Dr. Miriam Opara, PharmD
Dr. Miriam Opara, PharmD
Miriam is a medical writing assistant for Banner Medical and currently resides in Boston Massachusetts. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions in 2019. In May of 2019, she received the Wolter Kluwer Clinical Drug Information Award of Excellence in Clinical Communication for high academic achievement and outstanding communication skills. Miriam is looking forward to advancing her pharmacy career with a focus on patient-centered care. Miriam can always be found attending pure barre workouts, volunteering in her community, and holding a Starbucks flat white latte.
Recent Articles: What are Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics?, 5 Health Benefits of Exercise
Licenses & Certifications: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Society of Pain and Palliative Care, American Society of Health System Pharmacists, American Pharmacists Association
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What are Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics?
Long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics have been shown to prevent psychosis relapse in patients with schizophrenia. To combat poor medication adherence, LAIs are a great option because they require dosing on monthly intervals instead of daily. Improved adherence can significantly improve quality of life, reduce hospitalizations,… -
How to Volunteer for A Coronavirus Vaccine Study
Over 100 vaccines are in development for the coronavirus. The COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) is a combination of 4 research networks that have come together to help speed up the COVID-19 vaccine development. CoVPN needs thousands of volunteers to be a part of a vaccine… -
COVID-19 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
Children who have had COVID-19 infection may develop multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C).… -
New Synthetic Opioid: ‘Iso’ Associated with Overdose Deaths
Iso is a new opioid causing overdose deaths at an exponential rate… -
So Many Diets: How Do You Choose One?
Nearly half of adults have tried to lose weight in the past… -
COVID-19: Do You Still Really Need to Wear that Face Mask?
COVID-19 is still a significant risk to public health in the United… -
Narcan: The Nasal Spray that Could Save Your Life
The opioid epidemic has led to widespread misuse of opioid pain medicine…
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