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REGULATORY NEWS | AstraZeneca’s Voydeya Recommended for PNH Treatment in EU
Voydeya is a first-in-class, oral, Factor D inhibitor developed as an add-on to standard-of care Ultomiris (ravulizumab) or Soliris (eculizumab) to address the needs of the approximately 10-20% of patients with PNH who…
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Pain Impact and Management in Individuals With Transfusion-Dependent Thalassaemia
Over the last several decades, there has been significant progress in addressing the main symptoms and related health issues of people with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT). Yet, the problem of pain…
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ELEVATING AWARENESS | 29 February Is Rare Disease Day
Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease.…
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PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINURIA | Ruxoprubart Scores FDA Orphan Drug Designation for PNH Treatment
FDA’s recognition of Ruxoprubart as an orphan drug for PNH underscores its potential to fulfill a crucial need for individuals grappling with this disease condition. Ruxoprubart is currently undergoing a…
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BREAKING NEWS | TIF’s Collaboration with WHO Extended to 2027
Our enduring collaboration was newly endorsed by WHO’s Executive Board at its 154th session in January 2024, demonstrating our significant and ongoing contribution to WHO’s strategic health objectives. This extension…
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APLASTIC ANEMIA | Incidence and Clinical Management in Spain Consistent with Other Studies
The study was carried out through a multicenter, ambispective, observational approach encompassing 7 Spanish hospitals, catering to roughly 3.91 million individuals, over the span from 2010 to 2019. The research…
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ADVOCACY IN ACTION | Highlights from the TIF Meeting with Greek Health Minister, Adonis Georgiadis
A productive meeting between the Greek Minister of Health, Mr. Adonis Georgiades, and a Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) delegation took place on February 7, 2024. The discussions centered on longstanding…
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NEW WAVE OF LEADERSHIP | WHO Appoints Regional Directors for Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific Regions
These influential professionals were selected by Regional Committees and confirmed by the Executive Board. Beginning their roles on 1st February 2024, Dr. Hanan Hassan Balkhy will take charge as Regional…
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MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES | Advantages of Iron Chelation Revealed in Analysis of Low-Risk MDS
A recent groundbreaking study sheds new light on the effectiveness of iron chelation therapy (ICT) for patients suffering from low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS). By delving into the impact of ICT…
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