Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Contributing Writer

Cassandra Pardini is a freelance writer and registered pharmacist with a diverse background in drug therapy, scientific research, and the drug discovery and developmental process. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, Master of Science degree in chemistry and chemical biology from Northeastern University, and Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Boston College. She currently lives in Rhode Island with her husband and 3 children.

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Practice Management

Valerian Quality, Storage Issues May Affect Sleep Outcomes

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

November 11, 2020

While valerian is considered a popular herbal supplement for managing sleep disorders, study outcomes related to its effectiveness have been inconsistent.

Acne

Certain Dietary Supplements Linked to Acne Development

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

October 5, 2020

Supplements that have been associated with acne are those containing vitamins B6/B12, iodine, whey protein, and “muscle building supplements.”

General Dermatology

Newly Diagnosed Lupus Erythematosus Could Potentially Be Drug Induced

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

September 15, 2020

A new case of cutaneous lupus erythematosus or systemic lupus erythematosus could potentially be drug induced.

Practice Management

Testing for Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2: Timing Important for Accuracy

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

July 2, 2020

Serology tests were better at detecting the presence of antibodies to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in patients when they were tested 15 to 35 days post-symptom onset, according to the findings of a recently published review on the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

Practice Management

Evidence Supporting Dietary Supplement Use for COVID-19 Lacking

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

June 3, 2020

There is a lack of evidence supporting the use of dietary supplements for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19, despite what recent news or social media platforms have asserted..

Dermatology, Uncategorized

Review Estimates Costs Associated With Herpes Zoster Among US Adults

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

November 7, 2019

Herpes zoster is a substantial societal burden that results in significant direct, indirect, and psychosocial costs, according to the findings of a recently published systematic review.

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Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Valerian Quality, Storage Issues May Affect Sleep Outcomes

Certain Dietary Supplements Linked to Acne Development

Newly Diagnosed Lupus Erythematosus Could Potentially Be Drug Induced

Testing for Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2: Timing Important for Accuracy

Evidence Supporting Dietary Supplement Use for COVID-19 Lacking

Review Estimates Costs Associated With Herpes Zoster Among US Adults

The Role of Gut Microbiome in Inflammatory and Allergic Skin Diseases