Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Contributing Writer https://www.dermatologyadvisor.com

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.

All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Infections

Toenail Onychomycosis: Treatment Options Evaluated

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

June 6, 2019

A total of 26 RCTs with 8136 patients were included in this network meta analysis.

Psoriasis

Serious Infection Risk Assessed in Psoriasis Patients Treated With Systemic Meds

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

May 15, 2019

According to the results of an observational cohort study, the risk of serious infection may vary significantly among systemic therapies used in the treatment of psoriasis.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

General Dermatology

Unique Presentation of SJS in a Female Patient Treated With TMP-SMX

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

January 22, 2019

The patient, who presented to the clinical office complaining of dysuria, was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and was prescribed TMP-SMX.

A doctor filling out a prescription form

Practice Management

Update on Medical Overuse Highlights Practices That May Harm More Than Help

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

December 28, 2018

The review, which was the fifth annual update discussing medical care overuse, aimed to identify and highlight research articles and literature published in 2017 related to medical overuse in adult patients.

General Dermatology

Dapsone Efficacy Examined in Patients With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

December 21, 2018

In order to assess the safety and efficacy of dapsone, a sulfone antibiotic, in the treatment of CSU, the study authors reviewed the medical records of 79 CSU patients treated with dapsone.

Acne

Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa With SAPHO Syndrome: A Case Review

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

June 26, 2018

The male patient presented in 2009 with a “3-year history of multiple interconnecting comedones in the axilla and inguinal regions, as well as scarring from previous lesions.”

Infections

Comparing Vancomycin Treatment Regimens for MRSA

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

October 24, 2017

Administration of vancomycin via continuous infusion decreased risk of adverse events compared to administration via intermittent infusion.

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