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Expert opinions for specific non-malignant hematologic diseases

Red Cells and Iron
Hemoglobinopathies: Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDSS)
Sickle Cell Disease and COVID-19: An Outline to Decrease Burden and Minimize Morbidity 
Italian Society of Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathies

Thalassemia and Hemoglobin disorders Italian Society
Thalassemia International Federation (TIF)
The COVID-19…

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Improved survival for adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) patients

Historical survival for patients 18-45 years with ALL is approximately 40 %. However the event free survival for ALL patients 18-45 years has improved to 73% following implementation of the NOPHO ALL2008 protocol in July 2008.

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Gdf -11 a new target to improve anemia in thalassemia.

 

β-thalassemias are characterized by ineffective red blood cell (RBC) production, leading to anemia, iron overload, and organ failure. As current treatment options for β-thalassemia are limited, there is a clear unmet need for alternative therapies.

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EU funding approved for TOLERATE

On April 1, the European Commission approved funding for the TOLERATE training network, proposed by a KU Leuven-led consortium including EHA.

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Highlights from the SWG

Impactful activitiesGuideline development projectThe most relevant and impactful activities of the SWG include those related to the guideline development project. There were regular meetings with the Guidelines Expert Panel Committee.

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EHA in EU-funded project on voluntary plasma collection capacity in Europe

EHA to participate in an EU-funded project on “Strengthening voluntary non-remunerated plasma collection capacity in Europe” (SUPPLY)

Context: Plasma shortage 

Plasma-derived medicinal products (PDMPs) are used to treat a variety of rare, chronic, and potentially life-threatening conditions including immune deficiencies, immune-mediated peripheral…

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Training vital for new era of patient-centric healthcare

Christine Chomienne, president of the European Hematology Association (EHA), was speaking at the third annual conference of the European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) – a Brussels-based organization that brings together stakeholders from academia, through research,…

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Selected EMA news

Most of EHA’s regulatory activities focus on collaboration with the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

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Meet Achille Iolascon, our Volunteer of the Month

Can you tell us what you do for EHA and when you started?
I serve the EHA as chairman of the Study working group on “Red cells and iron” since June 2014.

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Meet Achille Iolascon, our Volunteer of the Month

Can you tell us what you do for EHA and when you started?
I serve the EHA as chairman of the Study working group on “Red cells and iron” since June 2014.

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