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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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New GFI1B variants in bleeding and platelet disorders

Platelets restrict blood loss upon vessel damage by formation of a clot (thrombus). Recently, we reported a family with a bleeding and platelet disorder (BPD), which was caused by a defect in the gene GFI1B1.

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Can Eltrombopag help children with ITP say goodbye to bleeding?

 

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare disease in children, affecting 5 in 100,000. Most children get better quickly without intervention but up to 30% will still have disease at 12 months.

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EHA Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Course programme

April 10, 202414:00–17:30: Red Cell and ConsultativeWelcome and presentation of the course.  Aims, expectations, and a brief look back. Presenters and topics
M. de Montalembert: Difficult management problems in sickle cell disease
M. D.

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European registry on inherited platelet disorders project

An SWG Grant-supported project initiated by EHA's SWG on Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Function Disorders.

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SWG Grant-funded projects, 2024

In November and December of 2023, SWGs were invited to develop project ideas and apply for a 2024 SWG Grant. ApplicationsWe received 11 different applications from 9 SWGs. This was two more applications than we received in 2022.

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EHA-ISHBT Hematology Tutorial

Date: March 1-3, 2024
Format: In-Person
Location: Hyderabad, India

Chairs: P. K.

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