Ethos Ho, BSc Pharmacy Candidate A Typical Day in the Pharmacy It was a typical day working at the community pharmacy today. Things were moving along steadily as prescriptions were being processed through the computer and medications were being packaged. My manager reminded me that I had a medication review/consultation scheduled later that day, but…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student Insomnia It’s currently believed that insomnia, or troubled sleep, affects up to 30% people around the world, and this may be a conservative number. Insomnia can have negative effects on mood and focus, in addition to causing physical imbalances in metabolism and body weight.1,2 In the past, we’ve covered…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student Ring Ring Ring… In today’s society, many of us are constantly bombarded with lights, sounds and demands from the moment we wake up until the end of the day. Picture this, you start the day off to the dreaded sound of your alarm, followed by the typical morning routine:…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Candidate Now What Let’s say you’ve got your prescription lenses and read through the necessary steps for proper contact lens care. You go to the nearest grocery store to grab some contact lens solution, only to find that there are rows and rows of products of various brands and uses. Feeling…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Candidate Did You Know…? Did you know that despite what the name may suggest, contact lenses don’t actually touch your eyes, but instead sit on a cushion made of tears? Over the years, contact lenses have gained popularity more the many advantages they offer:1 A more natural look No fogging from temperature changes,…
Brooke Thai, PharmD Candidate When you hear the word menopause, you probably think one of three things: As a male: “Nothing I’ll ever have to worry about!” As a pre-menopausal female: “That’s a problem for a later day…” As a post-menopausal female: “Been there, done that.” You probably don’t think of it as a very…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student Losing Weight Losing weight is a two-way battle. If you read our last article on NEAT, you’ll know a little bit about how daily activities, staying mobile and basic metabolic processes all burn calories on top of exercise. What’s just as important, though, is making sure you eat right.…
Ahmad Chehade, PharmD. Candidate Have you ever pricked your finger or put your hand on a hot surface, only to react involuntarily? This is an example of our body’s response to nociceptive pain. To give a little insight of how pain travels from our skin to our brain, we can break this down into a four-step…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student “Why Do You Work in Healthcare?” I used to spend so much time thinking about a clever answer to this question. Something catchy and inspirational to impress employers, professors and other students. But truthfully, wanting to make a positive difference in someone else’s life is all I’ve ever cared…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Candidate Treating Hair Loss As mentioned in our previous article, hair loss is a common concern in adults and has significant impact on psychological aspect of an individual such as self-esteem and mood changes.1,2 For those of you who have been struggling through this battle, we’re here to provide you with some…
