Welcome 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 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 MoreWhether you’re a new resident starting your PGY1 or a new pharmacist jumping straight into your career, the thought of staffing overnight shifts can be intimidating. Let tl;dr get you off on the right foot for surviving your first rounds of 3rd shift!
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!
Read MoreIf you learned that migraine management begins and ends with triptans (and maybe you got lost trying to keep all of those meds straight), you’re in for a treat! It’s not too often the pharmacy world gets to talk about an entirely new class of medications, but today is that day. It’s time to chat about CGRP inhibitors!
Read MoreYou went to class. You memorized all those guidelines. You figured you were good to go for a while, right? Maaaybe, but more than likely there’s new published info since you took those tests! Let tl;dr give you a heads up on some of the biggest therapeutic breakthroughs of the last couple months. And don’t worry - you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
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