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Stopping tyrosine kinase inhibitors in a very large cohort of European chronic myeloid leukemia patients: results of the EURO-SKI trial

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) have substantially improved survival in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase. However, treatment is in clinical practice considered life-long.

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Second EHA-SAH tutorial in Argentina, another success

Hematologists from South America and mainland US gathered in Argentina on September 14-15 for brain-stretching exercises on the topics of lymphoid malignancies and plasma cell dyscrasias.

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Immunotherapy delivered by Blinatumomab improves survival in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia patients

Adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can achieve disease control in 90% of cases with intense chemotherapy but only half of these responders will be cured.

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A new form of inherited thrombocytopenia (ETV6-related thrombocytopenia, ETV6-RT): NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER!

A new form of inherited thrombocytopenia (ETV6-related thrombocytopenia, ETV6-RT): NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER!

We recently discovered a new form of an inherited deficiency of platelets (inherited thrombocytopenia-IT), which is caused by mutations in the ETV6-gene.

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The interaction of von Willebrand factor with platelet glycoprotein Ib: pathological implications and clinical manifestations

The EHA Specialized Working Group (SWG) on Thrombocytopenias and Platelet Function Disorders and the EHA-SWG on Bleeding and Thrombosis are pleased to collaborate on a recent free webinar: "The interaction of von Willebrand factor with platelet glycoprotein Ib: pathological implications and clinical…

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Clinical WG

Responsibilities:
Identifying the clinical data required for collection. Locating clinical trials where suitable samples will be collected or have already been collected. Involvement in the European Registry. Assessing the type of database and dataset currently available.

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Publications

Ruxolitinib for the management of myelofibrosis: Results of an international physician survey. Ellis MH, Koren-Michowitz M, Lavi N, Vannucchi AM, Mesa R, Harrison CN. Leuk Res. 2017 Oct;61:6-9. doi: 10. 1016/j. leukres. 2017. 08. 002.

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Chairs and Members

ChairUwe Platzbecker, University of Leipzig, Medical Faculty, Clinic and Polyclinic for Hematology, Cellular Therapy and Hemostaseology (Germany)

Co-chairLionel Adès, Hôpital Saint-Louis Paris, Hématologie Seniors (France)

SWG Steering Committee
Pierre Fenaux, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Hématologie Seniors, Paris (France)
Arjan van de Loosdrecht, Amsterdam UMC, Hematology (The…

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