The Pharmacist's Primer on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants: Part 2

In our last post, we covered all the pieces that go into preparing for and executing a stem cell transplant. It was a LOT, and we’re hoping you came away with an appreciation for just how complex these procedures are. This week, we’re going to go through all things post-transplant. Can’t leave our patients hanging, now can we!? What supportive measures do they require for the transplant to stick and be a success? Check us out for these answers and more!

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyStephanie KujawskiJune 5, 2024stem cell transplant, graft versus host disease, graft versus tumor response, immunosuppression after stem cell transplant, infection prophylaxis after stem cell transplant, vaccination after stem cell transplant

The Pharmacist's Primer on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants: Part 1

Stem cells frequently make headlines for controversial sourcing issues (think embryonic stem cell research and the when-does-human-life-begin debate). But there are other stem cells that, while less famous - or infamous, are significantly capable of changing and saving lives. It is these stem cells that our post today focuses on, and we hope that you’ll come away with a better understanding of the complex procedures that constitute stem cell transplants.

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyStephanie KujawskiMay 21, 2024HSCT, stem cell transplant, how does a stem cell transplant work, what medications are used for a stem cell transplant, how are stem cells harvested from the blood or marrow, pharmacotherapy of a stem cell transplant

An Introduction to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)

We recently covered the basics of hematologic malignancies. But did you know that for some of these patients there is actually an option to try for cure rather than just management? Check out how stem cell transplantation provides patients with an additional treatment strategy. Plus, learn about innovative therapies edging into the stem cell transplant space.

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyStephanie KujawskiJune 6, 2022stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant, BMT vs HSCT, HSCT vs CAR-T therapy, conditioning regimens for stem cell transplant, treatments for hematologic malignancies, how does CAR-T therapy work, where do stem cells come from, graft versus host disease, graft versus tumor response, treatment of GVHD

The Pharmacist's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease

For most pharmacists, encounters with sickle cell disease are few and far between. However, if you work in a city (particularly if it's an international hub such as DC or New York), you will encounter sickle cell somewhat regularly.