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Characteristics of blood group systems part 1: antibody testing and the Rh group - Tom Bullock 05.02.2021 44:32 ↓

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 29.01.2021 17:44 ↓

Suzy and Helen discuss Red Cell Morphology

Anticoagulation dilemmas - Dr Gill Lowe 22.01.2021 30:13 ↓

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 23.03.2020 33:01 ↓

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.

An overiew of CAR-T cell therapy - Dr Sridhar Chaganti 10.02.2020 43:02 ↓

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.

Patient blood management and iron deficiency - Dr Suzy Morton 21.01.2020 24:55 ↓

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.

Basics of blood grouping - Sara Wright 23.12.2019 33:09 ↓

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.

Diagnosis and management of von Willebrand Disease - Dr Will Lester 17.12.2019 1:01:55 ↓

Dr Will Lester explains how best to approach the diagnosis and how management differs depending on the subtype

Advances in the classification and management of myelodysplasia - Dr Manoj Raghavan 11.11.2019 39:35 ↓

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.

Management of acute myeloid leukaemia - Dr Manos Nikolousis 21.10.2019 43:45 ↓

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 14.10.2019 25:27 ↓

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.