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Pharmacogenomics: The Up-and-Coming Field of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Pharmacogenomic researchers discovered a genetic variant in the immune system that causes this life-threatening allergic reaction to Abacavir. However, approximately 5% of people who take Abacavir have a life-threatening allergic reaction known as Abacavir Hypersensitivity.

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Science Summarised: Potential New Drugs for Hearing Loss

NF2 BioSolutions

Inflammation is an immune system response vital for protecting the body against infection and injury although it can also lead to tissue damage, such as in areas involved in hearing. This blog has been created as a way to share stories, ideas, positivity and even sprinkle in some science.

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Autism and Maternal Immune Activation: Groundbreaking Insights

Roots Analysis

Recent groundbreaking research from Trinity College Dublin has unveiled a compelling link between maternal immune activation during pregnancy, autism, and the persistence of early memories into adulthood. The study indicates a biological connection between maternal immune activation and the prevention of infantile amnesia.

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New Legislation Would Cut Off Access To The Courts And Immunize FDA Actions From Timely Judicial Review

The FDA Law Blog

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (“Senate HELP”) is scheduled to take up legislation that could significantly limit access to the courts and immunize critical FDA decisions from timely judicial review. Importantly, because FDA has sovereign immunity from damages claims, sponsors trapped in S. That bill is S.

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Can You Answer These 4 USMLE Step 1 Practice Questions?

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

His mother reports that he has not had any immunizations since 4 months of age. appeared first on BoardVitals Blog. He was seen by his pediatrician 5 weeks ago for low grade fever, cough and runny nose. The coughing spells last for several minutes and are frequently associated with post-tussive emesis.

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Getting Involved as a Pre-Pharmacy Student 

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

To learn more about our membership opportunities visit: [link] We thank Tazche for these amazing insights and for those with similar interests, visit the Pharm4Me website for more valuable information on becoming a pharmacist, and to read other inspirational stories, visit the Pharm4Me Blog.

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Day in the Life: NF2 BioSolutions PhD

NF2 BioSolutions

I am currently looking at the body’s immune cells that can invade into NF2 brain tumours which may provide new ideas that could lead to the development of targeted drugs for those with NF2. This is the goal of my 3-year PhD, but I thought I would break that down into my day-to-day routine in this ‘Day in the Life’ blog post.