6/25 Adult Journal Club

Which neutropenic patients are sick? Or sick-est? During the heme/onc module, Dr Reisman will dissect the following paper: neturo cohort   Let’s discuss pre-conference:  Is this applicable to your practice?  What are the limitations?  Will this change what you do tomorrow?

Morning Report: 12/12/2013

Thanks to Dr. Lewis for today’s Morning Report!   Coumadin-induced Coagulopathy   Coumadin Antithrombic effect:  blocks activation of vitamin K → interferes with hepatic carboxylation of coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X → impairs the extrinsic and common pathway Prothrombic effect:  Blocks activation of protein C and S Circulating Read more…

Morning Report: 9/6/2013

Thanks to Dr. Bradby for today’s Morning Report!   Stroke in Sickle Cell Disease Neurological and Hematological Emergency 24% of sickle cell disease patients have a stroke by the age of 45 years these people have an increased risk of secondary stroke 2-3 years after initial CVA (recurrence rate of Read more…