New Legislation Redefines Oversight for Compounding Pha...
April 1, 2014 - Featured , In the News / Politics By: Davidta Brown, Senior Staff Editor – As the world of healthcare and its provision evolves, laws which organize and oversee the ways that patients receive health services must develop at the same pace. Last November, a new bill establishing clearer protocol for the compounding and tracking of medications became national law. The Drug Quality… |
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The Importance of Organ Donation: Perspectives and the ...
March 1, 2014 - Featured , Professional Advice / Opinions By: James Schurr, PharmD Candidate c/o 2014 and Jennifer Miao, PharmD Candidate c/o 2014 With very special thanks to Jessica Melore and Jennifer McDermott, PharmD, BCPS of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Jessica Melore was 16 years old, a senior in high school, and co-captain of the tennis team when her life took a drastic turn. While… |
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Compounding at a Crossroads: New Boundaries in the Afte...
July 1, 2013 - Featured , In the News / Politics Davidta Brown, PharmD Candidate c/o 2017 – The debate on the nature of compounding practice and the extent to which it ought to be regulated has come to the forefront of public attention. Those who regularly follow American news and politics are familiar with the series of events that have led to the present… |
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Bisphosphonates and Atypical Fracture Risk...
September 1, 2012 - Clinical , Featured By: Steve Soman, Pharm.D. Candidate c/o 2013 – Bisphosphonates are proven to enhance bone density and reduce fracture incidence in post-menopausal women but recent data suggests they may have adverse effects with regards to bone quality. The drugs in this class can be differentiated as non-nitrogen containing (older generation) and nitrogen containing (newer generation) medications.… |
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It’s Time to Get Involved!...
November 1, 2011 - Professional Advice / Opinions By: Khilna Patel, PharmD Candidate c/o 2012 – Top academic achievement is a plus but is not the only thing to strive for – college is about developing one‘s self as a whole. There are many opportunities to get involved. Don‘t be afraid to try everything that may interest you because it will only bring… |