AI-Generated Summary: The article argues that while social media is dominated by individuals with large reach but limited expertise, the pharmacy profession has not sufficiently established its own credible voices—digital opinion leaders—to counter widespread medication misinformation. It calls for pharmacists and professional organizations to actively develop and support these … [Read more...]

AI-Generated Summary: Scientific poster sessions are valuable for sharing early research, but many presenters receive little engagement despite significant time and cost invested in preparing their work. The article argues that social media—particularly short-form video—offers an underused opportunity to amplify poster content, extend its reach beyond the conference floor, and … [Read more...]

Every October, the spirit of Halloween inspires creativity and whimsy—from witches and zombies to superheroes and space aliens. But what if you’re working in infectious diseases, pharmacy, microbiology, or antimicrobial stewardship? Why not let your costume reflect your passion? In this article, we offer a set of thematic, tongue-in-cheek ideas for costumes that let you … [Read more...]

In this post a list of peculiar journal articles are highlighted, which may serve as conversation starters from the medical literature. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Social events like holiday parties or kids birthday parties can be unpredictable. Sometimes you know everyone and it is a lot of fun. Sometimes you do not know … [Read more...]

In this article two infectious diseases pharmacists explore how sexually transmitted infections are portrayed in cinema Authored By: Michael Deaney, Pharm.D., AAHIVP & Kinsey McClure, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVP Article Posted 3 June 2024 As a subject matter expert, watching movies can be tough because it is hard to immerse yourself in stories without … [Read more...]