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
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.
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Transfusion Requirements in Critical Care (TRICC)
This is the landmark trial that compares a restrictive to a liberal red blood cell transfusion strategy. Here are some things to think about when reading this article: What are our current pRBC transfusion goals for most patients? How are…