If you’ve studied the hematopoietic system malignancies—all the leukemias, lymphomas, and plasma cell disorders—you probably feel like you’ve been hit with the good old medical school fire hose. Now’s a good time to take a step back from all the details, make sure that you remember the underlying framework, and pull together some information that connects se ... Show More
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Substance Use Disorders: Diagnosis, Neurobiology, and Treatment
What is substance use disorder (SUD), how does addiction affect the brain, and what are the most effective approaches to diagnosis and treatment? In this episode of the Rx Bricks Podcast, we explore the epidemiology, neurobiology, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of substa ... Show More
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Sep 11
Essentials – Megaloblastic Anemia
Megaloblast. Now there’s a word you don’t hear every day. The root -blast comes from the Greek blastos, meaning “germ” or “bud,” and is familiar from terms like blast cells—very young hematopoietic precursor cells. Megalo- comes from the Greek megas, meaning “large” or “great,” a ... Show More
24m 33s
Jun 2020
Chapter 11: Hematology and Oncology (Part 1)
In this episode we begin the Hematology and Oncology chapter, covering topics such as: - Anatomy (Blood: The Myeloid Lineage, Leukocytes, & The Lymphoid Lineage) - Physiology (Blood Groups: ABO and Rh Systems & Hemostasis: The Coagulation Cascade) Learn more about your ad choices ... Show More
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Sep 2024
Episode 116: AML Series, Pt. 2 - MDS/AML Diagnosis and Risk Stratification
<p>In this week’s episode, we discuss the diagnostic criteria and risk stratification for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), building on our discussion from last week. Also, if you have not done so, please do check out our hemepath series to ensure y ... Show More
31m 56s
Feb 2025
Myeloproliferative Neoplasia
Send us Fan MailNinja Nerds!Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, covering their pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. We discuss Polycythemia Vera, Essential Thrombocythemia, Chronic Myelo ... Show More
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