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World Federation of Hemophilia

Today, April 17, 2018, is World Hemophilia Day, sponsored by the World Federation of Hemophilia. See the WFH web site for educational and networking opportunities and for the announcement describing the WFH World Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, May 20–24, 2018.

Modified Nijmegen Bethesda Assay

On March 13, 2018. Precision BioLogic Inc., Dartmouth, NS, announced their development of a new approach to standardize and improve factor VIII inhibitor testing. Their press release (tap or click) referenced new data presented in a poster at the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Societies of North America, March 8–10, 2018 meeting, in San Diego, CA, USA. […]

Bleeding Disorders

World Federation of Hemophilia

Thanks to Elaine Benoit, Precision BioLogic Inc, for the heads-up on this announcement. Geo. The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) is pleased to announce that the World Bleeding Disorders Registry (WBDR) will GO LIVE on January 26, 2018. This date will mark the first patient enrolled in the registry – which leaves just 9,999 more […]

Fritsma Factor Calendar

We’ve recently updated our Conferences Calendar. If you would like your conference to be listed, please contact George at [email protected].

ISTH SSC Abstracts Due Feb 1

The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis annual SSC meeting is July 18–21, 2018, in Dublin. Delegates who would like to present their work at the meeting, either orally or as a poster, are invited to submit an abstract for consideration by the Scientific Committee. There are no fees to submit, and the submission deadline is Thursday, […]

Cynthia Johns

With regret, George announces that friend and colleague Cynthia (Cindy) S. Johns passed away this Christmas Eve after many years of treatment for cancer. Cindy was living in Lakeland, Florida, where plans for her memorial are currently in progress. Cindy was well-known throughout the hemostasis world for her technical and writing skills. She had worked […]

Diagnostic Management Teams

George just finished reading Michael Laposata’s Diagnostic Management Teams article in the November CAP Today. I recommend the article, it is a quick, easy read and gets to the heart of the need for DMTs that exploit the knowledge of laboratory scientists, radiologists, specialists, and clinicians. Dr. Laposata also hosts a DMT conference, February 6 […]

THSNA Call For Abstracts: 11-17-17

Last minute THSNA call for abstracts (tomorrow is the deadline), see their web site for details. The meeting is March 8–10 in San Diego.

Cold Platelet Storage

George found a provocative ASH platfom presentation abstract by A. Cap, “Targeting Hemorrhage: Alternative Storage of Platelets for Hemostatic Transfusion.” describing alternatives to current platelet concentrate storage guidelines. Saturday, December 9, 9:30 or 4.

Clinical Diagnostics & Research 2017 November 8 & 9

Labroots offers Clinical Diagnostics & Research Wednesday and Thursday, 11/8–11/9, 2017, a virtual event featuring webinars about Diagnostic Analysis and Management, the ABIM/Consumer Reports Choosing Wisely Initiative, Mental Health and Healthy Aging, Vitamin D, Pain Management, and Evolution Biomarkers and Regulation in Clinical Labs. George Fritsma will speak at 9 AM ET on the Consumer […]

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George Fritsma is a medical laboratory scientist, educator, and author. George holds faculty appointments with Rutgers University and Michigan State University, and is a member of the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis, American Association of Clinical Chemists, and American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

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