An 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 MorePicture this: the patient adamantly states they have refills remaining. The pharmacy system reports no refills remaining. The provider doesn’t want to renew the script because they see the last Rx should still be active. Sound like a familiar cluster, or perhaps a sticky situation you would rather avoid? Yeah, us too! So let tl;dr share some system tips for smoothing out your retail pharmacy practice experiences.
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 MoreAs 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 MoreSometimes it seems like there are only 2 career options as a pharmacist - hospital or retail. Once you’re in one of those positions, it’s difficult to picture yourself ever doing anything else. But guess what - you ARE capable of taking a leap and making a change! And if you’re considering a new job with a drug company, here’s another little secret, it IS possible to get into the pharmaceutical industry WITHOUT a fellowship. Here’s how.
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 MoreHere’s an excerpt from the book “Permission to Care: Building a Healthcare Culture that Thrives in Chaos” by Cory Jenks, PharmD. This book is highly recommended reading if you want to be a better “citizen” of the healthcare team and if you want to see your own team thrive.
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