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Introduction to Classical Hematology
What is classical hematology? its role in healthcare, career development, mentorship, and career opportunities. An exciting and evolving field!
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Acute Monocytic Leukemia (AML-M5)
Peripheral smear from a 90-year-old female who presented to the hospital with confusion and shortness of breath and was found to have a significantly elevated white blood cell count to 140 K/UL, hemoglobin 9.1g/dL, and platelets 52 K Her differential…
Blood Transfusion Thresholds
Learn about blood transfusion thresholds and considerations for blood product administration. A quick reference guide
Spur Cell Hemolytic Anemia
Peripheral smear of a patient with a history of prostate cancer and admitted with liver failure and signs of liver disease. His laboratory workup showed signs consistent with hemolysis and his smear seen above showed marked red blood cell abnormalities.…
PACIFIC AF Trial (2022)
The Pacific AF trial was published in The Lancet in April 2022. It was a phase 2 randomized controlled trial performed at multiple centers in 14 countries including European, Canada, and Japan. The study compared the novel oral small molecule…
Reversal of Anticoagulation
A summary covering the reversal of anticoagulants including reversal agents, blood product options, and an approach to the management of patients with bleeding while on anticoagulation
Ibrutinib
Pharmacology information of ibrutinib, one of the most commonly used Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) inhibitors, with the most important things to know about this medication
Factor XI Deficiency (Hemophilia C)
A quick summary of factor XI deficiency or hemophilia C and its important considerations, including epidemiology, mechanism, clinical features, diagnosis, and management
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis During Pregnancy
An approach to venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis during pregnancy and recommendations according to personal or family history of VTE and known thrombophilias
Hydroxyurea Flashcards
A summary of flashcards with the most relevant information regarding hydroxyurea (Hydrea) commonly used in hematology for multiple disorders.
