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.
Read MoreIt 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!
Read MoreWait…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.
Read MoreJust 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.
Read MoreIt’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!
Read MoreIf 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!
Read MoreSure, 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.
Read MoreSure, 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.
Read MoreICYMI, 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.
Read MoreAwww, 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.
Read MoreHeart Failure (HF) strikes fear in the eyes of most pharmacy students; I think mainly because there are so many drugs and so many moving parts to this. Let’s break it down to basics.
Read MoreYou’ve heard the saying that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Well, how is it possible that too much of an anti-emetic can be a pro-emetic, leading to cyclic vomiting? This is exactly the case in cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, cases of which are on the rise as legal access to marijuana and related products increases in the US. Let tl;dr give you the rundown on what to look for and how to help patients presenting with this uncomfortable side effect of marijuana use.
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