Virtual Pharmacopedia: An online educational database housing student-developed, expert-reviewed modules for PharmD curricular expansion.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of Virtual Pharmacopedia, an online educational resource that houses student-developed, expert-reviewed modules designed to supplement the elective pharmacy curriculum.

Methods: Student volunteers were randomly assigned to one of two groups: those who created module content (creators) and potential utilizers (consumers). Modules on necrotizing fasciitis and ventricular arrhythmias were piloted and evaluated by experts before releasing to consumers.

Ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis versus systemic anticoagulation alone for submassive pulmonary embolism.

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States. Catheter-directed, ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis (USAT) uses high-frequency, low-energy ultrasound waves to disaggregate uncrosslinked fibrin fibers and increase thrombus penetration of a locally delivered thrombolytic to treat an acute PE. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of catheter-directed USAT versus systemic anticoagulation alone in submassive PE.