Publications by authors named "Samantha Bryant"
Pharmacy graduates interested in postdoctoral training opportunities in drug information or Medical Information have the option to pursue either a fellowship within the pharmaceutical industry or a clinical residency. Limited resources exist for pharmacy students to gain insight into the differences between drug information (DI) and medical information (MI) training programs. The purpose of this project is to identify available opportunities for postdoctoral training in DI or MI disciplines and to identify similarities and differences between them.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTransdermal estradiol for the management of refractory uremic bleeding.
Am J Health Syst Pharm
May 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the use of transdermal estradiol to manage refractory uremic bleeding in adults, which can occur due to platelet dysfunction from chronic kidney disease.
- Current treatments primarily include dialysis and prohemostatic agents, but some patients don't respond, leading to a conditional recommendation for transdermal estradiol as a last resort.
- Despite limited data, transdermal estradiol may help reduce bleeding and transfusion needs without significantly increasing thrombotic risks, making it a potential option for long-term management of these patients.
The complexity of cancer chemotherapy requires pharmacists be familiar with the complicated regimens and highly toxic agents used. This column reviews various issues related to preparation, dispensing, and administration of antineoplastic therapy, and the agents, both commercially available and investigational, used to treat malignant diseases. Questions or suggestions for topics should be addressed to Dominic A.
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