You feel like you’re finally starting to get the hang of what drugs cover what bugs in what infection. You’ve had some classic ID patient cases and have successfully chosen appropriate therapy. But then surprise, the latest bacterial culture returns resistant. Well, crap. How did that happen, and what do you do now? In this first post of our antimicrobial resistance series, we’re going to start the conversation of how bugs are changing the game on us.

It may be long overdue, but we are finally filling another big ol’ content hole on our site. It’s time to dive into acute ischemic strokes. Let us give you the rundown on fibrinolytics and their use in this time-dependent disease state so you can have the info handy at your fingertips. Because remember…TIME IS BRAIN!

Ok, so now onto pharmacotherapy - now updated to reflect the 2022 Guidelines!

Last time we talked about signs and symptoms and discussed the Frank-Starling curve. We are going to talk about the agents used in HF and how they affect this curve.

Wait…I thought tl;dr was a pharmacy site. Why are we posting about nutrition? Isn’t that someone else’s responsibility? Well, surprise surprise. We pharmacists often have to play in the nutrition sandbox! From medication and nutrient interactions to considerations for absorption and clinical effect, there’s a wide world of pharmacy-related topics to cover when it comes to enteral nutrition.

Just when you think tl;dr has introduced you to all the various avenues for practicing pharmacy, spoiler alert...we missed one. Introducing the wonderful world of nuclear pharmacy! From radioactive isotopes to Geiger counters to calibration times, this post is a fascinating overview of a lesser known pharmacy field. Come learn what our nuclear colleagues do and how you can be a part of this world should you choose.

It’s journal club time! If you've been paying attention to the news this week, you probably saw that Pfizer is voluntarily withdrawing Oxbryta (voxelotor) from the market due to safety concerns. This is an inherent (and unfortunate) risk for drugs approved under the FDA's accelerated approval pathway. Even though the drug itself bit the dust, this journal club still holds up!

If we didn't turn your pharmacy world upside down enough with our first myth debunking post, give us another shot with Part 2 here. This second post is chock full of more fact versus fiction antibiotic information to help you think critically about your own pharmacy practices. Happy continuous learning!

Sure, we know it's awkward when you realize that something you were 1000% confident was correct...isn't. We've all been there. But the beauty of being a pharmacist is that you can (and should) constantly be learning something new! Don't stagnate, or you may become obsolete. Let tl;dr introduce you to some important concepts that just might turn your pharmacy world upside down...for the better.

Sure, you may not think a low hemoglobin is all that pharmaceutically sexy… BUT guess what?!? There’s more to it than you might think! Take a few minutes to learn about some of the most common causes of anemia, and we bet you’ll be able to apply this to your patients every single day.

ICYMI, we've already published 2 fantastic chapters introducing you to the world of genetics and medications. Even if you don't think you'll ever encounter this in practice, you might just be surprised to learn that even medications as common as oxycodone can be influenced by genetics! So come delve into the final chapter of this fascinating series to learn about ways we might be able to optimize our patients' experiences - and results - with medications.

Awww, you’ve waited 9 loooong months. You’ve had sleepless nights. You’ve done your homework, prepared by reading as much as you can, and you’re ready to welcome…an adorable bundle of NICU article joy?!?! That’s right! After a bit of a hiatus, it’s time for tl;dr to return to our NICU Miniseries with this bundle of infectious diseases information.

In our last post, we talked about the hemodynamics of HF. We talked about Right and Left HF as well as Systolic and Diastolic HF (now called HFrEF and HFpEF, respectively).  Now let’s talk about the Signs and Symptoms of Heart Failure (HF).

You feel like you’re finally starting to get the hang of what drugs cover what bugs in what infection. You’ve had some classic ID patient cases and have successfully chosen appropriate therapy. But then surprise, the latest bacterial culture returns resistant. Well, crap. How did that happen, and what do you do now? In this first post of our antimicrobial resistance series, we’re going to start the conversation of how bugs are changing the game on us.

It may be long overdue, but we are finally filling another big ol’ content hole on our site. It’s time to dive into acute ischemic strokes. Let us give you the rundown on fibrinolytics and their use in this time-dependent disease state so you can have the info handy at your fingertips. Because remember…TIME IS BRAIN!

Ok, so now onto pharmacotherapy - now updated to reflect the 2022 Guidelines!

Last time we talked about signs and symptoms and discussed the Frank-Starling curve. We are going to talk about the agents used in HF and how they affect this curve.

Wait…I thought tl;dr was a pharmacy site. Why are we posting about nutrition? Isn’t that someone else’s responsibility? Well, surprise surprise. We pharmacists often have to play in the nutrition sandbox! From medication and nutrient interactions to considerations for absorption and clinical effect, there’s a wide world of pharmacy-related topics to cover when it comes to enteral nutrition.

Just when you think tl;dr has introduced you to all the various avenues for practicing pharmacy, spoiler alert...we missed one. Introducing the wonderful world of nuclear pharmacy! From radioactive isotopes to Geiger counters to calibration times, this post is a fascinating overview of a lesser known pharmacy field. Come learn what our nuclear colleagues do and how you can be a part of this world should you choose.

It’s journal club time! If you've been paying attention to the news this week, you probably saw that Pfizer is voluntarily withdrawing Oxbryta (voxelotor) from the market due to safety concerns. This is an inherent (and unfortunate) risk for drugs approved under the FDA's accelerated approval pathway. Even though the drug itself bit the dust, this journal club still holds up!

If we didn't turn your pharmacy world upside down enough with our first myth debunking post, give us another shot with Part 2 here. This second post is chock full of more fact versus fiction antibiotic information to help you think critically about your own pharmacy practices. Happy continuous learning!

Sure, we know it's awkward when you realize that something you were 1000% confident was correct...isn't. We've all been there. But the beauty of being a pharmacist is that you can (and should) constantly be learning something new! Don't stagnate, or you may become obsolete. Let tl;dr introduce you to some important concepts that just might turn your pharmacy world upside down...for the better.

Sure, you may not think a low hemoglobin is all that pharmaceutically sexy… BUT guess what?!? There’s more to it than you might think! Take a few minutes to learn about some of the most common causes of anemia, and we bet you’ll be able to apply this to your patients every single day.

Just when you think tl;dr has introduced you to all the various avenues for practicing pharmacy, spoiler alert...we missed one. Introducing the wonderful world of nuclear pharmacy! From radioactive isotopes to Geiger counters to calibration times, this post is a fascinating overview of a lesser known pharmacy field. Come learn what our nuclear colleagues do and how you can be a part of this world should you choose.

For those of you interested in residency, did you know that there’s life outside of The Match? (I know…GASP!) That’s right, it’s not 100% all about ASHP’s programs anymore. So if you’re wondering what this option is and how to successfully position yourself for it, you should definitely take a few minutes to read this post. It is seriously chock FULL of advice on how to win at your professional life goals (residency or not, honestly).

Have you ever wondered if there’s life after…retail pharmacy? And if there is, what does that life look like? How does one get there? Believe it or not, this is no fairy tale! Let one pharmacist tell you the story of her professional life so that you might learn from her roadblocks and avoid similar pitfalls. Come find out what it takes to land your dream job!

We spend a lot of time talking about the major pharmacotherapeutic targets: hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc. But what about those disease states that aren’t quite so common? How are therapies for those conditions developed, and what kind of regulatory support exists for manufacturers? Let tl;dr shed some light on rare diseases and their orphan drug treatments!

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt imposter syndrome. Trick question…it’s something we all face. But how can you deal with it? Will it just magically go away one day after you finally get that next certification? Is there anything that can be done to deal with it? Is there any GOOD that can come out of imposter syndrome? This short post gives our perspective.

Have you ever taken a moment to consider everything that a retail pharmacist does in a given day? It’s pretty insane and amazing, especially considering their changing work environment and constraints, and it’s no wonder the retail world is experiencing difficulty retaining its staff. How might this be improved? How can employers keep these extremely valuable individuals content, fulfilled, practicing their best for patients, and quite frankly, fed during the day? We have some ideas!

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I…didn’t take either of them! Because guess what? There are more than just two roads! Despite what you may have heard, pharmacy careers encompass more than just hospital or retail work, and building on our previous career posts about Industry, tl;dr is here this time to introduce you to yet another growing sector: specialty pharmacy. What makes specialty so special? Come read to find out!

Have you ever observed a pharmacist master at work? You know the one we’re talking about. It’s the pharmacist who can keep their cool despite a to do list a million miles long, the one who happily juggles patient care with research, administrative duties, AND teaching, the one who is trusted by providers and patients alike. How did they get to that point, and can you possibly emulate their level of job satisfaction? Tl;dr is here to share some tips for reaching this goal!

We recently introduced the idea of working in the pharmaceutical industry without completing a fellowship. But do you know exactly what kinds of career opportunities there are in this field? If your brain goes immediately - and only - to pharmaceutical sales reps (which is true, to be sure), just know that the possibilities include so much more! Let’s take a deeper dive into what some of these options are.