blooducation's podcast
Haematology podcasts bringing the latest #blooducation to medical professionals. Supported by QEHB Charity.
Episodes
Aplastic anaemia with Dr Morag Griffin
Suzy discusses Aplastic anaemia with Dr Morag Griffin
Dr Mark Bishton on Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Helen chats to Dr Mark Bishton on Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia with Elina Vlachodimitropoulou and Mike Desborough
Suzy talks to Elina Vlachodimitropoulou, consultant obstetrician, and Mike Desborough, consultant haematologist, about FNAIT
CLL management with Dr Renata Walewska
Helen talsk to Dr Renata Walewska about CLL management
Polycythemia with Dr Hayder Hussein
Suzy and Hayder discuss the investigation of patients with high haemotocrtis and delve into treatment aspects of primary and secondary polycythemia
Common immunological scenarios we encounter in haematology and how we manage them
Helen discusses Common immunological scenarios we encounter in haematology and how we manage them with Dr Adrian Shields
Blood shortages and major incident planning
Helen and Suzy discuss blood shortages and major incident planning
Major haemorrhage - Dr Laura Green
Suzy talks to Laura Green about the practical aspects of major haemorrhage and the evidence underpinning practice. Links BSH Major Haemorrhage Guidelines
Hairy Cell Leukaemia and reclassifying Variant HCL - Dr Nilima Parry-Jones and Dr Anurag Joshi
This week we discuss Hairy Cell Leukaemia and reclassifying Variant HCL with Dr Nilima Parry-Jones and Dr Anurag Joshi
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia - Dr Quentin Hil
Suzy speaks to Quentin Hill about pitfalls in diagnosis and treatment of haemolytic anaemia.
Special components in transfusion - Dr Suzy Morton
Helen talks to Suzy Morton about different blood components and when they are indicated Links: NHSBT portfolio of blood components NHSBT guidelines on management of IgA deficiency
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia - Dr David O'Connor
Helen talks to Dr David O'Connor about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Haemovigilance - Dr Shruthi Narayan
Suzy talks with the medical director of SHOT about the 2021 SHOT report and hot topics in haemovigilance
Thrombophilia - Dr Will Lester
Thrombophilia testing can be confusing. Dr Will Lester speaks to Helen about when it's useful… and when it's not
Vaccine Induced Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia - Dr Will Lester
Helen talks to Dr Will Lester about Vaccine Induced Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia
Management of sickle cell anaemia with Dr Shivan Pancham - Part 2
Sickle cell anaemia is a common inherited disorder with many chronic complications as well as acute presentations. Finally there are some novel treatments on the horizon. Dr Shivan Pancham discusses current management with Suzy in part 2 of the podcast
Management of sickle cell anaemia: part 1 - Dr Shivan Pancham
Sickle cell anaemia is a common inherited disorder with many chronic complications as well as acute presentations. Finally there are some novel treatments on the horizon. Dr Shivan Pancham discusses current management with Suzy
Clinical use of granulocytes
Granulocytes in England are unusual as they are provided as a component pooled from whole blood. Helen and Suzy discuss when their use should be considered and what to watch out for when using them
Current management of Essential Thrombocythaemia with Dr Hayder Hussein
Helen discusses current management of Essential Thrombocythaemia with Dr Hayder Hussein
Blooducation Bytes - screening clotting tests
Helen and Suzy discuss Screening clotting tests
Diagnosis and Treatment of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria
PNH is a very rare disease but it is important for all haematologists to know when to test and what to do when a clone is detected. Suzy talks to Dr Morag Griffin about diagnosis and management.
Blooducation bytes - consent for transfusion
Amyloidosis with Professor Guy Pratt
Helen chats with Professor Guy Pratt about Amyloidosis
Blooducation bytes - Haemolytic anaemia
Blooducation bytes - Haemolytic anaemia
Characteristics of blood group systems part 2: other blood group systems - Tom Bullock
It can be confusing to learn about different blood group systems. Tom Bullock, consultant clinical scientist at NHSBT, tells Suzy the characteristic features of each. Part 2 - other clinically relevant blood group systems.
Blooducation bytes - Morphology part 2: white cells and platelets
Characteristics of blood group systems part 1: antibody testing and the Rh group - Tom Bullock
It can be confusing to learn about different blood group systems. Tom Bullock, consultant clinical scientist at NHSBT, tells Suzy the characteristic features of each. Part 1 - fundamentals of antibody screening and the Rh blood group system.
Blooducation bytes - Morphology part 1: red cells
Suzy and Helen discuss Red Cell Morphology
Anticoagulation dilemmas - Dr Gill Lowe
Calls about reversal of anticoagulation are very common. But with DOACs now commonly used, what drugs are licensed and when should they be used? Helen talks to Dr Gill Lowe about the practical aspects of these issues.
Platelet aggregometry and inherited platelet disorders - Dr Gill Lowe
Platelet aggregometry is a vital tool in diagnosis of patients thought to have a congenital platelet defect. But how is it done and what are the diagnostic features? Dr Gill Lowe talks Helen through this tricky topic.
Blooducation bytes - Immunoglobulin and serum free light chain interpretation
Blooducation bytes - Myelodysplasia
An overiew of CAR-T cell therapy - Dr Sridhar Chaganti
We are just at the start of what many are calling "the CAR-T cell revolution". But what are CAR-T cells, how are they made, who can receive them and what are the draw-backs? Dr Sridhar Chaganti talks to Suzy Morton about haematology's latest breakthrough.
Blooducation bytes - Macrocytosis
Blooducation bytes - Splenomegaly
Patient blood management and iron deficiency - Dr Suzy Morton
Everyone talks about patient blood management but what actually is it? Helen quizzes Dr Suzy Morton on the practical elements of patient blood management, including a run through a practical approach to iron deficiency.
Blooducation bytes - Neutropenia
Basics of blood grouping - Sara Wright
Sara Wright, clinical scientist at NHSBT, talks Suzy through the different methods for obtaining and ABO and D group, the common discrepancies that arise and how to resolve them.
Blooducation bytes - Anticoagulation reversal
Diagnosis and management of von Willebrand Disease - Dr Will Lester
Dr Will Lester explains how best to approach the diagnosis and how management differs depending on the subtype
Blooducation bytes - Thrombocytopenia
Blooducation bytes - B12 and folate deficiency
Advances in the classification and management of myelodysplasia - Dr Manoj Raghavan
Dr Manoj Raghavan speaks to Suzy about the 2016 revised WHO classification of MDS and gives some hints about what is likely to be coming in the revised BSH guideline.
Blooducation bytes - Raised ferritin
Bloodcuation bytes - Polycythaemia
Bloodcuation bytes - Lymphocytosis
Blooducation bytes - Iron deficiency anaemia
Blooducation Bytes - Thrombocytosis
Management of acute myeloid leukaemia - Dr Manos Nikolousis
Listen to Helen talk to Dr Manos Nikolousis about the recent changes in the management of acute myeloid leukaemia
Transfusion support for patients undergoing ABO incompatible stem cell transplant - Dr James Griffin
Blood support for ABO incompatible stem cell transplants can be tricky. Listen to Dr James Griffin as discusses the theory behind blood component support with Suzy and explains how to minimise the risks for patients having ABO incompatible transplants.
Current management of myeloma - Professor Guy Pratt
Helen interviews Professor Guy Pratt about the current management of myeloma
Appropriate use of O D negative red cells - Dr Suzy Morton
O D negative blood is in demand, and use will always run higher than the proportion of donors, but why is it so crucial to maintain the supply and how can we make sure we are using it wisely? Helen talks to Dr Suzy Morton about the issues.
Current aspects of diagnosis and management of haemophilia - Dr Charles Percy
An up-to-date overview on haemophilia management – Dr Charles Percy
Diagnosis and management of follicular lymphoma - Dr Toby Eyre
Confused on when to give obinutuzumab or rituximab or which chemotherapy backbone to use in follicular lymphoma? Helen quizzes Dr Toby Eyre on what the options are and the evidence behind the current management of follicular lymphoma.
Investigation of the patient with a panreactive antibody screen - Ruth Evans
Struggling to understand the difference between adsorptions and elutions? Ruth Evans from NHS Blood and Transplant talks Suzy through investigating the patient with a panreactive antibody screen.
Current management of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia - Dr Helen Parry
CLL is the commonest leukaemia in western society and management has changed dramatically over the past decade. Suzy talks to Dr Helen Parry about what new therapeutic options are available.
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