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Sep 4 2026
george

Monitoring ADAMTS13 Deficiency: An Expert Rev. Hematology Review

Here is a current open-access article about ADAMTS13 deficiency: Binder NB, Depasse F, Spannagl M, et al. Clinical laboratory diagnostics and monitoring of ADAMTS13 deficiency and of related diseases: an integrated approach. Expert Rev Hematol. 2026 Sep;19(9):1037-1057. doi: 10.1080/17474086.2026.2702550. PMID: 42461718. Abstract Introduction: ADAMTS13, a crucial enzyme in hemostasis that specifically cleaves von Willebrand factor […]
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Bleeding Disorders
Sep 3 2026
george

Addendum to QQ September 2026: Dr. Favaloro’s Reference

The article cited by Dr. Favaloro in his comment appended to the September 2026 QQ introduction is open access. Click here for the complete text: Favaloro EJ, Pasalic L. Lupus anticoagulant testing during anticoagulation, including direct oral anticoagulants. Res Pract Thromb Haemost. 2022;6:e12676. doi: 10.1002/rth2.12676. PMID: 35316943; PMCID: PMC8922544. Abstract Background Lupus anticoagulants (LA) are […]
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Aug 26 2026
george

Circadian Clock Regulates Hemostasis

This 2026 advanced open-access meta-analysis examines the effects of the circadian clock, accounting for the prevalence of morning strokes and AMIs. Ibrahim Z, Murphy RP, Guillaume GC, Arya R, Goswami N. Circadian clock regulation of hemostasis: a systematic review of molecular pathways. Res Pract Thromb Haemost. 2026 May 8;10(4):106642. doi: 10.1016/j.rpth.2026.106642. PMID: 42293739; PMCID: PMC13264353. […]
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Arterial Thrombosis
Aug 26 2026
george

Specimen Volume Management Minimizes Blood Loss

This open-access editorial addresses an essential concern in hemostasis and all areas of laboratory medicine. Šimundić AM, Jovičić S, Cornes M, et al. Sample volume management: the role of the clinical laboratory in minimizing diagnostic blood loss. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2026 Aug 24. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2026-1125. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42631442. Abstract Hospital-acquired anemia […]
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Specimen Management
Aug 24 2026
george

DOAC Pharmacodynamics and Potential Near-patient Decision Making

Access your ISTH membership or medical library for a ground-breaking JTH Forum article: Shaw JR, Ansell J. A light in the dark-reframing direct oral anticoagulant pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for near-patient decision-making. J Thromb Haemost. 2026;24(8):2726-2731. doi: 10.1016/j.jtha.2026.05.016. Epub 2026 May 21. PMID: 42173287. Abstract Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) level testing is needed most when decisions […]
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Anticoagulant Therapy
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George Fritsma MS MLS

George Fritsma is a medical laboratory scientist, educator, and author. George  is a member of the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis, the International Society for Laboratory Hematology, and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

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