Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast

Dr. Brad Lewis, Machaon Diagnostics

Blood, Sweat and Smears is a podcast focused on thrombosis and hemostasis and is hosted by Benign Hematologist, Dr. Brad Lewis. Dr. Lewis shares some of his knowledge built over decades of experience in hematology and laboratory testing.

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Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast

Episodes (46)

Jan 29th HLH, CXCL9 and Clinical Decision-Making with Dr. Joe Rocco
Jan 20th Clinical Research Focus - Candy Bermingham, Arcus Biosciences
Oct 23, 2025 5 Questions with Dr. James Malone

Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast

Jan 29, 2026
48½ minutes
33 MB

In this episode, our Medical Director, Dr. Brad Lewis, talks with Dr. Joe Rocco, a NIAID Assistant Clinical Investigator who specializes in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Dr. Lewis and Dr. Rocco discuss HLH and the evolving approach to recognizing and managing this life-threatening hyperinflammatory syndrome. The conversation focuses on early clinical recognition, the role of CXCL9 as a dynamic marker of interferon-gamma activity, and how recent multicenter data support using CXCL9 to stratify risk, guide treatment urgency, and improve outcomes in critically ill patients. Click for more information on our HLH Genetic Panel or visit us...

Blood, Sweat and Smears - A Machaon Diagnostics Podcast

HLH, CXCL9 and Clinical Decision-Making with Dr. Joe Rocco

Dr. Brad Lewis, Machaon Diagnostics

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