Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Contributing Writer https://www.empr.com

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 24, 2020

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

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Antidepressant, NSAID Identified as Culprits in SIADH Case

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 23, 2020

The patient noted that she was initiated on naproxen by her primary care physician 2 weeks prior to her presentation.

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Prevalence of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Assessed With Biologics for IBD

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 22, 2020

The study aimed to determine the prevalence of adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with biologic use in women with IBD.

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AHA Issues Statement on Drug-Induced Arrhythmias

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 18, 2020

The objective of the statement was to review and discuss medications that may cause or exacerbate arrhythmias.

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Synthetic Levothyroxine vs Desiccated Thyroid: TSH Stability Evaluated

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 17, 2020

The study, which was conducted at Kaiser Permanente Colorado, aimed to compare the longitudinal stability of TSH in patients taking synthetic levothyroxine vs desiccated thyroid products.

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Risk of Cardiac Events With Azithromycin, Amoxicillin Compared

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 16, 2020

The aim of the study was to use real-world data to compare the risk of cardiac events in new users of azithromycin vs amoxicillin.

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Risk of Aortic Aneurysm, Dissection With Fluoroquinolones Examined

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 14, 2020

The observational study aimed to determine the association between fluoroquinolone use and the risk of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection while taking into account potential confounding.

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Newly Diagnosed Lupus Erythematosus Could Potentially Be Drug Induced

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 10, 2020

A new case of cutaneous lupus erythematosus or systemic lupus erythematosus could potentially be drug induced.

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 8, 2020

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) recently announced the publication of its 2020 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) position statement that included updated recommendations on the most current safe and effective therapeutic options for women with GSM. Despite having a variety of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options, GSM remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Since the NAMS…

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Antihypertensive Drugs and Cancer Risk: Is There a Link?

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 3, 2020

Five antihypertensive drug classes were analyzed separately and were also compared to all other treatment groups, including placebo.