Sure, we at tl;dr obviously like to review the big ticket disease states (heart, kidney, liver, etc). But that doesn’t mean we don’t like delving into the less common issues too! Which is why this week we’re taking you on a journey into methemoglobinemia, a not-so-prevalent-but-oh-so-important-to-pharmacists issue. Come learn one more way to be a pharmacist hero!
Read MoreEver wondered what kinds of non-surgical therapies are available for transgender individuals? How are these patients initiated on therapy and monitored, and is there crossover with medications used for other indications? Don’t worry, you’re not alone if you didn’t learn much (if anything) about this topic in pharmacy school. Tl;dr is here to fill in the gaps so you can better care for all of your patients.
Read MoreAn over-the-counter medication as ubiquitous and readily available as acetaminophen MUST be totally safe, right? Well, not entirely… Come learn how this household name walks a fine line between friend and foe - and also what to do in the event of an overdose.
Read MoreWe recently covered the basics of hematologic malignancies. But did you know that for some of these patients there is actually an option to try for cure rather than just management? Check out how stem cell transplantation provides patients with an additional treatment strategy. Plus, learn about innovative therapies edging into the stem cell transplant space.
Read MoreShow of hands… who here has ever been confused as to how a condition characterized by thrombocytopenia could also lead to hypercoagulability and possibly death? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Let tl;dr break down this not-as-rare-as-we-would-like-it-to-be medication adverse event so that you, too, will be armed and ready to monitor for complications!
Read MoreAfter more requests over the years than we can count, tl;dr is psyched to finally bring you the one, the only, THE critical care topic… VASOPRESSORS. Sure, they may seem really confusing, but once you understand the pharmacology of the sympathetic nervous system’s receptors, these medications become your best friends.
Read MoreBefore you can run, you have to be able to walk. And before you dive into complicated chemotherapy regimens for hematologic malignancies, it sure helps to understand how those malignancies start - which is where tl;dr is here to help! Come learn about blood cell development and where it can go awry.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered which came first in medicine - science fiction or reality? The topic of therapeutic hypothermia is certainly one that seems like it must have come from a sci fi special, but it’s actually real! Come delve into the literature backing this post-cardiac arrest procedure and see if you think we should continue this chilling practice in the future.
Read MoreMore than likely, you’ve heard of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. But what are some of the other major side effects of chemo that can significantly impact oncology patients’ quality of life? This week, tl;dr is here to introduce you to another big, bad adverse effect of common cancer treatments - peripheral neuropathy.
Read MoreReady for round 2 of pharmacology? Good! Because tl;dr certainly is, and we’re bringing our A(CE-inhibitor) game for it!
Read MoreWhether you’re in pharmacy school or already a pharmacist, you know what stress is. You know what it feels like to have some sleepless nights because you just can’t get your brain to shut down. (It’s all that memorization of the Top 200 drugs, we get it.) But is it truly insomnia? And if so, should medication be on the table? Which ones? Let tl;dr introduce you to the arsenal of treatment options for this somewhat elusive condition.
Read MoreLet’s be honest here. We’re pharmacists, not rock stars or pro athletes. We don’t often get center stage for hot drama. But our world certainly hit the spotlight this year with the FDA approval of aducanumab for Alzheimer’s! Come check out what the big deal is with this medication as well as where it fits with previously established pharmacotherapy for this elusive disease state.
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