THSNA Postponed to 8-25-22

Thanks to Elaine Benoit, Precision BioLogic inc., for alerting us to this change in the THSNA schedule: THSNA 2022 Summit Update Greetings Colleagues! The combination of patient surges and staffing shortages has created an unprecedented strain on the healthcare system. In light of this, the THSNA Board of Directors has decided to postpone THSNA 2022 until […]

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Jan 6 2022

george

The Fiix-PT Assay; Improves on PT-INR?

I [Geo] received a communication from Dr. Pall Onundarson, Hematology Laboratory and Thrombosis and Hemostasis Service, Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, about the Fiix-PT assay designed to monitor vitamin K antagonist [warfarin, Coumadin] therapy unaffected by reductions in FVII and FIX which the authors claim to play little role in clinical anticoagulation. […]

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Anticoagulant Therapy

Jan 2 2022

george

January 2022 Cheat Sheet

Click here for your January 2022 Fritsma Factor Cheat Sheet. You will also receive the Sheet via email if you are on our Cheat Sheet distribution list. If you’d like to be included, please contact George at [email protected].

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January 2022 Quick Question: Case Study

Our January 2022 case study states, “A patient experiences soft tissue bleeding and poor wound healing. The PT, PTT, and TT are normal. What follow-up profile do you recommend?” Please select your answer from the column on the right and add your comments below.

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Jan 2 2022

george

Dec 2021 QQ Summary: Thrombosis Risk Profile

Here is the summary of our December 2021 Quick Question, which drew 28 responses. Question: The resident orders a thrombosis risk profile on an inpatient being treated for PE. How do you respond? Run the profile but provide interpretation: 18% [5] Recommend waiting until Rx is D/Ced: 68% [19] Test for lupus anticoagulant only: 4% […]

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Dec 18 2021

george

Sigilon Terminates Hemophilia A Project

Thanks to Dean Willett, Precision BioLogic Inc. for this heads-up. Dean alerts us to this press release [click] outlining Sigilon’s decision to terminate their hemophilia program. They were exploring the use of cell-based therapy and unfortunately were not successful. See the press release and Sigilon’s home page both offer a clear description of this interesting […]

Bleeding Disorders

More on Geomean: Instrument Specific or System-Wide?

A recent comment [click] from Dr. Emmanuel Favaloro on our November 9 discussion of a system-wide geomean was posted 12/15/21.

Validation

More on Hemolysis Level and Coag Assays

We have received additional comments [click] on IL instrument “HIL” functions from Dr. Russell [Rusty] Higgins.

Specimen Management

December, 2021 Cheat Sheet

Click here for our December 2021 Cheat Sheet summarizing November Fritsma Factor events. Happy holidays to all, and best wishes for a prosperous and healthy 2022. Meanwhile, watch here for additional posts on current hemostasis topics and issues.

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December 2021 Quick Question: Thrombosis Risk Profile

Our December 2021 question asks, “The resident orders a thrombosis risk profile on an inpatient being treated for a pulmonary embolism [PE]. How do you respond?” This question is inspired by a case study we developed for Rutgers’ CLSC 5124 Advanced Hemostasis fall, 2021 online graduate course. Above is a screen capture that lists several […]

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Anticoagulant Therapy

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THSNA Postponed to 8-25-22

The Fiix-PT Assay; Improves on PT-INR?

January 2022 Cheat Sheet

January 2022 Quick Question: Case Study

Dec 2021 QQ Summary: Thrombosis Risk Profile

Sigilon Terminates Hemophilia A Project

More on Geomean: Instrument Specific or System-Wide?

More on Hemolysis Level and Coag Assays

December, 2021 Cheat Sheet

December 2021 Quick Question: Thrombosis Risk Profile

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