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Using literature in medicine: An overview on clinical study types
In healthcare, collaboration and the sharing of information is vital to the expansion of knowledge. Different types of studies are conducted to confirm or build upon key concepts, such as
2021 Intern Testimonial
My initial plan post-graduation was to find a retail pharmacy position as soon as possible. At the time, I was not working as an intern and was relying heavily on
All about writing- RxPharmacist Internship Testimonial
Throughout my experience in the world of health care, I’ve learned that one of the most important skills a clinician can have is writing. I have discovered that the pharmacists
Taking a risk, leading to a phenomenal reward
The RxPharmacist internship program is an absolute must for anyone that feels even the slightest pull towards pursuing a pharmacy career that is non-traditional. Not only do you get paid to
The Compounding Conundrum of Personalized Medicine
It is no wonder personalized medicine has been taking a rise, after all the one size fits all approach seen in manufactured medicine cannot work for everyone. For patients with
Rising Rates of Asthma and the Hygiene Hypothesis
Many years ago, I came across a tale of The Wheezing Wolf and the Three Little Pigs , you could call it a breathless spin on a timeless children’s classic.
Mentorship and Networking – Beyond a Job!
Before my graduation in 2020, I was uncertain about my career and future with pharmacy being heavily saturated and the COVID-19 pandemic hit creating an ecomonic downturn. I first came
The Fault in Our EGFRs
The Fault in Our Stars is a novel written by John Green. Since its release in both print and film, the moving story has managed to strangle hearts around the
Five Varieties of Insulin and Why We Need Them
An estimated 34.2 million people in the United States have some form of diabetes (⅕ of which are entirely unaware), and in the last 20 years the number of diagnosed
Why We Can’t Be Hasty When It Comes to Drug Safety
To be, or not to be? When it comes to drug safety, it is up to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to decide if a medication may be,
Contraceptive Options for Contraindicated Patients
In 2015-2017, it was estimated 64.9% of women in the United States between the ages of 15-49 were using some form of contraception.1 The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG)
Opioids and Prescribing Patterns in Pain Management
Imagine yourself for a moment walking through your home. You make your way across a table and then suddenly you feel a sharp insurmountable degree of pain in your foot.