Authors



Yasmeen Ettrick, PharmD Candidate

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Multilingual Medicine: A Pharmacist’s Impact on Inclusive Health Care

Patricia Gutierrez, PharmD, BCACP, CDE, aims to combat the challenges in culturally competent care with knowledge and love for her community and patients.


Rachel Anne Friend, PharmD Candidate

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Migraine Awareness Month: A Pharmacist’s Role in Dynamic Management

The increased negative health outcomes associated with migraines provide an opportunity for pharmacists in both the inpatient and outpatient setting to support patients.


Zyanya Rizzo, PharmD Candidate

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Assessing Philadelphia-Like B-Cell ALL in a Largely Hispanic Population

Ph-like ALL may be predominantly prevalent in Hispanic and Latino populations.


Raja M. Din, MD

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How Integrating Research Into Private Pharmacy Practice Can Support Care and Diversity in Clinical Trials

By taking a research-based approach, clinical trials can become more diverse and better serve the needs of all individuals.


Ellen Berkley, 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.


Don Lazas, MD

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How Integrating Clinical Trials Into Private Practice Can Benefit Both Patients, Physicians

Having scheduled check-ins for an ongoing trial arguably helps patients feel more informed and in charge of their health.


Hawon Jung

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Pain Management in the ICU Is Complex

Finding the right medication or drug combination for individual patients is critical.



Anna Hall

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Future-Proofing Pharmacies Amid a Changing Health Care Landscape

New tools and technology applications proliferate as multiple, industrywide shifts take hold in pharmacy.



American Institute of the History of Pharmacy

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‘First Day Cover’ Collection Marks 50th Anniversary of Pharmacy Stamp

American Institute of the History of Pharmacy posts the collection of pharmacist Daniel Shifrin on its website.


Jamila Beckford, PharmD Candidate

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Bridging the Gap: How Pharmacists Can Expand and Transform Mental Health Services

This expansion of their role goes beyond traditional dispensing duties, positioning pharmacists as an essential bridge between patients and the broader health care system.


Brooke Kempf, PMHNP

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Improving Schizophrenia Outcomes: The Role of Long-Acting Injectables and Medication Adherence

Offering pharmacy professionals insights into the benefits, importance and challenges associated with switching patients to long-acting injectables to treat schizophrenia.



Alexandra Gerlach, Associate Editor

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FDA Adds Boxed Warning to Glatiramer Acetate Over Risk of Rare, Serious Allergic Reaction

Patients with multiple sclerosis being treated with glatiramer acetate have an increased risk of experiencing anaphylaxis.


Ashley Gallagher, Editor

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New Report Aims to Further Define Diagnostic Criteria for Clinical Obesity

The Commission aims to provide information for clinical decision making, therapeutic interventions, and public health strategies.



Alexandra Burger, PharmD

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TXNIP inhibitors: A New Class of Agents for Diabetes Treatment

TXNIP inhibition could prevent beta cell loss and protect beta cell function to potentially contribute to diabetes management and its complications.


Hosep Ohanian, PharmD candidate

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A Review of Treatment Options, Guidelines for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

With the release of the 2022 AHA/ACC Guidelines for the Management of Heart Failure, patients with HFpEF now have a wider range of treatment options.


Sabree Burbage, PharmD, MPH

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PQA-Supported Research Examines Cost Barriers to Medication Access and Adherence

The Pharmacy Quality Alliance developed the “Medication Access Framework for Quality Measurement” to address the social determinants of health that hinder patient medication access and contribute to poor health outcomes.


Liz Oler, PharmD

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Pharmacy’s Role in Public Health Initiatives

Panelists share final thoughts and advice regarding the critical role pharmacy has played and continues to play in public health initiatives.


Monida Tum

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Updates on 2022 Changes to the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care

Metformin has been the drug of choice for the treatment of diabetes since the 1950s, but new changes suggest the consideration of SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLT-1 agonists.



Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM

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Risks Facing Pharmacists, and Their Associated Costs, Are Increasing

The cost of defending license matters and malpractice claim costs have increased over a 5-year period (2017-2022).


Stephanie Mojumdar, PharmD

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Paradoxical Hypotension After Inadvertent Intravenous Administration of Epinephrine

Raising awareness of the potentially fatal cardiovascular complications of epinephrine toxicity.


Diana Levytska

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Case Studies: September 2022

How would you respond to these patient questions?


Angela Williams, APK Candidate

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Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Addressing Health Care Disparities

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in pharmacy can lead to better health outcomes for patients.


Alberto Coustasse, DrPH, MD, MBA, MHP

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Elevating Stroke Care: A Pharmacy Perspective on Telestroke Services

In recent years, telestroke services have transformed stroke care delivery, especially in rural or underserved areas.