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Don"t Just Read the Abstract

Want to stay up-to-date on the very latest developments in non-malignant haematology? Don"t have the time or skills to critically appraise important papers? Join Pip and Rich, two haematology doctors on a journey of learning and discovery. Each episode, they will discuss a seminal trial, critically appraise the paper, interview a study author, and discuss the implications of the trial on clinical practice with a subject expert. CPD credits are available from RCPath. The podcast is sponsored by Sobi

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52:43

Preview of BSH 2025: a focus on non-malignant...

Don"t Just Read the Abstract ·

2025/04/18

In this episode, Rich and Pip review the programme for BSH 2025 and discuss the non-malignant haematology sessions not to miss. This is your go to guide for Glasgow 2025 beginning on 27th April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:31

PEERLESS - Management of Acute Intermediate-Risk PE

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2025/04/04

On this episode, Pip and Rich discuss Jaber et al. Large-Bore Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in the Management of Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Primary Results of the PEERLESS Randomized Controlled Trial. PEERLESS was a trial that enrolled patients with intermediate-risk (sub-massive) PE and randomised them to either large-bore mechanical thrombectomy or catheter directed thrombolysis. The headline finding from PEERLESS is that mechanical thrombectomy is

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1:02:44

AI powered ultrasound for DVT - an interview with CEO...

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2025/03/21

On this episode, Pip and Rich chat to Fouad Al Noor, CEO of ThinkSono. ThinkSono have developed an AI-powered handheld scanning tool for DVT that enables anyone to perform a diagnostic quality ultrasound scan for the diagnosis of DVT. The images are then reviewed by a radiologist, providing a rapid answer for most patients. The tool is entering use within the NHS and in this podcast, Pip and Rich discuss the story and the evidence behind ThinkSono as well as the challenges and opportunities that the

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51:15

Iptacopan for PNH

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2025/03/07

In this episode, Rich and Pip discuss de Latour et al. Oral Iptacopan Monotherapy in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. NEJM 2024. Iptacopan is a proximal complement inhibitor and the first oral treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria. The study randomised patients to either continuation of a C5 inhibitor or switch to ictacopan and found that a significant proportion of patients achieved hemoglobin levels of 120 g/L or higher without the need for transfusions. The treatment was

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1:06:42

Plasma exchange free treatment of TTP: Author Discussion

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2025/02/21

In this episode, Pip and Rich discuss plasma exchange free treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura with Dr Lucas Kuhne and Professor Paul Brinkoetter, authors of a recent study in Blood: Kühne et al. Management of immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura without therapeutic plasma exchange.The study is an observational, retrospective study reporting outcomes of patients with TTP who were treated without plasma exchange, which is currently considered the standard of care. The advent of a

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56:14

Plasma exchange free treatment of TTP

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2025/01/31

In this episode, Rich and Pip discuss a paper a German/Austrian study published in Blood: Kühne et al. Management of immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura without therapeutic plasma exchange.The study is an observational, retrospective study reporting outcomes of patients with TTP who were treated without plasma exchange, which is currently considered the standard of care. The advent of a novel nanobody against vWF called caplacizumab, that targets and prevents catastrophic thrombosis that is

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1:09:59

7. Exa-cel for severe sickle cell disease

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2024/11/12

In this episode, Rich and Pip discuss gene therapy for sickle cell disease, focusing on Frangoul et al. Exagamglogene Autotemcel for Severe Sickle Cell Disease, NEJM 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:19

ANNEXA-I: Discussion with Dr Will Lester

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2024/10/02

In this episode, Pip and Rich discuss ANNEXA-I with Dr Will Lester, consultant haematologist at University Hospitals Birmingham. ANNEXA-I was a randomised controlled trial of andexanet alfa for reversal of anti-FXa oral anticoagulants in patients with intracerebral haemorrhage. There's a lot to get your teeth stuck into so and this one is a lively discussion!Disclosure: Pip and Rich are named investigators on a grant from AstraZeneca to audit the use of reversal agents (including andexanet) across

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49:22

ANNEXA-I

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2024/08/22

In this episode, Rich and Pip discuss the ANNEXA-I trial (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2313040). This was a randomised controlled trial of andexanet alfa, a decoy factor Xa molecule that is a reversal agent for oral factor Xa inhibitors. Patients were randomised to andexanet alfa or usual care. The primary outcome was haemostatic efficacy and andexanet alfa was shown to result in better control of haematoma expansion compared to usual care. However, there are many discussion points

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1:06:10

VITT, HIT, and spontaneous syndromes

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2024/05/26

In this episode, Rich and Pip discuss vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. They critique a recent paper that has shown that VITT has been around before vaccines against Covid-19. Importantly, they discuss which patients should be tested for spontaneous VITT- and HIT-like syndromes, and discuss a recent case. The paper is: Schönborn L. et al. Anti-PF4 immunothrombosis without proximate heparin or adenovirus vector vaccine exposure. Blood. 2023 Dec

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1:02:58

Efgartigimod for ITP

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2024/04/16

In this episode, Pip and Rich discuss the ADVANCE IV trial: Efficacy and safety of the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitor efgartigimod in adults with primary immune thrombocytopenia: a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial.With the help of Professor of Immunohaematology, Prof. Nikki Cooper, Rich and Pip dissect the trial, learning loads about ITP and the difficulties of doing trials in this space.Links: Broome C et al. Efficacy and safety of the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitor

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1:29:58

FRAIL-AF

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2024/03/04

In this episode, Pip and Rich discuss the FRAIL-AF study: Joosten et al. Safety of Switching From a Vitamin K Antagonist to a Non–Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulant in Frail Older Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Results of the FRAIL-AF Randomized Controlled Trial. Circulation. 2024;149:279–289.This trial randomised the switching of elderly frail patients who were established on a vitamin K antagonist to either remain on this treatment or switch to a direct oral anticoagulant. They found

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1:06:54

The PACER trial

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2024/01/21

In this, the first episode Drs Pip Nicolson and Rich Buka take a deep dive into the PACER trial: Platelet Transfusion before CVC Placement in Patients with Thrombocytopenia. After a quick round up of other trials that have sparked their interest, Pip and Rich discuss about the study aims and outcomes, before interviewing Dr Floor van Baarle, lead study author before discussing the clinical implications of the trial with Prof Simon Stanworth.Follow Pip, Rich, and HaemSTAR on X/Twitter: @PipNicolson,

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