blood-disorders

Knowing if you have a medical condition is something that many of us have tried to figure out. Prisma Health physicians will give tips on how to know if you have Hemophilia.

The 15 most interesting and impactful lymphoma abstracts to be presented at the 2019 meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), according to Dr. John Leonard. Host: John Leonard, MD, world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic, genetic blood disorder which causes painful attacks (sickle cell crises) that can be difficult for patients to manage. Patients with SCD over their lifetime can have problems which affect practically every part of the body.

Dr. Amy Sobota discusses SCD, diagnosis, genetic traits, treatments available, and how important pediatricians and specialists are to the transition from pediatric to adult care for patient with Sickle Cell Disease.

Moyamoya is a disease of abnormal blood vessels in the brain that can occur in children. It leads to narrowing and blood clot formation that prevents the brain from getting enough blood. Without treatment, Moyamoya can cause strokes or bleeding into the brain.

St. Louis Children's Hospital has a multidisciplinary team of pediatric neurosurgeons, neurologists, pediatricians, neuroradiologists, anesthesiologists, and physicians who work together to protect the brains and development of children with Moyamoya.

Joining the show to discuss the Moyamoya program at St. Louis Children's Hospital and when to refer, is Jennifer Strahle MD. She is a Washington University pediatric neurosurgeon at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

In this segment, Frederick S. Huang, MD, Washington University pediatric oncologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses low Hemoglobin, treatment options and when to refer to a specialist.