Immunization Guidelines For Pregnant Women,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Immunization Guidelines For Pregnant Women, Kelly Dye, Maria Laikos, Tristan Maiers, Eric Stack, Natalie Dipietro
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
There are many misconceptions among the general public regarding the administration of vaccinations during pregnancy. It is imperative for pharmacists to be current regarding guidelines and updates about recommended vaccines. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that while some vaccines are highly recommended during pregnancy, others have limited safety data or are contraindicated. As new data emerges on the safety and efficacy of immunizations during pregnancy, pharmacists should continue to review the literature to stay up-to-date on vaccination recommendations. The CDC also has information available for pharmacists and other health care professionals regarding the use …
Use Of Pharmacogenomics In Mtm Services,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Use Of Pharmacogenomics In Mtm Services, Molly Kulp, Halle Orlinski, Zachary R. Jones, Zachary Crawford, David Kisor
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
Incorporation of pharmacogenomic data into Medication Therapy Management (MTM) allows pharmacists to optimize treatment regimens for patients leading to better overall outcomes. Utilizing pharmacogenomics makes it easier for health care professionals to initiate medication regimens with reduced adverse reactions, improves outcomes due to specialized dosing and therapies and allows the treatment process to be as cost-effective as possible for the patient. Pharmacists have an opportunity to educate the rest of the health care team on issues such as: which ethnicities possess higher odds of carrying certain genetic variants, the most common or most relevant medications that can have variable effects …
E-Prescribing: Benefits And Challenges In Enhancing Patient Safety,
2019
Ohio Northern University
E-Prescribing: Benefits And Challenges In Enhancing Patient Safety, Kayla Durkin, Rebecca Airel, Lauren Desko, Jamie Amero, Natalie Dipietro
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
As technology is becoming ever more prevalent in the delivery of health care, implementation of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) has proven to be beneficial in many aspects. However, new challenges have arisen which may be problematic for pharmacy workflow and patient safety. Pharmacists must recognize potential medical errors due to e-prescribing and take the lead on identifying and preventing such errors to enhance patient safety.
Emerging Therapies For The Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Emerging Therapies For The Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis, Sara Swick, Amy Gillman, Lauren Bajbus, Jennifer Bauer, Jeffery Talbot
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease that affects millions of people worldwide, yet is not entirely understood. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis most frequently include muscle spasms and extreme fatigue, but patients can experience a wide variety of issues. There are four categories in which patients with multiple sclerosis are typically classified: relapse-remitting, primary-progressive, secondary-progressive and progressive-relapsing. The pathophysiology of the disease is largely unknown, but many theories are being researched. Currently, there are treatments that can alleviate symptoms and halt disease progression, but no cure is known at this time. Most symptomatic relief medications focus on anti-inflammatory mechanisms of action, …
Laboratory Mutations Of H5n1 Confer Efficient Transmission In Animal Models And Generate International Debate Regarding Publication Of Dual Use Research,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Laboratory Mutations Of H5n1 Confer Efficient Transmission In Animal Models And Generate International Debate Regarding Publication Of Dual Use Research, Morgan A. Belling, Kelly Dye, Joshua Ilenin, Jamie Amero, Andrew M. Roecker
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
H5N1, a subtype of influenza A virus that originated in Hong Kong in 1997 and has since spread across Asia and Africa, features a reported case fatality rate of nearly 60 percent in humans. Although naturally-occurring H5N1 has not developed the ability to be efficiently transmitted from human to human, two independent research teams have recently mutated strains of the virus, resulting in facile transmission among laboratory ferrets, which are considered the most accurate models for humans in viral studies. As a consequence of the security and public health risks of such information, the U.S. National Science Advisory Board for …
Impact Of Community Pharmacists On Management Of Cancer Chemotherapy And The Resulting Side Effects,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Impact Of Community Pharmacists On Management Of Cancer Chemotherapy And The Resulting Side Effects, Jacquline M. Nunner, Jessica Stemen, Courtney Porter, Ellen Hazelet, Mark E. Olah
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
The severe side effects of chemotherapy negatively affect quality of life and may limit the amount of life-saving drug delivered to patients with cancer. These adverse events can be difficult to manage and evidence-based guidelines are lacking. Insufficient supportive care can amplify common side effects, such as chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), myelosuppression, alopecia, gastrointestinal effects and neuropathy. Therefore, it is important to recognize the most commonly dispensed chemotherapy agents and the side effects that accompany them. Community pharmacists, as easily accessible health care professionals, can provide valuable supportive care to help manage potentially debilitating side effects. However, a major …
Safety And Efficacy Of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Hcg) In Weight Loss,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Safety And Efficacy Of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Hcg) In Weight Loss, Todd A. Tucker Jr., Justin W. Steele, Amanda Hoersten, Amanda Meyer, Sandra L. Hrometz
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) has recently experienced a resurgence in popular media. Late night television commercials and Internet advertisements have suggested that it is an essential, unequivocal means to losing weight fast. ls hCG really a miracle cure to help patients shed unwanted pounds? In 1954, A.T.W. Simeons claimed that hCG impacts weight loss by decreasing hunger, increasing fat redistribution, and increasing overall mood. Knowing that weight loss cannot be directly attributed to hCG use, Simeons developed a very low calorie diet (VLCD) to which the success of the therapy can be attributed. He saw hCG as a means to …
Letter From The Editors,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Letter From The Editors, Kelly Fargo, Maryanne Ventura
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
No abstract provided.
Getting Started As A New Preceptor,
2019
Chapman University
Getting Started As A New Preceptor, Neeloufar Fakourfar, Emmanuelle Schwartzmann
Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research
Clinical experience in the healthcare field plays a crucial role in shaping future professionals into competent and well-rounded providers. Equally important is the ability to facilitate the learning process of learners to promote self-directed, lifelong learning and critical thinking.1-3 Preceptorship can vary in approach depending on the design of the learning experience: direct instruction, modeling, coaching, mentoring, and facilitiation.4-6 In addition, there are many teaching tools available such as One-Minute Preceptor, layered teaching, providing reflections, and thinking out loud.7-9 To be an effective preceptor, developing skills through self-reflection and seeking out professional development to strengthen areas of weakness are important. …
Effects Of Dabigatran In Mouse Models Of Aging And Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy,
2019
University of California, Irvine
Effects Of Dabigatran In Mouse Models Of Aging And Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Neethu Michael, Mher Mahoney Grigoryan, Kelley Kilday, Rachita K. Sumbria, Vitaly Vasilevko, Joanne Van Ryn, David H. Cribbs, Annlia Paganini-Hill, Mark J. Fisher
Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research
Oral anticoagulants are a critical component of stroke prevention, but carry a risk of brain hemorrhage. These hemorrhagic complications tend to occur in elderly individuals, especially those with predisposing conditions such as cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA). Clinical evidence suggests that non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants are safer than traditional oral anticoagulants. We analyzed whether the anticoagulant dabigatran produces cerebral microhemorrhage (the pathological substrate of MRI-demonstrable cerebral microbleeds) or intracerebral hemorrhage in aged mice with and without hemorrhage-predisposing angiopathy. We studied aged (22 months old) Tg2576 (a model of CAA) and wild-type (WT) littermate mice. Mice received either dabigatran etexilate (DE) …
An Update On Gestational Diabetes,
2019
Ohio Northern University
An Update On Gestational Diabetes, Jamie L. Amero, Jennifer L. Bauer, Sarah M. Webb, Ryan A. Fischer, Lindsey A. Hallman, Sandra L. Hrometz
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
Gestational diabetes is a concern for a large number of pregnant women due to the potential for long-term complications for both the mother and the fetus. With the increasing prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the general public, the number of pregnant women with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus has also increased. In order to adequately educate their patients, it is important for pharmacists to be aware of the general practices of treating gestational diabetes. This review will highlight recent updates to initial screening, the criteria for diagnosing gestational diabetes, and current management strategies.
Pediatric Poisoning: Overview, Treatment, And Prevention,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Pediatric Poisoning: Overview, Treatment, And Prevention, Margaret Rowland, Taylor Gauthier, Kaitlin Sanders, Caitlin Swann, David Bright
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
Pediatric poisoning remains a common and preventable occurrence in the United States. Every year, prescription and over-the-counter medications account for a significant portion of documented poison exposures. Frequent causes of overdose in children include improper medication storage and caregiver or physician dosing error. As easily accessible medication experts, pharmacists have an opportunity to counsel patients in an effort to decrease these preventable poisoning cases. Because children frequently ingest products prescribed for adult use, pharmacist should relay safety considerations to all patients, regardless of age. This article provides a general review of toxicity concerns, discusses clinical implications of common medications resulting …
Healthy People 2020: Identifying Roles For Pharmacists In Public Health,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Healthy People 2020: Identifying Roles For Pharmacists In Public Health, Ellen Hazelet, Aisha Oliver, Katherine Salay, Breanne Rizzo, Alison L. Huet, Natalie Dipietro
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
Healthy People, sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, utilizes evidence-based medicine to create objectives addressing significant preventable health issues. The vision of Healthy People is to improve the quality and length of life free from preventable disease, disability, injury and death. Based on objectives outlined by Healthy People 2020 (HP 2020) pharmacists can play a role in public awareness, collaborate with other health care professionals and help achieve goals set forth by HP 2020. Based on the expertise and accessibility of the pharmacist, pharmacists can impact nine of the 13 new focus areas pf HP …
Will New Mrsa Guidelines Make A Difference In Clinical Outcomes? A Comparison Of United States And United Kingdom Guidelines And Outcomes,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Will New Mrsa Guidelines Make A Difference In Clinical Outcomes? A Comparison Of United States And United Kingdom Guidelines And Outcomes, Kelly Fargo, Erica Schoenberger, Kristen Thatcher, Lindsey Hallman, Andrew Roecker, Tarek Mahfouz
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
As of February 2011, the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) published the first guidelines assessing the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. S. aureus is present in the environment and is also located on the skin's surface. MRSA can cause a variety of clinical syndromes presenting with different symptoms that vary with the type and stage of the infection. MRSA is also classified into community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) and hospital-acquired (HA-MRSA), both of which possess different treatment options and strategies. Due to the complex treatment of MRSA, as well the concern over the development of resistance, suggested treatment guidelines …
Letter To The Editor,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Letter To The Editor, Olivia Hiddleson
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
No abstract provided.
Pharmacy Colleges: A Highly Controversial Test,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Pharmacy Colleges: A Highly Controversial Test, Tana M. Peterman, Brieann Miller
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
As substance abuse continues to be problematic on college campuses across the United States, pharmacy colleges in particular are faced with the challenge of deterring drug abuse among their students. Many pharmacy schools are considering the adoption of student drug -screening policies in hopes of discouraging abuse, directing impaired students to treatment, and, ultimately, protecting the public. However, these policies are being met with apprehension in regards to added costs, Fourth Amendment rights violations, and privacy concerns. Drug-screening policies continue to be an issue of deliberation for pharmacy colleges, requiring much consideration and care.
The Importance Of Early Diagnosis And Treatment Of Postpartum Depression,
2019
Ohio Northern University
The Importance Of Early Diagnosis And Treatment Of Postpartum Depression, Sarah E. Drake, Alison L. Huet, Tana M. Peterman, Jamie L. Drees, Robert D. Raiff
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major depressive episode following childbirth that can have serious consequences affecting the family. Consequences range from marital problems and issues with child development to maternal suicide and infantcide. Depression in mothers can lead to cognitive and social impairment in the child as well as paternal postpartum depression in the father. Due to the severity of these problems, it is important to diagnose and treat mothers as soon as possible. There are several symptoms that are evident in mothers suffering from PPD that lead to diagnosis. Symptoms are similar to those of major depressive episodes, but …
A Novel Approach To Treating Alzheimer's Disease,
2019
Ohio Northern University
A Novel Approach To Treating Alzheimer's Disease, Kristen Quertinmount, Breanne Rizzo, Caitlin Swann, Lindsey Coram, Mary Klein, Whitney N. Detillion
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
No abstract provided.
Prescription Drug Abuse: The Pharmacist's Occupational Hazard,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Prescription Drug Abuse: The Pharmacist's Occupational Hazard, Brieann J. Miller, Cynthia C. Nguyen, Joshua P. Stevens, Nicholas J. Edmonds, Ryan W. Naseman, Michael M. Milks
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
Prescription drug abuse within the profession of pharmacy is a rising threat that must be addressed. While familiarity of drugs, work-related stress, family history and enabling may contribute to addiction disorders, chemical impairment by the pharmacist can posse serious risks to patient care. Help is available for the struggling pharmacist in the form of treatment facilities and support networks for recovery.
Preparing For The Genomic Age: Thiopurine S-Methytransferase Polymorphism,
2019
Ohio Northern University
Preparing For The Genomic Age: Thiopurine S-Methytransferase Polymorphism, Hilary Stewart, Lisa Berni, Tyler Bulcher, Joel Rittenhouse, Ryan W. Naseman
Pharmacy and Wellness Review
Interpatient variability among medication doses has been a long-standing obstacle for many prescribers. Some medications result in increased morbidity and mortality in a small percentage of the population. For many years, the cause of such toxicities was unknown. This mystery has been resolved by the discovery that the abscence or abnormality of specific genes that code for receptros, drug-treated proteins, drug transport mechanisms, and drug metabolizing enzymes could alter how an affected individual will respond to a given drug. One such incidence is the genetic polymorphism in thiopurine s-methytransferase (TPMT). In comprehending the mechanism of this polymorphism, it is important …
