Isabel Lucky
@isabeljlucky.bsky.social
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Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month! 🎉This month, our ActionADE site engagement took us to Richmond, Lions Gate, St. Paul’s, and Vancouver General Hospital. It’s been a pleasure collaborating with pharmacists at each site! Shoutout to our pharmacists and all our users for reporting ADEs to ActionADE.
March 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month! 🎉This month, our ActionADE site engagement took us to Richmond, Lions Gate, St. Paul’s, and Vancouver General Hospital. It’s been a pleasure collaborating with pharmacists at each site! Shoutout to our pharmacists and all our users for reporting ADEs to ActionADE.
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
Dr. Sarah Otto of @zoology.ubc.ca says that while the avian flu virus hasn't shown much evidence of human-to-human transmission it was evolving rapidly to spread to other species like cows, and scientists are looking at parts of the virus that could attach to human cells.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
March 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Dr. Sarah Otto of @zoology.ubc.ca says that while the avian flu virus hasn't shown much evidence of human-to-human transmission it was evolving rapidly to spread to other species like cows, and scientists are looking at parts of the virus that could attach to human cells.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Dr. Sarah Otto of @zoology.ubc.ca says there's an urgent need for Canada and other countries to speed up the pipeline from sampling an infected creature, analysis of the genetic information, and submission to a global scientific database.
science.ubc.ca/news/march-2...
science.ubc.ca/news/march-2...
Canada slowest in reporting bird flu at 618 days – but COVID shows we can do better
The global average for countries to report genetic information about bird flu, crucial to tracking and preventing a human pandemic, was seven months, and Canada came in last, a new study has found.
science.ubc.ca
March 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Dr. Sarah Otto of @zoology.ubc.ca says there's an urgent need for Canada and other countries to speed up the pipeline from sampling an infected creature, analysis of the genetic information, and submission to a global scientific database.
science.ubc.ca/news/march-2...
science.ubc.ca/news/march-2...
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
We had a fantastic time hosting a Lunch and Learn session at Lions Gate Hospital yesterday! Thank you to the pharmacy department for welcoming us and being such an engaged audience.
#PatientAdvocacy #AdverseDrugEvents #ActionADE
#PatientAdvocacy #AdverseDrugEvents #ActionADE
March 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We had a fantastic time hosting a Lunch and Learn session at Lions Gate Hospital yesterday! Thank you to the pharmacy department for welcoming us and being such an engaged audience.
#PatientAdvocacy #AdverseDrugEvents #ActionADE
#PatientAdvocacy #AdverseDrugEvents #ActionADE
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By catching medication-related issues early, pharmacists play a key role in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. 💡💙
Read more here: europepmc.org/article/MED/...
#medsky #pharmacy #PreventADEs #ActionADE
Read more here: europepmc.org/article/MED/...
#medsky #pharmacy #PreventADEs #ActionADE
March 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
By catching medication-related issues early, pharmacists play a key role in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. 💡💙
Read more here: europepmc.org/article/MED/...
#medsky #pharmacy #PreventADEs #ActionADE
Read more here: europepmc.org/article/MED/...
#medsky #pharmacy #PreventADEs #ActionADE
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
At the end of last year, we sat down with Anthony to explore his journey, passions, and what drives his belief in ActionADE. This Pharmacy Appreciation Month, we celebrate Anthony and all pharmacists for their dedication to their patients and communities. Thank you!
🔗 actionade.org/spotlight-al/
🔗 actionade.org/spotlight-al/
March 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
At the end of last year, we sat down with Anthony to explore his journey, passions, and what drives his belief in ActionADE. This Pharmacy Appreciation Month, we celebrate Anthony and all pharmacists for their dedication to their patients and communities. Thank you!
🔗 actionade.org/spotlight-al/
🔗 actionade.org/spotlight-al/
Happy #PAM2025 🫶🏻
#pharmacy #pharmsky #healthsky #healthcare #healthcareheroes #healthmatters #gratitude #pharmacyappreciationmonth #PAM
#pharmacy #pharmsky #healthsky #healthcare #healthcareheroes #healthmatters #gratitude #pharmacyappreciationmonth #PAM
It’s #PAM2025 💊
#pharmacy teams are #healthcareheroes who work tirelessly to ensure #patientsafety. Let’s show them some love this month & celebrate their incredible contributions! ❤️
#pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #gratitude #pharmacyappreciationmonth #PAM
#pharmacy teams are #healthcareheroes who work tirelessly to ensure #patientsafety. Let’s show them some love this month & celebrate their incredible contributions! ❤️
#pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #gratitude #pharmacyappreciationmonth #PAM
March 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
Less than 5% of serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are reported in Canada despite Vanessa’s Law. We need stronger #pharmacovigilance to enhance #patientsafety.
Awareness ➡️ Action
Let’s work towards safer #healthcare :D
#medksy #EMsky #pharmsky #patientcare #healthsky #healthmatters
Awareness ➡️ Action
Let’s work towards safer #healthcare :D
#medksy #EMsky #pharmsky #patientcare #healthsky #healthmatters
February 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Less than 5% of serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are reported in Canada despite Vanessa’s Law. We need stronger #pharmacovigilance to enhance #patientsafety.
Awareness ➡️ Action
Let’s work towards safer #healthcare :D
#medksy #EMsky #pharmsky #patientcare #healthsky #healthmatters
Awareness ➡️ Action
Let’s work towards safer #healthcare :D
#medksy #EMsky #pharmsky #patientcare #healthsky #healthmatters
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
“When temperatures rise, plants lose more water through cuticle than through pores,” says Dr. Sean Michaletz @ubcbotany.bsky.social. “This limits their ability to absorb CO2 & reduces their role as a carbon sink.”
@earthdotcom.bsky.social @sloanfoundation.bsky.social
www.earth.com/news/plants-...
@earthdotcom.bsky.social @sloanfoundation.bsky.social
www.earth.com/news/plants-...
Plants may stop absorbing carbon if temperatures continue to rise
Rising temperatures make plants lose more water, weakening their ability to absorb carbon dioxide and survive heat stress.
www.earth.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“When temperatures rise, plants lose more water through cuticle than through pores,” says Dr. Sean Michaletz @ubcbotany.bsky.social. “This limits their ability to absorb CO2 & reduces their role as a carbon sink.”
@earthdotcom.bsky.social @sloanfoundation.bsky.social
www.earth.com/news/plants-...
@earthdotcom.bsky.social @sloanfoundation.bsky.social
www.earth.com/news/plants-...
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
We had a fantastic turnout at the ActionADE Lunch & Learn session at Vancouver General Hospital last week! 🎉
A big thank to our special guest speakers, Glen Medcalf and Anthony Lau, for sharing their valuable insights.
#ActionADE #MedicationSafety #HealthcareInnovation
A big thank to our special guest speakers, Glen Medcalf and Anthony Lau, for sharing their valuable insights.
#ActionADE #MedicationSafety #HealthcareInnovation
February 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We had a fantastic turnout at the ActionADE Lunch & Learn session at Vancouver General Hospital last week! 🎉
A big thank to our special guest speakers, Glen Medcalf and Anthony Lau, for sharing their valuable insights.
#ActionADE #MedicationSafety #HealthcareInnovation
A big thank to our special guest speakers, Glen Medcalf and Anthony Lau, for sharing their valuable insights.
#ActionADE #MedicationSafety #HealthcareInnovation
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
ICYMI - How well do you know your dopamine antagonists?
TI Therapeutics Letter: ti.ubc.ca/letter139
Patient experience videos: youtu.be/nrM8Az7RHKU
Pts briefly explain why it's important for prescribers, pharmacists, pts, carers to recognize early occurrence of adverse effects
#medsky #medsafety
TI Therapeutics Letter: ti.ubc.ca/letter139
Patient experience videos: youtu.be/nrM8Az7RHKU
Pts briefly explain why it's important for prescribers, pharmacists, pts, carers to recognize early occurrence of adverse effects
#medsky #medsafety
February 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
ICYMI - How well do you know your dopamine antagonists?
TI Therapeutics Letter: ti.ubc.ca/letter139
Patient experience videos: youtu.be/nrM8Az7RHKU
Pts briefly explain why it's important for prescribers, pharmacists, pts, carers to recognize early occurrence of adverse effects
#medsky #medsafety
TI Therapeutics Letter: ti.ubc.ca/letter139
Patient experience videos: youtu.be/nrM8Az7RHKU
Pts briefly explain why it's important for prescribers, pharmacists, pts, carers to recognize early occurrence of adverse effects
#medsky #medsafety
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
When healthcare systems information systems are inoperable, patients suffer.
Marilyn’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the critical gaps in adverse drug event (ADE) communication.
Watch the full video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL6n...
#ActionADE #Medsky #Pharmsky
Marilyn’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the critical gaps in adverse drug event (ADE) communication.
Watch the full video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL6n...
#ActionADE #Medsky #Pharmsky
February 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
When healthcare systems information systems are inoperable, patients suffer.
Marilyn’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the critical gaps in adverse drug event (ADE) communication.
Watch the full video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL6n...
#ActionADE #Medsky #Pharmsky
Marilyn’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the critical gaps in adverse drug event (ADE) communication.
Watch the full video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL6n...
#ActionADE #Medsky #Pharmsky
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
On this #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience, statistician Dr. Katie Burak talks about her work with UBC's Girls in Data Science summer camp and teaching in the Master of Data Science program.
#WomeninScience #STEM @stat.ubc.ca @cs.ubc.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYJT...
#WomeninScience #STEM @stat.ubc.ca @cs.ubc.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYJT...
Dr. Katie Burak, statistician
YouTube video by ubcscience
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On this #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience, statistician Dr. Katie Burak talks about her work with UBC's Girls in Data Science summer camp and teaching in the Master of Data Science program.
#WomeninScience #STEM @stat.ubc.ca @cs.ubc.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYJT...
#WomeninScience #STEM @stat.ubc.ca @cs.ubc.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYJT...
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
“Science isn’t losing the battle because it’s wrong – it’s losing because it’s being out-communicated.” #medsky #MedEd #FOAMed #pharmsky
Misinformation on social media is winning – scientists must adapt healthydebate.ca/2025/02/topi... via @healthydebate.bsky.social
"It’s not just about vaccines or pandemics – misinformation about ADHD, cancer treatments, weight loss, fertility & chronic disease management thrives online."
"It’s not just about vaccines or pandemics – misinformation about ADHD, cancer treatments, weight loss, fertility & chronic disease management thrives online."
Misinformation on social media is winning – scientists must adapt or lose the battle - Healthy Debate
Scientists and health professionals must rethink how we communicate or risk further marginalization in the public discourse.
healthydebate.ca
February 6, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
“I want to really go back and applaud British Columbians because we protected each other, it was really, really important at first,” said Dr. Sarah Otto, a #UBC scientist modelling COVID-19’s evolution.
@zoology.ubc.ca @ubcbiodiversity.bsky.social
globalnews.ca/news/1098187...
@zoology.ubc.ca @ubcbiodiversity.bsky.social
globalnews.ca/news/1098187...
B.C. marks 5 years since province’s 1st COVID-19 case | Globalnews.ca
Jan. 28, 2020 was the date that provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and then-health minister Adrian Dix announced the first case of COVID-19 in the province.
globalnews.ca
January 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
“I want to really go back and applaud British Columbians because we protected each other, it was really, really important at first,” said Dr. Sarah Otto, a #UBC scientist modelling COVID-19’s evolution.
@zoology.ubc.ca @ubcbiodiversity.bsky.social
globalnews.ca/news/1098187...
@zoology.ubc.ca @ubcbiodiversity.bsky.social
globalnews.ca/news/1098187...
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
UBC Science alum Dr. Taylor Wright—whose graduate work focused on materials that respond to light—is the chemist Lululemon didn’t know it needed. @ubcchem.bsky.social
science.ubc.ca/profiles/tay...
science.ubc.ca/profiles/tay...
Shining a light on sustainable fabrics
Dr. Taylor Wright was working on his PhD at UBC Chemistry, experimenting with liquid silicone and clothing, along with plastics and other hard materials. The connecting thread? All the materials inter...
science.ubc.ca
January 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
UBC Science alum Dr. Taylor Wright—whose graduate work focused on materials that respond to light—is the chemist Lululemon didn’t know it needed. @ubcchem.bsky.social
science.ubc.ca/profiles/tay...
science.ubc.ca/profiles/tay...
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
Part II; diving deeper into supporting healthcare providers, enhancing #patientsafety, & aligning w/ Vanessa’s Law to improve #medicationsafety
Goal: fostering a richer understanding of ADE reporting & data utilization🌟 /1
#medsky #pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #healthliteracy #safeprescribing
Goal: fostering a richer understanding of ADE reporting & data utilization🌟 /1
#medsky #pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #healthliteracy #safeprescribing
January 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Part II; diving deeper into supporting healthcare providers, enhancing #patientsafety, & aligning w/ Vanessa’s Law to improve #medicationsafety
Goal: fostering a richer understanding of ADE reporting & data utilization🌟 /1
#medsky #pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #healthliteracy #safeprescribing
Goal: fostering a richer understanding of ADE reporting & data utilization🌟 /1
#medsky #pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #healthliteracy #safeprescribing
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
Let’s start 2025 by highlighting key insights & practical tips to ensure #medicationsafety & improve #patientcare, bridging the gap b/w #innovation & #patientsafety 💊💡 /1
#medsky #pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #healthliteracy #safeprescribing
P.S. This is Part I; stay tuned for Part II
#medsky #pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #healthliteracy #safeprescribing
P.S. This is Part I; stay tuned for Part II
January 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Let’s start 2025 by highlighting key insights & practical tips to ensure #medicationsafety & improve #patientcare, bridging the gap b/w #innovation & #patientsafety 💊💡 /1
#medsky #pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #healthliteracy #safeprescribing
P.S. This is Part I; stay tuned for Part II
#medsky #pharmsky #healthsky #healthmatters #healthliteracy #safeprescribing
P.S. This is Part I; stay tuned for Part II
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
The best prescription for our patients isn’t always a drug…it’s compassion, care and truly listening. Sometimes, the most healing thing we can offer is a patient ear and a heart full of understanding ♥️ #medsky #pharmsky #nursesky #MedEd #palliative
January 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The best prescription for our patients isn’t always a drug…it’s compassion, care and truly listening. Sometimes, the most healing thing we can offer is a patient ear and a heart full of understanding ♥️ #medsky #pharmsky #nursesky #MedEd #palliative
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
This is a great insight 💡
Medication is important, and the dosage is too! 🌟💊
Medication is important, and the dosage is too! 🌟💊
Underdosing benzodiazepines is a common pitfall in the management of status epilepticus. For adult patients:
- Lorazepam: 4 mg IV per dose
- Midazolam: 10 mg IM if no line
- Diazepam: 10 mg IV per dose
#medsky #criticalcare #emergencymedicine #foamed #resuscitation
- Lorazepam: 4 mg IV per dose
- Midazolam: 10 mg IM if no line
- Diazepam: 10 mg IV per dose
#medsky #criticalcare #emergencymedicine #foamed #resuscitation
January 8, 2025 at 4:33 AM
This is a great insight 💡
Medication is important, and the dosage is too! 🌟💊
Medication is important, and the dosage is too! 🌟💊
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
🧵trick of the trade-dosing drugs in patients w/ obesity…do we use actual body wt or adjusted/ideal body wt? This is a general rule of 👍 that I keep in mind when dosing drugs on the spot in codes/resuscitations in ED. Focusing on single or loading doses. Let’s dive in!👇 1/
#pharmsky #medsky #MedEd
#pharmsky #medsky #MedEd
January 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
Older adults in lower socioeconomic status groups "based on income or educational attainment more frequently experienced polypharmacy or co-prescribing suggesting a prescribing cascade than those in higher SES groups"
#prescribingcascades #polypharmacy
#prescribingcascades #polypharmacy
How do factors such as age, sex, & gender impact #polypharmacy & prescribing cascades?
Is gender data consistently reported across large patient databases?
How do these factors impact how we #deprescribe?
Read more here:
agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Is gender data consistently reported across large patient databases?
How do these factors impact how we #deprescribe?
Read more here:
agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
January 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Older adults in lower socioeconomic status groups "based on income or educational attainment more frequently experienced polypharmacy or co-prescribing suggesting a prescribing cascade than those in higher SES groups"
#prescribingcascades #polypharmacy
#prescribingcascades #polypharmacy
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a year filled with new adventures, growth, and endless possibilities. Cheers to 2025! 🥳🎉✨ #HappyNewYear #NewBeginnings
January 1, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a year filled with new adventures, growth, and endless possibilities. Cheers to 2025! 🥳🎉✨ #HappyNewYear #NewBeginnings
Reposted by Isabel Lucky
🎄✨ Happy Holidays ✨🎄
Thanks to everyone who supported our mission to improve #medicationsafety this year. Together, we’ve made strides in preventing & addressing repeat adverse drug events (ADEs), creating a safer future for patients 💊❤️🌟
#medsky #pharmsky #patientsafety #holidays #gratitude
Thanks to everyone who supported our mission to improve #medicationsafety this year. Together, we’ve made strides in preventing & addressing repeat adverse drug events (ADEs), creating a safer future for patients 💊❤️🌟
#medsky #pharmsky #patientsafety #holidays #gratitude
December 23, 2024 at 7:52 PM
🎄✨ Happy Holidays ✨🎄
Thanks to everyone who supported our mission to improve #medicationsafety this year. Together, we’ve made strides in preventing & addressing repeat adverse drug events (ADEs), creating a safer future for patients 💊❤️🌟
#medsky #pharmsky #patientsafety #holidays #gratitude
Thanks to everyone who supported our mission to improve #medicationsafety this year. Together, we’ve made strides in preventing & addressing repeat adverse drug events (ADEs), creating a safer future for patients 💊❤️🌟
#medsky #pharmsky #patientsafety #holidays #gratitude