Topic
Hematology
Podcasts
Vascular & IR # 686Oct 23, 2026Best Practices for Efficient Bone Marrow Biopsy Procedures
The very first episode of BackTable was about bone marrow biopsies, and the procedure has come a long way since. Powered drivers, smarter planning, and a well placed periosteal block have made it faster and far more comfortable for patients. On this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Mohammad Samim, a musculoskeletal radiologist at NYU Langone Health, joins host Dr. Chris Beck to discuss best practices for image-guided bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. They discuss how more referrals are coming from hematology, what drives the need for imaging guidance, and why a careful periosteal block lets most patients avoid sedation.
- Vascular & IR # 580Oct 10, 2025
How to Manage Portal Vein Thrombosis
When a patient presents with portal vein thrombosis (PVT), how do you decide between anticoagulation, intervention, and adjunct therapies? In this episode, Dr. Vijay Ramalingam, vascular and interventional radiologist from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, joins Backtable host Dr. Chris Beck to share his approach to evaluation and management of both acute and chronic PVT.
Curbsiders # 499Sep 22, 2025Inpatient DOAC Dilemmas
Is it treatment failure or not? Join us for a great conversation with Dr. Jori May (University of Alabama-Birmingham) on all the nuances around DOAC treatment failure and treatment indications for the hospitalized patient.
- Curbsiders # 491Jul 14, 2025
Benign Hematology
Decode low neutrophils, recognize thalassemia without chasing iron, and sharpen your approach to bleeding disorders in primary care. Crack the code on confusing labs. Learn from Dr. Bradley Beeler, an academic hematologist, how to recognize thalassemia without over-ordering tests, why a low neutrophil count in a healthy patient might not be a problem, and how to tackle bleeding disorders in primary care.
- Curbsiders # 471Feb 17, 2025
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Conquer the art of managing patients with iron deficiency anemia. We are joined by the amazing Dr. Tom DeLoughery, @Bloodman (Oregon Health & Science University).
- Curbsiders # 444Jun 17, 2024
Macrocytosis, Hemolytic Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Step up your anemia game as we explore the causes and diagnostic approach for macrocytic anemia, what to do with a reticulocyte count, the differential diagnosis for hemolytic anemia, the significance of the direct antiglobulin test, and diagnosis and management pearls for autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Plus, common questions and concerns regarding folate supplementation and the use of bone marrow biopsies. We’re joined by hematologist and pun enthusiast Dr. Rakhi Naik MD, MHS, @redcell_doc @hopkinsheme.
- Curbsiders # 425Feb 5, 2024
Perioperative Management of Antithrombotics
Join us for a review of the perioperative risk assessment of bleeding and clotting and how to manage each patient’s own antithrombotics. We are joined by Dr. Poorvi Hardman from Ohio State University.
- Curbsiders # 422Jan 15, 2024
LIVE! Inpatient Management of Sickle Cell Crisis, Acute Pain, RBC Transfusions & Acute Chest Syndrome
Learn practical tips for the inpatient management of patients with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive crisis from guest, Dr. Yoo Mee Shin (Emory). We cover acute pain management including adjuvant therapies, IV fluids, oxygen therapy, the management of acute chest syndrome, and when to perform simple vs exchange transfusions. Key takeaways include the importance of early triage and analgesia, addressing misconceptions about opioid use disorder in patients with sickle cell disease, and recognizing complications of vaso-occlusive crises.
- Curbsiders # 421Jan 8, 2024
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Conquer your fear of antiphospholipid syndrome! Dr. Arielle Langer leads us through what clinical features raise suspicion for antiphospholipid syndrome, how to interpret laboratory testing, and the nuances of antiphospholipid syndrome management.
- Vascular & IR # 204May 2, 2022
Filter Indications and Filter Tracking: Up Your Game
We talk with interventional radiologist Dr. Stephen Wang about building an IVC filter retrieval program, the current guidelines on filter placement, and how to minimize the complications of filters.
- Vascular & IR # 188Feb 18, 2022
Deep Dive on Anticoagulation Regimens for Venous Interventions
Dr. Fred Bertino educates us on anticoagulation regimens for patients after deep venous interventions.