Articles by Sara Grossman, PharmD

Probiotics for the Prevention of Pediatric Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
ByNicolette Bruno, BPS, PharmD Candidate,Ka Yeun Kim, BS, BPS, PharmD Candidate,Yi Eun Park, BPS, PharmD Candidate,Razwan Miah, BPS, PharmD,Joseph P. Nathan, PharmD, MS,Sara Grossman, PharmD Evidence of the relationship between probiotics and antibiotics is lacking.

Vaccines are important for everyone, but they’re critical for adults older than 65 years.

Thermometers: A Review
ByAkunna Ihemaguba, BPS, PharmD,Nada Annr, BPS, PharmD,Joseph Furer, BPS, PharmD,Nardine Karam, BPS, PharmD candidate,Joseph P. Nathan, PharmD, MS,Sara Grossman, PharmD Pharmacists must be familiar with the different thermometers so they can ensure proper use by the consumer.

COVID-19 Vaccines: A Focus on Safety
ByRachel Krishewsky, BS, BPS, PharmD candidate,Demetra Anastasiadis, BPS, PharmD candidate,Joseph P. Nathan, PharmD, MS,Sara Grossman, PharmD Ease patients’ concerns by being well versed in the safety profiles of each vaccine.

Vitamin D and COVID-19: An Evidence-Based Review
BySara Elsaid Taha, BPS, PharmD Candidate 2022,Justina Salib, BPS, PharmD Candidate 2022,Esther H. Kanner, PharmD Candidate 2023,Joseph P. Nathan, PharmD, MS,Sara Grossman, PharmD In this article, we will review the evidence describing a possible link between vitamin D and COVID-19.

Reevaluating the Use of Silver Sulfadiazine Cream in the Management of Burns
ByAbou Bakar, BPS, PharmD Candidate,Razwan Miah, BPS, PharmD Candidate,Kenny Li, BPS, PharmD Candidate,Joseph P. Nathan, PharmD, MS,Sara Grossman, PharmD One antimicrobial agent commonly used in the management of burns is silver sulfadiazine.

Despite its popularity and its status as an FDA-approved expectorant, evidence to support guaifenesin’s efficacy is limited and conflicting.

Smell Disturbances in the Era of COVID-19
ByLiliana Armasaru, Benjamin Babayev, Emmanuel Damanakis, Heba Hezzini, Cassie Zeng, PharmD candidates,Sara Grossman, PharmD,Joseph P. Nathan, MS, PharmD Some patients affected by COVID-19 may be concerned about hyposmia (reduced ability to smell) or anosmia (loss of smell) that they experience after contracting the virus.

Pharmacists can counsel patients with GERD on strategies to address their symptoms.

Pharmacists can and must play an active role in guiding patients on the selection of laxatives which are supported by sound evidence.