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Feb 2025
45m 29s

Acute Leukemias

NINJA NERD
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Send us Fan Mail Ninja Nerds, Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we dive deep into Acute Leukemias, breaking down their pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. We explore the key differences between Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), focusing on the genetic mutations, risk f ... Show More
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