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.

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Science

Artificial Sweetener: New Data Shows Potential Association with Heart Attack and Stroke

Is there an association between erythritol and adverse cardiovascular events? Is the problem diet or metabolic? Let's talk about it!

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Monthly Recaps

February Recap 2023: In Case You Missed It! (Plus Important Updates)

From this point forward, all profits will be donated to help fund efforts in Alzheimer's and cancer research. We're excited about this chance to contribute to some of the research efforts that we care about most and we genuinely hope you consider contributing!

Fellowship vs Residency: Which Route Should You Take?

Re-post: This is a previous post from 2021 that we thought would be relevant for some of our new readers! Feel free to share this with any pharmacy students you know going through the process of selecting a post-graduate training program. One of the benefits of earning your PharmD is

Students

Everything You Need to Know: Pharmacy Residency Application & Interview Process

For those of you who are on the path of pursuing a pharmacy residency, this article will hopefully serve as a helpful resource in mitigating any challenges you may face throughout the application and interviewing process.

Science

The Fountain of Youth - NMN Supplementation

There’s a new supplement on the block and the rumor is it can rejuvenate your life again. Let’s take a peek at why the FDA is suddenly interested in this "miracle" supplement!

Science

The Importance of Sleep and How to Destabilize Society According to ChatGPT

If you haven't yet heard of ChatGPT and what it's capable of, this post may be a bit confusing and also a bit unnerving. If you really want to be freaked out, make sure to read the section under "My Thoughts".

Health and Wellness

Your 2023 Check List: Last Daily Post

The purpose of this post is to provide you with a super short, extremely effective checklist that you can follow for the rest of the year. I promise that if you do check these boxes off weekly, you WILL be a better, healthier version of yourself!

Health and Wellness

The Importance of Rest and Recovery

Happy Friday! We hope you got after it this week and kicked off 2023 with a bang. If so, you might be feeling pretty sore right now! That's the feeling of progress, so get used to it. On the other hand, if you're feeling particularly rough,

Health and Wellness

Use Friends to Push Your Boundaries

From fitness competitions to casual exercise, having friends to work out with or talk with is an amazing motivation. The stimulus of being pushed by a friend is so strong that it's rarely matched by one’s own desire to push their boundaries.

Health and Wellness

Which Supplements Should You Take to Stay Fit?

The fitness supplement market is MASSIVE. How is one to know what they should and shouldn't take? There's so much crap out there, most of which is a total rip-off, that it's easy to get completely lost. Luckily for you, the true list of supplements worth purchasing is very small.

Health and Wellness

How to Build Muscle: Hypertrophy Explained

Hypertrophy is what allows your muscles to grow in response to exercise. This growth comes from increasing the SIZE of muscle cells, not the number of muscle cells. That's all well and good, but what can you do as an individual to actually build muscle?

Health and Wellness

The Most Effective Bodyweight Exercises

We'll break this list up anatomically by push, pull, legs, core, and cardio. Each section will have options for beginners and those with more experience. At the end of the article, there are some simple full-body workouts for you to try!

Health and Wellness

Happy New Year's Eve! Daily Fitness Posts Inbound

We hope you have a great night and are able to enjoy the last day of the year. We'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning and hope that you're ready to kick off next year with a bang!

Health and Wellness

Live Longer and Accept Death: An Approach to Life

There is only one god, and his name is Death. And there is only one thing we say to Death: "Not today." - Syrio Forel, First Sword of Braavos

Health and Wellness

New Legislation and Lower Costs: What Is the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 & How Can It Affect the Patients We Serve?

This post is simply meant to inform readers on the changes to Medicare patients starting in 2023. Potential effects of the IRA on the pharmaceutical industry will be explored in later posts.

Health and Wellness

What's Best for You? Work from Home vs In-Person vs Hybrid

Deciding whether you want to be in the office every day, work from home, or take a hybrid approach can be a tough decision. There are pros and cons to each way of working. Today we're going to pull back the curtain and talk about what many employees keep to themselves!

Health and Wellness

How Protein and Muscle Can Save Your Life

You consume 3 macronutrients throughout your day: fat, carbohydrates, and protein. All 3 play essential roles in the body, but protein is perhaps the most important for maintaining a long health span.

Health and Wellness

To Sleep or Not to Sleep

Let's talk about the effects of sleep deprivation, why sleep is important, and some tips on how to get a better night's rest!

Health and Wellness

Why Spending Time Outdoors is Vital to Your Health

There are immense benefits associated with exposure to the outdoors. You need only speak to an avid surfer, hiker, or climber to understand the positive effects. Let's dive into the data and conventional wisdom around why being outdoors is so beneficial.

Science

How Does Caffeine Work?

Have you ever wondered how that cup of coffee can reliably wake you up every morning? Let's discuss exactly what caffeine is doing in your brain.

Students

Takeaways from the MPJE

When you started on your path toward becoming a licensed pharmacist, you likely already knew about the two exams you must pass to become officially licensed. One is the NAPLEX, and the other is the MPJE.

Day in the Life

Academic Infectious Diseases Pharmacist: A Day in the Life

With so many career options available to pharmacists after graduation, the "Day in the Life" series is meant to provide you with insights into what it's like to be a pharmacist in various areas so that you can pursue what's right for you!

Students

Student Loan Relief Announcement

On Wednesday, August 24th 2022, college graduates across the US woke up to breaking news regarding student loan relief. The Biden administration and the US Department of Education officially announced that they will provide college debt cancellation.

Health and Wellness

More Money, Fewer Problems? How Money Affects Happiness

According to The Notorious B.I.G., Mo Money comes with Mo Problems. Let's talk about how money affects happiness, whether or not there are diminishing returns, and why people have very different opinions about whether or not money can solve all of their problems.

Health and Wellness

When Experiences Aren't What You Expected

Have you ever been really excited about an experience that ends up being completely different from what you imagined? If so, you're not alone. This happens all the time from students shadowing someone in their dream job to executive directors becoming vice presidents.