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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.
Read moreThe European Union must deliver funding for research of blood disorders
At the 20th Annual Congress of EHA, the results of two major projects are presented. The first is a study into the Cost of Blood Disorders in the EU Member States and Norway, Iceland, and Switzerland.
Read moreDo generics of imatinib jeopardize patient safety for the sake of saving money? An experience in Turkish patients.
The high cost of tyrosine kinase inhibitors developed for chronic myeloid leukemia is a major concern for the health care payers, especially in countries with restricted resources.
Mini-hormone fights iron
Iron overload commonly leads to organ damage and even death. Currently available treatments for iron overload are burdensome or cause side effects.
Read moreProposal for an EU Regulation on Clinical Trials: A joint statement from non-commercial and commercial organisations
This statement outlines the areas of agreement within the health and research communities on where the Regulation will improve the research environment. Aspects of the Regulation that could be improved to further support clinical research are also highlighted.
Read moreEHA supports the European Medicines Agency's investigation into risk based quality management of clinical trials
EHA has responded to the EMA’s call for comments on the reflection paper on February 15.
Read moreHorizon 2020: The European Commission proposes the successor to Framework Programme 7
Horizons 2020 will pay “particular attention to ensuring a broad approach to innovation, which is not only limited to the development of new products and services on the basis of scientific and technological breakthroughs, but which also incorporates aspects such…
Read moreHematology and oncology, pacemakers for EU HTA
EHA’s Martin Kaiser, right, addressing his fellow panelists. Left to right: Brian Cuffel (Bayer), Caroline Pothet (EMA), Roisin Adams (HTA CG), Bernhard Wörmann (DGHO) and Elisabeth de Vries (ESMO).
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