Hematology Studies from Dr.Liri Seraj

10 Aug 25

Doctor, I Have Bruises… Should I Be Worried?

I am worried about these marks on my hands. What are they? I take clopidogrel and aspirin. Male, 79 I have these bruises on my legs. I feel ashamed because people might think someone hurt me. I want them gone. What are they? Female, 30 I notice bruises more in…

31 Jul 25

From EHA to ICML: Riding the Haematology Rollercoaster

June was a whirlwind. I moved from the large-scale bustle of the EHA Congress in Milan to the focused, quieter environment of the ICML meeting in Lugano. These two events, although different in scope and rhythm, reminded me why I love this field. By no means the science was inspiring,…

30 Jul 25

Doctor, I Have a Swollen Lymph Node…

Understanding what lumps in the neck, armpit, or groin might mean “I have a lump on my neck and it hurts. It started a few days ago.” “I have a lump in my axilla. It has been there this last year. Lately it has grown bigger. It does not hurt.…

13 Jul 25

Von Willebrand Factor: The Hidden Bleeding Risk Every Woman Should Know

“My menstrual cycle is fine, 7-8 days and sometimes even 10 days, it has always been like this.” “Whenever they draw blood for blood tests, the bleeding lasts quite a bit.” When it comes to bleeding, most people think of dramatic injuries or severe conditions like hemophilia. However, there’s another…

22 May 25

Making Data Human: Reflections from HemaFAIR in Larnaca

Exploring the FAIR Principles in Practice—from metadata to meaning. I came to Larnaca to learn more about data. What I didn’t expect was to reflect so deeply on what it means to share knowledge—not just store it. In the world of hematology and research, we’re generating more data than ever.…

18 May 25

Hope in a Bag: Japan Begins Trials for Universal Artificial Blood

Co-authored: Arlind Seraj, Liri Seraj “Hi doctor, should I come tomorrow for my transfusion? Did you find any fully phenotype-matched blood for me?” These are the words from one of my Thalassemia Major patients, almost every 10-days. It hurts telling them “I’m sorry…we do not have any transfusion for…

21 Apr 25

Taking Supplements? Here’s How to Do It Right.

“I’m already taking a few supplements—would it be safe to add iron on top of them?” “I’m already on several medications—what if B12 interacts with them? Could it cause an allergy?” “I take both iron and calcium every morning—my doctor suggested it, but my iron levels haven’t improved. Why?” “Whenever…

30 Mar 25

MTHFR Mutations and Pregnancy Loss: A Review of Current Understanding and Controversies

💬 “I’m trying to conceive, and my OB/GYN recommended a thrombophilia panel. The results showed that I have a heterozygous MTHFR mutation, and now I’m worried. I was told it could increase my risk of miscarriage, but I don’t really understand how.” 💬 “I’ve had three first-trimester miscarriages. My doctor…

19 Mar 25

Reflections on the ESH Conference: Advancing Haemoglobinopathy Research Through HELIOS and Collaborative Innovation

Did you know that approximately 2.5 million reticulocytes are produced every second in our bone marrow? The recent conference I attended was not your typical large-scale event with thousands of attendees, and that is precisely why I prefer these smaller, more intimate gatherings. They offer greater opportunities for meaningful interactions…

03 Mar 25

Low Platelets, No Symptoms: What is Pseudothrombocytopenia

“I just got my check-up results, and my platelets are really low. Should I be worried about a hemorrhage?” “I don’t feel anything, and my family doctor has already checked me for signs of hemorrhage, but my platelets are still low.” Introduction Many patients are alarmed when they receive blood…

Hematology Studies

Doctor, I Have Bruises… Should I Be Worried?

From EHA to ICML: Riding the Haematology Rollercoaster

Doctor, I Have a Swollen Lymph Node…

Von Willebrand Factor: The Hidden Bleeding Risk Every Woman Should Know

Making Data Human: Reflections from HemaFAIR in Larnaca

Hope in a Bag: Japan Begins Trials for Universal Artificial Blood

Taking Supplements? Here’s How to Do It Right.

MTHFR Mutations and Pregnancy Loss: A Review of Current Understanding and Controversies

Reflections on the ESH Conference: Advancing Haemoglobinopathy Research Through HELIOS and Collaborative Innovation

Low Platelets, No Symptoms: What is Pseudothrombocytopenia

Doctor, I Have Bruises… Should I Be Worried?

From EHA to ICML: Riding the Haematology Rollercoaster

Doctor, I Have a Swollen Lymph Node…

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