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Medication Safety & Adherence: What Everyone Should Know
Read more: Medication Safety & Adherence: What Everyone Should KnowDid you know that only about half of patients with chronic conditions take their medications as prescribed? As a pharmacy student in my final year, I’ve seen firsthand how medication non-adherence isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a public health crisis. Skipping doses, misunderstanding instructions, or mixing up medications can lead to worse health outcomes,…
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New Rotation, Who Dis? How I Prep for Pharmacy Rotations Stress-Free
Read more: New Rotation, Who Dis? How I Prep for Pharmacy Rotations Stress-FreeStarting a new rotation every month feels like hitting the reset button. It’s exciting, but sometimes overwhelming. Over time, I’ve built a system that helps me show up prepared without stressing myself out. Here’s what my pre-rotation prep looks like. The Week Before: Prep Mode ActivatedAbout two weeks before the rotation starts, I always email…
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How to Read a Nutrition Label: A No-Nonsense Guide
Read more: How to Read a Nutrition Label: A No-Nonsense GuideNutrition labels are everywhere, but let’s be real, they can feel like a foreign language if you’ve never been taught how to read them. Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, track macros, or just understand what’s going in your body, this quick guide breaks it all down. Let’s walk through the five key parts of…
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Finerenone (Kerendia) – Clinical Pearl
Read more: Finerenone (Kerendia) – Clinical PearlNon-steroidal MRA for CKD & T2DM Finerenone is the first non-steroidal mineralocorticoid-receptor antagonist (MRA) shown to protect both kidneys and heart in diabetic CKD. Mechanism of Action Finerenone selectively blocks the mineralocorticoid receptor, dampening inflammation and fibrosis in the kidney & myocardium. Indications & Dosing eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m²) Start Dose ≥ 60 20 mg once…
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How I Balance Pharmacy and Passion Projects
Read more: How I Balance Pharmacy and Passion ProjectsPharmacy school for me is a full-body workout for the brain, with hour of lectures, labs, and exams that can feel like a marathon with no finish line. But I never want it to consume my entire identity. Holding space for my own creative projects reminds me I am more than lecture slides and lab…
