The Daily Dose Podcast: Recent Episodes
Leo Zheng, Jamie Park, Ting Ting Ma, Tom Sun
Join pharmacy students Leo Zheng, Jamie Park, Ting Ting Ma, and Tom Sun as they discuss current health issues and topics.
In this episode we dive into the real life work experiences of working in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside as pharmacists. We talk about what is currently being done to combat the major opioid addiction crisis in Canada and offer tips on things you can do personally to support others in the community who are battling with mental health and substance abuse.
Information about COVID-19 and the related vaccines are ever-changing. Join Leo, Jamie, Ting Ting, and Tom as they discuss these updates! We go over some current news regarding AstraZeneca’s “blood clots” and common questions people have regarding COVID-19 vaccines, such as “How much will I be protected from my first shot?”
Disclaimer: The information presented here shouldn’t be taken as medical advice, so make sure to talk to your pharmacist or doctor for those discussions. And finally, all of our opinions presented are of our own and not representative of all students, faculty or other health professionals.
Links:
AstraZeneca’s press release on their vaccine’s safety and efficacy https://www.astrazeneca.com/content/astraz/media-centre/press-releases/2021/azd1222-us-phase-iii-primary-analysis-confirms-safety-and-efficacy.html
VIPIT https://covid19-sciencetable.ca/sciencebrief/vaccine-induced-prothrombotic-immune-thrombocytopenia-vipit-following-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccination-interim-guidance-for-healthcare-professionals-in-emergency-department-and-inpatient-settings
Pfizer’s press release on their vaccine’s safety and efficacy https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-biontech-confirm-high-efficacy-and-no-serious
Summary of efficacy of single dose against COVID-19 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210114-covid-19-how-effective-is-a-single-vaccine-dose
As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!
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The emergence of novel COVID-19 vaccines not only brings society closer to beating the pandemic but also brings new scientific advancements in vaccine technology. Join Leo, Jamie, Ting Ting, and Tom in their discussion and explanation of how the vaccines work and the stats around each one. We also go over some common questions people have regarding these vaccines, such as which vaccine should I get?
Disclaimer: The information presented here shouldn’t be taken as medical advice, so make sure to talk to your pharmacist or doctor for those discussions. And finally, all of our opinions presented are of our own and not representative of all students, faculty or other health professionals.
Links:
Pfizer’s press release https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-biontech-conclude-phase-3-study-covid-19-vaccine
Moderna’s press release https://investors.modernatx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/modernas-covid-19-vaccine-candidate-meets-its-primary-efficacy
AstraZeneca’s press release https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2021/covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-confirms-protection-against-severe-disease-hospitalisation-and-death-in-the-primary-analysis-of-phase-iii-trials.html
Johnson & Johnson’s press release https://www.jnj.com/johnson-and-johnson-announces-single-shot-janssen-covid-19-vaccine-candidate-met-primary-endpoints-in-interim-analysis-of-its-phase-3-ensemble-trial
As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!
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Today we’re discussing the topic of mental health. We talk about the stresses of pharmacy school, the added stresses of the pandemic, and some useful strategies to manage the pressure. Taking care of your mental health is very important and we encourage anybody to reach out or use the following resources:
UBC Student Health Services https://students.ubc.ca/health/student-health-service
BC Mental Health Support https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc
HereToHelp BC https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
Relevant Hotlines 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) 310-Mental Health (310-6789)
As a reminder, although we are students, all the opinions we offer are opinions of our own and do not represent all pharmacy students, pharmacists, the UBC faculty of pharmaceutical sciences or health care professionals. Please do not take our opinion as healthcare recommendations for yourself without consulting a healthcare professional.
As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!
Music Credits: "Cheery Monday" Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Welcome to our first bonus episode! This one is for the students. In this episode we go through what it is like to be a pre-pandemic pharmacy student at UBC. We focus on giving tips for imminent final exams and advice on how to make the most out of upcoming experiential rotations.
As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!
Music Credits: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Engineering has many applications in the world, and healthcare is definitely one of them! Software engineers Charlie Yang and Sulagshan Raveendrakumar join us to talk about their experience with projects related to pharmacy and healthcare in general.
The resources from our “Helpful Pill” segment are below:
UBC’s The Great Hatch https://www.hatchinghealth.ca/?fbclid=IwAR15ybH-OoF1yRhzzDml67rDFYn_psrerJKOmbQFynrt2K2x9wunM5R_Xro
Google’s Healthcare Initiative https://health.google/
Telus Health https://www.telus.com/en/health
Amazon’s Healthcare Initiative https://www.pillpack.com/
As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!
Music Credits: "Cheery Monday" Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
We are introducing our new series: Interprofessionalism! In this series, we explore the relationships between healthcare providers. We start with talking to our student physician colleague, Shanna Yeung!
Check out her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpjGo58TOY5ZGwKp_9iScjw
The resources from our “Helpful Pill” segment are below:
UBC Medicine admission process https://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/
UBC Pharmacy admission process https://pharmsci.ubc.ca/programs/entry-practice-pharmd-degree/admissions-information
UBC’s interprofessionalism concept https://health.ubc.ca/education/resources/interprofessional-education-collaborative-practice-frameworks
As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!
Music Credits: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
We wrap up our COVID-19 series by taking a look at our province’s restart plan. We discuss our experiences with the “new normal” and also play a fun game where we make predictions on the future!
The resources from our “Helpful Pill” segment are below:
BC’s Restart Plan https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/bc-restart-plan
Worksafe BC’s Protocols for returning to operation https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates/covid-19-returning-safe-operation/restaurant-cafes-pubs
CESB https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/emergency-student-benefit.html
Helping with the COVID19 pandemic in Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/make-a-difference.html
Canada’s guidelines on non-medical masks and face coverings https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks/about-non-medical-masks-face-coverings.html
As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!
Music Credits: "Cheery Monday" Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In today’s episode, we discuss 4 medications (hydroxychloroquine, ibuprofen, nicotine, remdesivir) that have been associated with COVID-19. We provide overall context, discuss some evidence and share bottom lines from reputable sources such as the World Health Organization and Health Canada.
The resources from our “Helpful Pill” segment are below:
World Health Organization’s website on COVID-19 https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Clinical trials that are authorized by Health Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-clinical-trials/list-authorized-trials.html
Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA)’s website for information and resources on COVID-19 https://www.pharmacists.ca/advocacy/covid-19-information-for-pharmacists/
Canadian government’s information on different health products related with COVID-19 https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-industry.html
As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!
Music Credits: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In today’s episode, we discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us in our learning, social life, mental and physical health.
The resources from our “Helpful Pill” segment are below:
Self Check test by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
University of British Columbia (UBC)’s guide on how to properly wash your hands https://ready.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Washing-hands-poster_11x17.pdf
Mental health support resources https://www.mindful.org/free-mindfulness-apps-worthy-of-your-attention/
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/virtual-supports-covid-19
UBC Recreation’s tips on how to study and work from home efficiently https://recreation.ubc.ca/2020/04/09/get-organized-10-tips-for-studying-and-working-from-home/
Financial support for Canadian students http://www.studentcare.ca/
As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!
Music Credits: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Join pharmacy students Leo Zheng, Jamie Park, Ting Ting Ma, and Tom Sun as they discuss current health issues and topics. As future health professionals, we want to share our perspectives as well as offer evidence based resources to our listeners.
Music Credits: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0