by Andrew Straw, Pharm.D. Recently my wife was in need of a consultation with a physician on short notice. She entered her information into the online patient portal and requested a consultation. In less than five minutes from submitting her request, she was talking to a physician via video. She... View Article
by Matt Merical The current COVID-19 pandemic has upended the status quo in healthcare. While a number of these changes have damaged industries, the federal recognition of this public health crisis has led to a number of positive healthcare changes. Suddenly, cost reduction and infection prevention were not the only... View Article
Just about everybody is intrigued by the opportunity to look into their future. Wouldn’t it be fascinating to see your future spouse and children, how your career developed, all the exciting things you did, or how long you lived? But upon further reflection, many realize that what may be revealed... View Article
In the era of modern medicine, healthcare providers have relied on unique ways of observing and measuring the function of the body. These measurements are critical to the processes of health assessment, diagnostic accuracy, and monitoring of diseases and their treatments, and biomarkers are one of our most effective tools... View Article
Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you’ll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others. ” – Jacob M. Braude Mr. Smith has just gotten a new prescription for his newly-diagnosed diabetes and is getting it filled at his local pharmacy. The pharmacist has... View Article
by Lucas O’Brien By 2013, the currency “Bitcoin” had been around for two years. Due to its instability, few took Bitcoin seriously as a proof of concept for the technology known as “the blockchain.” At this point, Bitcoin was valued at roughly $13. By the time Bitcoin reached its zenith... View Article
by Matt Merical The current use of conventional medications is generally a precise process. From the initial stages of drug development to final population-based medication usage, anything that can possibly be done to provide effective medications is accomplished. Dosage forms can be produced to make the medication readily available for... View Article
by Dr. Justin Cole “There is a way to do it better – find it.” – Thomas Edison It’s undeniable that the profession of pharmacy, like any other profession, can benefit from change fostered by a few who have the vision and grit to make things better. Innovation is a... View Article
By Marc Sweeney, Pharm.D. Dean, School of Pharmacy Cedarville University Due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for more frontline healthcare workers, pharmacists have been empowered by the federal government and most states to meet the growing healthcare needs. Considering that pharmacists are educated in a... View Article
by Myriam Shaw Ojeda, Pharm.D. What is the meaning of a disruption? I like to visualize this word as a calm ocean floor that is interrupted by a speeding sea creature. Eventually, the waters may settle down, but the sandy ocean bed is never the same. I share this imagery... View Article
