# pharmacist — RSS Amplifier

Recent posts from the 14 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pharmacist.

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## [The Vaccine Paradox](https://ovaryit.substack.com/p/the-vaccine-paradox)

_2026-08-19 · OvaryIt · OvaryIt’s Substack_

When Success Makes Us Forget What We Were Protected From

## [Exosomes, Schmectasomes: The Hidden Second Life of mRNA-LNPs](https://mariagutschi.substack.com/p/the-exosome-problem-why-the-mrna)

_2026-08-19 · The Offsc℞ipt Pharmacist · Maria Gutschi_

What the Onpattro Pharmacokinetic Data Reveals About the mRNA-LNP Platform

## [Peptides Black-Market Vials & a Growing Global Concern](https://yourlocalpharmacist.substack.com/p/peptides-medical-breakthroughs-black)

_2026-08-18 · Pharmacist Yvette · The Pharmacist_

Peptide medicines have transformed diabetes and obesity treatment. At the same time, unapproved injections promising faster healing, weight loss and younger skin have triggered hospitalisations, seizures and criminal investigations.

## [Episode 32: Pharmacy Diaries - The P1 Starter Pack](https://nevergeneric.libsyn.com/episode-32-pharmacy-diaries-the-p1-starter-pack)

_2026-08-17 · Never Generic Podcast_

In the first installment of our new series, rising P2s Arissa and Irene take it back to P1 year and share everything they wish they knew before starting pharmacy school. From navigating imposter syndrome and managing your time to finding your community, putting yourself out there, and making time for self-care, they're talking through five lessons that helped shape the first year — with a little…

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## [1157: Sepsis and AFib heart rate differences with phenylephrine vs norepinephrine](https://pharmacyjoe.com/podcast/the-elective-rotation-podcast/1157-sepsis-and-afib-heart-rate-differences-with-phenylephrine-vs-norepinephrine/)

_2026-08-17 · Pharmacy Joe · The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast_

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1157 In this episode, I’ll discuss differences in heart rate in patients with sepsis and AFib between phenylephrine and norepineprhine.

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## [PPP 195 - Otitis Media with Dr Evan Tseros](https://www.purplepenpodcast.com/)

_2026-08-15 · Purple Pen Podcast_

In this episode, Dr Evan Tseros, Otolaryngologist, Head & Neck Surgeon, joins us to discuss the different types of otitis media, how to distinguish it from conditions such as otitis externa and eustachian tube dysfunction, and the assessment of otalgia, including important causes of referred ear pain. We also explore current management recommendations, the role of antibiotics, key red flags, and…

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## [What Happens to a Man’s Body After 40 and Why Nobody Warns Him](https://yourlocalpharmacist.substack.com/p/what-happens-to-a-mans-body-after)

_2026-08-14 · Pharmacist Yvette · The Pharmacist_

Muscle. Belly fat. Testosterone. Sex. Sleep. Stress. Your body is changing—but probably not in the ways Instagram has told you.

## [The Biotics Dilemma](https://yourlocalpharmacist.substack.com/p/the-biotics-dilemma)

_2026-08-14 · Pharmacist Yvette · The Pharmacist_

Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics and the growing family of “biotics”: what they are, what they may do, and where the evidence stops

## [1156: What is the effect of high-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccines on hospitalization outcomes and mortality in older adults?](https://pharmacyjoe.com/podcast/the-elective-rotation-podcast/1156-what-is-the-effect-of-high-dose-versus-standard-dose-influenza-vaccines-on-hospitalization-outcomes-and-mortality-in-older-adults/)

_2026-08-13 · Pharmacy Joe · The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast_

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1156 In this episode, I’ll discuss the effect of high-dose versus standard-dose influenza vaccines on hospitalization outcomes and mortality in older adults.

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## [IBS? The evidence behind the FODMAP Diet.](https://yourlocalpharmacist.substack.com/p/ibs-the-evidence-behind-the-fodmap)

_2026-08-12 · Pharmacist Yvette · The Pharmacist_

Does the low FODMAP diet work for IBS? Learn what the evidence shows, how the three stages work, and why reintroduction matters.

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_2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_

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## [S8 E6 Lupus and the Skin](https://omny.fm/shows/spot-diagnosis/s8-e6-lupus-and-the-skin)

_2026-08-11 · Spot Diagnosis_

Lupus is a condition dermatologists know as one of the great diagnostic mimics. In this episode, Dr Jacqueline Jiang and Associate Professor Alvin Chong sit down with rheumatologist Professor Alberta Hoi and dermatologist Associate Professor Laura Scardamaglia to demystify this complex autoimmune condition. We dive into the different classifications, how lupus presents and how it's diagnosed. We…

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## [Did you know that your gut flora effects your mood?](https://yourlocalpharmacist.substack.com/p/your-gut-microbiome-we-know-it-impacts)

_2026-08-10 · Pharmacist Yvette · The Pharmacist_

Microbiome researchers, and decades of medical research reveal that building a healthier gut affects far more than your digestion.

## [1155: Have We Got the Mechanism of Phenobarbital in Alcohol Withdrawal Wrong?](https://pharmacyjoe.com/podcast/the-elective-rotation-podcast/1155-have-we-got-the-mechanism-of-phenobarbital-in-alcohol-withdrawal-wrong/)

_2026-08-10 · Pharmacy Joe · The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast_

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1155 In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of phenobarbital in severe alcohol withdrawal.

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## [1154: What a Pharmacist Can Do If Malignant Hyperthermia is Suspected Outside of the Operating Room](https://pharmacyjoe.com/podcast/the-elective-rotation-podcast/1154-what-a-pharmacist-can-do-if-malignant-hyperthermia-is-suspected-outside-of-the-operating-room/)

_2026-08-06 · Pharmacy Joe · The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast_

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1154 In this episode, I’ll discuss the pharmacist’s role if malignant hyperthermia is suspected outside of the operating room.

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## [Always Early](https://mariagutschi.substack.com/p/always-early)

_2026-08-05 · The Offsc℞ipt Pharmacist · Maria Gutschi_

What a foundational experience early in my career taught me, and how that applies to the Covid era

## [The Case for Paying Pharmacists to Practice](https://ovaryit.substack.com/p/the-case-for-paying-pharmacists-to)

_2026-08-04 · OvaryIt · OvaryIt’s Substack_

A bipartisan Medicare bill just cleared committee, and it could finally pay pharmacists for care states already let them deliver.

## [1153: Don&#8217;t Use Vitamin C For This Either&#8230;](https://pharmacyjoe.com/podcast/the-elective-rotation-podcast/1153-dont-use-vitamin-c-for-this-either/)

_2026-08-03 · Pharmacy Joe · The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast_

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1153 In this episode, I’ll discuss high-dose IV vitamin C to mitigate brain injury and organ dysfunction after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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## [Why Sleep Is the #1 Habit for Healthy Aging (Longevity course part 7)](https://yourlocalpharmacist.substack.com/p/why-sleep-is-the-1-habit-for-healthy)

_2026-08-02 · The Pharmacist_

How Better Sleep Can Help You Live Longer and Feel Better

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## [Four Questions About mRNA-LNP "Vaccines" That Still Need Answers](https://mariagutschi.substack.com/p/four-questions-about-mrna-lnp-vaccines)

_2026-07-30 · The Offsc℞ipt Pharmacist · Maria Gutschi_

Can Our L-DMD Hypothesis Help Answer Them?

## [Mediterranean diet & its impact on lifespan among people living in Greece & Italy (Longevity course part 6)](https://yourlocalpharmacist.substack.com/p/mediterranean-diet-and-its-impact)

_2026-07-30 · The Pharmacist_

The Mediterranean diet has been studied and offers proven health benfits

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_2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_

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## [1152: A new urine output cutoff point to identify acute kidney injury in critically Ill patients?](https://pharmacyjoe.com/podcast/the-elective-rotation-podcast/1152-a-new-urine-output-cutoff-point-to-identify-acute-kidney-injury-in-critically-ill-patients/)

_2026-07-30 · Pharmacy Joe · The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast_

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1152 In this episode, I’ll discuss the optimal urine output cutoff point to identify acute kidney injury in critically Ill patients.

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## [What Our Paper Says About LNPs](https://mariagutschi.substack.com/p/what-our-paper-says-about-lnps)

_2026-07-29 · The Offsc℞ipt Pharmacist · Maria Gutschi_

A plain-language guide to Lipid Nanoparticles as Active Biointerfaces: From Membrane Interaction to Systemic Dysregulation (Seger, Gutschi, and Seneff)

## [Retail.... Retail never changes...](https://theangrypharmacist.com/posts/2026-07-29-retail-retail-never-changes/)

_2026-07-29 · The Angry Pharmacist :tada: on The Angry Pharmacist_

## [The impact of diet and nutrition on lifespan (Longevity course part 5)](https://yourlocalpharmacist.substack.com/p/the-impact-of-diet-and-nutrition)

_2026-07-27 · The Pharmacist_

Effect of exercise on healthy aging, disease prevention and life span/

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## [1151: The Importance of Light Sedation Starts in the ED](https://pharmacyjoe.com/podcast/the-elective-rotation-podcast/1151-the-importance-of-light-sedation-starts-in-the-ed/)

_2026-07-27 · Pharmacy Joe · The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast_

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1151 In this episode, I’ll discuss how getting the depth of sedation correct in the ED might reduce mortality rates by half.

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## [1150: Ortho Surgeons Are Going to Read This Study Different Than Pharmacists](https://pharmacyjoe.com/podcast/the-elective-rotation-podcast/1150-ortho-surgeons-are-going-to-read-this-study-different-than-pharmacists/)

_2026-07-23 · Pharmacy Joe · The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast_

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1150 In this episode, I’ll discuss rivaroxaban, then aspirin vs aspirin alone for thromboprophylaxis after total knee or hip arthroplasty.

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## [Soluble Fibre for Cholesterol: What Actually Lowers LDL Naturally?](https://yourlocalpharmacist.substack.com/p/soluble-fibre-for-cholesterol-what)

_2026-07-20 · Pharmacist Yvette · The Pharmacist_

Learn how soluble fibre lowers LDL cholesterol, the best high-fibre foods, how much to eat, and a 7-day plan backed by evidence.

## [1149: Pharmacists Improve Sepsis Response Team Metrics for Antibiotic Timeliness](https://pharmacyjoe.com/podcast/the-elective-rotation-podcast/1149-pharmacists-improve-sepsis-response-team-metrics-for-antibiotic-timeliness/)

_2026-07-20 · Pharmacy Joe · The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast_

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1149 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of pharmacist involvement on hospital sepsis response teams.

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## [1148: Computer Decision Support to Avoid Awareness with Paralysis in the ED](https://pharmacyjoe.com/podcast/the-elective-rotation-podcast/1148-computer-decision-support-to-avoid-awareness-with-paralysis-in-the-ed/)

_2026-07-16 · Pharmacy Joe · The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast_

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1148 In this episode, I’ll discuss using clinical decision support to minimize sedation gaps in patients receiving rocuronium for rapid sequence intubation.

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## [What is Possible?](https://mariagutschi.substack.com/p/what-is-possible)

_2026-07-13 · The Offsc℞ipt Pharmacist · Maria Gutschi_

On vocation, trust, and discovering that God may not be finished with us yet.

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_2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Free Health Club (for all subscribers)](https://yourlocalpharmacist.substack.com/p/the-free-health-club)

_2026-07-13 · Pharmacist Yvette · The Pharmacist_

Free health club focused on helping @substack readers apply healthy habits every day.

## [PPP 194 – Sport and Exercise Pharmacy with Alison Hooper](https://www.purplepenpodcast.com/)

_2026-07-11 · Purple Pen Podcast_

PPP 194 – Sport and Exercise Pharmacy with Alison Hooper In this episode, pharmacist and former physiotherapist Alison Hooper joins us to discuss the expanding role of pharmacists in sport, exercise, and active living We cover: How pharmacists can support movement, exercise, and sport Injury management and common sports-related conditions Managing chronic conditions in active people…

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## [What the Lancet Review on mRNA Vaccines Misses About the LNPs](https://mariagutschi.substack.com/p/what-the-lancet-review-on-mrna-vaccines)

_2026-07-06 · The Offsc℞ipt Pharmacist · Maria Gutschi_

Clearance is not silence

## [PPP 193 - Childhood Cancer in First Nations People with Dr Jessica Buck](https://www.purplepenpodcast.com/)

_2026-07-05 · Purple Pen Podcast_

To align with NAIDOC week this year we have a special bonus episode. In this episode, we speak with Dr Jessica Buck about childhood cancer in First Nations people, genomics, and the importance of cultural safety in healthcare and research. A proud Kamilaroi woman, she is the Team Leader of the First Nations Childhood Cancer Program at The Kids Research Institute Australia — a first-of-its-kind…

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## [S8 E5 Psychodermatology](https://omny.fm/shows/spot-diagnosis/s8-e5-psychodermatology)

_2026-06-30 · Spot Diagnosis_

Some of the most challenging and misunderstood conditions in dermatology are not defined by what we can see, but by what the patient experiences. Psychodermatology sits at this intersection where the skin and the brain are in constant dialogue. In this episode, Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with specialist dermatologist Dr Josie Yeatman to talk about skin picking…

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## [What the 6th mRNA-Based Therapeutics Summit in Boston Reveals About an Industry in Denial](https://mariagutschi.substack.com/p/what-the-6th-mrna-based-therapeutics)

_2026-06-25 · The Offsc℞ipt Pharmacist · Maria Gutschi_

Where the science is moving, where it's stuck, and what the agenda deliberately excludes

## [The Case for Antibiotics](https://mariagutschi.substack.com/p/the-case-for-antibiotics)

_2026-06-19 · The Offsc℞ipt Pharmacist · Maria Gutschi_

A Stewardship Pharmacist makes the case for, and against antibiotics

## [PPP 192 - Colonoscopy with Dr Kostas Brooks](https://www.purplepenpodcast.com/)

_2026-06-16 · Purple Pen Podcast_

Gastroenterologist and three-time guest Dr Kostas Brooks returns for a discussion on colonoscopy, bowel cancer screening, and best practice care in Australia. In this episode, we cover: Home bowel cancer screening The role of home-based faecal occult blood tests in early detection How the program works in practice What best practice looks like in screening and surveillance Bowel preparation for…

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## [PPP 191 - Slowing Myopia Progression: How Atropine Fits in with Dr Loren Rose](https://www.purplepenpodcast.com/)

_2026-06-13 · Purple Pen Podcast_

In this episode of Myopia Progression and the Role of Atropine in Managing Myopia , we speak with Dr Loren Rose about one of the fastest growing challenges in children's eye health. We explore emmetropisation, the natural process by which a child's eyes develop towards clear vision, and what happens myopia. Dr Rose explains key concepts including hyperopic reserve, what a dioptre actually…

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## [S8 E4 Cosmetic Dermatology 101](https://omny.fm/shows/spot-diagnosis/s8-e4-cosmetic-dermatology-101)

_2026-05-26 · Spot Diagnosis_

The cosmetics industry is booming, and misinformation is keeping pace. In this episode, A/Prof Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with leading cosmetic dermatologists, A/Prof Phil Bekhor and Dr Cara McDonald to cut through the noise. From botulinum toxin, dermal filler and lasers to body dysmorphia, social media trends and what skincare routine our experts recommend to their patients, we…

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## [PPP 190 - Osteoporosis with Dr Mariya Farah Kitson](https://www.purplepenpodcast.com/)

_2026-05-16 · Purple Pen Podcast_

In this episode, we're joined by Dr Mariya Farah Kitson , Consultant Rheumatologist at the Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Clinic at Royal North Shore Hospital , for a deep dive into the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. We explore why osteoporosis remains significantly underdiagnosed, current recommendations for bone mineral density (BMD) screening, and the ongoing osteoporosis care…

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## [My COVID-19 Account: A Story of Scientific Principle, Systemic Failure, and the Sister I Lost.](https://mariagutschi.substack.com/p/my-covid-19-account-a-story-of-scientific)

_2026-05-14 · The Offsc℞ipt Pharmacist · Maria Gutschi_

A Memoir. As compiled and organized, March 2026. Posted on Ascension Thursday 2026

## [Could Residual DNA Be Functional Rather Than A Contaminant or Impurity?](https://mariagutschi.substack.com/p/could-residual-dna-be-functional)

_2026-05-08 · The Offsc℞ipt Pharmacist · Maria Gutschi_

A speculative exploration of an overlooked manufacturing consideration

## [S8 E3 Skin and the Eyes](https://omny.fm/shows/spot-diagnosis/s8-e3-skin-and-the-eyes)

_2026-04-28 · Spot Diagnosis_

A mildly itchy eyelid. A periocular rash. A drug that transforms lives for patients with eczema - but comes with a catch. In this episode, dermatologist Associated Professor Alvin Chong and new co-host Dr Jacqui Jiang are joined by ophthalmologist Dr Nathan Wong to explore the intersection of the skin and the eyes. From eyelid dermatitis and ocular rosacea to the side effects of drugs commonly…

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## [Foundation Trainee Podcast Episode 5 - Revising for the Calculations Paper](https://www.rcpharm.org/podcasts/)

_2026-04-28 · Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Podcast_

In the latest episode of our Foundation Trainee Podcast looks at ways to get yourself prepared for your GPhC Common Registration Assessment, including: Handy tips on when and how to revise most effectively for the calculations paper How to find the most reliable practice questions to test yourself Tips on fitting your revision around your work and personal life. Find all our resources and support…

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## What in the world is CB Gut?

_2026-04-20 · You, Me & CBD_

CBG is a fantastic anti-inflammatory. If somebody has a lot of gut diseases like Crohn's that have an inflammatory component, CBG can actually help with the inflammation just like it does with any inflammation in your body. Our pharmacists Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, and our chemist Blake Smith are the best and tackle this subject with all the answers. We would love to have your thoughts about…

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## [Retail, Burnout, Silent Struggles](https://theangrypharmacist.com/posts/2026-04-15-retail-burnout-silent-struggles/)

_2026-04-15 · The Angry Pharmacist :tada: on The Angry Pharmacist_

## [Bottom of the Barrel](https://theangrypharmacist.com/posts/2026-04-14-bottom-of-the-barrel/)

_2026-04-14 · The Angry Pharmacist :tada: on The Angry Pharmacist_

## [PPP 189 - Scabies with Dr Francis Lai](https://www.purplepenpodcast.com/home/2026/4/12/ppp-189-scabies)

_2026-04-11 · Purple Pen Podcast_

In this episode, dermatologist Dr Francis Lai joins us to unpack everything you need to know about scabies — what it is, how it spreads and why some communities are more at risk. We break down diagnosis, treatment options, common myths and what to expect during recovery. Practical, evidence‑based advice for clinicians, parents and anyone dealing with this incredibly itchy but entirely treatable…

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## Ask. Tell. Confess: Supplements, Peptides & the Truth About “Doing Everything Right”

_2026-04-03 · Funky Pharmacist-Apothecary & Co_

You’re doing all the things—supplements, testing, trends… so why don’t you feel better? In this episode of Ask. Tell. Confess. , we break down supplement overload, peptides, too much testing, and how to actually know who to trust. Plus, a real confession you’ll probably relate to.

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