Authors


Andrea Zearley, PharmD

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HSV Offers Promising Target for Preventive, Therapeutic Vaccines

Vaccination provides an opportunity to prevent and treat herpes simplex virus infection.


Srulik Dvorsky

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Technology Can Help Navigate Financial Assistance Programs in Specialty Care

The goal of the financial counselor is to identify available funding for patient care in a timely manner, but the sheer number of resources and variables involved results in a long, tedious process.


Alla Wilson, PharmD, BCPP

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Migraine Treatments: Past, Present, and Future

Migraines can be a primary diagnosis or a symptom of an underlying medical or psychological condition.


Shaun K. Wayne Jr, PharmD candidate

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The Dilemma of Childhood Vaccines Post Pandemic

With the end of the PREP Act Provisions in sight, pharmacists should Reflect on their impact and plan to continue them.


Melissa Mattison, PharmD

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Semaglutide is a Promising Drug Treatment for Chronic Weight Management

Semaglutide is a once weekly subcutaneous injection that was granted FDA approval for use in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one other weight related-condition.


Lindsay Dymowski

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How the Pandemic Changed Pharmacies

Pharmacists have been increasingly recognized as key partners in the clinical services needed to manage the pandemic.


Irvin Tapia, 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.


Bincy Abraham, MD, MS

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Advice for Physicians to Manage C. Difficile Infection (CDI)

Experts share advice for physicians taking care of patients with C. difficile infection (CDI).


Joanne Canedo, BS, MS

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Postpandemic Future Is Bright for Technicians

Tapping techs as immunizers opens up greater visibility and new source of health care labor.


Karissa Lapuz, PharmD candidate

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Tip of the Week: The Benefits of Mentoring Can Extend to Everyone Involved

Mentorship is a long-term and formative process and interaction that extends beyond initial discussions regarding the mentee's career path.


Hariket Bilodia, PharmD

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The Role of Behavioral Economics in Smoking Cessation

Behavioral economics is a tool that can influence patient behaviors using concepts such as choice architecture, nudges, and loss aversion.


Frank Lattuca, PharmD, BCOP

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Multiple Myeloma Therapy Often Causes Cardiovascular Complications

Many patients have baseline risk factors present at diagnosis because of older age and disease-related elements.


Eriel N. Burns

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Vermont’s Prescribed Products Gift Ban and Disclosures Act

The law has impacted the number of physicians receiving payment from drug companies.


Joseph Reilly, BS, PharmD, BCGP

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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.


Sara Varghese, PharmD

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Clinical Overview: Finerenone (Kerendia) Lowers Cardiovascular Events, Chronic Kidney Disease Progression

Finerenone is a first in class nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist indicated in adults with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.


Frank Harvey

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Technology Can Help Ease Provider Burnout, Access to Health Care

The need for pharmacists to return to a more clinically-focused role became apparent as the COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in patient access to care across the country.


Mia DeMarco, PharmD, AAHIVP

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Trends in Emergency Department Follow-Up Programs

Pharmacy personnel can be integrated to optimize antimicrobial use.



Shari Allen, PharmD, BCPP

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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.


Blake Robbins, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP

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Wellness Support Group Shows Promise in Reducing Burnout

Discussions are led by a variety of experienced preceptors to provide insight, strategies, and resources for pharmacy residents.


Ryan Fitzmaurice, PharmD

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How PBMs Can Help Rein in Drug Spending

Formulary changes, utilization management, and a lack of transparency upset a lot of members, which hides a lot of good things that pharmacy benefit managers do.


R. Preston Mason, MBA, PhD

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What Pharmacists Need to Know About Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil Supplements

Many patients turn to fish oil supplements to gain the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but there are important considerations pharmacists should be aware of before recommending fish oil supplements to their customers.



Omadevi Somai, PharmD Candidate

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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.


Abby R. Krupnik

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Explore Ovarian Cancer Treatments Through Clinical Trials

Guidelines typically recommend debulking surgery, plus systemic chemotherapy for most patients.



Emily Perriello, PharmD

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Clinical Pharmacists Can Improve Cost Savings Through Medication Assistance Programs in Primary Care

Pharmacists should continue to seek out opportunities to be involved in family medicine and chronic disease state management to make meaningful impacts on care.


Sonia T. Oskouei, PharmD, BCMAS, DPLA

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Survey: Retail Pharmacists Optimistic About Biosimilars, Still Have Questions

With the FDA approval and launch of the first interchangeable biosimilar in the United States in 2021, retail pharmacists are poised to play an increasing role in the future uptake of biosimilars.


Katelyn Steverson, PharmD, BCPS, CACP

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Direct Oral Anticoagulant Use for Left Ventricular Thrombus Treatment

An overview of the use of direct oral anticoagulants as an alternative to warfarin in the treatment of left ventricular thrombus.


Shanna K. O’Connor, PharmD, BCACP

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Three Ways Community Pharmacies Can Partner With Academia to Implement Patient Care Initiatives

Many faculty members are adept at training and teaching pharmacists and pharmacy technicians how to perform physical exams and tests.