Clinical Pharmacy

The BCPS Exam - Inside Advice

You graduated pharmacy school, passed your NAPLEX and MPJE, and think "I never have to take another exam ever again!" Technically speaking, you are correct. You do not have to take another exam. That does not mean there are not any exams to be taken, however.

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!

Clinical Pharmacy

Prodrugs: The Masters of Disguise

Call it a costume or hidden identity, some drugs have more to offer outside of their original form. A prodrug is an active drug chemically linked to a pro-moiety. We discuss the what, how, and why of prodrugs in this week's article.

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.

Clinical Pharmacy

Lessons Learned from the ACCOMPLISH and ALLHAT Trials

Today we will discuss the ACCOMPLISH Trial from 2008 and ALLHAT Trial from 2002. Yes, a trial from over 20 years ago. Why are we bringing these back to the limelight? I wanted to review these trials specifically to show you that not all first-line guideline-recommended therapies are the same.

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!

Clinical Pharmacy

What's the Sniff with C. diff?

Clostridioides difficile, or more commonly referred to as "C. diff," is a toxin-producing, spore-forming gram-positive anaerobic bacilli. C. diff infections are a growing concern for health care systems in 2022.

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.

Health and Wellness

Building Trust: Character vs Competency

Let me start by asking you two questions: Have you ever wondered what it takes to influence someone or a group of people? How is it that the best leaders can have a positive impact on a group of people and influence them to achieve a certain task or goal? Answer: effective leadership requires trust.

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.

Clinical Pharmacy

Always Check the Thyroid

An often overlooked organ, the thyroid can effect numerous metabolic processes and development pathways in the human body if not functioning properly. In this week's article, we are going to discuss the importance of checking the thyroid, and what to do when there is dysfunction present.

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.

Clinical Pharmacy

DELIVER Trial

The New England Journal of Medicine published the DELIVER trial at the end of August 2022. This post is going to be a journal club breaking down the DELIVER trial and what change it may bring to our clinical practice.

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.

Clinical Pharmacy

Spilling the Beans on Acute Kidney Injury

What does acute kidney injury mean when it comes to clinical practice? What does it mean for pharmacy medication management? This article will breakdown every definition and lab value to prepare you for managing AKI!

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.

Clinical Pharmacy

MANDALA Trial

The New England Journal of Medicine published the MANDALA trial online in May 2022. This post is going to be a journal club breaking down the MANDALA trial and what change it may bring to our clinical practice.

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.

Clinical Pharmacy

ABCs of Psychiatry: Schizophrenia

An intro post to schizophrenia from a pharmacy point of view. Pharmacy treatment options, side effects, and drug interactions are discussed.

Health and Wellness Featured

Who We Spend Our Time With As We Age

A lot of things change as we get older. Most people think of physical abilities, cognition, wisdom, and money. But what about time? Not how much we have left, but who we spend it with.

Students

How Much is Too Much? Tips for Involvement in Pharmacy School

From the day they are accepted into pharmacy school, students are excited and eager for all of the new opportunities in front of them. From very early on, pharmacy students understand the competitive nature of different career paths.

Health and Wellness

What is Your VO2 Max and Why is it Important?

When it comes to endurance training, the term "VO2 max" is often thrown around, typically without any understanding of its actual meaning. To put it simply, your VO2 max is a measurement of how quickly you can utilize oxygen (O2) while exercising at max capacity.

Health and Wellness

How to Build Confidence

Self-perception, the ability to act, the way you carry yourself, and the things you're willing to accept are all tied to confidence. It determines your ambitions, mentality, and image. It can also be hard to come by.

Health and Wellness Featured

The Truth About Productivity

When you picture someone successful, you might think that they're constantly productive. Maybe they work a ton of hours per week or perhaps they've hacked their life to be as efficient as possible. You might wonder why you always seem to get distracted or lose motivation.