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Your Friendly PharmD
@joekeryakos.bsky.social
Passionate about Academia, Medical Writing, and Pharmacy IT | Exploring the intersections of healthcare & technology
*Views my own*
#PharmSky #MedSky #SkyRx #AcademicSky
POV: You feel a sharp pain in your chest after all the years of caffeine abuse
February 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
A new study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that cabozantinib can significantly slow disease progression in people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors who have already had treatment. This could be a game-changer for patients looking for more options.

Read more here: nej.md/3AYuEoI
February 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Big Food spent decades making ultra-processed snacks addictive. Now, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are breaking that cycle—people are eating less and losing their cravings. The industry is scrambling to adapt.

Wild shift happening. Fascinating NYT piece on this.
Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.
As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
When the nurse says they checked everywhere for the med, but you walk up, open the drawer, and there it is—chilling like it’s waiting for you to personally escort it.
January 4, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Me checking if my heart can handle another headline in 2024… diagnosis not looking good.
November 23, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Why is long-term weight loss so challenging?

New research in Nature reveals a key factor: the epigenetic memory of fat cells.

Interesting read about the biological hurdles to sustainable weight management.

Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 19, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Reposted by Your Friendly PharmD
Whoa, my #PharmSky / #SkyRx starter pack is almost full - incredible to see this grow from ~20 to over 100 in the last two days.

Be sure to follow and let me know who I'm missing!

bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 11, 2024 at 1:47 PM
It’s amazing how refreshing it feels to see posts from real people again, not just huge accounts or verified checkmarks. It’s like finally clearing out an overstuffed closet at home—everything feels open, personal, and connected again.
a man is sitting in a car with his eyes closed and says living with yourself on the bottom
ALT: a man is sitting in a car with his eyes closed and says living with yourself on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2024 at 12:15 AM
This list features not only pharmacists but also other healthcare pros sharing valuable insights, clinical updates, career advice, and a little Rx humor. While it’s not a complete list, it’s a great place to get started and find your people on Bluesky. #PharmSky #SkyRx #MedSky

go.bsky.app/VXPYoeW
November 9, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Reposted by Your Friendly PharmD
Just put together a Starter Pack for people in pharmacy and pharmacology, focusing on accounts that have been active in the past month!

If I missed someone or a dormant account turns active, let me know 🤗

#PharmSky #MedSky #RxSky #HiSciSky 🧪

go.bsky.app/MvtLcdD
November 8, 2024 at 1:49 AM
👋 Hi #PharmSky, #SkyRx, and #MedSky! Excited to join this new platform and dive into all things pharmacy and healthcare!

Looking forward to connecting, sharing insights, and learning from everyone. Let’s make this space informative, supportive, and a little bit fun! 💉🩺⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️ 💊
November 9, 2024 at 4:42 PM