiatric medication adherence rates as low as 26%.


Matthew Butler, PharmD, BCACP

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Cost-Effective Pharmacotherapy for Patients With Diabetes

Pharmacists can help patients with diabetes save money.


Nicole Mehan, PharmD Candidate

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Veteran Care Should Be Added to PharmD Curriculum

Studies show a need for coordination between the VA health care system and non-VA health care practices to decrease confusion and duplication of services.


Stuart Perry

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Optimizing Point-of-Care Testing for Greater Reliability, Efficacy

Point-of-care testing can vary in complexity, but is always performed at or near a patient and at the site where care or treatment is provided.


Sacha Pollard Deloney, PharmD, MBA

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Preventing the Mad Scramble Before a Pharmacy Compliance Audit

Self-audits help onsite frontline pharmacy leaders and team members to assess compliance before an external surveyor enters their pharmacy to inspect medication use processes.


Elma Telushi, PharmD Candidate

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Updated Guidelines for Managing Clostridioides Difficile Infection in Adults

A diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile infection does not instantly require treatment, but new guidelines include recommendations for treatment when warranted.


Noor Naffakh, PharmD, MS

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Immunotherapy Followed by Targeted Therapy Shows OS Benefit in BRAF-Mutated Melanoma

Each therapy presents a different but effective treatment option.


Steve Riddle, PharmD, MSIM, BCPS, FASHP

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Slowing the Opioid Crisis Begins in the Hospital

Although the opioid epidemic is a broad societal problem, health systems can play a critical role in the response.


Alexander McCarthy, PharmD

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Study Shows Value of Investing in Pharmacogenomics Testing for Tacrolimus Dosing in Kidney Transplant Recipients

More cost effectiveness data is crucial in advocating for better insurance coverage in the United States.


Julie Dopheide, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP

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Educational Resources to Support Patients

Panelists discuss how comprehensive educational resources are essential for empowering patients with TD to better understand their condition, actively participate in their treatment decisions, and achieve optimal outcomes through improved self-management and adherence.


Janine G. Martino, PharmD, BCOP, APh

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Assessing Prescriber Justification for Use of Outpatient Chemotherapy in the Acute Care Setting

This single-center, descriptive, retrospective chart review identified barriers to outpatient chemotherapy use, revealing avoidable inpatient stays and highlighting targets for stewardship interventions.