Listen to this new CAPcast: Quality Cross Check SARS-CoV-2 Testing. @mayocliniclabs's Dr. Bobbi Pritt (@parasitegal) & @UofUHealth's Dr. Lauren Pearson on meeting PT requirements for add'l instruments: https://t.co/8Gxgw96pgt. #pathologists
There has been a surge in Utah's cases since Dr. @MikeGoodMD, CEO for @UofUHealth & @uofumedicine dean, gave his last weekly #COVID19 update.
Dr. Good breaks down the latest data he's seeing in the state, at @UofUHealth & on the #UofU campus: https://t.co/0JksrCL4HI
Following a study that demonstrated the efficacy of using saliva to detect #Covid19, ARUP is now offering testing with saliva specimens. @KSLcom explores what this will mean for patients and healthcare workers. https://t.co/k4cJP8Zmro
24 y/o w/ h/o of Crohn’s Disease presents w/ worsening fatigue, weakness & dizziness. He has mild abdominal pain, but no signs of bleeding. No transfusion history. Infliximab was discontinued for autoimmune hepatitis. Hb/Hct = 4.4/13.5. 👇🏽Check out his peripheral smear below.
While the risk of BIA-ALCL to patients is low, once the evidence indicated that Allergan’s textured breast implants appeared to be directly linked to significant patient harm, including death, we took action to protect women’s health.
FDA also posted an updated analysis of adverse event information—we are now aware of 573 unique cases of BIA-ALCL globally and 33 patient deaths, which reflects an increase since our last update in Feb. Of the 573 cases, 481 are attributed to Allergan implants.
Today, at FDA’s request, Allergan announced a worldwide recall of specific models of its textured breast implants & textured pre-implant tissue expanders from the market due to the risk of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma BIA-ALCL. https://t.co/uKwYmFXsuq
The classic ”fried egg” appearance of hairy cell leukemia! Hairy cell is uncommon in lymph nodes, and could be confused with marginal zone lymphoma. Watch out!
Originally posted in the Facebook group “Hints Tips Clues” @GeronimoJrLapac
Twitter #renalpath colleagues - you or anyone you know interested to come to @HenryFordNews to practice renal pathology / surgical pathology? If so, let me know! Great, growing department with many exciting new developments on the horizon