Marie Vigil, Pharm Tech Student, is Leading her Class to Success
Jessica Reinhardt, Pharmacy Technology instructor at Carrington College in Albuquerque, nominated Marie Vigil for the student spotlight because of her excellent leadership. “Marie demonstrates leadership by helping others in need, and by planning and setting up study sessions with the entire class,” Jessica says. “She’s an exceptional student and mentor, supporting new students and coordinating […]
Q&A with Pharmacy Technology Student ShyLynn McCray
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m originally from a place about 15 minutes west of Gallup called Manuelito. I have two daughters. The oldest one is TiMeidra and she is sixteen. My youngest one is ShyKira and she is thirteen. We are full Navajo and live in a rural area. I was […]
Student Spotlight: Josephine Encinas
When we spoke with Josephine Encinas she was finishing up her last externship week in the Physical Therapy Technology (PTT) program [1] in Tucson, AZ. She will walk the stage at her graduation ceremony in May. Josephine started the PTT certificate program in May 2016. Josephine and her boyfriend Santos both want to improve their future health […]
Student Spotlight: Mike Medberry
Mike Medberry worked as an environmentalist for years. His conservation team was responsible for making Craters of the Moon in Idaho a national monument, so he regularly visited the area for research. Mike’s life changed during one visit. He suffered a stroke while hiking Craters of the Moon and was abandoned in the wilderness for […]
Study finds that pharmacists’ roles within health care teams are expanding
The tasks and duties of all those involved in pharmaceutical work have increased over recent years, especially as new research continues to lead to more medications being marketed every day. From students involved in pharmacy technician programs to those looking for careers in retail, the importance of all branches of pharmaceuticals is becoming a growing […]
New glucose meter aids diabetics with healthy lifestyle change
Utilizing one’s pharmacy technician training and certification, a student will encounter a variety of new products and research aimed at educating patients on specific illnesses. Abbott, a global health care company whose mission is to provide customers with low-cost medical technologies, recently released one such product: a new FDA-approved glucose meter for diabetics. The FreeStyle […]
Malaria vaccine shows promise
GlaxoSmithKline has designed the world’s first malaria vaccine, which could become available for certain populations as soon as October 2015. The shot, designated RTS, S, provides partial protection for up to four years and can be supported by a booster shot. While the efficacy of the vaccine wears off over time, researchers are optimistic that […]
New Study – Mindfulness as Effective as Antidepressants
In the field of pharmacy technology, antidepressants have long been established as a treatment method for this mental health disorder. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry suggests that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may be as effective as these pills.1 The study, published in the Lancet, may […]
New Study Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys
A recent Canadian study may be an important cue for American health care officials to invest pharmacy technology resources developing more affordable and accessible HPV vaccines for young men as well as women. The research, which was published in Cancer, a journal by the American Cancer Society, found that providing the HPV vaccine for boys age […]
Merck Melanoma Treatment Meets Study Goals
Keytruda, a melanoma treatment developed by Merck & Co. Inc., has met its primary endpoints and therefore testing has stopped early, according to a news release from the pharmaceuticals company.1 Merck is ending the research based on a recommendation from the study’s independent Data Monitoring Committee, and notes that the drug provides statistically and clinically proven […]
Study Finds Folic Acid May Play Role in Stroke Prevention
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that supplementing folic acid with medication for high blood pressure may play a role in preventing stroke among adults with hypertension.1 The research, dubbed the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial (CSPPT), included more than 20,000 adults in China with no history of […]
Internship Tips Every Pharmacy Student Should Know
Over the past decade, employment for pharmacists has continued to climb. This is attributed primarily to an aging population that’s slowly beginning to increase its need for prescription medication. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment for pharmacists is expected to increase by 14 percent through 2022, and the median annual wage for a […]