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New P2Y12 Antagonist on the Rise

By Nancy Rizkalla, PharmD candidate c/o 2015 -        Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with subsequent stent implantation is a highly…

13 years ago

U.S. v Caronia: Misdemeanor or Constitutional Right?

By: Tamara Yunusova, Staff Editor - On December 3, 2012, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals became the first…

13 years ago

New FDA Approval: Fycompa® to Treat Seizures

By: Bhavini Shah, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013  - Fycompa® (perampanel) has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval…

13 years ago

FDA Approves New Indication for Botox (OnabotulinumtoxinA) for Urinary Incontinence

By: Bethsy Jacob, PharmD Candidate 2014 - On January 18, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a…

13 years ago

Extending the Standing Order for Tdap

By:  Christina Tarantola, PharmD, PGY-1 Resident at Kings Pharmacy - The New York State Department of Health issued a health…

13 years ago

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Collaborates

By:  Tasnima Nabi, Associate Student Editor - St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has collaborated with the…

13 years ago

A Look at Primary Medication NonAdherence and How it can be Overcome

By:  Erica Dimitropoulos, Assistant Student Editor - Although clinical trials can affirm the efficacy and advantages of all marketed medications,…

13 years ago

Calcium Intake and Risk of Myocardial Infarction

By:  Lila Ahmed, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013 - In the past, numerous research efforts have attempted to prove the benefits…

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

Make A Resolution to Get Involved in 2013!

By:  Jena Marion, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013 - It was a few weeks into the spring semester of my freshman…

13 years ago

Varizig® for Chickenpox Symptoms

By: Steve Soman, Co-Editor-in-Chief - Varicella Zoster Immune Globulin (Varizig®) was approved by the FDA on December 21st of 2012.…

13 years ago

The Opioid Debate: PROP and PROMPT Battle Away

By: Tamara Yunusova - On Wednesday, July 25th a petition signed by the reform group Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing…

13 years ago

New Healthcare Law Concerning Birth Control Causes Debate

By: Katie Cimmino, Pharm D. Candidate c/o 2015 -  With the start of the New Year the French government is…

13 years ago

FDA Approves Apixaban For Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

By: Alexandra Alleva, PharmD candidate c/o 2013 - As of December 28th, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer's brand name oral anticoagulant,…

13 years ago

Volunteer Opportunities: Urban Humanitarian Projects

By: Sibyl Cherian, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 - Last year’s piece on “Carrying the Vincentian Torch” featured the endeavors of…

13 years ago

Tackling America’s Drug Shortage Crisis

By: John S Lim, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013 - America’s focus on healthcare, as well as its position as one…

14 years ago

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2012!

Dear Readers, Christmas is just a few days away, and an amazing year of great challenges, pleasant surprises, and endeavors…

14 years ago

Breakthroughs in Gene Therapy: Pharmacogenetics and Vectors

By: Tamara Yunusova, PharmD Candidate c/o 2017 - Gene therapy? You scoff in disbelief as thoughts of designer babies, liberal…

14 years ago

Adverse Events from Ingestion of OTC Eye Drops and Nasal Sprays

By Tasnima Nabi, PharmD Candidate c/o 2016 - The FDA has issued warnings on accidental ingestion of over-the-counter eye drops…

14 years ago

Giving a Second Chance: The Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic on Long Island

By: Maria Sorbera, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013 at AMSCOP (LIU) - Author William S. Burroughs states in his novel, “The…

14 years ago

A Memorable Moment: The White Coat Ceremony

By: Tasnima Nabi, PharmD Candidate c/o 2016 - The most memorable moment of a professional’s career is when he or…

14 years ago

Fungal Meningitis Outbreak: A Sobering Tragedy

By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Associate Student Editor - For the past few weeks, we have heard about the terrible breakout…

14 years ago

Are You Prepared for RSV Season?

By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Associate Student Editor - Many of us have prepared for influenza season by receiving the flu…

14 years ago

Safety and Efficacy of Atropine for Salivary Hypersecretion

By: Elsa Thomas, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013 - Atropine is an anticholinergic used to treat various conditions, such as bradycardia,…

14 years ago

New Drug Review: Tofacitinib (Xeljanz®)

By: Jessica Lee, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013 - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system…

14 years ago

Mechanisms of NSAID Induced Functional Renal Toxicity

By: James W.  Schurr & Stephen Argiro, PharmD Candidates c/o 2014 - Patients frequently utilize non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for…

14 years ago

SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome

By: Shannon Tellier, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013 - Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome has been reported in all categories of antidepressants after…

14 years ago

Ivacaftor (KalydecoTM): Targeting the Core of Cystic Fibrosis

By: Eugene Kolomiyets, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013, AMSCOP at LIU - Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused…

14 years ago

Low-dose SSRIs for the Overly Sensitive Esophagus

By Sunhae Chang, PharmD Candidate c/o 2013 - When patients complain of heartburn, the blame usually shifts to gastroesophageal reflux…

14 years ago

Duloxetine’s Effect on Blood Glucose Levels

By: Neal Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief - Duloxetine is a serotonin (5HT) and norepinephrine (NE) reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) introduced to the US…

14 years ago

NYS Legislature to Ban Selling Tobacco Products in Pharmacies

By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi - The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not…

14 years ago

The Role of NMDA in Electroconvulsive Therapy and Other Neuropsychological Disorders

By: Neal Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief - Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a last-line procedure in the treatment of refractory depression, among other…

14 years ago

A New Frontier in Health Care: Digital Medicine

By: Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi - We live in amazing times. Technology does not progress by steps anymore, it grows by…

14 years ago

Medications Causing Body Temperature Fluctuations

By: Elsa Thomas, Pharm.D. c/o 2013 - Human body uses various complex mechanisms to maintain its body temperature within a…

14 years ago

My Experiences at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

By: Addolorata Ciccone, Student Copy Editor - As a fifth-year pharmacy student researching and ranking advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE)…

14 years ago

Studying Abroad: The Perspective From a Pharmacy Student

By: Shannon Tellier - When applying to St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences five years ago, I…

14 years ago

Rho Chi Executive Board Member Insight: Albana Alili

By: Mohammad A. Rattu, Pharm.D.  [PGY-1 Resident at VA NYHHS] - We sometimes need to step back and look at…

14 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

A Cherokee Experience: The Story of My Ambulatory Care Rotation

By: Nandini Puranprashad, Pharm D. Candidate c/o 2013 - I’m sitting in a quaint coffee shop in Cherokee, North Carolina,…

14 years ago

Bisphosphonates and Atypical Fracture Risk

By: Steve Soman, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 - Bisphosphonates are proven to enhance bone density and reduce fracture incidence in…

14 years ago

Antiplatelet Use Following Acute Coronary Syndromes

By: Addolorata Ciccone, Co-Copy Editor - Acute Coronary Syndromes Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a myocardial ischemia caused by obstruction…

14 years ago

New Student Convocation Address

By: Mohamed Dungersi, Associate Student Editor - The following address was delivered by one of our student editors on behalf…

14 years ago

Student Spotlight: Felipe Camacho

By Nandini Puranprashad, Pharm D. Candidate c/o 2013 - Felipe Camacho is a 6th year student at the University of…

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

Rho Chi Executive Board Member Insight: Elizabeth Mo

By: Mohammad A. Rattu, Pharm.D.  [PGY-1 Resident at VA NYHHS] - We sometimes need to step back and look at…

14 years ago

Quick Update: Triptan Pharmacology

By: Neal Shah, Co-Editor-In-Chief - Migraines can be “classic” or “common.”  While all migraines feature unilateral, pulsating headaches, classic migraines…

14 years ago

Matching Challenge: Over-the-Counter Products

By: Mohamed Dungersi, Associate Student Editor -  Match the following herbal products with their correct description: A. This product has…

14 years ago

Indications for Dialysis: A Mnemonic And Explanation

By: Neal Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief -  Dialysis is the removal of substances from intravascular circulation by filtration.1  Typically, dialysis is ordered…

14 years ago