M Renee Akers

Freelance Medical Writer \\ Lucente Communications LLC

United States

With 30 years of clinical pharmacy experience, I create clear, tailored content on medications and disease states for CME providers, digital health platforms, telemedicine, and pharma. My deep understanding of patient care and provider dynamics ensures content that resonates and informs with precision.

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Healthline

09/06/2024

Novavax Side Effects: What They Are and How to Manage Them

Novavax is a vaccine used to reduce the risk of serious infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn about side effects and how to help manage them.

Pharmacy Times

08/14/2024

From Hesitation to Vaccination: Tackling Vaccine Hesitancy

Patient fears can be mitigated by pharmacists who use targeted communication strategies to bolster acceptance.

"Vaping Dips but Grip Persists: 4 Fast Facts on Teen Tobacco Use"

November 6, 2023, Renee Akers, PharmD, RPh, CPh A recent study released by the CDC and FDA reveals changes in teen tobacco use patterns.

Continuing Education Needs Assessment

05/29/2023

Needs Assessment: Equity in Cancer Clinical Trials

Cancer clinical trials are critical for advancing our understanding and treatment of cancer, improving patient outcomes, and ultimately finding a cure for this dreadful disease.

Consultant360

06/24/2022

Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin condition most common among children and less common among adults.

Medical Newswriting

10/30/2020

Individuals using proton pump inhibitors are at increased risk of COVID-19

Patients taking PPIs twice daily have a fourfold increased risk for symptomatic, positive COVID-19 test. Furthermore, patients taking once-daily or fewer PPIs are at twofold risk.

Medicalnewstoday

01/14/2020

Abdominal bloating: Causes, symptoms and remedies

There are many causes of abdominal bloating. For most people, the cause of bloating may be fairly harmless and can be treated with simple home remedies. However, for certain causes, it may be advisable to contact a doctor.