by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 20, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Endocrine Glands Include Pituitary Pineal Thyroid Thymus Pancreas Ovary Adrenal * 2 Parathyroid * 4 Testes * 2 Adenohypophysis = anterior pituitary Its hormones are essential for: Regulating growth and development Stimulating the reproductive system Providing a...
by Kristie Hayes, M.S. | Oct 17, 2013 | MEDICATIONS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Rohypnol’s has become infamous for its use as a date rape drug. More commonly known as Roofies, its properties make it the perfect drug to incapacitate a victim. The following article examines the drug in detail. Drug Class and Therapeutic Use Rohypnol’s generic name...
by Brian J. Catton, Pharm.D. | Oct 15, 2013 | DISEASES & CONDITIONS, STUDY GUIDES
A few weeks ago I decided to expand my social circle in an environment I have no familiarity with: at a networking party – in New Jersey, no less. I researched different groups who would be attending, giving away door prizes, offering jobs, and the like. Although...
by Kristie Hayes, M.S. | Oct 12, 2013 | MEDICATIONS
Although an unpleasant topic, understanding how date rape drugs work explains why they are used by sexual predators. All date rape drugs bind to receptors in the brain to produce effects that render the victim helpless. Three date rape drugs that are most commonly...
by Brian J. Catton, Pharm.D. | Oct 11, 2013 | NEWS, PHARMACY & MEDICAL LAW
The advent of October brings fond memories of the Autumn season. People look forward to that time of pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, harvest season, hayrides, Halloween exhibits, brisk morning jogs, the beauty of Fall foliage, and other sensual delights. Last year,...
by admin | Oct 6, 2013 | NEWS, UPDATES
October is American Pharmacist’s Month, know your medicine and your pharmacist! Cidofovir Showing Promise for Resistant Cytomegalovirus RE-ALIGN Study shows increased risk of strokes, bleeds with dabigatran PTCB to introduce updated Pharmacy Technician...
by admin | Oct 6, 2013 | NEWS, OUR TAKE
Victory! SB493 Signed into law recognizes pharmacists as healthcare providers in California…With a stroke of his pen, Governor Brown signed SB 493 into law on Tuesday, October 1, thus capping months of efforts to pass the legislation.
by Kristie Hayes, M.S. | Oct 5, 2013 | HEALTH & LIFE
Most of the vaccinations we get last for many years and some we only get as children. So it makes sense that people often wonder why they need an influenza vaccination every fall. The reason is because of the virus’ high mutation rate. There are three types of...
by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | Sep 27, 2013 | HEALTH & LIFE
While the field has garnered much research and debate, especially in the face of budget cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, caregiving is largely under-resourced and under-funded, national industry experts say. During a panel at the American Society on...
by Vladimire Herard, M.S. | Sep 27, 2013 | NEWS
The idea came to Sherwin Sheik after seeing his family struggle to coordinate home health care for a blind, quadriplegic sister suffering from multiple sclerosis and a Lou Gehrig’s disease-stricken uncle needing around-the-clock care. Why not build a website and...
