Brentsen Wolf, PharmD

Dr. Wolf completed his post-doctoral fellowship training in Medical Affairs at Merck in 2023 and now works as an MSL in thoracic malignancies in the Saint Louis area.

Clinical Pharmacy

Should You Take Ozempic For Weight Loss?

he goal of this article is not to dissuade you from taking a GLP-1 agonist for weight loss, and it's probably an appropriate option for many. However, it is definitely NOT the right option for everyone.

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit & Scholarship Winners

We are extremely excited to announce that RxTeach has been officially classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! This means that the IRS has deemed RxTeach as being tax-exempt by virtue of its charitable programs. RxTeach NFP is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt.  Contributions are

Clinical Pharmacy

Should Clinical Trial Results Expire? REDUCE-AMI Study

The findings of this study were rather damning. In essence, the study found NO BENEFIT from adding long-term beta-blocker treatment in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) who have a preserved ejection fraction.

Health and Wellness

The BEST Predictor of Life-Span

If you're a seasoned subscriber to RxTeach, you'll no doubt know that we're huge fans of using exercise to extend life-span and health-span. Our obsession with this approach to health is data-driven. In a previous article covering a publication from 2018, we showed that

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Health and Wellness

Insightful Ponderings 2

If you consider yourself a contemplative individual, our new Insightful Ponderings newsletter is for you!

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Monthly Recaps

March Recap 2024

We are back with another monthly post for our paid subscribers. In this post, we also share several fun things that are more personal, interesting, and meant to create a closer community around RxTeach. We hope you enjoy it! If you're only interested in our free content, that&

Health and Wellness

Should You Start Fasting?

I was recently asked by a colleague about my thoughts on fasting and whether or not I thought it was beneficial. Like many of us, he had heard about the potential health benefits of fasting that have become popularized through social media. Though now used frequently as a longevity tool,

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Science

The Warburg Effect: How a German Biochemist Changed Cancer Forever

Science

Caffeine & Diuresis

Like "breaking the seal" on a night out, an eventual trip to the bathroom after your morning coffee is nearly guaranteed. Why does this happen?

Health and Wellness

Insightful Ponderings

In our new Insightful Ponderings newsletter, we will be sharing insights and thought-provoking points from some of our favorite podcasts, books, newsletters, and authors for your brain to ponder. These articles are short, sweet, and meant to make you THINK.

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Monthly Recaps

February Recap 2024

We are back with another monthly post for our paid subscribers. In this post, we also share a number of fun things that are more personal, interesting, and meant to create a closer community around RxTeach. We hope you enjoy it! If you're only interested in our free

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Professional Development

MSL Onboarding Insights

Professional Development

Pharma for PharmDs

Are you feeling stuck in your "traditional" pharmacy job? Are you a student trying to avoid working in retail? Do you want the ability to work from home or have a hybrid job? If so, maybe it's time to seriously consider other options.

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Monthly Recaps

January Recap 2024

We are back with another monthly post for our paid subscribers. In this post, we also share a number of fun things that are more personal, interesting, and meant to create a closer community around RxTeach.

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Clinical Pharmacy

Censoring in Clinical Trials: Survival Analysis

Clinical Pharmacy

Interview: Cryptogenic Stroke in 29 Year Old

We can't thank Alex enough for turning his difficult experience into a learning opportunity for pharmacists and patients alike!

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Monthly Recaps

December Recap 2023

We are back with another monthly post for our paid subscribers. In this post, we also share a number of fun things that are more personal, interesting, and meant to create a closer community around RxTeach.

Science

Cancer Basics

Here are some general principles (which have many exceptions) that can be used to describe "cancer" as a whole. Let's talk about some cancer basics.

Professional Development

What is a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)?

Let's talk about the purpose of an MSL, why pharmacists are a good fit, and why these roles are so competitive.

4 Habits to Stop Now

I know we're still a month out from New Year's, but that doesn't mean we can't take a little more control of our lives today! In fact, taking command of your life now can help you mentally "earn" the upcoming

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Monthly Recaps

November Recap 2023

We are back with another monthly post for our paid subscribers. In this post, we also share a number of fun things that are more personal, interesting, and meant to create a closer community around RxTeach.

Students

The Art of Networking: Building Valuable Connections

Having now spent time on the other side since graduating from pharmacy school, I know this phrase to be true. In fact, I wouldn't have successfully landed my last 2 jobs in the industry if I had not properly networked within this small world!

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Monthly Recaps

October Recap 2023

We are back with another monthly post for our paid subscribers. In this post, we also share a number of fun things that are more personal, interesting, and meant to create a closer community around RxTeach.

The Social Contract of Punctuality

If you follow these principles, your friends, family, and colleagues will appreciate it. They'll be thankful that you appropriately respect their time. If you don't, just know that it annoys the hell out of them. They're just too nice to tell you so!

Trying Something New: RxTeach YouTube Channel

Taking the leap on something new can be very daunting. Almost all of us have an idea for a project, company, or other endeavor, but rarely do we choose to put that idea into action. There are 2 main reasons for this, so far as I can tell. 1. We&