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.

Clinical Pharmacy

Case Studies: Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Reactions

EMR alerts can be life-saving, but they can also lead to alert fatigue and errors. We walk through four cases that detail how important these alerts can be!

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

How to Navigate ASHP Midyear 2023

If you know you know: ASHP Midyear is a BEAST. We want to simplify this conference for you and help you navigate such a crazy experience!

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Clinical Pharmacy

Syphilis

Buckle up for a quick run down of one intricate disease, syphilis! Dr. White is here to introduce us to syphilis, the different stages, and how to treat the disease!

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!

Clinical Pharmacy

POP QUIZ 2: Common Lab Values

Test yourself on the lab values below! See how much you know (or don't know, wink wink)

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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!

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Clinical Pharmacy

Arrhythmias

Our hearts are incredible organs, but what happens when abnormal rhythms start to take over? Dr. Liang is here to teach us all about arrhythmias and how to treat them!

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&

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Clinical Pharmacy

Let's Iron This Out: Controversies in Iron Therapy!

Many controversies exist with iron supplementation in the medical field. We walk through infection risk, use in heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and more!

Health and Wellness

How to "Prescribe" Exercise (Part 3): Strength

Part 3 of the series will explain how to prescribe strength exercises to your patients.

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Monthly Recaps

September Recap 2023

Go grab you pumpkin spice lattes, it's time for Fall! For anyone who may have missed some of our September articles, below you'll find a quick summary with key takeaways from each post.

Students

There Are No "Bad" Habits

I have never had an audiobook stop me in my tracks and compel me to write down a quote because it resonated with me so much. Atomic Habits did just that.

Health and Wellness

How to "Prescribe" Exercise (Part 2): Aerobic Capacity

Part 2 of the series will kick off how to prescribe exercise to your patients, and we're starting with potentially the most important pillar of longevity: aerobic capacity.

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Clinical Pharmacy

The OPAL Trial

Science

Series Introduction: How to "Prescribe" Exercise

These posts will be very detailed with a variety of linked articles and you should treat them like a therapeutics lecture. To kick us off, we're going to focus on why exercise is so important and look at some data. Let's go back to school.

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August Recap 2023

For anyone who may have missed some of our July articles, here is a quick summary with key takeaways from each post!

Clinical Pharmacy

The Danger of SALAD

First off, no, we are not talking about the leafy green, nutrient dense salads we eat every once in a while. SALAD is an acronym for "Sound Alike Look Alike Drugs." The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is an organization devoted entirely to preventing medication errors.

Anabolic Steroids & Muscle Growth

Performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) have become very popular and easy to find for anyone with internet access and a mailing address. Let's dive into a popular study on testosterone use.

Clinical Pharmacy

Ketamine: Everyone's New Favorite Drug

Why is ketamine popping up everywhere? It is an old drug, but is it finally getting the spotlight after 50 years on the market?

Clinical Pharmacy

Alzheimer’s: From a Grandson's Perspective

Life doesn’t prepare you for those moments, and it's hard seeing someone who used to be so strong in a moment of weakness. That gesture gave me closure for the most impactful role model of my life.