As pharmacists, we are taught to chase zero. We hold ourselves to a standard of perfection. So what happens when we make an error? How do we learn from these experiences, and what are the quality improvement processes we can use to evaluate potential resolutions? Tl;dr wants to chat about medication safety and how to move forward effectively from errors.
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.
Read MoreWhether you work (or plan to work) in a retail, clinic, hospital, or other pharmacy setting, you will undoubtably encounter scenarios where it’s important for you to know about contraception (more than just picking out the pretty, very girly-sounding brand name on a list of medications, that is!). So today tl;dr is here to dive a bit deeper into this topic so you have the tools to assess and evaluate options for preventing pregnancy, as well as for counseling your patients!
Read MoreDid our recent pediatric ALL post get your wheels turning about leukemia and oncology therapies? Are you eager to learn more about how we treat variations of leukemia while also honing your journal club skills? Great! Check out this latest tl;dr journal club about a new (pretty game changing) oral maintenance therapy for adult AML.
Read MoreHas a patient ever described to you an overwhelming feeling of tension - an urge to move their legs - that they could only fight for so long before giving in? And then as soon as they caved and moved their demanding limb, that darn tightness came right back?? There are multiple reasons this can happen, but one possibility is Restless Legs Syndrome. Come learn the running theories for causes of RLS as well as options for alleviating patients’ discomfort!
Read MoreWe learn, painstakingly memorize, and use clinical equations every day to make crucial patient care decisions. But have you ever stopped to consider where those algorithms came from? Why do some of them include race, and is that appropriate based on the substantiating data? Let tl;dr start this thought-provoking discussion with you so that we can all strive for the very best patient care!
Read MoreHave you ever been faced with a patient who admitted to choosing between paying for life-altering medication or paying their electric bill? Wished you knew some additional strategies to alleviate their distress? Regardless of practice setting, pharmacists are uniquely poised to facilitate medication access, and tl;dr would like to help you help your patients!
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