Antidepressants are one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide.1 Some common antidepressant medications include escitalopram (Lexapro), duloxetine (Cymbalta), sertraline (Zoloft), and bupropion (Wellbutrin).2 According to research from the University of Queensland in Australia, one of the side effects of antidepressants is an increased chance of antibiotic resistance.1,3 Antibiotic resistance is dangerous Antibiotic resistance has […]

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The demand for online pharmacies (e-pharmacies) and product access has grown significantly between 2014 to 2023 worldwide, with a reported 98 billion dollars in sales.1, 2  Online pharmacies have existed for years, but the expansion of access has grown substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the growth of access comes an increase in the risks […]

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Scientists continue to uncover the mysteries behind various diseases and conditions. Surmounting evidence shows a need for new drugs and therapeutic developments to combat these ailments with minimal risks. But, have you ever wondered how new drug approvals go from discovery to the pharmacy? There are rigorous processes to ensure that new drug approvals don’t […]

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The battle to find an opioid addiction treatment is not going well. Previous to the COVID-19 pandemic, the death rates from opioid overdoses were terrible. Since the pandemic, the number of overdoses has skyrocketed, with the United States recording over 80 000 opioid-related deaths.1 Fentanyl is one of the troublesome opioids that continues to gain […]

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Robotics in healthcare is becoming a norm, and a new drug-delivery system called RoboCap is the latest addition to the field. What is robotics? Robotics in healthcare is a branch of engineering that uses technologies and nanotechnologies like machinery and artificial intelligence to support and improve human capabilities. Some of these advancing areas of robotics […]

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As cannabis use becomes more widely accepted and gains international legalization, concerns surrounding interactions with common medications (contraindications) have surfaced. In previous studies, cannabis derivatives have been shown to inhibit P450 enzymes (a necessary enzyme for detoxification), but the extent of this interference has been unstudied. Researchers at Washington State University are the first to […]

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Sotrovimab – a treatment for COVID-19 – is an antibody therapy that has been created to attach to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is administered as an IV infusion, in one dose.  In pre-clinical animal studies, researchers confirmed that this antibody is able to bind to and ‘neutralize’ SARS-CoV-2. This means that […]

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Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of mortality worldwide.1 In recent years, the mortality associated with cardiovascular disease has decreased in developed countries, however, it is rising in developing countries where the use of preventative medication is lower.2 Cardiovascular disease refers to a range of diseases involving the heart and blood vessels. For example, coronary […]

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