Drug Information Innovation: Derek Borkowski by Lilyanna Ritenour The digital interface continues to revolutionize healthcare. In a recent episode of DISRxUPT, the official podcast of the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation, Derek Borkowski reveals how he engineered a novel drug information application, Pyrls, to meet a personal need that... View Article
by Jonathan Stell Fighting Diseases Through the Air Drones have been an instrumental tool in the fight against COVID-19, delivering millions of vaccines and other medical supplies worldwide, but they can be used for so much more. All around the world drones are being used to reach people groups that... View Article
by Alea Anthony Creativity in Healthcare Healthcare can often seem “black and white.” In a profession where streamlined treatment algorithms and efficient solutions to problems are prized, we often lack a “think outside of the box” mentality. How often do we take extra steps to resolve issues faced by our... 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
How has the pharmacy profession changed over the years? Turns out, a lot. Today’s pharmacists have drastically changed how they practice pharmacy. So, what does a pharmacist do today that’s different? Pharmacists today have come out from behind the counter and can be found in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and hospices... View Article
The rising cost of healthcare is a growing issue in America, with the cost of pharmaceuticals being one of the greatest concerns. Families, especially seniors, struggle to afford their prescription medications. And, rising healthcare costs threaten the profitability of organizations. To combat these problems, we need innovative solutions, and we... View Article
A key to disrupting healthcare through pharmacy is innovation. Dr. Rocco Rotello, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy in 2019, has helped engineer and test an antibody that may treat a multitude of vascular conditions, including pain in walking and limb necrosis associated with... View Article
