Because one can never have too many antibiotics at hand when facing armies of wily bacteria, tl;dr is here to give you the low down on the newest sneaky weapon at hand. Even though this latest cephalosporin makes it increasingly difficult to think in terms of the classic generations, come check out cefiderocol and why it’s extra special in the ID world.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between Absolute Risk and Relative Risk? Quite a lot, actually…
Read MoreWelcome to tl;dr’s first Pharmacology 101 post! In this overview of statins, we review drug information highlights that will help you to remember what makes these medications unique as well as how to counsel patients taking them. So if you (or your patients) like bacon, you probably want to stop by to learn about statins!
Read MoreIs the CPJE coming up in your future? This article will walk you through exactly how to prepare for it to ensure you pass on the first try.
Read MoreSo what’s next in the cascade of complications of cirrhosis? We’ve already discussed portal hypertension as the source of all (liver) evil as well as several complications in Parts 1 and 2, but today tl;dr finally covers hepatorenal syndrome (HRS).
Read MoreWhether you’re a pharmacy student just encountering your first TPN calculations or a seasoned practitioner who maybe just hasn’t been responsible for nutrition in a hot second, this post is for you. Seriously. SAVOR it. DIGEST it.
Read MoreNo matter where you practice, there’s a good chance that you’ll eventually come across CINV. Read this primer to get yourself up to speed.
Read MoreGeez…take off the boxing gloves! We can talk about this like adults, can’t we? It’s just aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease! Although perhaps saying it’s “just” aspirin doesn’t quite encompass all the drama… I guess we should explain further in this literature-filled post about good old aspirin.
Read MoreWe’re back with round 2 of clinical trial updates! And this time, we’re tackling the world of infectious diseases. Come investigate what the most recent literature says about topics like sepsis, bacteremia, and cellulitis, and hone your AST brain!
Read MoreIf you thought learning Chemo Man was all the oncology you’d ever need, guess what…there’s more! Whether you practice (or want to practice) in oncology or you’re in general medicine, baseline knowledge of tumor lysis syndrome is essential. Let tl;dr give you the scoop on this explosive, gotta-know topic!
Read MoreIt’s the dreaded question about crushing that tablet. Of course, the answer’s not in the package insert, so what are YOU supposed to do? Guess what, tl;dr is here with some clues about how to figure out if and when it just might be ok to bend the crushing rules (or not).
Read MorePC…PCS…PCSK9 inhibitors! Yes, there are a lot of letters, and we ALL have a hard time keeping them in the right order. But why is this class of medications popping up more and more, and why should we FINALLY learn to keep the letters straight? For those times when maybe statins aren’t The Answer to Everything, we’re here with the rundown on this novel class of medications that you may have missed since pharmacy school!
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