Authors



Sawyer Y. Mustopoh

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The Ethics and Economics of California’s End of Life Option Act

In addition to moral arguments, economic issues must be considered.


Alyssa Christensen, PharmD, BCIDP

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Implementing CDC’s Core Elements of Sepsis

The agency outlines key elements for building effective hospital sepsis programs.


Husna Rahim, PharmD, RPh

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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.


Herman W. Powery II, PharmD, BCOP

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Current Drug Pathways in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

Advancements in genomic and mutational analysis show that up to 60% of adenocarcinomas and up to 50% to 80% of squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) have a known oncogenic driver mutation.


Christian Gee

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Five Fast Facts About IVIG

By functioning as an antibody replacement therapy, IVIG can be used to manage a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.


Bani Tamraz, PharmD, PhD

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How 2023 Can Be the Year of Clinical Pharmacogenomics

In terms of science and technology, the health care community has everything needed to clinically implement pharmacogenomics testing.


Nabila Ismail, PharmD

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Dengue Vaccine: What Pharmacists Need to Know

The FDA approved the first vaccine for dengue disease in May 2019.


Syuleyman Bektashev

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Interactive Case Studies: January 2022

How would you respond to these patients' questions?


Bob Zutaut, RPh

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Offering Specialty Infusions May Be Worth the Work for Oncology Practices

Expanding operations to provide specialty infusions can provide benefits to both patients and oncology practices.


Mindy Smith, BSPharm, RPh, MHA, CMWA

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Driving Patient Safety With New Pharmacy HIT Standards

New standards from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs could drive changes that improve patient safety by optimizing drug therapy to reduce the risk of harm and improve health and well-being before a medication is dispensed.


Carissa Treptow, 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.


Chloe Siu, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

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Emerging Bispecific T-Cell Engagers in Myeloma: Promises and Hurdles

The multiple myeloma landscape is evolving, with bispecific T-cell engagers offering hope.


Vicki Keedy, MD

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Removing Mesna From Cyclophosphamide Cycles in VAdriaC-IE for Ewing Sarcoma

This retrospective cohort study provides preliminary evidence for safe removal of mesna from VAdriaC cycles, as the incidence of hemorrhagic cystitis did not increase in patients with Ewing sarcoma who received cyclophosphamide without prophylactic mesna.


Rachel Marini, PharmD

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Recognize the Value of Health Care Volunteers

The health care industry must cultivate volunteer support to maintain a positive impact on vaccination rates.


Advit Shah, BSc, BSc Pharmacy, RPh

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How to Create an Inclusive Culture for LGBTQ+ Patients at the Pharmacy: A Practical Approach

Facilitating environmental cues that members of the LGBTQ+ community look for to signify that they are in a safe space is an especially important element for the LGBTQ+ community.


Kasey Jackson, PharmD, BCOP

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The Expanding Role of CDK 4/6 Inhibitors in Breast Cancer Treatment

Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK 4/6) inhibitors have transformed the treatment of hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer across metastatic and early-stage settings, with ongoing research exploring their potential in additional breast cancer subtypes, combination therapies, and aggressive disease scenarios.


Cameron Abbey-Mott, PharmD

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Clinical Overview: Dapagliflozin for Patients with Heart Failure, Reduced Ejection Fraction and Preserved Ejection Fraction

Management of heart failure focuses on avoiding reversible precipitants and optimizing guideline-directed therapy to lower mortality and hospitalizations.


Carl V. Crawford, MD

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Looking Toward the Future of CDI Management

Closing out their discussion on Clostridioides difficile infection, panelists share closing thoughts on novel pipeline therapies.


John B. Buse, MD, PhD

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Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: What the Latest Data Tell Us

John Buse, MD, PhD discusses the expanding role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in treatment of cardiovascular conditions.


Nishant Thakar, PharmD; Ibraheem Rajab, Bchem; and Sinni Moozhayil, BPharm, MS

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Extemporaneous Compounding of Amoxicillin Suspensions During National Shortage

As of November 2022, amoxicillin suspension has been on a national shortage list, therefore the FDA has permitted temporary compounding of amoxicillin suspensions.


Nithya Srinivasan, Director of Marketing, Rheumatology, Janssen Immunology

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Holistic Psoriatic Arthritis Care: Why Well-Being Should Be Incorporated Into the Treatment Paradigm

People living with psoriatic arthritis deserve to be informed about ways to approach disease management holistically and with a personalized approach.


Doug Field

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Pharmacies Poised to Capture At-Home Diagnostics Category

By leveraging do-it-yourself testing momentum, community-based and retail pharmacies can solidify their position as health care hubs with a category management approach that enhances the consumer experience and boosts store relevance and revenue.


Sharita Howe, PharmD

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Sharita Howe, PharmD, on Leadership, Pharmacy, and Innovation: ‘Pharmacists Are Like Superheroes, We Can Do Anything’

Sharita Howe, PharmD, discusses her recent acknowledgement by MM+M, who acknowledged her as a part of the next wave of health care leaders in their recognition of 40 under 40 leaders in health care.


Abigail Johnson

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Study Highlights Pharmacy Student Perspective on Mental Health, Future Practice

Pharmacy programs are implementing new practices into their curriculum and research is being focused on mental health care.


Gabriela G. Abrego, MPH

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Applying an Error Prevention Process to a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

An overview for community pharmacies of a process to minimize vaccine errors using a COVID-19 vaccine point of distribution as an example.


Pranav Garimella, MBBS, MPH

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Insight: Pharmacists Play Key Role in Educating Patients With CKD on Semaglutide Use, Management

According to Pranav Garimella, pharmacists are essential in counseling patients with CKD on the appropriate use of semaglutide.


Natalija M. Farrell, PharmaD, BCPS, DABAT, FAACT

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Vaccinations in the Emergency Department: Current and Emerging Practices to Boost Public Health

Piloting new emergency department-based vaccination campaigns and fine-tuning existing programs may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases.



Jacob Curcio, PharmD

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A Primer for Medical Specialty Drug Utilization Management Strategies

Case management programs or pharmacist-delivered high-touch care are critical components in medical specialty drug management.