Ezgi UlkusevenSep 4, 20216 minInsect Bites and StingsWith summer here, we can finally leave our houses, enjoy the fresh air, and safely see some of our friends the lockdowns have kept us...
Carter VanIderstineAug 28, 20213 minCOVID Therapies for Hospitalized PatientsOver the course of the past year, sights have been set on the development of vaccines targeting the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, there have...
Bismah HassanAug 21, 20218 minSun's Out! FAQ: Sun Safety EditionSummer is one of the best times of the year. The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and it’s finally warm enough to enjoy the outdoors...
Stephanie HwangJul 17, 20214 minResponding to an Opioid OverdoseThis past year was particularly difficult for many. When a global pandemic collided with the opioid epidemic, it led to greater social...
Bismah HassanJun 19, 202111 minBreaking Out? Let's Break it Down.You wake up in the morning hoping to have a great day, only to find a new pimple that has erupted seemingly out of nowhere...
Carter VanIderstineJun 12, 20216 minLGBTQ+ Inclusivity in HealthcareWith this being the beginning of Pride Month, it seemed only right that we took the time to provide some information on the state of...
Stephanie LauJun 5, 20213 minPharmaceutical Vehicles: Which Topical Vehicle is Best?If you’ve walked down the skincare or cosmetics aisles of any store, chances are that you’ve probably been bombarded with a saturated...
Milana KrajisnikMay 29, 20214 minVaginal Yeast InfectionsVulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), more commonly known as a vaginal yeast infection, affects up to 75% of women. Luckily, most VVC cases can...
Debanjali PurkayasthaMay 22, 20214 minFreeStyle Libre: A Go-To Guide for Pharmacy ProfessionalsAs a health care professional, it is crucial to know what tools are on the market to help our patients manage their chronic diseases...
Carter VanIderstineMay 15, 20213 minFinding Your Medication in the PharmacyIf you are anything like me before I started pharmacy school, you may be wondering why certain medications are only available with a...
Bismah HassanMay 8, 20215 minManaging Dry EyesWorking from home has become the new normal for many of us, but it has increased the number of people experiencing dry eyes...
Ezgi UlkusevenApr 10, 20215 minCanker Sores vs. Cold SoresBoth canker sores and cold sores can be painful and uncomfortable lesions that pop up in or around the mouth. Although they can be...
Stephanie LauApr 3, 20213 minPatient and Medication Safety in the PharmacyHow can we analyze our mistakes and prevent them from happening again? Have you ever made typos during order entry that weren’t caught?...
Lauren DayesMar 13, 20216 minSleeping Medications & Women’s HealthIt’s no surprise that the past year has been exhausting for many people. With the winter months having less hours of sunlight, and...
Alice LauFeb 27, 20215 minA Guide to Using Asthma and COPD InhalersTrying to figure out how often to use your inhaler can be like how Goldilocks has to find a bed that’s just right. You shouldn’t use...
Mirabella ChanFeb 20, 20216 minKick Smoking to the Curb with Nicotine Replacement TherapyDid you know that it takes an average of 6 to 7 quit attempts before someone successfully becomes smoke-free for life?...
Mirabella ChanFeb 6, 20214 minManaging Dry SkinWith winter comes the cold, dry air. And with dry air comes dry skin... Dry skin (also called “xerosis”) is very common during this time...
Lauren DayesJan 9, 20212 minBisphosphonate HolidaysAs the temperature continues to fall, many Canadians are dreaming of sunny escapes. Let’s talk about one of the only holidays Canadians...
Alice LauJan 2, 20213 minFighting Allergy SymptomsDoes your nose get stuffy and runny around pets, dust or every spring and fall (pollen seasons)? These symptoms sound like allergic rhini...
Mirabella ChanDec 20, 20202 minDeciphering Your PrescriptionHave you ever looked down at the prescription from your doctor and thought, “What in the world does this even mean?"...