Authors


Christina Crawford, PharmD

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When to Call, When to Counsel: Acetazolamide for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension was previously considered a rare condition, however, its prevalence is increasing in parallel with obesity in patient populations.


Yasmin Sheikh

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The UK Became a Leader in the Cell Therapy Revolution, but a Lack of Ongoing Investment Could Change That

Advanced cell therapies are now saving the lives of people whose blood cancer would previously have been incurable. While the UK was quick to recognize the potential of these innovative therapies, patient access to these therapies may change without continued investment in the UK's cell therapy infrastructure.


Ilona Holcomb, PhD

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Comparative Oncology: Advances in Cancer Care from Pets to Humans

Dogs share a number of cancers with humans, including melanoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia, and osteosarcoma.


Marc Bonaca, MD, MPH, FACC

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Exploring the Vascular Benefits of Semaglutide in Peripheral Artery Disease

Marc Bonaca, MD, PHH, FACC discussed semaglutide’s potential benefits for non-diabetic patients with peripheral artery disease.


Romina Valdes, PharmD Candidate

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Fourth-Year Pharmacy Students Help Patients and Practitioners in Transitional Care

Students are being exposed to new patient experiences through collaboration with practitioners.


Marla C. Tanski, PharmD, MPh, MS, BCPPS

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Pharmacy-Led Medication Reconciliation Is Best Practice

The TJC and IHI advocate for medication reconciliation at all transitions of care.


Jennifer Finocchiaro, PharmD, AAHIVP, Genoa Healthcare

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Three Trends Shaping HIV Pharmacy Care

Although quality of life has significantly improved for patients with HIV, there are several factors influencing how we provide care and treat patients now and in the future.


Robert Fox, MD, FAAN

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AAN 2025: Tolebrutinib Shows Promise in Slowing Disability Progression for Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

The HERCULES trial demonstrates tolebrutinib's potential to slow disability progression in non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, offering a new treatment option for patients with limited therapeutic choices.


Dylan Zuch, PharmD Candidate

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Metronidazole Twice Daily: A Pharmacokinetic and Clinical Justification

This medication is associated with a number of adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal upset and peripheral neuropathies, that may be mitigated by less frequent dosing.


Miguel Villa

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To Deliver Cell and Gene Therapies to More Patients, Innovation in Diagnostic Testing is Essential

Individualized treatments like cell and gene therapies are poised to scale rapidly over the next decade.


John Ostrominski, MD

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Finerenone Shows Promise in Heart Failure and Kidney Disease Management

John Ostrominski, MD shares insights into the safety and efficacy of finerenone, based on data from the FINEARTS-HF trial.


Mikayla Texido, PharmD Candidate

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Treating Acid Reflux With Over-the-Counter Medications

An overview of acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease, over-the-counter options, long-term effects of proton pump inhibitors, lifestyle recommendations, and when to refer patients.


Marcella Kinaya, PharmD

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Marcella Kinaya, PharmD, on Flu Season: ‘We’re Here to Protect People and Make Sure They’re Healthy’

A district leader at CVS Health emphasizes that patients should get tested, be up to date with immunizations, and staying home and reach out to health care professionals when experiencing symptoms.



Donald Levick, MD, MBA

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Improving Medication Guidance Needs to be a Top Priority for Hospitals, Health Systems

More drugs plus a growing population of older and sicker patients is creating medication-alert overload for already stressed clinicians.



Allyson Gill, PharmD Candidate

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Case Study: Pharmacist Management of Inappropriate Prednisone Dosing Triggered By Asthma

Holistic and compassionate counseling by a pharmacist and pharmacy-interns on-duty over weekends could positively impact patient lives, especially for older adults and economically disadvantaged patients.


Elise Carpenter, PharmD, BCACP

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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Administered Depression Screenings Can Close Gaps in Care

The study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.


Amin Khudari, PharmD Candidate

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USC ALL Induction Regimen Combined With Newer TKIs Is Safe, Effective for Patients With Ph+ Disease

Achieving MRD flow cytometry negativity is crucial in monitoring and predicting survival outcomes.


Steve Martinson

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The Tao of Tau: Developing the “My Vancomycin Calculator” App

Creating a free app to assist in vancomycin dosing proved to be an entertaining and enlightening journey.



Nick Crozier, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCOP

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Driving Clinical Pharmacy Development With Data-Driven Metrics and Insights

There are no clearly defined, widely accepted clinical pharmacist metrics.


Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA

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Innovations in Hematology and Oncology Explored at HOPA Annual Conference

Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, shared insight from the HOPA Annual Meeting 2025.


Christy Cheung, PharmD

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Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education and Pharmacy Practice

By interpreting and applying the data provided by algorithms, pharmacists are uniquely equipped to guide development of more patient-centered care.


Celeste Chung, PharmD

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An Overview of Vitamins and Supplements in Multiple Sclerosis

By examining the evidence, pharmacists can gain insights into whether these supplements could be integrated into MS treatment regimens to improve patient outcomes.


Steven Pipe, MD

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Expert: Pharmacists Play Key Role in Counseling, Managing Expectations for Etranacogene Dezaparvovec

Pharmacists are integral to setting patient expectations, monitoring liver health, and ensuring adherence to long-term follow-up for optimal outcomes with etranacogene dezaparvovec.


Amit Patel, MD

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Pharmacy-Led Enhanced Patient Education in the Emergency Department

In this retrospective study, investigators evaluated a pharmacy-led initiative in the emergency department (ED), finding a potential reduction in ED revisits and hospital readmissions, though results were not statistically significant.


Rachel Chandra, PharmD, MPH, FASHP

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Understanding Gender-Affirmative Care Beyond Women’s Health

Gender-affirming care and inclusive practices are essential for health equity.


Hannah Ayers

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Case Studies: May 2022

How would you handle these patients' questions?


Gary Hopkins

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Medically Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacies Deliver Strong Outcomes

These facilities provide significant value to payers and patients.