Interviews

Paolo Raggi, MD, PhD, professor at the department of medicine in the division of cardiology at the University of Alberta, discusses the role pharmacists play in helping individuals with vascular calcification and chronic kidney disease.

Kaushal Nanavati, MD, assistant dean of wellness and director of integrative medicine and survivorship at the Upstate Cancer Center discusses how integrative medicine can be used with cancer treatments and what the benefits are.

Paolo Raggi, MD, PhD, professor at the department of medicine in the division of cardiology at the University of Alberta, discusses what the treatment options are to treat vascular calcification.

Peter Stenvinkel, MD, PhD, FASN, full professor and senior lecturer at Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, discusses his presentation at the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week 2021 on vascular aging in chronic kidney disease.

Paolo Raggi, MD, PhD, professor at the department of medicine in the division of cardiology at the University of Alberta, discusses how chronic kidney disease elevated the risk of vascular calcification and what the risks of vascular calcification are.

Farzana Perwad, MD, chief of the Division of Nephrology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, discusses the common health impacts of phosphate metabolism disorders.

Farzana Perwad, MD, chief of the Division of Nephrology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, discusses the relationship between chronic kidney disease and disorders of phosphate metabolism.

Despoina Manousaki, MD, PhD, pediatric endocrinologist and assistant professor at CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, discusses the impact of uremia on vitamin D metabolism.

Despoina Manousaki, MD, PhD, pediatric endocrinologist and assistant professor at CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, discusses the relationship between uremia and chronic kidney disease.

Chi Chu, MD, an assistant professor in the division of nephrology at the University of California San Francisco, why providers might under dose ACE and ARB treatments for proteinuria.

Chi Chu, MD, an assistant professor in the division of nephrology at the University of California San Francisco, discusses the similarities and differences of ACEs and ARBs in practice.

Chi Chu, MD, an assistant professor in the division of nephrology at the University of California San Francisco, discusses how ACE and ARB therapies can be applied to chronic kidney disease, and the benefits of controlling the dosage.

Nicole Ross, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP, nurse practitioner for the department of hematology/oncology​ at Fox Chase Cancer Center, discusses how targeted therapies are impacting the treatment of NETs.

Kaushal Nanavati, MD, assistant dean of wellness and director of integrative medicine and survivorship at the Upstate Cancer Center discusses how CBD and cannabinol can offer potential treatment options as more research is being brought to the forefront on these as integrative medicine.

Nicole Ross, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP, nurse practitioner for the department of hematology/oncology​ at Fox Chase Cancer Center, discusses how communication plays a huge role in treatment of neuroendocrine tumors in large cancer centers.

Kaushal Nanavati, MD, assistant dean of wellness and director of integrative medicine and survivorship at the Upstate Cancer Center discusses why integrative treatment can help physicians personalize treatments for individuals with NETs and why it is beneficial to improve the quality of life for them.

Nicole Ross, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP, nurse practitioner for the department of hematology/oncology​ at Fox Chase Cancer Center, discusses what kind of support services at large cancer centers can help individuals with neuroendocrine tumors with their treatment.

Kaushal Nanavati, MD, assistant dean of wellness and director of integrative medicine and survivorship at the Upstate Cancer Center, discusses how integrative medicine can help treatment of neuroendocrine tumors in combination with other treatments.

Lindsay Bealor Greenleaf, MBA, JD, Vice President of ADVI Health, discusses a new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation that found that 83% of Americans believe the government should be allowed to negotiate lower drug prices, for both those on Medicare and in private insurance plans.

Mark Garofoli, director of Experiential Learning Program at WVU School of Pharmacy, discusses his CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding the role and impact of pharmacy technicians on opioids in the pharmacy.

Linda Mendonça, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, president of the National Association of School Nurses, discusses a new poll released by the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project and the National Association of School Nurses about parents’ plans to vaccinate their school-aged children.

Emily Holcomb, PharmD, BCPS, ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellow, discusses her CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding targeted medication safety best practices.

Paula Durlofsky, PhD, a writer for the American Psychological Association's Device Management and Digital Intelligence committee discusses how social media has impacted the mental health of health care professionals in recent years, including the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Amy Summers, PharmD, BCSCP, consultant at Restore Health Consulting, discusses her CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding proposed changes to the USP <795> and <797>.

Walgreens Chief Medical Officer Kevin Ban, MD, said the Walgreens 2021-2022 Flu Index is showing high flu activity in several regions of the country.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Jennifer Pena, chief medical officer for Nurx, discusses the impact of sexual health stigma, as well as how to combat it.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Lee Helman, MD, vice chair on Stand Up To Cancer's Scientific Advisory Committee, discusses the research collaboration between Stand Up To Cancer and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Melissa Pein, a pharmacy technician supervisor at Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hospital, discusses her CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding pharmacy technicians and the role they play in vaccinations