Authors
Latest:
Equal but Not the Same—2021 Update on Influenza VaccinesAs COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, it is more important than ever for pharmacists to be equipped with the knowledge and resources to bust the myths surrounding vaccinations, particularly in preparation for the upcoming influenza season, which is expected to occur from October 2021 to May 2022.
Latest:
Global Patient Registries Can Advance Opportunities for Rare Disease ResearchCollaboration and knowledge sharing amongst rare disease researchers can be difficult, as these researchers are often spread out throughout the world.
Latest:
Transformative Leadership Can and Should be Practiced by Everyone in the Pharmacy OrganizationA transformational leader can make the difference between an efficient, profitable organization and one that is mired in mediocrity.
Latest:
To Understand Human Disorders, Researchers Look to Man’s Best FriendExplore the intriguing connections between bulldogs and human medical conditions, revealing insights into congenital disorders and their treatments.
Latest:
Empower Prospective Pharmacists through Children’s BooksThis short story, illustrated by Roth, portrays pharmacists in a variety of settings and was written with the intent to introduce the career in a fun and understandable way for children and inspire kids to pursue their dreams.
Latest:
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Could Be the Answer to the Global Threat of Antimicrobial ResistanceScientists hypothesize that fecal microbiota transplant restores the recipient’s gut microbiota to an environment that mimics the healthy donor’s microbiota
Latest:
Emerging BCMA-Directed Therapies in Multiple Myeloma: Bispecific Antibodies and CAR T-Cell TherapiesHere is an updated overview of the role of BCMA-directed therapies following the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting and EHA Congress.
Latest:
Navigating the Changing Tides of PBM Audits: A Forecast and Strategy for Independent PharmaciesBy understanding the nuances of PBM audit strategies, pharmacies can implement proactive measures to mitigate risks of recoupment, payment suspensions, and, in severe cases, network termination.
Latest:
Oncology Overview: Idelalisib in Blood CancersApproved indications for idelalisib include relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, and follicular B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Latest:
Social Determinants of Health Matter When Treating Patients With Breast CancerPharmacists play a critical role in treating patients with breast cancer and can help address their social determinant of health challenges.
Latest:
Advocate for Greater Pharmacy Technician RolesMultiple state and federal laws since the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the growing role of technicians
Latest:
Study: Guillain-Barré Five Times More Likely in Unvaccinated COVID-19-Positive Patients Than Vaccinated PatientsPatients can sometimes develop Guillain-Barre syndrome after having a recent respiratory illness or digestive tract infection and, in rare cases, after receiving certain vaccines.
Latest:
Minnesota Fights Back Against Rising Insulin CostsAlec Smith Insulin Affordability Act provides citizens with a long-term solution to diabetes expenditures.
Latest:
Management of Cytopenia Post CAR T-Cell TherapyThis review explores cytopenia after CAR T-cell therapy, including its risk stratification and management with growth factors, thrombopoietin-receptor agonists, and hematopoietic stem cell boosts.
Latest:
Help Optimize Care for Orphan, Rare Lung Diseases Amid COVID-19 PandemicThe value of a patient-first approach and telehealth for addressing the complex health coordination needs of those with these pulmonary conditions has never been more critical.
Latest:
SGO 2025: The MRI Gap and How Race and Insurance Shape Cervical Cancer Treatment TimelinesSophie Jabban discusses research presented at the SGO Annual Meeting highlighting significant disparities in MRI access for patients with cervical cancer receiving chemoradiation, with delays linked to both race and insurance status, underscoring systemic barriers that may impact timely treatment.
Latest:
Drug Sequestration in the Management of Patients with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation SupportDosing recommendations for patients requiring ECMO support are unlikely to be supported by high-quality evidence, but are usually extrapolated from the physicochemical characteristics of individual drugs in conjunction with data from pharmacokinetic studies and case reports.
Latest:
Unmet Needs in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple MyelomaSarah Rockwell, PharmD, BCOP, and Ke Ning, MD, share their concluding remarks, reflecting on the current landscape and expressing their aspirations for addressing remaining unmet needs.
Latest:
Tips to Finding Balance: Being a Well-Rounded Student PharmacistFrom countless hours of studying to participating in pharmacy organizations to volunteering in the community, it’s no surprise that student pharmacists often struggle to find balance as a well-rounded student.
Latest:
Data Show Fremanezumab Converts Chronic Migraine to Episodic, Improves Quality of Life for PatientsThe authors determined that 40 patients (74.1%) converted from chronic to episodic migraine.
Latest:
Pharmacists Play a Vital Role in Providing High-Value Care to Patients With Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and fatigue, with 4 main treatment options available.
Latest:
New Curricular Framework Aims to Prepare, Inspire the Next Generation of Community Pharmacy LeadersThe framework includes 6 domains designed to immediately empower students in community pharmacies.
Latest:
How Precision Dosing Technology Helps Prevent Adverse EventsPrecision dosing technology uses multiple patient-specific factors to individualize medication doses, helping clinicians reduce medication errors that lead to adverse events.
Latest:
New Migraine Guidelines Aim to Help Patients Beat the PainThe updated recommendations include CGRP inhibitors as a first-line treatment option for chronic and episodic migraine prevention.
Latest:
The Role of Daridorexant in the Treatment of InsomniaAlthough pharmacotherapy is considered for the treatment of insomnia, medication should not be the sole treatment for individuals diagnosed with insomnia.
Latest:
Precision Oncology in Focus: ctDNA's Role in Colon Cancer ManagementSasha Watson, PharmD, BCOP, discusses the emerging role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in colon cancer, highlighting its potential to enhance precision oncology by improving early detection, guiding adjuvant therapy decisions, and monitoring disease recurrence and treatment resistance.
Latest:
Ousting the Pain: Migraine in University StudentsStudents may be hesitant to discuss migraines, which can lead to absences, difficulties in personal life, financial burdens, and poor mental health.
Latest:
Shorter Course of Treatment for CAP in Children Demonstrates SuccessPediatric guidelines suggest 10 days of therapy for community-acquired pneumonia, but recent data support shortening therapy duration.
Latest:
How Does the EUA for the COVID-19 Vaccines Work?FDA approvals of vaccines usually take 10 to 15 years, but the pandemic necessitates emergency action.
