Differential Discussions
Two hematology nerds NOT just talking about cells. This channel will serve as a place to review theory and explore topics in laboratory medicine with colleagues working in the field.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Guest Series: Have We Cured Hemophilia? Part 2
Malissa & Dave are joined by George Fritsma. George Fritsma manages www.fritsmafactor.com, The Fritsma Factor, Your Interactive Hemostasis Resource for Precision BioLogic Inc., Dartmouth, NS; and “Co…
Guest Series: Have We Cured Hemophilia? Part 1
Malissa & Dave are joined by George Fritsma. George Fritsma manages www.fritsmafactor.com, The Fritsma Factor, Your Interactive Hemostasis Resource for Precision BioLogic Inc., Dartmouth, NS; and “Co…
Guest Series: The Use of Chromogenic Factor X Assays for Monitoring Patients on Warfarin Therapy
Malissa & Dave are joined by David McGlasson to talk about chromogenic factor X assays and their use monitoring patients on warfarin.
David McGlasson was a GS-13 staff researcher at the 59th Clinical…
Guest Series: Project Management Certification
Malissa & Dave are joined by Ali Murphy. Malissa recently earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Ali has previously earned her Certified Associate in Project Management (C…
Guest Series: vWD Type 1 Updates
Malissa & Dave are joined by George Fritsma. George Fritsma manages www.fritsmafactor.com, The Fritsma Factor, Your Interactive Hemostasis Resource for Precision BioLogic Inc., Dartmouth, NS; and “Co…
Guest Series: Lab Approach to vWD: What's Wrong with the Ristocetin Cofactor?
Malissa & Dave are joined by George Fritsma. George Fritsma manages www.fritsmafactor.com, The Fritsma Factor, Your Interactive Hemostasis Resource for Precision BioLogic Inc., Dartmouth, NS; and “Co…
Hot Topics in Hemostasis: Killer Nurse with David McGlasson
Malissa & Dave are joined by David McGlasson to talk about the Genene Jones "Killer Nurse" Story.
David McGlasson was a GS-13 staff researcher at the 59th Clinical Research Division at Lackland JBSA …
Theory: von Willebrand's Disease
Malissa & Dave review von Willebrand's Disease.
Theory: Abnormal Platelet Disorders
Malissa & Dave discuss abnormal platelet disorders.
Hot Topics in Hemostasis: Standardization of Nomenclature with David McGlasson
Malissa & Dave are joined by David McGlasson to talk about the standardization of coauglation nomenclature.
David McGlasson was a GS-13 staff researcher at the 59th Clinical Research Division at Lack…
Theory: Routine Coag Tests
Malissa & Dave discuss routine coagulation testing.
Guest Series: Mentorship
Malissa & Dave are joined by Vickie Cunningham. Vickie is a retired medical laboratory scientist who has amazing insight into the qualities that make someone an effective mentor (among her many other…
Theory: Routine Coag Testing Considerations with LaShanta Brice
LaShanta joins Malissa & Dave to talk about routine coagulation testing considerations.
Dr. LaShanta Brice graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in December 2021 with her…
Guest Series: the Evolving DCLS Role in Industry
Join Dave & Malissa where we uncover the multifaceted journey of a Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) working in industry. Explore the pivotal role she plays in hemostasis and healthcare, f…
What is Medical Laboratory Science?
Dave & Malissa did something a little different! This podcast episode is more for high school students thinking about what they want to do when they finish high school. We have high school senior, Jo…
Theory: Normal Secondary & Tertiary Hemostasis
Dave & Malissa continue to review normal secondary hemostasis and include tertiary hemostasis.
Theory: Secondary Hemostasis
Dave & Malissa review secondary hemostasis (aka coagulation).
Guest Series: Super Tech Doesn't Equal Super Supervisor Part 2
Malissa & Dave are joined by Vickie Cunningham. Vickie is a retired medical laboratory scientist who has amazing insight into the qualities that make a supervisor great (among her many other insights…
Guest Series: Super Tech Doesn't Equal Super Supervisor Part 1
Malissa & Dave are joined by Vickie Cunningham. Vickie is a retired medical laboratory scientist who has amazing insight into the qualities that make a supervisor great (among her many other insights…
Train the Trainer
Malissa & Dave talk about training the trainer - making sure that the laboratory scientists in your clinical laboratory are well prepared and trained to train students, new employees, medical student…