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María Vijande

pharmaceutical

Graduated in Pharmacy with a specialization in the field of clinical research. María Vijande is also studying a degree in Psychology and works as a Junior Clinical Research Associate. She has extensive experience in writing and editing articles related to health.

About the author

Graduated in Pharmacy from the University of Salamanca (2018) . She completed a Master's Degree in Clinical Trials Monitoring and Medical Affairs at the Center for Higher Studies of the Pharmaceutical Industry (CESIF) . She is currently studying Psychology at the National University of Distance Education (UNED).

In the same way, she has carried out extracurricular internships in a pharmacy, and, thanks to the Erasmus program, she has carried out internships at the Hagia Sofía Hospital in Athens (Greece) .

She has written articles related to health, especially based on treatments, diseases, diagnoses, drugs and scientific advances in Step to Health. Currently, she holds the position of Junior Clinical Research Associate at the GEICAM Breast Cancer Research Group.

Last articles

Characteristics and Uses of Cloperastine
MedicationCharacteristics and Uses of Cloperastine

Cloperastine is an active ingredient with a central and peripheral antitussive effect. The mode of action of this active ingredient…

Twicor: The Polypill to Treat Cholesterol
HealthTwicor: The Polypill to Treat Cholesterol

Twicor is a medicine that is made up of two different active substances. It's a drug that helps regulate cholesterol in…

Slinda: The Contraceptive Without Estrogen
MedicationSlinda: The Contraceptive Without Estrogen

Slinda is a contraceptive without estrogen whose active ingredient is drospirenone. This active ingredient is a synthetic progestin that has&hellip...

Remimazolam: Usage and Dosages
HealthRemimazolam: Usage and Dosages

Remimazolam is a pharmacological innovation in anesthesia. This innovation combines the properties of two drugs that are already in use -…

The Consequences of Excessively Taking Omeprazole
MedicationThe Consequences of Excessively Taking Omeprazole

Excessively taking omeprazole and other proton pump inhibitors result in several mild adverse effects. However, in a small percentage, they…

Hyperlipidemia: Elevated Lipid Levels in the Blood
HealthHyperlipidemia: Elevated Lipid Levels in the Blood

Hyperlipidemia and dyslipidemia are elevated lipid levels in the blood. Lipids are transported by lipoproteins to the tissues where they're…

Trinomia: The Polypill With Three Active Ingredients
MedicationTrinomia: The Polypill With Three Active Ingredients

Trinomia is the first polypill medication that consists of three active ingredients. Doctors prescribe this drug to prevent cardiovascular accident...

4 Types of Injections You Should Know About
Medication4 Types of Injections You Should Know About

There are four types of injections and we classify them according to the route of administration. Injectable drugs are of…

Differences Between Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
MedicationDifferences Between Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

When it comes to understanding a drug's package leaflet, as well as its properties and the effects it triggers in…

Dos and Don'ts When Storing Medication
MedicationDos and Don'ts When Storing Medication

Storing medication is essential in order for it to maintain its effectiveness, and so you can't just keep it anywhere.…

Medications that Can Increase Blood Sugar
MedicationMedications that Can Increase Blood Sugar

Certain commonly-used medications can increase blood sugar. They can even cause glycemia decompensation.  If you're a person with diabetes, it's&he...

The Differences Between Apoptosis and Necrosis
Anatomy and physiologyThe Differences Between Apoptosis and Necrosis

Cell death in human tissues and in that of other multicellular organisms is a normal occurrence. In fact, apoptosis and…

Six Tips to Eat Less and Not Be Hungry
NutritionSix Tips to Eat Less and Not Be Hungry

In today's article, we'll tell you how to eat less and not go hungry. This is because that calorie-ridden snack…

All About Anxiety Chest Pain
HealthAll About Anxiety Chest Pain

When a person is having a panic attack, they may experience different symptoms, such as a feeling of suffocation or loss of control of their own bo...

Characteristics and Uses of Flumazenil
MedicationCharacteristics and Uses of Flumazenil

Flumazenil is a drug used for the treatment of benzodiazepine intoxication. Actually, it's the only one available for this purpose…

The Drug Pregabalin is Used to Treat Epilepsy
MedicationThe Drug Pregabalin is Used to Treat Epilepsy

We use the drug pregabalin to treat neuropathic pain and seizures. In fact, when doctors prescribe it as an adjuvant treatment,…

The Uses and Side Effects of Zaldiar
MedicationThe Uses and Side Effects of Zaldiar

In the article below, we want to tell you all about the uses and side effects of Zaldiar. Zaldiar is…

Fluoxetine: Uses and Side Effects
MedicationFluoxetine: Uses and Side Effects

Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication that belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group. It works by selectively inhibit...

Ketoconazole for Fungal Infections: Indications and Contraindications
MedicationKetoconazole for Fungal Infections: Indications and Contraindications

Ketoconazole is a drug that people use to fight fungal infections. Therefore, ketoconazole is an antifungal drug. It belongs to…

Indications and Contraindications of Albendazole
MedicationIndications and Contraindications of Albendazole

Albendazole is a drug derived from benzimidazoles. Doctors prescribe it in the treatment of various diseases caused by the infestation…

What Is Glucagon? What Are Its Functions?
Anatomy and physiologyWhat Is Glucagon? What Are Its Functions?

Glucagon is a hormone that the body naturally produces, specifically in an organ called the pancreas. Its main function is…