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Happy new CertLink question day! American Board of Pathology

I analyze current issues with laboratory data including lack of interoperability and harmonization across IVD platforms that may introduce bias into AI/ML models. annlabmed.org/journal/view.h…

In the latest “How do I…?” feature in #Transfusion, authors from UT Southwestern Medical Center describe how they manage hyperhemolysis syndrome. Read the open-access feature: bit.ly/3AoFJzm

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Common variable immunodeficiency often presents with autoimmunity - and rarely immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP) We present a case and systematic review - important to differentiate from Evans syndrome - can be a presenting dx - antibody may be low at dx - most

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How do we screen for hemoglobin abnormality in the US? -All state newborn screens evaluate hemoglobin -pediatric-age immigrants often get newborn when they come to US -Thalassemia trait often identified in pregnant patients or patients with persistent microcytosis after

What is May-Thurner syndrome? - left common iliac vein compression by right common iliac artery - causes DVT - More common in women - Patients often require thrombolysis, anticoagulation, and or vascular intervention

Have you ever had an apheresis patient turn off the machine?

This happened to me once! - Switch is very large and easily accessible for patients if the machine is at bedside - Important to be aware of this if the patient is very agitated -- may be seen in patients with encephalitis ex. N-methyl D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis

Salmonella Outbreak: 68 people are sick in 19 states, with 18 hospitalizations. Check your home for recalled whole fresh American cucumbers. Do not eat recalled products and throw them away. bit.ly/4eNjGR6

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Attention! April 7th is International Beaver Day. Now get back to work.

Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA: Review focuses on the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of absolute iron deficiency with or without anemia. ja.ma/420rH1W