Other CPD activities
Members have the opportunity to engage in various activities to complete their CPD requirements. Below is a list of resources that you might find useful.
Conferences and events
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Podcasts
The HaemSTAR podcast
HaemSTAR is an independent UK-wide network of registrars in clinical haematology, interested in promoting and performing research in classical haematology. In their podcast ‘Don’t Just Read the Abstract’ Dr Pip Nicolson and Dr Rich Buka discuss the latest advances in non-malignant haematology with the help of expert guests.
The HaemSTAR podcast ANNEXA-I - PEERLESS - Management of Acute Intermediate-Risk PE - April 2025
On this episode, Pip and Rich discuss Jaber et al. Large-Bore Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in the Management of Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Primary Results of the PEERLESS Randomized Controlled Trial. PEERLESS was a trial that enrolled patients with intermediate-risk (sub-massive) PE and randomised them to either large-bore mechanical thrombectomy or catheter directed thrombolysis. The headline finding from PEERLESS is that mechanical thrombectomy is superior to catheter directed thrombolysis but as ever, if you read beyond the abstract, you will find that it is much more complex than that. The study used an interesting primary endpoint called "win ratio" and the show includes a detailed explanation and analysis of what this is, its benefits, and its drawbacks.
The HaemSTAR podcast ANNEXA-I - AI powered ultrasound for DVT - an interview with CEO of ThinkSono, Fouad Al Noor - March 2025
On this episode, Pip and Rich chat to Fouad Al Noor, CEO of ThinkSono. ThinkSono have developed an AI-powered handheld scanning tool for DVT that enables anyone to perform a diagnostic quality ultrasound scan for the diagnosis of DVT. The images are then reviewed by a radiologist, providing a rapid answer for most patients. The tool is entering use within the NHS and in this podcast, Pip and Rich discuss the story and the evidence behind ThinkSono as well as the challenges and opportunities that the tool provides.
The HaemSTAR podcast ANNEXA-I - Iptacopan for PNH - March 2025
In this episode, Rich and Pip discuss de Latour et al. Oral Iptacopan Monotherapy in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. NEJM 2024. Iptacopan is a proximal complement inhibitor and the first oral treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria.
The HaemSTAR podcast ANNEXA-I: Plasma exchange free treatment of TTP - Feb 2025
In this episode, Rich and Pip discuss a paper a German/Austrian study published in Blood: Kühne et al. Management of immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura without therapeutic plasma exchange.
The HaemSTAR podcast: ANNEXA-I: Exa-cel for severe sickle cell disease - Dec 2024
In this episode, Rich and Pip discuss gene therapy for sickle cell disease, focusing on Frangoul et al. Exagamglogene Autotemcel for Severe Sickle Cell Disease, NEJM 2024.
The HaemSTAR podcast: ANNEXA-I: Discussion with Dr Will Lester - Oct 2024
In this episode, Pip and Rich discuss ANNEXA-I with Dr Will Lester, consultant haematologist at University Hospitals Birmingham. ANNEXA-I was a randomised controlled trial of andexanet alfa for reversal of anti-FXa oral anticoagulants in patients with intracerebral haemorrhage. There's a lot to get your teeth stuck into so and this one is a lively discussion!
The HaemSTAR Podcast: ANNEXA-I - Aug 2024
In this episode, Rich and Pip discuss the ANNEXA-I trial (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2313040). This was a randomised controlled trial of andexanet alfa, a decoy factor Xa molecule that is a reversal agent for oral factor Xa inhibitors. Patients were randomised to andexanet alfa or usual care. The primary outcome was haemostatic efficacy and andexanet alfa was shown to result in better control of haematoma expansion compared to usual care. However, there are many discussion points here not least the validity of the surrogate outcomes used in the trial.
The HaemSTAR Podcast: VITT, HIT, and spontaneous syndromes - May 2024
In this episode, Rich and Pip discuss vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. They critique a recent paper that has shown that VITT has been around before vaccines against Covid-19. Importantly, they discuss which patients should be tested for spontaneous VITT- and HIT-like syndromes, and discuss a recent case.
The HaemSTAR Podcast: Efgartigimod for ITP - April 2024
Dr Pip Nicolson and Dr Rich Buka discuss the ADVANCE IV trial: Efficacy and safety of the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitor efgartigimod in adults with primary immune thrombocytopenia: a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial.
The HaemSTAR podcast: FRAIL-AF - March 2024
Dr Pip Nicolson and Dr Rich Buka discuss the FRAIL-AF study: Joosten et al. Safety of Switching From a Vitamin K Antagonist to a Non–Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulant in Frail Older Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.
The HaemSTAR podcast: The PACER trial - January 2024
In this, the first episode, Dr Pip Nicolson and Dr Rich Buka take a deep dive into the PACER trial: Platelet Transfusion before CVC Placement in Patients with Thrombocytopenia.
Webinars
The Professional Guidelines team is delivering an online learning programme to support pathologists with the implementation of new and revised clinical guidelines.
Some examples of topics include:
Implementation guidance on anal cancer
Implementation guidance on tissue pathways for oral, head and neck
Implementation guidance for histopathological reporting of carcinomas of the oral cavity
Implementation guidance on gynaecological pathology
Implementation guidance for histopathological reporting of renal tumours in childhood
Implementation guidance for reporting of colorectal cancer
Implementation guidance for histopathological reporting of renal tumours in childhood
Implementation guidance on gynaecological pathology
Implementation guidance for histopathological reporting of carcinomas of the oral cavity
Implementation guidance for carcinomas and mucinous neoplasms of the appendix
Implementation guidance for liver biopsy
Implementation guidance for non-neoplastic neuropathology