Evaluation of the effect of voxelotor and darbepoetin alfa on hemoglobin levels in patients with sickle cell disease.

Background: To date, there is limited evidence on patients utilizing both voxelotor and darbepoetin alfa and its impact on hemoglobin levels. The objective is to evaluate the effect of voxelotor and darbepoetin alfa on hemoglobin levels in patients with SCD.

Research Design And Methods: This was a retrospective chart review study that assessed the primary independent variable as the utilization of either voxelotor alone, darbepoetin alfa alone, or the concurrent administration of voxelotor and darbepoetin alfa.

Minority Student Perceptions of the Impact of Financial Cost of Pharmacy School and Career Choice at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

Objective: One of the barriers that might prevent an underrepresented minority (URM) individual from pursuing a professional career in the United States is finances. The high disproportionate burden of student debt among URM students further perpetuates the racial wealth gap. Therefore, this study sought to evaluate the extent to which URM students' personal finance perceptions, and current and projected student loan indebtedness affect postgraduation career intentions.

Roles of Pharmacists in the Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Adults: A Narrative Review.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal, recessive, genetic condition of the sickle cell genes. It affects about 100 000 people in the United States where an estimated 1 out of every 365 black children and 1 out of every 13 black children will be born with SCD and sickle cell trait, respectively. Severe and unpredictable pain crisis are the leading cause of emergency department visit for adult patients with SCD and account for 90% of inpatient hospitalizations and 85% of all acute medical care, as well as high usage of medical resources.

Extravasation of Non-Cytotoxic Drugs in Older People.

To describe the risk factors of extravasation, its impact on the pharmacokinetics of non-cytotoxic drugs, and management of extravasation in older individuals. Extravasation occurs when vesicants leak from blood vessels into surrounding tissue causing severe injury such as tissue necrosis while infiltration is caused by leakage of an irritant that causes injury but does not lead to tissue necrosis. Extravasation occurs in approximately 0.

A Pre-matriculation Success Program to Improve Pharmacy Students' Academic Performance at a Historically Black University.

The Pharmacy Biomedical Preview program is a five-week summer academic reinforcement program held for students entering the Howard University College of Pharmacy. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of the program and preadmission factors on pharmacy students' first semester academic performance. A retrospective cohort study was conducted of students entering the preview program from 2012 to 2015.

Contemporary Management and Prevention of Vaso-Occlusive Crises (VOCs) in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hematological disorder that primarily affects individuals of African descent from sub-Saharan Africa and along the mediterranean. The main complications leading to hospitalizations include vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) and acute chest syndrome (ACS). Therefore, the main objective of this paper was to identify and evaluate evidence-based management and prevention of VOCs in patients with SCD.

Determination of predictors impacting performance on the third-year pharmacy curriculum outcomes assessment at a historically Black college of pharmacy.

Introduction: The Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes Assessment (PCOA) is a standardized exam developed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) in 2008 to measure the curriculum in relation to student progress. The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of pre-admissions and pharmacy school variables on third-year student PCOA performance at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) College of Pharmacy.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from three cohorts of students who took the PCOA in their third professional year from 2015 to 2017.

Factors Associated With Health Literacy and Medication Adherence in an Urban Community.

The primary objective of this study is to determine factors associated with health literacy and medication adherence in an urban community. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess factors associated with health literacy and medication adherence. Participants were recruited from October 2012 to April 2013.

An assessment of the relationship between pharmacy students' perceptions of their preparedness to contribute to emergency responses and their current work status.

Introduction: A study was conducted to assess if there is an association between pharmacy students' perceptions of their preparedness to contribute to emergency responses and their current work status.

Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from a student perception survey completed by third-year pharmacy students. The survey collected demographic information on age, gender, level of education, ethnicity, and pharmacy-related work experience.

2018 American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Annual Meeting & Exhibition.

Poster abstracts are evaluated based on the following criteria: significance of the problem to healthy aging or medication management; innovativeness of ideas, methods, and/or approach; methodological rigor of methods and approach; presentation of finding; implications identified for future research, practice, and/or policy; and clarity of writing. Submissions are not evaluated through the peer-reviewed process used by . Industry support is indicated, where applicable.