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Current status of the Clinical Trials Regulation
HemAffairs Article #2 – June 2019
In 2014 the European Parliament approved the Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR) that is supposed to replace the Clinical Trials Directive (CTD) from 2001. Five years later, the regulation has not yet become applicable.
EU Elections and Health Policy
HemAffairs Article #1 – June 2019
2019 will see significant changes within the European institutions.
Rolling out CAR T across Europe
Prof Christine Chomienne talking about CAR T implementation challenges during the 7th EAPM Presidency Conference in Brussels.
Read moreTackling Sickle Cell Disease: the need for a European approach
Elvie Ingoli, president of the German association of SCD and thalassemia patients, at the 7th EAPM Presidency Conference in Brussels. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is relatively new to many parts of Europe.
Read moreEHA joins ESMO in calling for EU action on shortages of essential medicines
EHA joins ESMO in calling for EU action on shortages of essential medicines
The European Hematology Association (EHA) has endorsed and signed a collective Call to Action, prepared by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), on shortages of inexpensive, essential…
Hematology in the spotlight at EAPM Presidency Conference
April 9, Brussels - The European Alliance for Personalised Medicine is holding its 7th annual presidency conference at the University Foundation in Brussels, and the event will include a session on Hematology - Personalised treatment and personalised prevention.
Read moreUptake of CAR T cell therapy in Europe
Gene (editing) therapy continues to break ground in hematology, showing promising results in tackling severe blood cancers. Yet, its uptake in the European Union is slow, with few patients benefiting from it so far.
Read moreHealth Technology Assessment (HTA)
Every European citizen should have access to the best quality medical care at the best possible price. Pan-European cooperation on health technology assessments (HTA) is essential for such aspirations.
Read moreGAPP Joint Action
Joint Actions are projects designed and financed by Member State Authorities and the EU to address specific priorities under the EU Health Program.
Read moreHospital pharmacists and regulators lead the way on shortages
EHA welcomes initiatives but calls for more focus on causes
Medicine shortages have a negative impact on the quality and cost of treatments and on patient access to the best possible care.