Legionella: A Stealthy Bacteria Hiding in Plain Sight
By Roberto Juarez Jr. BS, M(ASCP)CM
📌 In this post, we talk about how Legionella bacteria was discovered, where it is most likely to be found, Legionnaire’s and ...
Reviewing the Main Changes to USP <797> in 2024
By Roberto Juarez Jr. BS, M(ASCP)CM
On November 1st, 2023, the United State Pharmacopeia (USP) made several changes to general chapter <797> which describes the minimum requirements for ...
Navigating the New USP <797> Media Fill Testing Requirements for Sterile Compounding
By Roberto Juarez Jr. BS, M(ASCP)CM
USP <797> Revamps Media Fill Testing Requirements
The United States Pharmacopeia has been setting the standards for compounding pharmacies for a ...
Water Damage Remediation Guide For Homeowners
Water damage in a home can be obvious. But, in some cases, water damage can develop gradually as a result of slow roof leaks, plumbing leaks, or HVAC issues. In ...
Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori is recognized as the main cause of peptic ulcer disease and a major risk factor for gastric cancer. The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection worldwide is approximately 50%, as ...
The Gut Microbiome Part 1 – Your Gut, Your Mood, and Your Pregnancy
The majority of bacteria in our bodies reside in the gut – Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes are the most dominant phyla. These, and other bacteria, are responsible for metabolizing our food, developing ...
Vaginal Microbiome Changes During Pregnancy
Countless changes happen to a woman during pregnancy. Among the most obvious are the physical and hormonal changes including weight gain, increased estrogen and progesterone, and shifts in metabolism. As ...
Endotoxin Exposure & Testing
Exposure to endotoxins in even small amounts can result in mild symptoms like headache, nausea, and chills or even more severe symptoms like pulmonary toxicity, abortion, pyrogenic fever, and even ...
“Opioid Shortages Leave US Hospitals Scrambling” What to Do?
“Opioid shortages leave US hospitals scrambling” and like titles are making headlines. Manufacturing problems of injectable opioids has nearly ground to a halt. Hospital pharmacies are therefore faced with a ...