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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The Pitt Prescription: The facts about the COVID-19 vaccines

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • January 31, 2021
These two vaccines met the safety and efficacy criteria, and they were able to get the EUA because there was no other adequate approved vaccine for COVID-19.
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The Pitt Prescription | How safe is vaping and why are young adults so drawn to it?

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • November 8, 2020
On most college campuses, it would be hard to find a single student who hasn’t seen or at least heard of a Juul, or another type of e-cigarette.
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The Pitt Prescription | Exploring different types of thermometers and the role of fevers in COVID-19

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • September 24, 2020
Walking into almost any establishment now, it is common to be greeted at the door by some sort of temperature-monitoring station.
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The Pitt Prescription | Mask up: why face coverings are vital during pandemics

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • September 6, 2020
Face coverings are key aspects of controlling an outbreak like COVID-19, plain and simple.
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The Pitt Prescription: Exploring medical marijuana as alternative medicine

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • April 20, 2020
More states are beginning to legalize the use of medical marijuana (AKA medical cannabis) and some patients are getting the opportunity to try new therapies for previously difficult to treat conditions.
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The Pitt Prescription: Putting an end to sedentary behavior

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • April 12, 2020
Ever since starting online classes and having meetings via Zoom, student pharmacist Elizabeth Donnelly has almost constantly been sitting in a chair.
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The Pitt Prescription | A health care worker’s view of the pandemic

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • March 29, 2020
In a special edition of her health care blog, Elizabeth Donnelly describes her experience working in a pharmacy during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Pitt Prescription | How to practice healthy social distancing

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • March 22, 2020

It’s been about a week since I’ve seen any loved ones in person, and I miss hanging out with them immensely. The days don’t feel the same without seeing my lovely pharmacy phamily or my friends from...

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The Pitt Prescription: Common questions about COVID-19

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • March 15, 2020
As a pharmacy student, I often had to explain over spring break that the coronavirus can easily be confused with the flu, especially in younger people.
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The Pitt Prescription: Springing into seasonal allergy treatments

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • March 1, 2020
Spring break is right around the corner. But along with the warmth comes a silent aggressor that affects many people, including myself — pollen.
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