Catherine Skari
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Sep- 2021 -1 SeptemberScientific Literature
Effect of HBB genotype on survival in a cohort of transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients in Cyprus
Initiation of regular transfusion in transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) is based on the assessment of clinical phenotype. Pathogenic HBB variants causing β-thalassemia are…
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Aug- 2021 -28 AugustScientific Literature
The Transfusion Management of Beta Thalassemia in the United States
These are the first recommendations directed toward hematologists and transfusion medicine specialists that are designed to specifically address concerns that…
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27 AugustScientific Literature
Pregnancy Outcomes in Women Affected by Fetal Alpha-Thalassemia: A Case Control Study
To evaluate the possible associations between fetal α-thalassemia and risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes using a provincial woman-child health service…
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18 AugustScientific Literature
How to Facilitate Decision-Making for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Hemoglobinopathies. The Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation decision-making for hemoglobinopathy patients is a complex process, and it remains difficult for health care professionals…
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Jun- 2021 -28 JuneScientific Literature
The European Medicines Agency Review of Crizanlizumab for the Prevention of Recurrent Vaso-Occlusive Crises in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Crizanlizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to P-selectin. On October 28, 2020, a conditional marketing authorization valid through the…
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7 JuneScientific Literature
Economic Evaluation of Betibeglogene Autotemcel (Beti-cel) Gene Addition Therapy in Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia
Background: Standard of care (SoC) for transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT) requires lifelong, regular blood transfusions as well as chelation to reduce…
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1 JuneScientific Literature
Research in Sickle Cell Disease: From Bedside to Bench to Bedside
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an exemplar of bidirectional translational research, starting with a remarkable astute observation of the abnormally…
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1 JuneScientific Literature
Innovative Treatments for Rare Anemias
Rare anemias (RA) are mostly hereditary disorders with low prevalence and a broad spectrum of clinical severity, affecting different stages…
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Apr- 2021 -22 AprilScientific Literature
Survival and Causes of Death in 2,033 Patients with Non-Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia
Non-transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (NTDT) is a broad term encompassing patients who do not require lifelong transfusion therapy for survival. Our understanding…
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22 AprilScientific Literature
Survival and Causes of Death in 2,033 Patients with Non-Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia
Non-transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (NTDT) is a broad term encompassing patients who do not require lifelong transfusion therapy for survival. Our understanding…
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