In this episode, we discuss the fundamentals and approaches to chronic management and treatment for patients with known inherited hemophilia.
Contents:
- What is hemophilia?
- How is it inherited?
- How do we grade the severity of one's hemophilia?
- Chronic management of hemophilia
- Mechanism of Emicizumab (Hemlibra)
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Jul 1
Episode 157: Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Series, Pt 3- Challenging Scenarios in ITP
This week, we put everything we talked about in our ITP series together and talk about how we manage ITP in complicated patient scenarios. Through a case-based discussion, we discuss how to we would approach each of these complicated scenarios. If you haven’t done so already, be ... Show More
29m 16s
Jun 24
Episode 156: Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Series, Pt 2- Relapsed/Refractory
This week, we move to the relapsed/refractory ITP setting, focusing on what options are available to patients after their initial treatment with steroids ± IVIg, which we discussed in Episode 155. If you have not done so already, definitely listen to that episode as we build on t ... Show More
25m 45s
Jun 17
Episode 155: Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Series, Pt 1- First Line Management
This week, we go back to Classical Hematology! We previously discussed the initial workup and management of ITP in Episode 009, but now it’s time to dig deeper. What do we do once we make the diagnosis? How do we approach management when we have a new diagnosis? Content: - Refres ... Show More
26m 41s
Aug 2021
Ep 79 Hemophilia: A Hemorrhagic Disposition
Bumps and bruises. Cuts and scrapes. Gashes and gouges. Injuries small and large are familiar to all of us, but what happens when part of our body’s innate healing ability is disrupted? What happens, for instance, when the blood just won’t stop flowing? In this episode, we explor ... Show More
1h 32m
May 2025
Unveiling Von Willebrand Disease: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
In this episode of HemeTalks, Dr. Jill Johnsen and Dr. Michelle Sholzberg explore Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), the most common inherited bleeding disorder. The discussion delves into the disease's pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and the latest advancements in treatment. ... Show More
20m 58s