Survival benefit with brentuximab in advanced Hodgkin lymphoma
First line treatment including the CD30-directed antibody–drug conjugate brentuximab vedotin appears to offer a survival advantage in adult patients with advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The phase 3 trial compared a regimen of brentuximab, doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine (A+AVD) with doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD) in 1,334 patients with previously untreated stage...
ON DEMAND: ISTH 2022 - Highlights through an Australian lens
Watch again as a panel of experts presents their highlights from the ISTH 2022 Congress and discusses the impacts for patient care in Australia. Hosted by Dr Anoop Enjeti Senior Staff Specialist Haematologist, Calvary Mater Newcastle; Conjoint Associate Professor, School of...
MAGIC LIVE: A full spectrum of challenging cases in multiple myeloma
Join our dinner meeting in Sydney or watch online as an expert panel tackles a series of cases that highlight some of the challenges of multiple myeloma management throughout the disease journey. Developed in partnership with Myeloma Australia’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Group (MSAG). Hosted by Professor...
Acquired haemophilia cases linked to ChAdOx-1 COVID vaccine
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has been linked to five cases of acquired haemophilia A (AHA) in Australian patients, according to research presented at the ISTH 2022 Congress. A review of the patients’ clinical notes saw all hospitalised for...
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has been linked to five cases of acquired haemophilia A (AHA) in Australian patients, according...
6 Optimal Care Pathways launched for blood cancers
Six new Optimal Care Pathways for blood cancers have been developed by haematologists with the aim of setting consistent standards of care that should be available to all patients treated in Australia. The pathways covering conditions such as leukaemia, lymphoma...
Six new Optimal Care Pathways for blood cancers have been developed by haematologists with the aim of setting consistent standards...
Medical degrees ‘to be offered by apprenticeship’ in UK
People wanting to be doctors will soon have the option of skipping traditional medical school and obtaining their degree via an apprenticeship under a radical new scheme approved by the UK government. The first new starters are anticipated to...
People wanting to be doctors will soon have the option of skipping traditional medical school and obtaining their...