Use of ultrasound for evaluation of painful joint episodes perceived as haemarthrosis in adult patients with severe haemophilia
(Source: Haemophilia)
Source: Haemophilia - February 1, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: M. Berro, M. Elichiry, K. Wasen, J. Insagaray, I. Rodr íguez Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
A rare case of late development of inhibitor in haemophilia B with a complex course, and review of the literature
(Source: Haemophilia)
Source: Haemophilia - February 1, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: I. Soto, D. Mart ínez, L. F. Ávila, Á. Bernardo Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Principles of haemophilia care: The Asia ‐Pacific perspective
Optimal haemophilia care is best established and implemented through a well‐coordinated plan guided by clearly defined principles and priorities. A document which enunciates those details is therefore important. A successful example of this approach is the definition of principles of haemophilia care (PHC) outlined by the European Association for Haemophilia and Associated Disorders (EAHAD) and also the World Federation of Hemophilia. A similar document applicable to the Asia‐Pacific region must take into account not only the highly varied healthcare systems but also the tremendous socio‐economic and cultural diversi...
Source: Haemophilia - February 1, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: S. Dunkley, J. C. M. Lam, M. J. John, R. S. M. Wong, H. Tran, R. Yang, S. C. Nair, M. Shima, A. Street, A. Srivastava, Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effects of pre ‐analytical heat treatment in factor VIII (FVIII) inhibitor assays on FVIII antibody levels
ConclusionThe optimal temperature for PHT in the FVIII NBA is 56°C. Higher temperatures may lead to loss of inhibitory antibodies. (Source: Haemophilia)
Source: Haemophilia - February 1, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: B. Boylan, C. H. Miller Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Lenalidomide as a novel therapy for gastrointestinal angiodysplasia in von Willebrand disease
ConclusionThis case series demonstrates significantly reduced number of endoscopies and increased bleed‐free duration with lenalidomide treatment in selected patients with VWD and recurrent GIB from AD. Prospective multicenter trials are needed to further define the role of lenalidomide in the management of GIB from angiodysplasia and VWD. (Source: Haemophilia)
Source: Haemophilia - February 1, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: N. V. Khatri, B. Patel, D. R. Kohli, S. S. Solomon, K. Bull ‐Henry, C. M. Kessler Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
