Call for urgent action on medicine shortages in Europe

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EPHA published a position paper on medicine shortages in Europe. EHA welcomes its  recommendations to address the increasing shortages crisis, which threatens patient outcomes and patient safety.

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EHA-ISHBT Hematology Tutorial 2020

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The 4th EHA-ISHBT Hematology Tutorial on Hematological Disorders was held on February 28 and 29 in Chandigarh, India, and chaired by Prof John Gribben, Prof Neelam Varma and Prof Pankaj Malhotra.

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Guidelines for hematologists

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EHA creates clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of hematologic diseases. View the EHA methodology for guidelines, EHA Guidelines by topic and Guidelines produced by other societies and endorsed by EHA

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Recommendation for hematologists in COVID-19 crisis

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As COVID19 progresses limited information is available in hematology to manage patient care during the pandemic. The EHA Scientific Working Group Infections in Hematology has developed key questions and answers to stand by hematology professionals in the COVID19 crisis.

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EHA statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The European Hematology Association (EHA) closely monitors the latest developments on the spreading of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Meet Eva Hellström-Lindberg, our Volunteer of the Month

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I was nominated to be on the EHA Ballot in 2000 and to my surprise and happiness, I was elected as Councilor. I became President-elect in 2003 and was the EHA President 2005-2007.

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ATMPs and CAR-T: the uptake challenge

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Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) are a game changer for improving the lives of patients with severe to life-threatening diseases. Yet, despite fast-paced innovation in the field, few ATMPs have reached the EU market and benefited patients. The challenges facing their adoption by health systems are complex. A test case is the uptake of CAR T-cell therapy; what are the hurdles and what action is needed from stakeholders?

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EU health policy: limited scope, high ambition

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While health policy remains the primary responsibility of Member States, in many areas the added value of EU-level collaboration and harmonization has increased. EU initiatives in health have shown a mixed record in terms of impact, but hopes are high for the latest one, the ambitious Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

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Meet Helen Papadaki, our January volunteer of the month

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Can you tell us what you do for EHA and when you started? I am currently a Councilor of the EHA Board for the period 2016-2020, chair of the EHA Membership…

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EHA-SWG Scientific Meeting on Systemic Risk of Thrombosis or Bleeding

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EHA-SWG Scientific Meeting on Systemic Risk of Thrombosis or Bleeding

November 22-24, 2019 |Madrid, Spain

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A well-attended second meeting from the European Hematology Association (EHA) an…

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For the second time the European Hematology Association (EHA) and the EHA Scientific Working Group on Red Cell and Iron joined in the organization of the meeting focused on Red…

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Meet Michaela Gruber, our December volunteer of the month

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Dr Michaela Gruber was one of the initiators of YoungEHA as well as a founding member of the YoungEHA Committee. Meet Michaela Gruber and learn about what she does and why she has been volunteering for EHA for all these years.
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Revising the ICH Guidelines on Clinical Trials

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Clinical trials and drug development have become more complex over the years. One complicating factor is the increased administrative burden, as was pointed out in the previous edition of HemAffairs. Doctors and clinical researchers are more and more bound to rules they deem neither necessary nor effective. At first sight, the requirements for clinical trials seem clear and thorough. Nonetheless, the interpretation and implementation of these rules leave room for improvement.

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The past and future of the EU Blood, Tissues and Cells legislation

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Blood, tissues and cells (BTC) are used in medicine and in hematology on a daily basis. EU legislation has been in place for over 15 years to regulate those practices, and to ensure safety and quality standards for substances of human origin (SoHO). For instance, through technical and traceability requirements for BTC, the reporting of serious adverse reactions (SARs), and verification procedures for imported BTC.

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EHA at ICH meeting: Excessive bureaucracy harms patient safety and innovation

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To solicit input from a wide range of non-ICH members about the revision of ICH E8(R1), ICH held a Public Meeting on ICH E8(R1) “General Considerations for Clinical Studies” (Silver Spring, USA, October 31, 2019).

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