Hematology
An Introduction to Hematology
The field of haematology is far-reaching, encompassing many conditions of the blood and blood-forming organs, including anaemia, bleeding and coagulation disorders, sickle cell disease, congenital immunodeficiency diseases, transfusion medicine and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. There continue to be many obstacles to gene therapy but ultimately this approach holds promise in inherited blood disorders. In addition, novel anticoagulant therapies, multiplexed sensing platforms and the application of artificial intelligence in diagnosis and monitoring are proving valuable in clotting disorders.
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The first primary microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia was identified as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) by Dr Moschowitz in 1924. At that time, the classic pentad of clinical features, still used today, included fever, erythrocyte fragmentation, thrombocytopenia, kidney injury and neurologic injury.1 It ...
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Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a heterogeneous haematologic cancer associated with clonal expansion of myeloid blasts in the bloodstream, bone marrow and other tissues. AML is associated with blasts expressing various complex molecular and cytogenetic alterations, which play an important ...
Prof. Pierre Fenaux, Head of the Department of  Hematology and Immunology at Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris Nord (Hôpitaux Saint-Louis, R Debré, Avicenne) is a leading expert in haematology with extensive experience in the treatment and management of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). In this interview, he discusses key considerations for first-line therapies in lower-risk MDS, the latest advances in treatment and the role of organizations like the European School of Hematology (ESH) in supporting haematologists.
In our latest episode, we delve into the world of space medicine to explore how drug crystallization in microgravity could revolutionize biologic drug administration. Joining us is Dr Katie King, CEO of BioOrbit, to discuss the science, challenges, and technological advancements that could make space-based drug production a reality.
At this year’s European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) emerged as a central topic of discussion. The conference featured a wealth of innovative research, with numerous abstracts presenting advances in the management of chronic and refractory GVHD, offering new hope for patients facing this challenging complication. Here we explore some of the most exciting abstracts presented.
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