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
Giving Pharmacists a Voice: Kim Newlove by Lilyanna Ritenour How do you pursue a new passion, pivot from failure, and succeed in uncharted territory? In the most recent episode of DISRxUPT, brought to you by the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation, Kim Newlove unveils how she used her entrepreneurial... View Article
Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy: Exploring New Frontiers Where will AI lead healthcare and pharmacy practice? In the newest episode of DISRxUPT, brought to you by the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation, we dive deeper into the intriguing world of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on pharmacy. Dr. Andrew... View Article
by Dr. Brenda Pahl Anticoagulation: Not Just Warfarin Anymore When the direct oral acting anticoagulants (DOACs) first came to market, the need for anticoagulation clinics was in question. While several patients may qualify for using a directed thrombin inhibitor or factor Xa inhibitor, many patients must remain on warfarin. Patients... 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 Hannah VandeRoovaart Basic Diagnosis and Treatment in Pharmacies The pharmacist’s role is continuously evolving, with more and more clinical capabilities being executed. While the education and training are there, the proper implementation of these services in a community setting is lacking. One of these clinical services is known as... View Article
by Alea Anthony Compounding: Back to the Basics Drug compounding is one of the pharmacist’s many tools to serve their patients. Reflecting on my first year of pharmacy school, learning the “art of compounding” in Pharmacy Practice Lab was a highlight of P1 year. From capsules to lip balm to... 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
My final loans for pharmacy school were disbursed a few weeks ago. Wanting to take it all in, I logged into my loan servicing website. Finally, after three and a half years of anticipation, the peak of my pre-graduating loans was well into six figures. For the first time, it... View Article
by Erin Ballentine Although the percentage of Americans who smoke has dramatically decreased in the last 20 years, millions of people are still dependent on this life-threatening habit. The impacts of smoking are far-reaching, altering the function of multiple body systems and worsening several common health conditions. For these reasons,... View Article
