The ASH Annual Meeting is hosted by the American Society of Hematology. The conference offers individuals in the hematology space scientific programs, educational programs, special-interest sessions, and sessions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A Case of Pregnancy Despite Infertility From Congenital Plasminogen Deficiency
January 6th 2021Per Morten Sandset, MD, of the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, discusses the details of a patient who had a successful pregnancy despite documented infertility due to congenital plasminogen deficiency.
New Data Reinforce Long-Term Benefit of Emicizumab for Patients With Hemophilia A
December 11th 2020The data presented at ASH 2020 build on results previously observed in the pivotal HAVEN clinical trial among adults, adolescents, and children with hemophilia A, with and without factor VIII inhibitors.
Making Treatment Decisions for Patients with Myelofibrosis
December 10th 2020Rami Komrokji, MD, clinical director of malignant hematology and department lead clinical investigator at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute speaks about factors in treatment decisions for patients with myelofibrosis.
Preliminary Results of Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel in Treating Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
December 10th 2020Data from a preliminary phase 1b/2 study demonstrated a single low-dose infusion of ciltacabtagene autoleucel resulted in early, deep, and durable responses in heavily pretreated patients with multiple myeloma.
The Most Interesting Results from the RESET Clinical Trial
December 9th 2020In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Helen Thackray, MD, reveals what finding she believes was the most interesting after analyzing the results of the RESET clinical trial, which covers the early initiation with rivipansel for acute vaso-occulusive crisis in sickle cell disease.
Treatment of Acquired Hemophilia A with Rituximab and Emicizumab
December 9th 2020Acquired hemophilia A is a rare bleeding disorder caused by autoantibodies that inhibit coagulation factor VIII (FVIII), and the disorder is understudied given its rarity and the lack of randomized prospective trials to guide therapy.
Future Treatment Options for Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
December 9th 2020Suzanne Trudel, MD, MSC, FRCPC, of the University of Toronto and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, discusses closing thoughts on the results of the study and its implications for future treatment options for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Future Plans for the Evaluation of Ponatinib During the Ongoing OPTIC Trial
December 9th 2020Hagop Kantarjian, MD, of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses what his team’s plans are for the evaluation of ponatinib during the remaining portion of the OPTIC trial, which is currently ongoing.
Common Prior Therapies for Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
December 9th 2020Suzanne Trudel, MD, MSC, FRCPC, of the University of Toronto and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, discusses the common prior therapies for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who were enrolled in the ALGONQUIN trial.