EHA 2015: The crucial roles of GFI1B in platelet development
The identification of eight new Growth Factor Independence 1B (GFI1B) variants in families with bleeding and platelet disorders may result in the identification of therapeutic targets for these bleedi... Author: EMJ Added: 06/15/2015 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - June 15, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

Bleeding disorders: Safe perioperative care
Dr Madan Narayanan, consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine discusses his article "Anaesthetic considerations in patients with inherited disorders of coagulation" from the February print edition of CEACCP. The podcast focuses on the diagnosis, management and principles of perioperative care for patients with the bleeding disorders haemophilia and von Willebrand's disease. (Source: CEACCP Podcasts)
Source: CEACCP Podcasts - February 16, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: British Journal of Anaesthesia Ltd Source Type: podcasts

Bleeding disorders: Safe perioperative care
Dr Madan Narayanan, consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine discusses his article "Anaesthetic considerations in patients with inherited disorders of coagulation" from the February print edition of CEACCP. The podcast focuses on the diagnosis, management and principles of perioperative care for patients with the bleeding disorders haemophilia and von Willebrand's disease. (Source: CEACCP Podcasts)
Source: CEACCP Podcasts - February 16, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Oxford University Press Source Type: podcasts

Gastrointestinal Bleeding After Implantation of Ventricular Assist Devices
An article in the January issue of CGH investigated the incidence, etiology, and outcome of GI bleeding in patients with ventricular assist devices. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to co-author Dr. John Vargo of the Cleveland Clinic. (Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - February 14, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: AGA Source Type: podcasts

NOAC Bleeding Lower In Meta-analysis
Dr Goldhaber reviews a meta-analysis showing lower rates of bleeding for new oral anticoagulants vs warfarin. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - January 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Should we still be using hydroxyethyl starch?
Large trials show that hydroxyethyl starch increases the risk of death, kidney injury, and bleeding. So why does the European Medicines Agency still allow its use? Helen Macdonald, analysis editor for The BMJ, discusses the issue with Christiane Hartog, a lecturer in intensive care medicine at Jena University Hospital in Germany, and one of the... (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - November 11, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts

Should we still be using hydroxyethyl starch?
Large trials show that hydroxyethyl starch increases the risk of death, kidney injury, and bleeding. So why does the European Medicines Agency still allow its use? Helen Macdonald, analysis editor for The BMJ, discusses the issue with Christiane Hartog, a lecturer in intensive care medicine at Jena University Hospital in Germany, and one of the authors of an analysis paper on thebmj.com Read the full analysis paper: www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g5981 (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - November 11, 2014 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts

Crash-2
In December 2012, a Cochrane Review brought together the results of clinical trials that had looked at the effects of blood-clot promoting drugs on patients who were bleeding. The review was dominated by the large, CRASH-2 trial. In this podcast, Mike Clarke speaks with Ian Roberts, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in England, about both the trial and the review. (Source: Podcasts from The Cochrane Library)
Source: Podcasts from The Cochrane Library - May 19, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Paolo Tags: International Clinical Trials Day 2014 Source Type: podcasts

Do We Need to Measure Drug Levels of NOACs?
Dr. Goldhaber interviews Dr. Ruff on data from RE-LY showing that stroke and bleeding outcomes correlate with dabigatran plasma concentrations. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - May 5, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Stroke: Overview of Hemorrhagic Stroke and Ruptured Aneurysm
Dr. Raymond Turner, a neurosurgeon at the stroke treatment centers of MUSC, discusses hemorrhagic stroke, which involves bleeding in the brain. He identifies presenting symptoms associated with bleeding from a ruptured aneurysm or abnormal vessel and overviews therapeutic options. Dr. Turner lays out the process of care for surgically treatable cases by South Carolina stroke specialists. Learn more about MUSC and hemorrhagic stroke today at http://www.muschealth.com/neurosciences/about/stroke/index.htm (Source: MUSC Stroke Podcast)
Source: MUSC Stroke Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Dr. Todd Dantzler, a gastroenterologist at MUSC, discusses bleeding in the upper-gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. He notes vomiting blood and producing black, tarry stool as the hallmarks of upper-gastrointestinal bleeding, pointing to some of the potential causes of this medical ailment. Dr. Dantzler talks about evaluation of suspected upper-gastrointestinal bleeding and methods for treatment. (Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastroenterologist Dr. Todd Dantzler discusses bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal tract, which includes the small and large intestines and the rectum. He points to causes of such bleeding and also describes diagnostic procedures for evaluation of symptoms. He concludes this digestive health podcast by remarking on new technological developments in the field of gastrointestinal imaging. (Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

BRAVE-4 and HEAT-PPCI: Bivalirudin Takes a Hit
Drs. Byrne, Shahzad, and Stables review 2 trials showing no bleeding advantage for bivalirudin when bailout GP IIb/IIIa was used in both study arms. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - April 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts