Podcasts about consultant haematologist

 In this podcast Dr Rob Lown, Consultant Haematologist at University Hospital Southampton talks to Lymphoma Action's Anne Hook about the monoclonal antibody rituximab. Dr Lown explains what rituximab is and how it works to treat lymphoma, both as part of a chemotherapy regimen and as maintenance therapy. Dr Lown describes why ritixumab was considered a ‘game changer' in the treatment of B-cell lymphomas, and who may be given it as part of their treatment. Side effects of rituximab, the challenges of  long-term treatment, biosimilars and newer antibodies such as Obinutuzumab are also discussed. Lymphoma Voices is a series of podcasts for people living with lymphoma, and their family and friends. In each podcast, we are in conversation with an expert in their field, or someone who has been personally affected by lymphoma, who shares their thoughts and experiences. Lymphoma Action is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma. We are here to make sure that everyone affected by the condition receives the best possible information, support, treatment and care. Our services include a Freephone helpline, support group network, Buddy Service, medical information, conferences for those affected by lymphoma, and education and training for healthcare professionals. We would like to thank all of our incredible supporters whose generous donations enable us to offer all our essential support services free of charge. As an organisation we do not receive any government or NHS funding and so every penny received is truly valued. From everyone at Lymphoma Action and on behalf of those affected by lymphoma, thank you. For further information visit: www.lymphoma-action.org.uk

Wessex LMCs Joint CEO, Dr Andy Purbrick, is joined by Dr Jason Mainwaring, Consultant Haematologist to discuss top tips on dealing with haematology in General Practice. As referenced in this discussion, please see Jason's document covering common advice and guidance for GPs here: HAEMATOLOGY GP ADVICE AND GUIDANCE 2024.pdf

This week in the Nutshell we have the honour of welcoming back our first ever guest, founder of Plant-Based Health Professionals U.K. and Consultant Haematologist, Dr Shireen Kassam. This episode is released on World Food Day to highlight the problem with poor diets globally and how our current food system is at the intersection of the health and climate crises.  Shireen talks us through the last six years since founding the Plant-Based Health Professionals U.K. We hear how the organisation is involved in ongoing education, including the provision of courses in medical schools, conducting research projects as well as  spearheading campaigns working towards changing the food system within the NHS. We discuss the 'Plants First Healthcare' campaign, which is calling on all NHS hospitals and organisations across the UK to adopt a 'plant-based by default' food menu, to improve health outcomes, reduce pandemic risk, limit antibiotic resistance and decrease food costs. We cover so much in this interview- including how, as individuals, we can all get involved - whether we are healthcare professionals or not. And of course we finish off with hearing what Shireen is eating for her delicious plant-based dinner tonight! Don't miss this motivating interview with such an inspiring person.  Plants First Healthcare website https://plantsfirsthealthcare.com BMJ leader article  https://blogs.bmj.com/bmjleader/2024/10/01/plants-first-healthcare-normalising-plant-based-meals-in-healthcare-by-dr-laura-jane-smith-and-dr-shireen-kassam/ Food in Healthcare Reporthttps://tinyurl.com/4ctyzsnm

In this second instalment Jonathan is joined by Sunil Gupta, Consultant Haematologist and haemato-oncologist based at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, UK, to delve further into prophylactic anticoagulation in APML patients with COVID-19 and, anthracycline toxicity, and new drug appraisals for NICE. Timestamps:  (00:00)-Introduction (00:25)-Prophylactic anticoagulation in patients with APML (03:26)-Anthracyclin as the cornerstone of chemotherapy (08:18)-Developing drugs for cancer (16:52)-New innovations in haematology (20:00)-Sunil's three wishes

This week Jonathan is joined by Sunil Gupta, Consultant Haematologist and haemato-oncologist based at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, UK, to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on patients with haematological conditions, and medical education globally.      Timestamps:     (00:00)-Introduction  (02:47)-Health benefits of yoga   (06:25)-Yoga, mental health, wellbeing  (08:52)-Gupta's journey into haemato-oncology  (13:31)-Medical practices around the world  (18:55)-Impact of COVID-19 on haematology  (25:54)-Prepping for the next pandemic  (28:32)-Join us for Part 2! 

Series 2 concludes with an introduction to Sophie and her mum Amanda.  In this episode, Sophie and Amanda discuss how cancer has shaped their outlook on life and how Sophie's positivity helps those close to her.  Sophie shares the impact of fatigue, exercise tolerance and brain fog on her day to day life and her studies, and describes the difficult decision to defer her studies as a medical student and how hard it's been to see her friends progress without her.  They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Sophie's medical knowledge and how living with a long term condition will impact her medical practice in the future.  Amanda shares how she's coming to terms with having a daughter with cancer and describes her feelings of helplessness as a parent being 'unable to fix things'.  The episode concludes with a discussion about who supports Sophie, including her Teenage Cancer Trust CNS and her Consultant Haematologist. Sophie also shares details of her own Instagram page where she shares her experience of being a young person living with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) Season 2 is sponsored by the Beatson Cancer Charity Home | Beatson Cancer Charity and is recorded by Go Radio in Glasgow Go Radio | 90's 00's & Now | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West (thisisgo.co.uk)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotherapypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiotherapypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radio-therapy-podcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radiotherapypodcast   

Is your plate making you and the planet sick? Dr. Shireen Kassam shares that a plant-based diet is the optimal way to improve your and the planetary health. She shares evidence that eating plant-based nutrition and avoiding animal products can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases. She also discusses how shifting to a more plant-heavy food system would help reduce the environmental harm caused by industrial animal agriculture. Tune in to learn the science behind plant-based nutrition and get tips for transitioning to a healthier and more sustainable way of eating!   In this episode, we talk about: How Dr. Shireen became interested in plant-based nutrition The health benefits of plant-based diets in preventing chronic diseases Evidence that plant-based diets are better for the environment  The NHS in the UK should provide more plant-based meals in hospitals to improve health Common myths around plant-based diets Is plant-based diets suitable for people of all ages Best ways to make the transition from a standard diet to a plant-based diet How can healthcare practitioners help provide information and support to clients interested in plant-based nutrition   Memorable Quotes “A diet centered around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds, lots of herbs and spices for flavor, and mainly water for thirst is one that has been known for decades now to be associated with lower rates of all of our common chronic conditions.”   “Without a healthy planet, we have no healthy people. And it's absolutely clear that our food system is one of the key drivers of both the climate crisis and the ecological crisis.”   BIO:  Dr Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of lymphoma. She is also a Visiting-Professor at University of Winchester, Hampshire, where she has developed and facilitates the UK's first University-based course on plant-based nutrition. In 2023 she launched a course on lifestyle medicine for cancer. Shireen is passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic disease and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer. In 2019 she became certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician and is also a CHIP facilitator. Shireen founded Plant-Based Health Professionals UK in 2018, a non-profit, membership organisation whose mission is to provide evidence-based education on whole food plant-based nutrition. Shireen qualified as a doctor in 2000. During her training, she completed a PhD, which investigated the role of selenium in sensitising cancer cells to chemotherapy. Shireen has published a number of peer-reviewed papers in the field of lymphoma. Her first book, Eating Plant-Based, Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions, co-authored with her sister Zahra, was published in January 2022. She has also co-edited the textbook Plant-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice, published in September 2022. Mentioned In This Episode: Eating Plant-Based Book: https://www.hammersmithbooks.co.uk/product/eating-plant-based/ Plant-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice Book: https://www.hammersmithbooks.co.uk/product/plant-based-nutrition-in-clinical-practice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholefoodplantbasednutrition/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedhealthprofessionals/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/plantbasedhpuk Plant Based Health Professionals UK Website: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/    Links to resources: Health Coach Group Website https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/ Use the code HCC50 to save $50 on our website Leave a Review of the Podcast

Sam welcomes back returning guest Dr Suzy Morton, Consultant Haematologist to discuss this ever-popular PACES topic!^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Sign up for Pastest HERE! <

Dr Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of lymphoma. Shireen is passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic disease and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer. In 2018, she founded Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide evidence-based education on plant-based nutrition. Her latest book Eating Plant Based really does answer all your questions around plant based nutrition. In this episode we concentrate on plant-based eating to support a cancer diagnosis, cancer prevention and chronic illness prevention. This episode really does educate you on the powerful health benefits of plant based nutrition. https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Plant-Based-Scientific-Nutrition-Questions/dp/1781611947 https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedhealthprofessionals/ Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss any new episodes. Would love you to review us, even a line really helps. Follow us on the links below for more: www.gavinsisters.co.uk Tiktok @gavinsisters Insta: @gavinsistersuk Facebook: @TheDetoxBarn You Tube: @gavingavin

Ferritin plays an essential role in the primary care setting due to high levels being an acute phase reactant in response to several conditions or suggestive of a diagnosis of haemachromatosis. Dr Deepti Radia, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, queries Dr Nita Prasannan, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, on how to interpret high ferritin levels and its management progressing into secondary care. Visit our website at: ⁠https://www.kingshealthpartners.org/institutes/haematology⁠ Or tweet us @KHPHaematology

Consultant Haematologist, Dr Al Lawrie, talks about research and how Friends of ANCHOR makes a difference. In addition, we find out who put Meikle Wartle on the charity's fundraising map and why ‘Unsteady' features on Mike's cancer playlist!The following points are among those covered in this episode:Erica Banks previews a busy month for the charity, drawing attention to some very noteworthy fundraising events and challenges that will be taking place over the next few weeks. [00:52]Dr Al Lawrie, Consultant Haematologist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, talks about research, being on the Friends of ANCHOR Committee and Blood Cancer Awareness Month. He also explains how he didn't cycle 1800 miles across Aberdeenshire, Orkney and Shetland when supporting the charity's 20for20 campaign in 2017! [06:43]This month's ‘From the Archives' instalment celebrates the fundraising contributions of supporters from three iconic North-east locations: Buckie, Footdee (Fittie) and Meikle Wartle. [24:35]In the ‘Finding the Words' feature, Mike surprises Alison with his cancer playlist but not with his musical taste! Mike explains that using ‘Unsteady' by X Ambassadors as a backing track to a video message sent to colleagues had helped him to express himself in a way that might not have been possible otherwise. [26:28]For this month's ‘And Finally' item, Mike comments on some of the suggestions included in the list of ‘80 Best Cancer Podcasts' suggested by the website, ‘Feedspot'. [30:24]Suggestions or feedback about the podcast can be sent to foapodcast@freerangepodcasting.co.uk, and you can sign up to receive news and updates by clicking on this link.This show has been brought to you by Free Range Podcasting.

Thrombocytopenia is a condition which could arise in a number of circumstances, including as a result of a bone marrow disorder, due to a problem in the immune system or as a side effect of taking certain medications. As this can affect both children and adults, Dr Gulnaz Shah, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, shares some advice on managing low platelet count in the primary care setting with Dr Deepti Radia, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. Visit our website at: ⁠https://www.kingshealthpartners.org/institutes/haematology⁠ Or tweet us @KHPHaematology

A high haemoglobin level could serve as an indicator of disease, and its detection could prevent complications such as blood clots. Here, Dr Mansour Ceesay, Consultant Haematologist at King's College Hospital, shares some advice with Dr Deepti Radia, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, on things to look out for. Visit our website at: https://www.kingshealthpartners.org/institutes/haematology Or tweet us @KHPHaematology

In this episode, Edward Foo discusses spontaneous bleeding presentations and their identification and management with Dr Andrew Page. Dr Andrew Page is a Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in bleeding and thrombotic disorders at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and Director of the Edinburgh Haemophilia Centre. Before training as a medic, he worked in basic scientific research in the field of genetics. This continues to inform his clinical interests, and Dr Page is also the Clinical Lead of the Scottish Bleeding and Platelet Disorders Genetic Diagnostic Service. Edward Foo is a medical student at the University of Edinburgh and Student Observer of the RCPE Trainees and Members' Committee (T&MC). --- Notes for the listener --- At c. 10.55, Dr Page discusses European licensing for gene therapy in haemophilia B. The situation has changed since recording (13/12/2022), and gene therapy in haemophilia B now has conditional authorisation in Europe: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/first-gene-therapy-treat-haemophilia-b At c. 24.23, Dr Page discusses reversal of warfarin. Dr Page mentions Beriplex, which is the brand of prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) used in NHS Lothian, where Dr Page works. However, it should be noted that other brands are available and Beriplex is just being given as an example. Other brands can be found in the BNF: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/dried-prothrombin-complex/medicinal-forms/ --- Link --- The ISTH Bleeding Assessment Tool is available from: https://www.isth.org/page/reference_tools Recording date: 13 December 2022 -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE Events -- https://events.rcpe.ac.uk/ Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

Dr Dominic Culligan, Consultant Haematologist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, talks about advances in the treatment of blood-related cancers. Mention is also made of leeches making a comeback for medical treatment purposes!The following points are among those covered in this episode: Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Friends of ANCHOR, sets the scene for the imminent ‘Brave' and ‘Courage on the Catwalk' events. Attention is also drawn to Matt Huntington's amazing 25+25+250 running challenge, which Matt is hoping to complete this month. Donations to Friends of ANCHOR in support of Matt's efforts can be made at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mattruns4anchor [00:47]Mike talks to Consultant Haematologist, Dr Dominic Culligan, about his medical career, the development of better targeted and less invasive blood cancer treatments, and the remarkable contribution made by Friends of ANCHOR through its patient welfare and staff research initiatives, complemented by its provision of equipment and training opportunities. [05:34]The ‘From the Archives' and ‘Finding the Words' features have been omitted this month to make room for the full interview with Dominic Culligan, but the ‘And Finally' slot is retained and focuses on a treatment used in haematology in the past that wasn't covered in the discussion with Dominic: the deployment of leeches to treat certain conditions because of the supposed benefits of using them to draw blood from patients! It turns out that leeches are currently making something of a comeback because of the invaluable contribution that they can make to certain medical procedures, most notably amputation scenarios! It turns out, also, that one of only two registered leech farms in the whole world is located in a tiny Welsh village just outside Swansea and, at any one time, it can be cultivating up to one hundred thousand of these ‘blood-sucking worms'! [30:00]Suggestions or feedback about the podcast can be sent to foapodcast@freerangepodcasting.co.uk, and you can sign up to receive news and updates by clicking on this link.This show has been brought to you by Free Range Podcasting.

Join us today as we discuss Iron Deficiency Anemia - a common, yet complex disorder that differs in management between healthy individuals and patients with other co-morbidities such as congestive cardiac failure, or chronic kidney disease. We are fortunate to have with us Dr Esmeralda Teo, Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in Acute Leukemia and Cancer Survivorship. We discuss the approach to patients with anemia, how to interpret an iron panel, and the various treatment options available for them! 

We talk to Dr Larry Bacon, Consultant Haematologist at St. James' Hospital, who is leading the trial.

New 2022 - How Could Obesity Lead To Cancer? Dr Shireen Kassam • https://www. plantbasedhealthonline.com • Book - Eating Plant-Based: Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions #ShireenKassam #PlantBasedDiet #WholeFood Dr Shireen Kassam is a medical doctor, professor, and author of the recently published book Eating Plant-Based: Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions. Despite plant-based diets being associated with some of the best health outcomes, myths about the need for meat, dairy and eggs in the diet persist.  In this book, the authors Dr. Shireen Kassam and Doctor Zahra Kassamanswer all the commonly asked questions and concerns raised when people first consider transitioning to a plant-based diet.These two medical doctors (who both specialize in cancer treatment, one in the UK and one in Canada) tackle the frequently asked questions; How do you get enough protein? Is it safe for children? Is soya problematic for hormones? Simple and straightforward answers are supported with the scientific background making this book also the go-to guide for health professionals who are increasingly meeting patients and clients who have chosen a plant-based diet. Dr Shireen Kassam is Visiting Professor in the University's Faculty of Health and Wellbeing. She is also a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of patients with lymphoma. Shireen's role at the University is to deliver high-quality evidence-based education in the field of plant-based nutrition. She has developed and facilitates the UK's only University-based CPD-accredited course on plant-based nutrition for healthcare professionals.Shireen is passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer. She qualified as a medical doctor in 2000, initially training in general medicine, and gaining Membership of the Royal College of Physicians She then specialised in Haematology and achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists. During training, she undertook earning a PhD University of LondonHer research investigated the role of selenium, an essential micronutrient, in sensitising cancer cells to chemotherapy. She was able to show that supra-nutritional doses of selenium could enhance the action of chemotherapy in the laboratory. She has published a number of peer-reviewed papers in the field of lymphoma.Shireen discovered the power of nutrition for the prevention and treatment of disease in 2013 and since then has been following a whole food plant-based diet. She has immersed herself in the science of nutrition and health and completed the eCornell certification in plant-based nutrition. In 2019 she became certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a certified CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) practitioner.Shireen founded the community interest company called; Plant-Based Health Professionals , which can be found at; plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com.  The mission to bring evidence-based education on plant-based nutrition to the UK. In January 2021, Shireen co-founded and launched the UK's first CQC-registered, online, multi-disciplinary, plant-based lifestyle medicine healthcare service, Plant Based Health Online. To Contact Dr Shireen Kassam, go to plantbasedhealthonline.com CLICK HERE - To Checkout Our MEMBERSHIP CLUB: http://www.realtruthtalks.com  • Social Media ChannelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRTAHConferenceInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/therealtruthabouthealth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RTAHealth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-truth-about-health-conference/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealTruthAboutHealth    • Check out our Podcasts  Visit us on Apple Podcast and Itunes search:  The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/23a037be-99dd-4099-b9e0-1cad50774b5a/real-truth-about-health-live-online-conference-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RZbS2BafJIEzHYyThm83J Google:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS8yM0ZqRWNTMg%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/real-truth-about-health-live-online-conference-podcastAudacy: https://go.audacy.com/partner-podcast-listen-real-truth-about-health-live-online-conference-podcastiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-real-truth-about-health-li-85932821/ Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2867272 Reason: https://reason.fm/podcast/real-truth-about-health-live-online-conference-podcast • Other Video ChannelsYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealTruthAboutHealthVimeo:https://vimeo.com/channels/1733189Rumble:  https://rumble.com/c/c-1111513 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TRTAHConference/videos/?ref=page_internal DailyMotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/TheRealTruthAboutHealth BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/JQryXTPDOMih/ Disclaimer:Medical and Health information changes constantly. 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Detection of paraproteins may be indicative of suggestive of multiple myeloma or other haematological malignancy, and therefore it is crucial primary care colleagues are equipped with the right knowledge to manage their patients. We invite you to this interview between Dr Bushra Yousuf, GP Partner at St Mary Cray Practice, and Dr Kate Bailey, Consultant Haematologist at King's College Hospital, were some important questions are addressed. Visit our website at: https://www.kingshealthpartners.org/institutes/haematology Or tweet us @KHPHaematology

Queries regarding blood count are commonly raised by Primary Care Professionals. Dr Winnie Kwan, GP Clinical Lead at South East London Clinical Commissioning Group, brings forth some of these questions to Dr Deepti Radia, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital to strengthen patient management and testing. Visit our website at: https://www.kingshealthpartners.org/institutes/haematology Or tweet us @KHPHaematology

New 2022 - A Lifestyle Approach To Preventing And Surviving Cancer - Shireen Kassam, MBBS, FRCPath, PhD  Dr Shireen Kassam • https://www. plantbasedhealthonline.com • Book - Eating Plant-Based: Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions #ShireenKassam #PlantBasedDiet #WholeFood 00:00:11 How Could Obesity Lead To Cancer?00:12:22 Nine Cancer Prevention Recommendations00:19:05 The Six Factors Lifestyle Medicine Pays Attention To00:27:06 Study Shows People Eating Best Quality Diet Had 30% Reduced Risk Of Dying00:37:50 114 Studies Show The Consumption Of Soy Leads To A Lower Risk Of Cancer00:44:23 Vitamin D Can Improve Your Chances Of Living Longer After A Diagnosis Of Cancer 01:00:53 Is There An Overemphasis On Cancer Treatment Rather Than Prevention?01:11:35 It's Not Difficult To Find Evidence Explaining That Red Meat Isn't Good For Our Health Dr Shireen Kassam is a medical doctor, professor, and author of the recently published book Eating Plant-Based: Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions. Despite plant-based diets being associated with some of the best health outcomes, myths about the need for meat, dairy and eggs in the diet persist.  In this book, the authors Dr. Shireen Kassam and Doctor Zahra Kassamanswer all the commonly asked questions and concerns raised when people first consider transitioning to a plant-based diet.These two medical doctors (who both specialize in cancer treatment, one in the UK and one in Canada) tackle the frequently asked questions; How do you get enough protein? Is it safe for children? Is soya problematic for hormones? Simple and straightforward answers are supported with the scientific background making this book also the go-to guide for health professionals who are increasingly meeting patients and clients who have chosen a plant-based diet. Dr Shireen Kassam is Visiting Professor in the University's Faculty of Health and Wellbeing. She is also a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of patients with lymphoma. Shireen's role at the University is to deliver high-quality evidence-based education in the field of plant-based nutrition. She has developed and facilitates the UK's only University-based CPD-accredited course on plant-based nutrition for healthcare professionals.Shireen is passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer. She qualified as a medical doctor in 2000, initially training in general medicine, and gaining Membership of the Royal College of Physicians She then specialised in Haematology and achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists. During training, she undertook earning a PhD University of LondonHer research investigated the role of selenium, an essential micronutrient, in sensitising cancer cells to chemotherapy. She was able to show that supra-nutritional doses of selenium could enhance the action of chemotherapy in the laboratory. She has published a number of peer-reviewed papers in the field of lymphoma.Shireen discovered the power of nutrition for the prevention and treatment of disease in 2013 and since then has been following a whole food plant-based diet. She has immersed herself in the science of nutrition and health and completed the eCornell certification in plant-based nutrition. In 2019 she became certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a certified CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) practitioner.Shireen founded the community interest company called; Plant-Based Health Professionals , which can be found at; plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com.  The mission to bring evidence-based education on plant-based nutrition to the UK. In January 2021, Shireen co-founded and launched the UK's first CQC-registered, online, multi-disciplinary, plant-based lifestyle medicine healthcare service, Plant Based Health Online.  To Contact Dr Shireen Kassam, go to plantbasedhealthonline.com CLICK HERE - To Checkout Our MEMBERSHIP CLUB: http://www.realtruthtalks.com  • Social Media ChannelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRTAHConferenceInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/therealtruthabouthealth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RTAHealth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealTruthAboutHealth    • Check out our Podcasts  Visit us on Apple Podcast and Itunes search:  The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RZbS2BafJIEzHYyThm83J • Other Video ChannelsYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealTruthAboutHealthVimeo:https://vimeo.com/channels/1733189Rumble:  https://rumble.com/c/c-1111513 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TRTAHConference/videos/?ref=page_internal Disclaimer:Medical and Health information changes constantly. 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Joining us on the PBN Podcast is not one but two really exciting guests – plant-based nutrition specialists and co-founders of Plant Based Health Online Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Laura Freeman. Dr Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of lymphoma. Shireen is passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic disease and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer. In 2018, she founded Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide evidence-based education on plant-based nutrition. Dr Laura Freeman is a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician & Medical Director of Plant Based Health Online. She obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Edinburgh in 2006 and completed her vocational training in General Practice in 2011. Both within and outside of her General Practice, Dr Freeman has developed a strong interest for plant based nutrition and optimising health through lifestyle choices. Get Dr Shireen Kassam's book 'Eating Plant-Based' here - https://www.hammersmithbooks.co.uk/product/eating-plant-based/ Find out more about Plant Based Health Professionals here - https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/ The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott. 00:00:00 An introduction to Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Laura Freeman 00:03:25 The start of Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Laura Freeman's plant-based journeys 00:06:28 Cancer prevention 00:12:15 Busting the misconceptions of a vegan diet 00:15:48 Why are so many people still reluctant about adopting the vegan lifestyle? 00:17:53 Plant Based Health Online - the online lifestyle medicine healthcare service 00:20:20 Plant Based Health Online & Plant Based Health Professionals 00:23:20 The role of nutrition and lifestyle in the process of prevention and longterm management of health conditions 00:26:00 The benefits of a plant-based diet and the process of overcoming illness 00:28:30 Balancing diet with the other factors of improving our well being 00:29:30 Eating Plant-Based: Scientific Answers To Your Nutrition Questions: the book by Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Zara Kassam 00:31:52 Is there such a thing as a “perfect diet”? 00:33:12 Recommended supplements to accompany a plant-based diet 00:38:00 What is lacking with access to information with plant-based nutrition? 00:39:15 Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Laura Freemans's favourite plant-based resources 00:41:15 Advice for hesitant people 00:43:19 Stranded on a desert island

Anaemia is a common condition among the population and hot topic between Primary Care Professionals and Haematologists. Here, Dr Winnie Kwan, GP Clinical Lead at South East London Clinical Commissioning Group, interviews Dr Deepti Radia, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital to gain in-depth advice on how to optimise patients with anaemia. Visit our website at: https://www.kingshealthpartners.org/institutes/haematology Or tweet us @KHPHaematology

Effective management of B12 is important to prevent Haematological complications such as B12 deficiency and megaloblastic anaemia. Here, Dr Rachna Chowla, GP and joint Director of Clinical Strategy for King's Health Partners, interviews Dr Deepti Radia, Consultant Haematologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital to gain in-depth advice on effective Vitamin B12 patient management in Primary Care. Visit our website at: https://www.kingshealthpartners.org/institutes/haematology Or tweet us @KHPHaematology

British Society for Haematology Annual Scientific Meeting Guidelines Session 2022   Dr Katie Hands presents on the Good Practice Paper Preoperative patient blood management during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.    Katie Hands is a Consultant Haematologist with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. She is a member of the British Society for Haematology Transfusion Task Force and is involved in the preparation of evidence-based guidelines relating to all aspects of blood transfusion in the United Kingdom. 

British Society for Haematology Annual Scientific Meeting Guidelines Session 2022   Dr Austin Kulasekararaj presents on the Myelodysplastic syndromes covering the BSH Guidelines on the diagnosis and prognosis of adult myelodysplastic syndromes and Guidelines on the management of adult myelodysplastic syndromes.   Dr Austin Kulasekararaj is a Consultant Haematologist at the King's College Hospital London. His special interests are adult myelodysplastic syndromes, acute leukaemia and aplastic anaemia.  

British Society for Haematology Annual Scientific Meeting Guidelines Session 2022   Dr Dima ElSharkawi presents the Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Waldenstrom Macroglobulinaemia.   Dr Dima El-Sharkawi is a Consultant Haematologist and part of the haematological malignancy diagnostic services at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. She is also a Trustee for the UK Charity for Waldenström macroglobulinaemia (WMUK). Dr El-Sharkawi's special interests are in CLL, rare leukaemias and lymphomas including Waldenström macroglobulinaemia.

Dr Nilima Parry Jones and Dr Renata Walewska present a podcast on the Guideline for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia   Both Dr Parry Jones and Dr Walewska discuss the guideline in three main parts: 1) Choice of treatment for CLL in front line and relapsed settings 2) Impact to immune dysregulation in respect of anti-microbial prophylaxis and vaccination 3) Challenges of the Covid pandemic, the evolving evidence on vaccine response, treatment of patients with Covid and antiviral and monoclonal antibodies    Dr Nilima Parry-Jones is a Consultant Haematologist at the Aneurin Bevan Local Health, Wales and an executive member of the UK CLL Forum. She is the Chair of the BSH Haematology Oncology Task Force. Dr Renata Walewska is a Consultant Haematologist at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Chair of the UK CLL Forum.

Dr Noemi Roy and Dr Roberta Russo present a podcast on the The use of next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of rare inherited anaemias: A Joint BSH/EHA Good Practice Paper   Dr Roy and Dr Russo discuss the good practice paper in three main parts: 1) Focus on rare anaemias: ( Diamond-Blackfan Anaemia, Congenial dyserythropoietic anaemia (CDA), Sideroblastic anaemia and Red cell membrane/cation leaking and enzyme disorders 2) Next generation sequencing (NGS) 3) How and why we need to interpret genetic variants carefully  The use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in the diagnosis of rare inherited anaemias is increasingly common, as evidenced by a growing number of publications describing its clinical utility.1-6 Excluding disorders of globin synthesis, rare anaemias include Diamond–Blackfan anaemia (DBA), congenital dyserythropoietic anaemias (CDA), congenital sideroblastic anaemias (CSA) and disorders of red cell membrane and enzymes. Other forms of genetic anaemias can also be considered while establishing NGS panels, in particular genetic syndromes where anaemia comprises one of the constellation of symptoms. Dr Noemi Roy is a Consultant Haematologist at Oxford University Hospitals NSH Foundation Trust and honorary senior clinical lecturer in haematology at the University of Oxford. She is a BSH General Haematology Task Force member and Chair for the Guidelines Executive committee for the European Hematology Association. She is the rare anaemia representative at the National Haemoglobinopathy Panel. Her main interests are haemoglobinopathies and rare inherited anaemias, and in particular the genetic investigation of inherited anaemias, including whole genome sequencing. Dr Roberta Russo is an assistant professor in medical genetics at the University of Naples "Federico II". She has dealt with the study of the genetics of rare disorders, particularly hereditary anaemias, since 2008. Her main interest was the study of Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anaemias (CDAs), mainly CDA type II, genetics and genomics of red cell anaemias and blood cell defects . She contributed first hand to the identification of the causative genes of rare anaemias. Subsequently, she became one of the leading scientists for the genetics and epidemiology of CDAs. Since 2015, she has been dealing with the application of next generation sequencing to the clinical and medical definition of patients affected by this conditions. In 2011, she won the Young Investigator Award by the American Journal of Hematology for her study on the epidemiology of this disorder.

Bonus Episode! In this Plant-Based Canada Podcast episode we are joined by two special guests, Dr. Shireen Kassam & Dr. Zahra Kassam, two medical doctors, sisters, plant-based organisation founders, & authors of the new book Eating Plant-Based: Scientific answers to your nutrition questions!Dr. Shireen Kassam MB BS, FRCPath, PhD, DipIBLM is a Consultant Haematologist & Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital, London, with a specialist interest in the management of lymphoma. She is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, as well as Founder & Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, a community interest company whose mission is to provide evidence-based education on healthy plant-based diets. In 2021 she co-founded Plant Based Health Online, the UK's first Care QC-regulated, lifestyle medicine healthcare service.Dr. Zahra Kassam MB BS, FRCPC, MSc, DipABLM is a Radiation Oncologist at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, a certified Lifestyle Medicine physician, and an Assistant Professor in the Dept of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto.  In 2019, she co-founded Plant-Based Canada, a non-profit organisation with the mission to promote plant-based whole food nutrition that is healthy and sustainable & which supports the well-being of the planet & all its inhabitants. In this episode:Why did they become “Plant-Based”?Their medical practices Their new book: Eating Plant-Based: Scientific answers to your nutrition questionsTheir foundation of Plant-Based Communities & ResourcesNew Initiatives to stay tuned forFamily Connections & Rethinking Food and Agriculture: New Ways forward?Episode Resources:Plant-Based Health Professionals UKPlant Based Health OnlinePlant-Based CanadaBOOKS: Eating Plant-Based: Scientific answers to your nutrition questions Available here. Rethinking Food and Agriculture: New Ways forward? Available here. Plant-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice Pre-order here.COURSE: Plant-Based Nutrition at Winchester UniversityDr Shireen Kassam:Facebook InstagramTwitter Dr. Zahra Kassam:WebsiteFacebook InstagramThank you for tuning in! Make sure to subscribe to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast so you get notified when new episodes are published. This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD.

Dr Shivan Pancham and Dr Farrukh (Farrah) Shah both present a podcast on the Guidelines for the monitoring and management of iron overload in patients with haemoglobinopathies and rare anaemias.   Both Dr Pancham and Dr Shah discuss the guideline in three main parts: 1) Diagnose and complications of iron overload (Dr Shah) 2) Medications use to treat iron overload (Dr Pancham and Dr Shah) 3) Initialization of iron chelation therapy and maintenance treatment and monitoring for complications of therapy (Dr Pancham and Dr Shah) Iron overload (IOL), resulting from regular or intermittent blood transfusions or from increasing dietary iron absorption can cause serious and life-threatening complications. Patients at risk of IOL include those with inherited anaemias such as transfusion-dependent thalassaemia (TDT) and non-transfusion-dependent thalassaemia (NTDT), transfused sickle cell disease (SCD) and rarer anaemias such as congenital sideroblastic anaemia (CSA), congenital dyserythropoietic anaemia (CDA), Diamond-Blackfan anaemia (DBA) as well as red cell enzymopathies, membrane disorders and defects in haem synthesis pathways. The United Kingdom has approximately 15 000 patients with these disorders and diagnosis and management of IOL is important in minimising morbidity and mortality. Other disorders that are associated with IOL such as hereditary haemochromatosis or acquired anaemias such as the myelodysplastic syndromes are not covered by this guideline. The extent and severity of IOL is affected by both the underlying disorder and the intensity and duration of transfusion. Patients on regular top-up transfusions are at most risk whilst those on intermittent transfusions develop IOL more slowly. In the absence of blood transfusion, sickle cell disorders tend not to accumulate excess iron: however, manual and automated exchange transfusion may result in mild degrees of IOL or even iron deficiency.1-3 Dr Shivan Pancham is a  Consultant Haematologist with Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. She is one of two lead clinicians for the West Midlands Sickle HCC. She has been a writing group member for the national sickle and thalassaemia guidelines. Dr Farrukh (Farrah) Shah is a Consultant Haematologist at both the Whittington hospital in London and NHS Blood and Transplant (Colindale). Dr Shah has a specialist interest in the management of transfusional iron overload and haemoglobinopathies. She is actively involved in clinical research in iron chelation and is a local investigator and national investigator for a number of clinical trials.  

Sinead Spain speaks to Theresa Kenna whose three year old daughter Erin is in remission after receiving the CAR-T therapy in London and Pamela Evans, Consultant Haematologist at CHI Crumlin, discusses a groundbreaking cancer therapy which is now available in Ireland.

Dr Andrew Fletcher presents a podcast on the Good Practice Paper for the laboratory diagnosis of iron deficiency in adults (excluding pregnancy) and children. Dr Fletcher discusses the guideline in three main parts: 1) Laboratory investigations and testing for iron deficiency 2) Advantages and disadvantages of measuring blood counts and ferritin 3) Recommendations The laboratory diagnosis of iron deficiency is difficult because iron homeostasis is dynamic. No single test can provide an accurate assessment of iron absorption, transport, storage, and utilisation. The different assays available to assess iron and its stores will each be discussed, and recommendations made pertinent to practice within the UK. Iron metabolism in adults and children can be considered equivalent and these recommendations are applicable to both paediatric and adult practice.   Dr Andrew Fletcher is a Consultant Haematologist in paediatric haematology at the Great North Children's Hospital The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts. His specialist interests are in laboratory medicine, non-malignant haematology and acute myeloid leukaemia.

Haem: 1. Yvonne talks dan through the causes of microcytic anaemia and the basics of RBC transfusion. This episode was vetted by Dr Nina Salooja, Consultant Haematologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London.

Dr Dima El-Sharkawi presents a podcast on the Guidelines on diagnosis and management of Waldenström macroglobulinaemia Dr El-Sharkawi discusses the guideline in three main parts: 1) Presentation of diagnosis of Waldenström macroglobulinaemia 2) Treatment of Waldenström macroglobulinaemia 3) Common complications of Waldenström macroglobulinaemia Dr Dima El-Sharkawi is a Consultant Haematologist and part of the haematological malignancy diagnostic services at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. She is also a Trustee for the UK Charity for Waldenström macroglobulinaemia (WMUK). Dr El-Sharkawi's special interests are in CLL, rare leukaemias and lymphomas including Waldenström macroglobulinaemia.

Dr Shireen Kassam MBBS, FRCPath, PhD, DipIBLM, Consultant Haematologist at King's College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in lymphoma, is passionate about plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine for the prevention and reversal of chronic disease. In this episode, she discusses the potential for these approaches in the management of cancer, and also the issues involved in bringing them into the mainstream. With developments in other fields such as the sub-speciality of Preventative Cardiology, she proposes the introduction of Preventative Oncology as a means to broaden the resources of Oncology, from their current exclusive focus on treatment.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that impacts children and adults. In this episode featuring our guest, Dr Bethan Myers, Consultant Haematologist at University Hospitals, Leicester, and host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro discusses the impact of MCAS on people with migraine. In the last segment of the episode, Anna shares her struggle with MCAS and migraine.  The episode discusses:  MCAS and Long Covid MCAS and Ehlers Danlos MCAS and hypermobility Useful links:  https://www.mastcellaction.org/ https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/health-a-z/mast-cell-diseases/ https://tmsforacure.org/ We need your support. Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/headsup

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that impacts children and adults. In this episode featuring our guest, Dr Bethan Myers, Consultant Haematologist at University Hospitals, Leicester, and host Headache Specialist Dr Katy Munro discusses the impact of MCAS on people with migraine. In the last segment of the episode, Anna shares her struggle with MCAS and migraine.  The episode discusses:  MCAS and Long Covid MCAS and Ehlers Danlos MCAS and hypermobility Useful links:  https://www.mastcellaction.org/ https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/health-a-z/mast-cell-diseases/ https://tmsforacure.org/ We need your support. Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/headsup

Today's episode is an interview with Dr Shireen Kassam, a Consultant Haematologist and Founder/Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK. We covered a range of topics including the importance of plant-based diets and cancer as well as important things to look out for in blood test results. We hope you enjoy the episode. Free consultation with High Carb Health: https://www.highcarbhealth.com/healthsurvey/ Shireen is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of patients with lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system). She is also passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer. She qualified as a medical doctor in 2000, initially training in general medicine, and gaining Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP; 2003). She then specialised in Haematology and achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath; 2008). During training, she took time out to undertake a PhD (University of London, 2011). Her research investigated the role of selenium, an essential micronutrient, in sensitising cancer cells to chemotherapy. She was able to show that supra-nutritional doses of selenium could enhance the action of chemotherapy in the laboratory. She has published a number of peer-reviewed papers in the field of lymphoma. Shireen discovered the power of nutrition for the prevention and treatment of disease in 2013 and since then has been following a whole food plant-based diet. She has immersed herself in the science of nutrition and health and completed the eCornell certification in plant-based nutrition. In 2019 she became certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a certified CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) practitioner. Shireen founded Plant-based health professionals UK in 2017 in order to bring evidence-based education on plant-based nutrition to the UK. Since then she has been appointed as Visiting Professor of Plant-Based Nutrition at Winchester University where she has developed and facilitates the UK's only University-based CPD-accredited course on plant-based nutrition for healthcare professionals. In January 2021, Shireen co-founded and launched the UK's first CQC registered, online, multi-disciplinary, plant-based lifestyle medicine healthcare service, Plant Based Health Online. She is also a member of the Research Advisory Committee for the Vegan Society. Plant-Based Health Professionals UK: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/

Prof Steve Schey presents a podcast on the Guideline on The management of Castleman disease.   Prof Schey discusses management and best outcome treatments of Castleman disease.   Professor Steve Schey is a Consultant Haematologist and Head of Myeloma Services at Kings College Hospital, London. He is one of the founding members of the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network. He is a trustee of the lymphoma research trust. He is Chairman of the NCRI Myeloma Clinical Trials Committee. He has been Chief Investigator and Co-investigator for a large number of clinical trials. His research interests are in multiple myeloma and the bone marrow microenvironment as potential novel therapeutic targets, and haemopoietic stem cell transplantation

Dr Toby Eyre presents a short podcast on the Good Practice Paper Richter transformation of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia   Dr Eyre discusses the following:  1) Diagnostic work up of richter transformation 2) Current treatments available in this disorder 3) Future developments and ongoing trials   Dr Toby Eyre is a Consultant Haematologist and honorary senior lecturer at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in the management of lymphoid malignancies. He is considered a national expert in the management of patients with lymphoma and patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. He is heavy involved in clinical trials of richter syndrome in the UK. Some of his special interests include acute myeloid leukaemia, chronic myeloid leukaemia, hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma. Dr Eyre holds the position of secretary on the BSH Haematology Oncology Task Force. 

Dr Nilima Parry Jones introduces the podcast for the Good Practice Paper: Management of cardiovascular complications of bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi). This good practice paper aims to help clinicians in recognising, understanding and appropriately managing cardiovascular complications of BTKi in order to optimise outcomes for patients. The podcast is to take the form of a question and answer session between Dr Renata Walewska and Professor Gregory Lip.   Dr Nilima Parry-Jones is a Consultant Haematologist at the Aneurin Bevan Local Health, Wales and an executive member of the UK CLL Forum. Dr Renata Walewska is a Consultant Haematologist at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Chair of the UK CLL Forum. Professor Gregory Lip is Price-Evens Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Liverpool and Director of the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science and the University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital.

Dr Keith Gomez presents a short podcast on the Guidelines for the clinical and laboratory diagnosis of heritable platelet disorders in adults and children.   Dr Gomez discusses the following: 1) Why we need this guideline now 2) Clinical assessment of heritable platelet disorders 3) Laboratory investigations of heritable platelet disorders   This guideline replaces the previous British Committee for Standards in Haematology guideline published in 2011 on laboratory diagnosis of heritable disorders of platelet function.1 The remit has been expanded to include clinical diagnosis and heritable thrombocytopenia under the overarching term heritable platelet disorder (HPD). Acquired disorders such as immune thrombocytopenia and drug-induced platelet dysfunction are not covered. Also, Dr Gomez presented this guideline at the BSH ASM Guidelines session and this is available to view. Dr Keith Gomez is the Chair of the BSH Haemostasis and Thrombosis Task Force and the President of the British Society of Haemostasis and Thrombosis. He currently is a Consultant Haematologist and Associate Professor in Haemostasis in the Haemophilia Centre and Thrombosis Unit at the Royal Free Hospital in London.   

Dr Sally Killick presents a short podcast to discuss prognosis, diagnosis and management of adult MDS on the following guidelines: Guidelines for the diagnosis and evaluation of prognosis of adult myelodysplastic syndromes and Guidelines for the management of adult myelodysplastic syndromes.   Dr Sally Killick is a Consultant Haematologist at the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. She is the chair of the Myelodysplastic syndrome (DS) clinical study group for the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI). Her area of speciality are myeloid cancers    (myelodysplastic syndromes- MDS and myeloproliferative neoplasms) and lymphoma. 

British Society for Haematology Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting Guidelines Session 2021 Dr Keith Gomez presents on the final draft Guidelines for the laboratory investigation of heritable disorders of platelets function. The guideline aims to be published in the next two to three months.  Dr Gomez is an Associate Professor in Haematology and Consultant Haematologist at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and chair of the BSH Haemostasis and Thrombosis Task Force. He has extensive clinical experience in the management of bleeding disorders, such as haemophilia, and disorders of blood clotting (thrombosis).

Phil Ní Sheaghdha, INMO General Secretary, Dr. Denis O'Keeffe, Consultant Haematologist and Clinical Director of Cancer Services at University Hospital Limerick

Dr Denis O'Keeffe, Consultant Haematologist at University Hospital Limerick discusses the EMA's findings on the Johnson & Johnson covid-19 vaccine.

Dr Jonathan Sive presents a podcast on the BSH Guidelines on the diagnosis, investigation and initial treatment of myeloma.    The objective of this guideline is to provide healthcare professionals with clear guidance on the anti‐myeloma management of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. In all cases, individual patient circumstances may dictate an alternative approach.   Dr Sive discusses the guidelines three main focus areas: 1) Initial investigation diagnosis of myeloma  2) Choice of treatment for myeloma  3) Post treatment consolidation therapy    Dr Jonathan Sive is a Consultant Haematologist and the clinical service lead for myeloma at University College London Hospital (UCLH).

In Part 2 of a two part podcast, Prof. Paul Browne continues his conversation on managing Multiple Myeloma. In this episode Prof Browne outlines the importance of supportive treatments and the role of patient in managing their Multiple Myeloma . He also provides an update on the latest research and developments in Multiple myeloma. Prof Paul Browne is a Professor of Haematology at Trinity College, Dublin and Consultant Haematologist and Director of the National Adult Stem Cell Transplant Programme at St James Hospital, Dublin. He is an expert in Multiple Myeloma. Multiple Myeloma Ireland: Website Facebook Twitter  

In this podcast, part 1 of a 2 part series, Prof. Paul Browne outlines the pathway to a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. He provides details on the treatment approach to control and manage Multiple Myeloma, all from an Irish perspective. An excerpt specific to Infections and vaccination management in Multiple Myeloma is provided in part 3. Prof Paul Browne is a Professor of Haematology at Trinity College, Dublin and Consultant Haematologist and director of the National Adult Stem Cell Transplant Programme  at St James Hospital, Dublin. He is an expert in Multiple Myeloma Multiple Myeloma Ireland: Website Facebook Twitter

Dr Nilima Parry-Jones presents a podcast on the Guidelines for diagnosis and management of hairy cell leukaemia (HCL) and hairy cell variant (HCL-V). Hairy cell leukaemia (HCL) is an uncommon, chronic B cell leukaemia, first reported as a distinct entity in the 1950s.1, 2 HCL accounts for 2% of lymphoid leukaemias, with a male predominance and median age at diagnosis of 58 years. Classical HCL and its variant form (HCL‐V) are now regarded as separate entities,3 with different cytological, haematological and immunophenotypic features. BRAF V600E mutation, present in virtually 100% of cases of classical HCL,4 is regarded as a disease‐defining event, and is absent in HCL‐V. Dr Parry- Jones discusses the guideline in three parts: Part 1: Clinical and laboratory features. Part 2: Diagnostic tests and differential diagnosis including the use of molecular genetics. Part 3: Therapeutics and response assessment. Dr Nilima Parry-Jones is a Consultant Haematologist at the Aneurin Bevan Local Health, Wales.   

Dr Rachel Rayment presents a podcast on the BSH The use of prophylactic factor replacement for children and adults with Haemophilia A and B. Coagulation factor replacement in people with haemophilia (PWH) A or B may be given either in response to a bleed [on‐demand (OD) therapy] or regularly to prevent bleeding (prophylactic therapy). Guidelines for prophylactic treatment of children and adults with severe haemophilia A (SHA) were produced by the United Kingdom Haemophilia Centre Doctors' Organisation (UKHCDO) in 2010, summarising the high‐level, evidence‐based studies of prophylaxis in boys and advising on the role of prophylaxis in adults with SHA.1 This guideline builds on the former, accepting the clear evidence of benefit of prophylaxis in children with SHA. It addresses the optimum use of prophylaxis in children and adults with haemophilia A and B and gives evidence‐based recommendations where appropriate. The guidance will be of value to healthcare professionals, laboratory scientists, patients and those with a responsibility for funding services. Dr Rachel Rayment is a Consultant Haematologist; Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre Director as well as Clinical Lead for ITP at the Cardiff and Vale University Hospital Health Board.

Dr Nimish Shah presents a short podcast on the BSH Guideline Frontline Management of Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorder in Adult Solid Organ Recipient Patients.  Dr Shah discusses the guideline in three parts: 1) PET scan and its role in PTLD 2) The management of PTLD 3) Potential new developments   This document is an updated guideline and details the recommendations for the frontline management of adult patients with an established diagnosis of post‑transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) following solid organ transplantation (SOT). PTLD represents a spectrum of disorders resulting from lymphoid or plasmacytic cell proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression following SOT. In adult SOT recipients, PTLD is the second commonest malignancy after skin cancer and is the commonest cause of cancer-related mortality1. The reported incidence varies according to patient age, transplant type and the degree of immunosuppression. Historically, PTLD has been reported to occur most frequently in the first year following transplantation. However, more recent reports suggest that PTLD occurring late (beyond the first year) may be at least as common2–5 Dr Nimish Shah is a Consultant Haematologist at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Christopher Fox presents a podcast on the BSH Good Practice Paper: The prevention of central nervous system relapsed in diffuse large B- cell lymphoma. As Dr Fox highlights, this is rare event in clinical practice and is devastating for patients when it occurs as well as causes much anxiety amongst clinicians. There is a lack of robust evidence to clearly recommend which patients should receive CNS prophylaxis and how this should be delivered. The data are largely retrospective with a wide variation in selection criteria for which patients received prophylaxis, primary treatment regimen used and type of CNS prophylaxis given. Dr Fox discusses three areas useful in this Good Practice Paper: 1) The problem of central nervous system relapse.  2) Who should receive prophylaxis. 3) To discuss what the optimum CNS prophylaxis may be.   Dr Christopher Fox is a Consultant Haematologist at the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust.  

Dr Paula Bolton Maggs presents the podcast on the Guidelines on the use of irradiated blood components. To provide healthcare professionals with clear guidance on situations when the use of irradiated blood components is indicated. The term ‘blood component' means the therapeutic constituents of human blood (red cells, white cells, platelets and plasma) that can be prepared by various methods (JPAC　https://www.transfusionguidelines.org/red‐book/definitions). The multidisciplinary writing group developed evidence‐based clarification and practical guidance in clinical areas of ambiguity. Publications relating to patients of all age groups have been assessed. The guidance may not be appropriate in all patient situations and assessment of individual circumstances with the appropriate risk assessments and patient involvement may lead to alternative decisions. Dr Bolton Maggs discusses the guideline in three parts but also, stresses that the podcast is not a substitute for reading the guideline: 1) Background on the use of irradiation and new evidence on aetiology of transfusion - associated - graft - versus - disease. 2) Specific issues for Hodgins and non Hodgins lymphoma 3) Summary of the changes for paediatric transfusion Dr Bolton- Maggs has recently retired as a Consultant Haematologist and Director of Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT).

Dr Simon Rule presents a short podcast on the BSH Guideline for the management of mantle cell lymphoma. The aim is to provide healthcare professionals with guidance on the management of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Individual patient circumstances may dictate an alternative approach. This is an update of the guidance published in 2012 (McKay et al, 2012), incorporating new therapeutic options, including transplant data. Developments in pathology, in particular molecular pathology and use of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanning in staging and response assessment are now covered in a separate Good Practice Paper (McKay et al, 2018). Dr Rule discusses the following: 1) Diagnostic 2) Management  3) Changes from the previous guideline.  Dr Simon Rule at the time of recording was a Consultant Haematologist at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and Professor in Haematology at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Dr Sue Pavord presents a podcast on the BSH UK guidelines on the management of iron deficiency in pregnancy. Iron deficiency remains a significant problem for pregnant women in the UK. The objective of these guidelines is to provide healthcare professionals with recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency in pregnancy and in the postpartum period. The guidelines update and replace the previous ones (Pavord et al, 2012). The prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy remains high. In order to minimise adverse outcomes, including use of blood transfusion, further research is required to define optimal management, as many current recommendations are not supported by high quality evidence. Dr Pavord discusses this guideline in three parts: 1) The prevalence and impact of Iron deficiency in pregnancy. 2) How to diagnose it. 3) How to manage it. Dr Sue Pavord is a Consultant Haematologist at Oxford University Hospitals and Associate Senior Lecturer in Medicine at St Edmund Hall.  

Shireen is a Consultant Haematologist at King's College Hospital, London, specialising in the care of people with lymphoma and other haematological cancers. Additionally, Shireen is the founder and director of the non-profit organisation Plant-Based Health Professionals, UK, whose mission is to provide evidence-based education to health professionals and the general public on plant-based nutrition and other lifestyle interventions for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.Shireen is also a visiting Professor at Winchester University, where she runs the UK's first University-based course on plant-based nutrition. One busy lady! In this conversation we discuss:• Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, their mission and advocacy work • The University of Winchester Nutrition Course for health professionals, which she spearheaded • The latest nutrition guidelines from the American Cancer Society• Socioeconomic determinants of health• Food Justice Issues• Shireen's brilliant weekly plant-based nutrition news on Medium and social media.

Episode 50!! This week I was so happy to have Dr Shireen Kassam on the show. Shireen is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of patients with lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system). She is also passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer.