Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Contributing Writer

Cassandra Pardini is a freelance writer and registered pharmacist with a diverse background in drug therapy, scientific research, and the drug discovery and developmental process. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, Master of Science degree in chemistry and chemical biology from Northeastern University, and Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Boston College. She currently lives in Rhode Island with her husband and 3 children.

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Real-World Antihypertensive Prescribing Deviates From Guidelines, Study Says

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 29, 2020

The aim of the study was to analyze antihypertensive utilization patterns among patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite receiving therapy.

A Routine Gyn Check-up Reveals Earlier Onset of Menopause

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NAMS 2020 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Position Statement Released

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 11, 2020

For patients with moderate to severe GSM, low-dose vaginal estrogens, vaginal DHEA inserts, systemic estrogen therapy, and ospemifene are recommended.

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AAP: Choosing Wisely Recs on Pediatric Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 7, 2020

The list, titled “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question,” was developed by members of the AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.

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Supplements With Undeclared Active Ingredients Pose Substantial Health Risk

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

July 7, 2020

A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) highlights the risks associated with use of over-the-counter (OTC) products containing undeclared prescription ingredients as well as the importance of collaboration between various health departments and systems to ensure a prompt response to an outbreak.

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CDC Issues Guidance on Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

July 6, 2020

Routine vaccination should not be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to interim guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Statin Use May Benefit Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

July 2, 2020

The use of statins appears to benefit patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to the findings of a retrospective study conducted in Hubei Province, China.

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Guideline Issued on the Use of Probiotics for Managing GI Disorders

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

June 26, 2020

Probiotics should only be recommended for specific patient populations since there is not enough evidence to support their use in the majority of digestive conditions, according to new clinical guidelines released by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and recently published in Gastroenterology.

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Patient’s Hypercalcemia Linked to OTC Antacid Use

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

June 18, 2020

A recently published report describes the case of a 61-year-old male patient who experienced antacid-induced hypercalcemia and highlights the importance of performing thorough medication reconciliation.

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Insulin Needle Reuse Leads to Serious Fungal Infection in Immunocompromised Patient

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

May 13, 2020

After obtaining a more detailed history, it was discovered that the patient had been reusing insulin needles and was not rotating sites for insulin injection.

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Guidance Issued on Managing Pain During Public Health Crises

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

May 6, 2020

In order to provide national guidance addressing issues surrounding pain management practices, an expert panel was convened to provide a framework for pain practitioners and institutions.

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