Formulation

The Difference in Guanfacine Formulations for ADHD

By: Katharine Cimmino, Editor-in-Chief - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common pediatric psychiatric disorder, and it affects the education,…

12 years ago

The Role of Pharmacists Expanding into the Emergency Room

By: Sherin Pathickal, PharmD Candidate c/o 2016 - In 2006, the Institute of Medicine reported that over 1.5 million people…

12 years ago

Tailored Tablets

By: Azia Tariq, Staff Editor - Truly personalized medication is the goal of researchers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries.…

12 years ago

Asking Questions

By: Bharat Kirthivasan, Co-Copy Editor (Content-focused) - It’s graduation season and some students are moving from academics to professional life.…

12 years ago

The Use of Topical Opioid Treatment for Pressure Ulcer Wounds

By: Katharine Cimmino, Editor-in-Chief - Pressure ulcers can be a painful condition decreasing the quality of life of patients and…

12 years ago

The Status of Surveillance of Japanese Encephalitis in Asia

By: Sabrina Ahmed, PharmD Candidate c/o 2017 - One recent stride towards combating worldwide infectious disease has been in the…

12 years ago

Nattokinase use in DVT prophylaxis

Samad Tirmizi, Pharm. D. Candidate c/o 2014 - Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a clot formation that occurs within deep…

13 years ago

FDA Takes Major Strides Towards Opioid Abuse Prevention

By: Ada Seldin PharmD Candidate c/o 2015 - On April 16th, 2013, the FDA approved the labeling change for the…

13 years ago

Liraglutide (Victoza®) for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

By:  Miriam Maltz, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013, AMSCOP, Long Island University - Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic…

13 years ago

Emerging Pathways For Treating Hepatitis C Virus

By:  Maria Sorbera, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013, AMSCOP, LIU - Hepatitis C is the leading cause of chronic liver disease…

13 years ago

Influenza Vaccines: Projected Strains for the 2012—2013 Season

By: Joo Hee Kwon, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 - There are 3 antigenic types of influenza: A, B, and C.…

14 years ago

Brand Vs. Generic: What Every Prescriber Should Know

By: Marina Yermolayeva, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013 - “I’m allergic to the generic; I need the brand name medication,” is…

14 years ago

Nutrition Support Pharmacy Practice

By: James W. Schurr, PharmD Candidate c/o 2014 - Nutrition Support Pharmacy is a specialized practice pertaining to the needs…

14 years ago

Matching Challenge: Look-Alike, Sound-Alikes

By: Addolorata Ciccone, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 - The following medications are easily confused.  Try to match each one with…

14 years ago

Drug Shortage Update: FDA Successfully Alleviates Chemotherapy Shortage

By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi - As previously reported, there is currently great concern in the medical community because of the…

14 years ago

Bydureon®: A Weekly Injection for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

By: Mohamed Dungersi - On January 27, the FDA approved Bydureon® (exenatide extended-release) for use in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus…

14 years ago

Liposomal Doxorubicin For Liver Cancer

By Lunbao (Jerry) Huang, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 - Over the last two decades, there has been an increasing focus…

14 years ago

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Abu Serajuddin

By: Ebey P. Soman - Dr. Abu Serajuddin is a true inspiration for student pharmacists who wish to enter the…

15 years ago