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Without access to treatment, can we truly innovate in rare diseases?
Interview with Giampaolo Merlini
There have been many developments on rare diseases since the EU Orphan Medicinal Products Regulation came into force in 2000. As the European Commission is evaluating its effectiveness, EHA discussed with Prof.
The importance of education and collaboration for the treatment of patients
This article is written in the context of EHA’s membership of the European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) where EHA takes a lead in the development of a strategy for education in personalized medicine. Read the full article here
Read moreAddressing immunoglobulin shortages: EHA and EBA’s strategic recommendations at the EMA
In recent years, shortages of immunoglobulins (Ig) have become a growing concern in the European Union (EU). Since 2018, the European Medicines Agency (EMA)—the EU agency that evaluates and supervises medicines—has received an increasing number of shortage reports.
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Overall Survival With Daratumumab, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone in Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma (CASTOR): A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase III Trial
P. Sonneveld, A. Chanan-Khan, K. Weisel, A. K. Nooka, T. Masszi, M. Beksac, I. Spicka, V. Hungria, M. Munder, M.
From bedside to Brussels: hematology at the forefront of EU health policy
Access is at the heart of EHA's European Affairs work. More specifically, equitable and affordable access to innovative therapies that are of clear added benefit from a clinical, patient, and public health perspective.
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December 2024New information on approved medicines
Sarclisa (isatuximab) - new indication
Treatment of multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer)
Withdrawal of applications for extension of indication
Inaqovi (cedazuridine / decitabine)
Treatment of different types of blood cancer
Direct Healthcare Professional Communication (DHPC)
Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a)
Treatment of…
Press Release: News on Red Cells and Iron presented at the 18th Congress of the European Hematology Asscociation in Stockholm June 13-16, 2013
Recent evidence suggests that these congenital anaemias are caused by molecular abnormalities in the transport of iron and other molecules and a deeper understanding of these mechanisms may lead to a better knowledge of the normal development of the red…
Read moreTreatment and survival of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in Europe
Since the introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitors into the treatment of CML survival times have greatly improved.
Read moreCancer Medicines Forum workshop April 5: a way forward for treatment optimization
The Cancer Medicines Forum (CMF) is hosted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in collaboration with the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC).
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