EPISODE · Jan 14, 2025 · 41 MIN
Episode 32 - Phagocytose. Pray. Love. | Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
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Ferritin keeps climbing and you’re getting jumpy? Did you consult Haem and then they were bedside 5 minutes later? Ever had to donate your own blood to test the patient for something? Join Nick, Cale and Bashar as we unpack a very special bonus episode on another deadly TLA, HLH.TIMESTAMPS3:24 - History of HLH5:26 - What is a histiocyte?7:44 - How do you turn *off* an immune response?8:52 - HLH - A Definition10:49 - What are NK cells?13:03 - Primary HLH - "HLH Disease"13:34 - Secondary HLH - "HLH Syndrome"14:46 - Causes of familial HLH16:34 - Infective causes18:05 - Malignant causes20:24 - Clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria32:47 - H-Score34:36 - Treatment - Replacing Your Dodgy Off Switch38:04 - Prognosis38:55 - Take Home MessagesSupport the showCheck out show notes, additional references and (sometimes) extra content at www.bloodyminded.com.au
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Ferritin keeps climbing and you’re getting jumpy? Did you consult Haem and then they were bedside 5 minutes later? Ever had to donate your own blood to test the patient for something? Join Nick, Cale and Bashar as we unpack a very special bonus episode on another deadly TLA, HLH. TIMESTAMPS 3:24 - History of HLH 5:26 - What is a histiocyte? 7:44 - How do you turn *off* an immune response? 8:52 - HLH - A Definition 10:49 - What are NK cells? 13:03 - Primary HLH - "HLH Disease" 13:34 - Seconda...
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Episode 32 - Phagocytose. Pray. Love. | Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
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