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 28;142(26):2305-2314.
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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 28;142(26):2305-2314.
“If breastfeeding did not already exist, someone who invented it today would deserve a dual Nobel Prize in medicine and economics.” Keith Hansen
Dr Wendy Jones MBE is a pharmacist with over 40 years’ experience supporting breastfeeding mothers. Who website www.breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk is an awesome resource which includes an unbelievable amount of information for both clinicians, mothers, and families about drugs (yes – both prescribed and illicit!) and breastfeeding.
Why do I care about breastfeeding? Well, my wife Holly has breastfed both my little ones and now I really understand how important it can be for some mothers, but also how hard it can be when we are fighting against a society that does not value breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is so important to Holly that she joins me as a special guest on this episode!
This is an episode you won’t want to miss and I think you will find it really interesting whoever you are.
Here are some links to some fantastic resources:
Wendy’s website: www.breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk
Wendy’s books: breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/books
Wendy’s top recommendation for clinicians: www.amazon.co.uk/Guide-Supporting-Breastfeeding-Medical-Profession/dp/0367206463
Another recommendation – a book from Amy Brown: www.amazon.co.uk/Breastfeeding-Trauma-Matter-Pinter-Matters/dp/1780666152
Don't Just Read the Guidelines
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 28;142(26):2305-2314.
