Latest Hemostasis Podcast Episodes
Mixing Studies
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - August 14, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this podcast our Medical Director, Dr. Brad Lewis, discusses mixing studies- more specifically what a mixing study is and what it isn't, as well as a few quirks we see in some of the mixing studies. Click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/47wN5fN for information on all the different mixing studies tha...
Diagnosing Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) and the role of HIPA Testing
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - August 07, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this podcast, our Medical Director, Dr. Brad Lewis, discusses heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, also known as HIT. Dr. Lewis addresses what HIT is, how to diagnose and interpret testing, and the role of functional testing like the HIPA (Heparin-Induced Platelet Antibody) test.
Diagnosing and treating Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - February 24, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this podcast, our Medical Director, Dr. Brad Lewis, talks with Dr. Scott Canna, from the Division of Rheumatology and the Immune Dysregulation Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Lewis and Dr. Canna discuss Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH); what HLH is, treating and ...
Diagnosing and treating aHUS in a 40-day-old patient
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - February 16, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this podcast, our Medical Director, Brad Lewis, discusses a pediatric case of aHUS with Dr. Amara Finch, a Pediatric Resident Physician at the University of Utah. Dr. Finch presents a fascinating case of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) in a 40-day-old patient. Using Machaon Diagno...
Renal transplants and the roles of testing around it
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - August 08, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this podcast, our Medical Director, Brad Lewis, talks with Dr. Christina Klein, a transplant nephrologist and the head of the transplant program at Piedmont Transplant Institute in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Lewis and Dr. Klein discuss renal transplants and the different roles of testing around renal...
Understanding next-generation sequencing (NGS)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - June 30, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this podcast, our Medical Director, Brad Lewis, continues his conversation with Jamey Kain, Vice President of Genetic Innovation here at Machaon. Brad and Jamey discuss what next-generation sequencing (NGS) is, why it's important and some of the issues we face with NGS. Don't forget, Macha...
How to Choose Panels for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - April 14, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this podcast, our Medical Director, Brad Lewis, talks with Jamey Kain, Vice President of Genetic Innovation here at Machaon. Brad and Jamey discuss how we design our genetic panels, what goes in, what stays out and how we think about clinical utility and turnaround time considerations. Don't...
How to Choose Panels for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - April 14, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this podcast, our Medical Director, Brad Lewis, talks with Jamey Kain, Vice President of Genetic Innovation here at Machaon. Brad and Jamey discuss how we design our genetic panels, what goes in, what stays out and how we think about clinical utility and turnaround time considerations. Don't...
How to Chose Panels for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - April 14, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this podcast, our Medical Director, Brad Lewis, talks with Jamey Kain, Vice President of Genetic Innovation here at Machaon. Brad and Jamey discuss how we design our genetic panels, what goes in, what stays out and how we think about clinical utility and turnaround time considerations. Don't...
How to choose panels for next-generation sequencing (NGS)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - April 14, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this podcast, our Medical Director, Brad Lewis, talks with Jamey Kain, Vice President of Genetic Innovation here at Machaon. Brad and Jamey discuss how we design our genetic panels, what goes in, what stays out and how we think about clinical utility and turnaround time considerations. Don't...
Psychological and Emotional Impact of VTE Diagnosis; Improving Patient Outcomes
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - October 12, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsJoin Dr. Kerstin de Wit and our Medical Director, Dr. Brad Lewis, discuss the importance of accessing and educating patients with newly diagnosed venous thrombotic disease. Many patient factors, including age, sex, activity and knowledge levels should be considered to optimize acceptance and dis...
From CLS to CEO, the story of Machaon Diagnostics
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - September 21, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode we hear an interview with Mike Ero, Machaon Diagnostics' Founder and CEO. A Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) who added an MBA, Mike started Machaon Diagnostics back in 2003 at the age of 29. Just how did all of that come about? Listen and find out. We hope you find our origi...
Bleeding Disorders in Women: Considerations pre, during & postpartum
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - September 17, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsAndra James, MD, MPH is a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Duke University Center, and consulting professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology. She is also the founder of Duke University's Women's Hemostasis and Thrombosis Clinic. Dr. James and Macha...
COVID-19 VITT - What we know so far
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - May 07, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsOur Medical Director, Brad Lewis, MD, discusses COVID-19 Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) and diagnostic strategies.
PAI-1 with Dr. Brad Lewis
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - March 14, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode Dr. Brad Lewis talks about PAI-1, testing for PAI-1 and where things look to be heading for the future of this gene and conditions associated with it. We released this episode to coincide with Pi Day (3.14).
Challenges in diagnosing Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - December 16, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsJoin Michelle Hermiston, MD, PhD - Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist) at UCSF and our Medical Director, Brad Lewis, MD, discuss the challenges of diagnosing Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis or HLH, possible triggers and approach to management. If you are int...
aHUS in Pregnancy
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - August 18, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsOur Medical Director, Brad Lewis, MD, discusses aHUS/TMAs in pregnancy with Richard Burwick, MD, MPH - Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. If you are interested in our 48-hour STAT aHUS Testing please le...
aHUS in Pregnancy
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - August 18, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsOur Medical Director, Brad Lewis, MD, discusses aHUS/TMAs in pregnancy with Richard Burwick, MD, MPH - Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. If you are interested in our 48-hour STAT aHUS Testing please le...
Hypercoagulability and COVID-19 (Updated March 25, 2020)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - March 25, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsOur Medical Director, Brad Lewis, addresses a number of questions around hypercoagulability and COVID-19.
soluble Complement 5b-9 (sC5b-9)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - February 26, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDr. Brad Lewis discusses sC5b-9 in this podcast addressing; what sC5b-9 testing is, why you want to know about this test and when to use it. Dr. Lewis also explores how it helps when trying to confirm a diagnosis.
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - November 08, 2019 18:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDr. Brad Lewis discusses hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH); when you want to think about HLH, why you want to think about HLH, and how to diagnose this disorder.
Blood, Sweat and Smears - Post-Bone Marrow Transplant TMA
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - June 18, 2019 22:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDr. Lewis discusses TMAs in the post-BMT setting, recent research into the topic, when to think about it and what to do about it.
Hypercoagulability explained for patients
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - March 28, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBlood, Sweat and Smears is a podcast focused on thrombosis and hemostasis and is hosted by Benign Hematologist, Dr. Brad Lewis. Dr. Lewis shares some of his knowledge built over decades of experience in hematology and laboratory testing.
Review of TMAs
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - February 27, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBlood, Sweat and Smears is a podcast focused on thrombosis and hemostasis and is hosted by Benign Hematologist, Dr. Brad Lewis. Dr. Lewis shares some of his knowledge built over decades of experience in hematology and laboratory testing.
Hypercoagulability Testing
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - January 24, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBlood, Sweat and Smears is a podcast focused on thrombosis and hemostasis and is hosted by Benign Hematologist, Dr. Brad Lewis. Dr. Lewis shares some of his knowledge built over decades of experience in hematology and laboratory testing.
Lab Testing for Patients Taking Hemlibra (Emicizumab-kxwh)
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - December 20, 2018 20:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBlood, Sweat and Smears is a podcast focused on thrombosis and hemostasis and is hosted by Benign Hematologist, Dr. Brad Lewis. Dr. Lewis shares some of his knowledge built over decades of experience in hematology and laboratory testing.
Blood, Sweat and Smears - Common errors and misconceptions around coagulation
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - October 02, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBlood, Sweat and Smears is a podcast focused on thrombosis and hemostasis and is hosted by Benign Hematologist, Dr. Brad Lewis. Dr. Lewis shares some of his knowledge built over decades of experience in hematology and laboratory testing.
Blood, Sweat and Smears - What to make of an equivocal aHUS result
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - September 20, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBlood, Sweat and Smears is a podcast focused on thrombosis and hemostasis and is hosted by Benign Hematologist, Dr. Brad Lewis. Dr. Lewis shares some of his knowledge built over decades of experience in hematology and laboratory testing.
Blood, Sweat and Smears - Diagnosing Thrombotic Microangiopathies
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - September 07, 2018 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBlood, Sweat and Smears is a podcast focused on thrombosis and hemostasis and is hosted by Benign Hematologist, Dr. Brad Lewis. Dr. Lewis shares some of his knowledge built over decades of experience in hematology and laboratory testing.
Blood, Sweat and Smears - Diagnosing Thrombotic Microangiopathies
Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast - September 07, 2018 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBlood, Sweat and Smears is a podcast focused on thrombosis and hemostasis and is hosted by Benign Hematologist, Dr. Brad Lewis. Dr. Lewis shares some of his knowledge built over decades of experience in hematology and laboratory testing.
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