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This is a sampling of the kind of work you can expect from me: incisive interviews with gaming and entertainment industry figures, useful and detailed reviews, creative features, and a fun spin on news, guides and more. My work isn't just great for SEO, it's also the kind of high-value writing that will get readers (and Google) returning for more.
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I managed, owned and executed the blog at Medly Pharmacy, where we covered a variety of healthcare and pharmacy-related topics from insurance to wellness and beyond.
The Future of Personalized Medicine
Pharmacists will be critically important figures in the future of personalized medicine. Pharmacists are well-positioned to improve communication and education, as well as create new roles that address the opportunities within the pharmacy specialty. The role of pharmacists will continue to evolve into a central figure for the implementation of personalized medicine and expand to encompass new roles and approaches that improve patient outcomes.
A Response to 'The Promise and the Peril of Virtual Healthcare'
In a June 2020 article in The New Yorker, writer John Seabrook discussed telehealth as the future of healthcare and whether or not this was a direction for healthcare that we as an industry wanted to travel in.
“Proponents of telehealth have long argued that fifty to seventy per cent of visits to the doctor’s office could be replaced by remote monitoring and checkups,” writes Seabrook. “But, until the pandemic, most Americans weren’t interested.”
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How COVID Impacted The Role of Pharmacists
Pharmacists are often the most visible and accessible members of a patient’s healthcare team. In fact, 90% of Americans live within five miles of a community pharmacy.
The Role of Pharmacist: Caring for Ophthalmologic Conditions
Pharmacists have a great opportunity to support providers in caring for patients with ophthalmologic conditions. They can do this most powerfully by supporting medication adherence in those patients with eye conditions.
3 Tips for Finding a Therapist
Sometimes life throws us curveballs we can’t quite deal with, and in those situations, the help of an experienced mental health professional can be invaluable. We know that to improve our bodies, we go to the gym, but we can also improve our mental health and resilience through the support of an experienced therapist. Just like picking a gym, however, there are some special tips for picking the perfect therapist for you.
What's the Difference Between Hepatitis A, B, and C?
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver and is often caused by a virus, which comes in different strains. The most common strains of hepatitis are Hepatitis A, B, and C.
3 Secret Benefits To Home Delivery Pharmacies Like Medly
A home delivery pharmacy such as Medly can do some heavy lifting when it comes to your personal healthcare. Not only does it offer a surprising level of convenience you’ll quickly come to realize you would rather not live without, a home delivery pharmacy like Medly will deal with insurance for you and even has a convenient app that allows you to manage your pharmaceutical care yourself. Read on to find out more about the three secret benefits to a home delivery pharmacy like Medly.
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What Should I Do When My Meds Expire?: Ask a Pharmacist
Your pharmacist is able to help you with far more questions about your health than you might realize, yet few people take advantage of this powerful tool in their health and wellness arsenal. When your medication expires, what is the best way to dispose of it? Pharmacists can help you with this type of question and many more, such as how to take medication, how medications interact, how to manage various disease states like high blood pressure and diabetes, and so on.
What If I Miss A Dose?: Ask a Pharmacist
Your pharmacist is able to help you with far more questions about your health than you might realize, yet few people take advantage of this powerful tool in their health and wellness arsenal. Pharmacists can help you with all types of questions about common illnesses like cold and flu, how to take medication, how medications interact, how to manage various disease states like high blood pressure and diabetes, and more.
What is a Prescription Drug Copay, Coinsurance, and Deductible?
We here at Medly Pharmacy understand, from the bottom of our hearts, that insurance is a minefield for everyone. Consumers and doctors alike have experienced the difficulties that come with trying to ensure that everyone has the prescription drug coverage that’s best for them.
5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Heartburn This Thanksgiving and Christmas
Heartburn is a condition that plagues many of us after a culinary indulgence, which means Thanksgiving marks the start of some serious holiday heartburn.
But heartburn is actually a symptom of acid reflux, or GER (gastroesophageal reflux), which affects about 60 million Americans during the holiday season, according to the American College of Gastroenterology.
The Medicare Part D Donut Hole 2019-2020: What You Need To Know
Donuts? Yum! But the Medicare Part D “donut hole” has nothing to do with the delicious, carb-laden treat we know and love. The “donut hole” is actually the term everyday people use to describe what is officially known as the “coverage gap” in Medicare Part D.
Interviews
At conventions, over the phone, via email, in person: these are interviews with the creators, fans and industry figures who make nerding out worth it.
American Gods Star Pablo Schreiber Tells Us What Makes Mad Sweeney Tick
American Gods ’ Mad Sweeney, played by Pablo Schreiber, is a man of contradictions: an outsized leprechaun who’d rather brawl than follow any kind of rainbow, a creature of good fortune who’s lost his luck, an indigent rich man, a sharp-tongued brawler instead of a beaming trickster. Find out more in our exclusive interview with Schreiber after the jump.
Assassin’s Creed Origins Creative Director On Building Stories For Everyone
In an interview with Player.One, Assassin’s Creed Origins Creative Director and Franchise Brand Manager Jean Guesdon talked about the challenge of crafting an Assassin’s Creed story that was accessible to first-timers while still satisfying long-time fans.
Frank Miller On The Future Of Comics And The Future Of Frank Miller
Frank Miller is a legend: a comic book writer and inker, novelist, film director, screenwriter and producer. His next project, Xerxes, has been pushed as a sequel to 300 in the press, but Miller considers it more of a “surrounding story.”
'Steven Universe' creator Rebecca Sugar talks exclusive vinyl release at SDCC
Rebecca Sugar, creator of Cartoon Network hit 'Steven Universe,' opens up about the show's success and an exclusive vinyl record release at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.
‘A Silent Voice’ Director Talks Coming Of Age Outside The Norm
In an exclusive interview, the director discusses the animated feature film’s turbulent coming-of-age story.
How Nintendo's Iconic Mario Met the Rabbids
Creative Director Davide Soliani 'wanted to stay true to the Mario universe' in Ubisoft's whimsical new game.
Dappervolk: A New Pet & Avatar Site Challenger Approaches
If you’re not into the pet and avatar browser game scene, you may have missed hearing about a site called Dappervolk. The brainchild of Quisling, a game developer and illustrator in her late 20s, Dappervolk has generated a lot of buzz for its unique illustration style, combination of mechanics from both pet and avatar games and the influence it takes from outside genres such as MMORPGs.
Andy Diggle’s Shadowman: Exclusive Interview & Issue #1 Preview
Andy Diggle and Stephen Segovia combine their talents for Valiant’s Shadowman #1, the first issue of a new comic series to launch in March. We spoke to Andy Diggle about bringing back Shadowman in an interview accompanied by an exclusive sequence from issue #1.
Features
If you want fun, original content, unique pitches or just a different point of view, check out some of my features for an idea of how I can bring that to your site.
Civ VI Valentine's Day Leader Guide: We Go In On Bangability
With the advent of the latest Civilization VI expansion Rise and Fall, there are now 36 leaders to choose from in the game. Each leader has their own unique abilities that help you achieve your chosen victory based on that leader’s historical strengths. But we’re not talking about any of that in this special Valentine’s Day guide to the leaders of Civilization VI.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Which Beast Tribes Should You Date?
In Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, which beast tribe is the least datable? Which beast tribe will offer the most worthy beau? What beastman can battle with the star power of Breath of the Wild’s Prince Sidon, The Shape of Water’s fish man and Falco from Star Fox ? Let’s find out.
The Final Fantasy: Distant Worlds Concert Cured My Depression
Final Fantasy: Distant Worlds sounds simple enough on paper. It brings together the Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dessoff Choirs under the direction of Grammy Award-winner Arnie Roth to perform some of the Final Fantasy series’ greatest hits. In 30 years of Final Fantasy, there are a number of legendary scores to choose from, and Roth is absolutely spoiled for choice.
On The Hunt For The Cutest Porg Plush Toys
Ever since I noted how awkward some of the porg merchandise for Star Wars: The Last Jedi is, I’ve been obsessed with finding a genuinely adorable porg toy of my own, preferably hug-sized and plush for maximum comfort object appeal.
These are the results of my search. And they are… unfortunate.
Benicio Del Toro And My Problematic Star Wars: The Last Jedi Fave
In Star Wars: The Last Jedi , Benicio del Toro swaggers onto the screen to play a character who instantly became my favorite: a weatherbeaten, stammering, roguish hacker whose mercenary countenance, begrimed clothes, cutthroat competence and untrustworthy aura seemed to spark a thousand possible stories.
Why Do The Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Villagers Have Nightmares?
Have you noticed that the critters of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp have nightmares? What the heck could they have to be worried about? We investigate.
5 Things To Know About Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider launches on Sept. 15. Here are five things about Dishonored lore you’ll need to know to fully appreciate this standalone adventure after the jump.
Reviews
I review products, games, anime, movies and TV shows with equal ease. My criticism is informed by my background and life experience. I strive to be as objective and transparent as possible while still keeping things interesting.
Civilization 6 Rise And Fall Review: The Tale Of Tamar
Civilization 6’s latest expansion, Rise and Fall, has made Civ more personal and yet more global than ever before.
Should You Watch Devilman Crybaby? Episode 1 Winter Anime 2018
If you follow random anime fans on Twitter, you may have seen lots of art, sometimes cute, sometimes dramatic, always striking, of two young men: one blonde and angelic, one dark and devilish, with the latter sometimes literally in demonic form and often in tears. The art may have confused you into thinking that Devilman Crybaby is some kind of CLAMP-esque BL love story with supernatural overtones: torrid in a soap opera kind of way but otherwise a straightforward romance.
Dear God, it is not.
Solo New York's Backpacks Are Perfect For Megalith Laptop Toters
When I first read about Solo New York’s Elite and Altitude backpacks, which are branded as “contemporary tech backpacks for gamers,” I admit I was skeptical. A lot of things branded “for gamers” are ugly, overwrought, overpriced design fails. But the Solo New York Elite and Altitude backpacks are different.
Heart Of Crown Is Game Of Thrones For Weebs And I Love It
I’m not a card game aficionado. I have tried to learn the rules to Magic the Gathering at least seven times, but there’s something about that game my brain refuses to accept: all instructions go in one ear and out the other. I’m also not a good sport: if I lose in a game, the winner of the game and I lose at least 20 relationship points, Sims-style. For that reason, I’m surprised by how much I liked and enjoyed Heart of Crown.
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp: It's A Good Game, Brent
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp successfully preserves the charm and simplicity of the original while tweaking their formula for mobile. The microtransactions, timers and increased simplicity of gameplay are the source of considerable angst among series purists, but Animal Crossing Pocket Camp remains a successful, entertaining and addictive twist on the franchise anyway.
Forest Of A Thousand Lanterns Is The Dark-Sided Origin Story I Craved
If you’ve ever wanted to pour one out for the villains, Forest of a Thousand Lanterns is the book for you. Check out our review of this supernatural fantasy YA book.
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