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28 Jul 2016

Advances in the Treatment of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: Exploring New Frontiers

A recent symposium at the European Hematology Association (EHA) congress, chaired by Prof Eva Kimby, explored the changing paradigms in the treatment of…
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28 Jul 2016

New Insights in Bone Marrow Failure

Several rare haematological diseases are linked to bone marrow failure (BMF). This symposium provided the latest scientific insights into the different…
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28 Jul 2016

Navigating the Changing Multiple Myeloma Treatment Landscape

The treatment landscape for patients with multiple myeloma (MM) is constantly evolving. Over the past decade, the introduction of novel agents including…
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28 Jul 2016

Editor’s Pick: Minimisation of Bleeding Risks Due to Direct Oral Anticoagulants

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are used in several indications for the prevention and treatment of thrombotic events. As highlighted by data from…
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28 Jul 2016

Bridging to Transplant in Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the eighth most common malignancy worldwide. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most frequent subtype, accounting…
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28 Jul 2016

Thrombocytopenia Caused By Inherited Haematopoietic Transcription Factor Mutation: Clinical Phenotypes and Diagnostic Considerations

Inherited thrombocytopenias comprise a heterogeneous group of blood disorders with abnormalities in genes related to glycoproteins and adhesion molecules…
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28 Jul 2016

The Relative Contributions of Germline Variation, Epimutation, and Somatic Mutation to Paediatric Leukaemia Predisposition

The next-generation sequencing era has repeatedly demonstrated that the amount of acquired somatic mutations in paediatric cancers can rarely account for…
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28 Jul 2016

Current Management of Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: Emerging Insights and Outstanding Questions

Less than 50% of patients with adult acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) experience long-term survival and for those adults >60 years old, long-term…