University of the Sciences in Philadelphia will officially launch the careers of the next generation of pharmacists, scientists, and healthcare professionals when the University conducts its 188th commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 1 p.m.
The Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy at University of the Sciences presents The Future of Health Information Technology on May 14, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. A panel of prominent experts with experience in industry, government, academia, and medicine will seek to define a vision for digital healthcare.
As National Correct Posture Month, May is the perfect time to focus on keeping your spine healthy. University of the Sciences in Philadelphia's Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Dr. Greg Thielman offers simple exercises and solutions to improve your posture"”and avoid a lifetime of aches and pains.
Ready or not, electronic medical records are coming to a hospital near you. President Obama has dedicated $19 billion of the stimulus package for the digitization of medical records, and despite the clear advantages of this massive investment in health IT, Dr. James Pierce, chair of the Bioinformatics and Computer Science Department at University of the Sciences, warns of the significant challenges to nation-wide information technology adoption in the health sector.
NDCR 2009 by Dr. Daniel A. Hussar provides a first-of-its-kind reference for pharmacists and healthcare practitioners. The book details the 158 drugs that have been marketed in the U.S. during the 2002-2008 period, and features comparisons to previously marketed drugs, specific advantages and disadvantages of each, and ratings for each new drug based on comparisons with related agents.
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia will showcase the diversity and growth of research pursuits on campus during its 7th Annual Research Day on Thursday, April 2, 2009.
Spring is the time when we plant gardens that will reap a summer of flowers and vegetables. While this popular outdoor activity has stress-relieving benefits, it can also be physically challenging, warns Dr. Paula Kramer. Dr. Kramer provides easy tips to safely tend your garden and prevent serious injury.
Spring is in the air"“literally. Pollen, grass, spores, dust, and other allergens, mean that over-the-counter allergy medications are flying off the shelves. But before you turn to a pill for relief, Dr. Daniel A. Hussar cautions on the risks of mixing and misusing over-the-counter medicines.
The newly established Institute for Geriatric Studies at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia focuses squarely on the critical issues of business and policy affecting geriatric health by uniting resources to provide education and services.
American Heart Month is the perfect time to initiate diet and lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk of heart disease, the No. 1 killer of men and women in the U.S. Dr. Ara DerMarderosian, professor of pharmacognosy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia provides a few simple measures to keep your heart at its healthiest.
Instead of shopping for the hottest pricey toy this holiday season, Dr. Paula Kramer, chair and professor of occupational therapy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, encourages parents to buy their children toys that promote healthy childhood development.
If getting into shape is on your New Year's resolution list, but you're not interested in navigating jam-packed gyms, the answer is simple: take your exercise regime out of the gym and into the great outdoors. To be sure you're safely working toward your goals and getting the most out of your outdoor exercise this winter, Professor Richards has provided simple tips.
Cracking, chaffing, dry patches, and itchiness"“all are unpleasant symptoms of dry and irritated skin that often comes with winter. As temperatures drop, the wind howls, and humidity levels hit an all-year low, our skin requires extra attention and care to stay healthy. To be sure you're effectively treating and protecting your skin during the harsh winter season, Jeff Moore, an instructor of pharmaceutics in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, has provided simple skin care tips.
Vaccines will play a growing role in global public health, but controversies may impede their progress. That was the conclusion of four international experts at a symposium sponsored by University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, the fifth in a series on the future of health care.
Five internationally recognized experts on public health, vaccines, and bioethics meet at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia for its annual health policy symposium titled "The Future of Vaccines: Challenges, Successes, Opportunities."
Parents shouldn't horse around when it comes to playground safety. Whether it's in the neighborhood park or their own backyard, adult supervision and risk awareness are the keys to keeping kids playing and progressing, according to two University of the Sciences in Philadelphia occupational therapy professors.
In recognition of National Sleep Awareness Week (March 3-9), USP's Dr. Philip Gehrman shares sleep hygiene tips to be sure you're harnessing the benefits that may come from a good night's rest.
With March noted as National Nutrition month, it is a good time for consumers to beware that the perceived benefits of vitamins in soda can be deceiving. USP's Dr. Ara DerMarderosian notes that unlike encapsulated vitamins, which have prolonged shelf lives and precise nutritional values, vitamins in soda are not as stable.
American Heart Month is the ideal time to initiate the lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk of heart disease. USP's Dr. Ara DerMarderosian promotes proactive prevention rather than damage control.
This holiday season, instead of picking toys based solely on the latest trends, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Occupational Therapy Professors Dr. Paula Kramer and Roger Ideishi recommend that parents consider toys that promote healthy childhood development and reinforce interpersonal relationships.
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