AM Report: ITP
In today's morning report, Dr. Gold presented a case of gum bleeding and fatigue in a young patient who was ultimately found to have severe thrombocytopenia secondary to ITP. Some pearls: There are lots of reasons to have low platelets,…
Morning Report: Pancytopenia
Thanks to future chief Dr. Hossain for a great learning case of a patient with pancytopenia secondary to pernicious anemia resulting in vitamin B12 deficiency. Key learning points: Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is needed in the formation of hematopoietic cells. Deficiency…
Morning Report: Pernicious Anemia
Thank you Dr. Kumar for an excellent case presentation on vitamin B12 deficiency secondary to pernicious anemia in a patient with Graves' disease and Vitiligo. Key Learning Points: Remember: B12 (cobalamin) levels are neither sensitive nor specific for the diagnosis…
Guide to NOACs: Trials and Tests
April 2019
Rosuvastatin to Prevent Vascular Events in Men and Women (JUPITER) Initial Treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura with High-Dose Dexamethasone
Initial Treatment of ITP with High-Dose Dexamethasone
Effect of Hydroxyurea on the Frequency of Painful Crises in Sickle Cell Anemia
Venous Thromboembolism & Anticoagulation
Test your smarts about VTE and Anticoagulation.
View the presentation linked here.