A recent University of Arizona College of Pharmacy study suggests that Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) may be a valuable means of assesing clinical skills while providing learning experiences for pharmacy students in community pharmacy settings. While the OSCEs were…
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These ASPCA Pets Have Become Pros at Working from Home!
Friday, June 25, is Take Your Pet to Work Day! Although many of us, including lots of ASPCA staff, are still working from home, we’re all pretty thankful to have our furry friends by our side—even if they are sleeping…
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Extra COVID vaccine may help protect transplant patients
A small study offers the first hint that an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccines just might give some organ transplant recipients a needed boost in protection. Even as most vaccinated people celebrate a return to near normalcy, millions who take…
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Can a Subscription Model Fix Primary Care in the US?
In April, San Francisco-based primary care company One Medical revealed an eye-popping compensation package for its chief executive and chairman, Amir Dan Rubin. His $199 million payday, particularly noteworthy at a company that has yet to turn a profit, made…
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Researchers identify protein produced after stroke that triggers neurodegeneration
Researchers with the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern have identified a new protein implicated in cell death that provides a potential therapeutic target that could prevent or delay the progress of neurodegenerative diseases following a stroke. Scientists…
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Circadian clock in the mouse placenta
The placenta forms the interface between the maternal and fetal circulatory systems. As well as ensuring essential nutrients, endocrine and immunological signals get through to the fetus to support its development and growth, the placenta must also protect it from…
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The Secret Code In Walmart’s Price Tags
When you shop at Walmart, you’ve probably noticed that not every item ends in .99 (think $14.99 or $2.99). In fact, you might find some items that have odd numbers at the end of the price tag, like $9.97 or…
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California and Texas took different routes to vaccination. Who’s ahead?
California and Texas, the country's two most populous states, have taken radically different approaches to the pandemic and the vaccination campaign to end it. California has trumpeted its reliance on science and policies it says are aimed at improving social…
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Triple P COVID-19 online resource for parents to stay calm and in control
A special COVID-19 online parenting resource has been launched to help parents cope more effectively with the unique challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The University of Queensland and Triple P International resource is available now for parents who need support….
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