The Daily Dose Podcast

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

VIPIThttps://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 efficacyhttps://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-19https://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 releasehttps://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-biontech-conclude-phase-3-study-covid-19-vaccine

Moderna’s press releasehttps://investors.modernatx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/modernas-covid-19-vaccine-candidate-meets-its-primary-efficacy

AstraZeneca’s press releasehttps://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 releasehttps://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 Serviceshttps://students.ubc.ca/health/student-health-service

BC Mental Health Supporthttps://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc

HereToHelp BChttps://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!

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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!

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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 Hatchhttps://www.hatchinghealth.ca/?fbclid=IwAR15ybH-OoF1yRhzzDml67rDFYn_psrerJKOmbQFynrt2K2x9wunM5R_Xro

Google’s Healthcare Initiativehttps://health.google/

Telus Healthhttps://www.telus.com/en/health

Amazon’s Healthcare Initiativehttps://www.pillpack.com/

As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!

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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 processhttps://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/

UBC Pharmacy admission processhttps://pharmsci.ubc.ca/programs/entry-practice-pharmd-degree/admissions-information

UBC’s interprofessionalism concepthttps://health.ubc.ca/education/resources/interprofessional-education-collaborative-practice-frameworks

As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!

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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 Planhttps://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 operationhttps://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates/covid-19-returning-safe-operation/restaurant-cafes-pubs

CESBhttps://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/emergency-student-benefit.html

Helping with the COVID19 pandemic in Canadahttps://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 coveringshttps://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!

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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-19https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 

Clinical trials that are authorized by Health Canadahttps://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-19https://www.pharmacists.ca/advocacy/covid-19-information-for-pharmacists/ 

Canadian government’s information on different health products related with COVID-19https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-industry.html 

As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!

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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 handshttps://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 efficientlyhttps://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! 

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