HLH: From Chaos to Clarity... and Back to Chaos!
From WolverHeme Happy Hour by Bernard Marini, Anthony Perissinotti, et al.
March 20, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 1 · Episode 45
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with a panel of experts.
In this episode, Anthony and Bernie are joined by a panel of experts to discuss (and debate) everyone's favorite (or most feared) hematology topic - hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)! Joining us on this spicy episode are: - Justin Kaner, MD - Madeleine Ochs, PharmD, BCOP - Catherine Johnson, PharmD, BCOP How should we manage these patients? H-Scores or HLH2004 criteria? What is the role for ruxolitinib? Emapalumab? CXCL9 levels? Grab your favorite drink and have a listen!
People in this episode
Hosts: Anthony Perissinotti, Bernard Marini
Guests: Justin Kaner, MD, Madeleine Ochs, PharmD, BCOP, Catherine Johnson, PharmD, BCOP
Topics covered
- hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
- hematology
- patient management
- H-Scores
- HLH2004 criteria
- ruxolitinib
- emapalumab
Keywords
- HLH
- hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
- H-Scores
- HLH2004 criteria
- ruxolitinib
- emapalumab
- CXCL9 levels
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
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