Focused Preceptor Feedback Assessing Student Pharmacists' Ability to Administer Pediatric Immunizations.

Objective: To evaluate experiential pharmacy preceptor perceptions of student pharmacists' ability to administer pediatric immunizations.

Methods: Semi-structured, qualitative key informant interviews using the Outcomes Evaluation Framework were conducted with 10 pharmacist preceptors in outpatient community pharmacies where pediatric immunizations were provided. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and deidentified prior to analysis by the research team.

The Role of the Pharmacist in Patient Self-Advocacy for Osteoporosis Screening.

Osteoporosis is a common bone disease affecting more than 200 million people worldwide. Commonly prescribed medications have the potential to contribute to bone loss and fracture risk. Providers may be unaware of effects of other commonly used medication classes, which can lead to inadequate prevention or a lack of screening.

Acrylated Hydroxyazobenzene Copolymers in Composite-Resin Matrix Inhibits Biofilms In Vitro.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of acrylated hydroxyazobenzene (AHA) copolymers in a composite-resin matrix on Streptococcus mutans (SM) biofilms. The AHA was synthesized and polymerized within a bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate and triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (bisGMA:TEGDMA) matrix while bisGMA:TEGDMA discs served as controls. The cytotoxicity of AHA was determined using a cell viability assay.

The effect of intermittent alcohol vapor or pulsatile heroin on somatic and negative affective indices during spontaneous withdrawal in Wistar rats.

Rationale: Once dependent on alcohol or opioids, negative affect may accompany withdrawal. Dependent individuals are hypothesized to "self-medicate" in order to cope with withdrawal, which promotes escalated alcohol and drug use.

Objectives: The current study aimed to develop a reliable animal model to assess symptoms that occur during spontaneous alcohol and opioid withdrawal.