Praveen Gounder
haemhub.bsky.social
Praveen Gounder
@haemhub.bsky.social
Aussie haematologist //
TTP | Immune Haematology | Obstetric Hematology
#Hemesky #Medsky
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BMJ finds inaccuracies in key studies for AstraZeneca’s blockbuster heart drug ticagrelor.

Investigation finds evidence of serious misreporting, raising fresh doubts over the approval and decade long use of ticagrelor
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
June 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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First session of #18ICML: MyLymphoma apps to collect disease, treatment and patient-reported outcomes directly from patients. WhiMSICAL set the stage in WM, now with MyHodgkin MyHealth and FOLLowed for Life. #lymsm @judithtrotman.bsky.social @icmlugano.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Really enjoying #EHA2025 so far. And also how many people list there BlueSky as social media!! Posts are collected on this HemeSky feed: 🩸🧪https://bsky.app/profile/dpastoors.bsky.social/feed/aaagr4h5mq62a
June 13, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Really great research involving some of my Concord oncology colleagues: improved DFS and OS from a structured exercise program in colorectal cancer.
Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial finds
First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third, can stop tumours coming back or a new cancer developing
www.theguardian.com
June 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A lot of buzz around Open Evidence, an AI for HCPs.

Performs reasonably well for a few questions on VTE, lymphoma and pregnancy…

Curious if anyone can find answers which are wrong!
OpenEvidence
The leading medical information platform.
www.openevidence.com
June 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
A statin plus an antiplatelet (ibrutinib).

Name a more dynamic duo. I’ll wait.
May 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In case you need any episode Inspo @planetmoney.bsky.social

Expensive parking is rife!
May 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
New RANZCOG guidelines on Recurrent Miscarriage.

Significant implications for Aussie haematologists:
- Recurrent miscarriage defined as TWO pregnancy losses (<20wk) + pregnancy losses need not be consecutive
- Antiphospholipid syndrome testing routinely recommended for these women
ranzcog.edu.au
May 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Great interview on ABC Radio National by @judithtrotman.bsky.social on ubiquitous issue of iron deficiency. A tireless advocate for the needs of our patients.
Taking iron deficiency seriously - ABC listen
Iron deficiency can cause fatigue, dizziness, headaches and difficulty concentrating. But despite these worrying symptoms, it’s common for young menstruating women to be iron deficient. There are tr...
www.abc.net.au
May 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Ibrutinib+nivo in R/R CNS lymphoma
- 18 pts: 16 PCNSL, 2 SCNSL, none concurrent systemic dx, 11 non-GC
- ORR 78%, CR 50% (non-GC: ORR 91%, CR 45%)
- 1-yr PFS 42%, OS 63%, 3 pts in remission for >2 yrs
- 55% irAEs
Bridging option to consolidation? #lymsm
buff.ly/C6lf349
April 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Back at Concord Hospital where it all began. Extra special this time because my younger brother is also a locum specialist!

Double trouble.
April 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This is good news.

But I’m reminded each time about how lucky we are in Australia to have public healthcare.
If you know anyone that takes Sprycell, please let them know !!!
🚨 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏! 📢

We just dropped the price of all Dasatinib strengths by over 90% on costplusdrugs.com!

Why? Because our pricing model is simple:
When we get a lower price, you get a lower price.

🔗 www.costplusdrugs.com/medications/...
March 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Like we didn’t have enough great reasons to donate blood!
Giving blood linked to lower risk of pre-cancer gene
Frequent donors were more likely to have different genetic changes in their blood stem cells, scientists found.
www.bbc.com
March 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Mike spotted this before the rest of us. 🫡

Publications from 2025 are shared more on Bluesky than on X/Twitter.
About to talk to medical affairs colleagues, with the news that Bluesky is carrying more posts about new journal publications than X #bluesky #altmetrics #x #xparrot
March 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A delightful surprise and v fitting choice by my better half for International Women’s Day.
March 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Celebrating #IWD2025 with @ABloodyGr8Cause who hosted Superintendant Christine McDonald an inspiring local leader. All to raise $ for blood disease research! #MyHodgkinMyHealth @JudithTrotman1
March 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Fresh update on ET from Tefferi.

Would be nice to hear more about pegIFN. Perhaps trickier to introduce but pregnancy-safe and fewer tablets.
jama.com JAMA @jama.com · Mar 3
Based on individual risk factors for thrombosis, persons with essential thrombocythemia may be treated with low-dose aspirin, either alone or in combination with a cytoreductive drug such as hydroxyurea.

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#MedSky #JAMA #Review
March 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Thank you James for your years of service and for changing the story of obstetric haematology in Australia.
James Harrison: Australian whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies
Known as the 'man with the golden arm', James Harrison's blood contained a rare antibody that saved millions of lives.
www.bbc.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Since we’re in the middle of another mass-migration event 🛶 , it’s time for my usual plug for “Sky Follower Bridge”.

Useful tool if you want to try and find your erstwhile Twitter follows here on Bluesky.
November 18, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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We strongly suggest that academic publishers and other platforms that host research rapidly implement a Share to Bluesky button for their articles. Here's how:

docs.bsky.app/docs/advance...

#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
Action Intent Links | Bluesky
Authors, websites, and apps can use action intent links to implement "Share on Bluesky" buttons, or similar in-app actions. Logged-in users will be directed to the corresponding action view in the Blu...
docs.bsky.app
November 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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Women in Lymphoma is now here on Bluesky
Please follow and share
#womeninlymphoma #lymphoma #lymsm
November 16, 2024 at 8:55 AM
November 15, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Might kick this off with a short and sweet piece about TTP and pregnancy.

TTP is always a time for swift action but it doesn’t have to be scary:
(1) Stop clots fast
(2) Multidisciplinary decision making
(3) Best thing for bub is a healthy mum
TTP and pregnancy
Following the diagnosis of thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) in pregnancy, plasma exchange and steroids should be initiated. Rituximab can be used and caplacizumab can be considered. In subsequent pregn...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 10, 2024 at 9:17 PM