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Episode 62: Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis - Fever, Ferritin and Falling counts

Episode 62: Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis - Fever, Ferritin and Falling counts

FromRCP Medicine Podcast


Episode 62: Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis - Fever, Ferritin and Falling counts

FromRCP Medicine Podcast

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Dec 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis or HLH, heard of the concept but never certain when it applies? Unsure of how to diagnose or manage it? Listen along as Dr Rohan Mehra (RCP education fellow/Infectious diseases and microbiology SPR) and Dr Alexis Jones (Rhematology consultant, UCLH) discuss a clinical case and provide key points to remember so that you can identify when HLH might be the problem, who to call and what to do to tackle this potentially devastating condition. Linkshttps://www.histiouk.org/https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/medical-specialties-1/hlh-servicehttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-features-and-diagnosis-of-hemophagocytic-lymphohistiocytosis  https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10089/hscore-reactive-hemophagocytic-syndromeThis podcast has been made with an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited (“BMS”). BMS has had no input or involvement in the design, development or content of the podcast whatsoever. Sound by bensound.com
Released:
Dec 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The RCP Medicine podcast is a discussion of different topics relevant to physicians and physician associates. Episodes discuss and explore different topics including real-life clinical cases, new evidence-based guidelines and specific physician issues in the modern healthcare environment. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and not necessarily the RCP.