Featured Publications and Appearances
Research Publications
"Utilization and Predictors of Adjuvant Metformin for Children and Adolescents on Mixed Receptor Antagonists (Second-Generation Antipsychotics)."
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 2023.
To examine utilization and predictors of adjuvant metformin among pediatric recipients of second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) (mixed receptor antagonist).
"Differences in Perceived Threat and Efficacy in Managing Opioid Use Disorder versus Alcohol Use Disorder."
Subst Use Misuse, 2023.
Efforts to increase the availability of Medication Assisted Treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) may be futile if patients lack motivation for recovery and are unwilling to seek treatment.
"The Effectiveness of Metformin in Managing Second Generation Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain in Children and Adolescents."
J Clin Psychiatry, 2023.
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of metformin for antipsychotic-induced weight gain (AIWG) and determine whether the timing of metformin initiation and premorbid obesity moderated metformin effectiveness in children and adolescents on treatment with second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs).
“Impact of diversity/life experience scores on the demographic makeup of pharmacy students.”
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 2023.
The University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP) implemented a diversity and lifestyle experience score for use in its admission process. The goal of this research was to evaluate changes in the demographic makeup of individuals that interviewed, matriculated, and progressed before and after implementation of this diversity scoring tool.
“Identifying predictors of generalized anxiety among student pharmacists in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 2023.
To explore the prevalence of generalized anxiety (GA) among doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students at an academic institution during the COVID-19 pandemic and use Alderfer's existence, relatedness, and growth (ERG) theory to elucidate which unsatisfied needs are predictive of higher levels of GA symptoms.
"Incidence of Chronic Opioid Use in Previously Opioid-Naïve Patients Receiving Opioids for Analgesia in the Intensive Care Unit"
Federal Practitioner, 2020.
This study determined the incidence of chronic opioid use in previously opioid-naïve patients who received opioids for analgesia while in the intensive care unit and to identify potential risk factors in patients that transition to chronic opioid use.
"Current Updates Regarding Antidepressant Prescribing in Cardiovascular Dysfunction."
ACC, 2019.
This expert analysis reviews the literature surrounding antidepressant prescribing in cardiovascular dysfunction. An antidepressant literature review was needed for this patient population after the 2017 ACC/AHA/Heart Failure Society of America Focused Update was published.
"Primary Care of Veterans with HIV."
Veterans Health Administration, 2019.
The "2019 Primary Care of Veterans with HIV" manual serves as a reference for clinicians who provide care to HIV patients. The manual provides detailed mental health treatment recommendations for HIV patients.
"Prescription Treatment Options for Individuals with Tobacco Use Disorder."
ACC, 2019.
This publication provides a case study to review the pharmacological treatment options for tobacco use disorder.
"Kappa Opioid Receptor Antagonism: Are opioids the answer for treatment resistant depression?"
MHC, 2018.
This publication reviews the evidence surrounding buprenorphine/samidorphan as a potential treatment option for treatment resistant depression. This combination product includes the opioid, buprenorphine, which leads many clinicians to question whether we should be using more opioids in the midst of an opioid epidemic.
"Management of Insomnia Disorder in Adults: Current State of Evidence."
AHRQ, 2017.
A clinician focused summary discusses the evidence surrounding a systematic review of the pharmacological interventions used for insomnia disorder. The systematic review includes evidence from 169 randomized controlled trails and 12 observational studies published through Jan. 2015.
"Managing Insomnia Disorder: A Review of Research for Adults."
AHRQ, 2017.
A consumer summary discusses the review of research surrounding the management of insomnia disorder. This article is a helpful introduction for those individuals who have just been diagnosed with insomnia disorder and have questions about the disorder as well as the medications used to manage the symptoms.
Media Interviews
- Apple Podcast, April 2025-
"Never Generic Podcast. Episode 30: Sleeping Pill Misuse."
- KPRC News Interview, 2019-
"What You Should Ask Before Trying CBD. KPRC News 2, Oct. 31, 2019"
- Apple Podcast, 2019-
"Never Generic Podcast. Episode 4: Cannabidiol Products"
- Texas Medical Center Pulse Magazine, 2019-
“Psychedelics are back, man." TMC Pulse. Interview by Shanley Pierce
- Texas Medical Center Pulse Magazine, 2019 -
“Is Kratom, the popular herbal supplement, dangerous?” TMC Pulse. Interview by Shanley Pierce
- Houston Chronicle, 2019 -
“CBD shops thriving in Katy, Sugar Land, and other suburbs” Houston Chronicle. Interview by Brooke Lewis
- KHOU News Interview, 2018 -
“Verify- Link Between Ritalin and School Shooters” KHOU News 11. May 25, 2018.
- Med Shadow News Interview, 2018 -
“It’s a gamble:” St. Johns Wort, Depression, and Drug Interactions. Heather Boerner. Med Shadow News. Sept. 9, 2018.
- Pharmacy Leaders Podcast, 2018 -
Pharmacy Leaders Podcast: Inspiring Pharmacy Leadership Interviews. Episode 117. June 3, 2018.
