Myeloproliferative Disorders
We often focus on clinical excellence, but spend less time developing broader skills that could help us better lead with purpose and build more fulfilling, impactful careers. In this episode, part of a mini-series in partnership with LEADderm, Dr Jennifer Soung and Denise Mann explore how clinicians can engage with the media to educate, empower and extend their impact beyond the clinic.
As part of our Haematology Horizons practice pearl series, Dr Douglas Tremblay (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA) explores the contemporary role and limitations of HMAs across chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia subtypes, contrasts treatment goals by patient fitness and transplant eligibility and looks ahead to emerging HMA combinations and novel agents designed specifically for CMML.
The FDA has awarded orphan drug designation to zavabresib for myelofibrosis, recognizing early clinical evidence of meaningful spleen size reduction and a manageable safety profile in combination with ruxolitinib. Interim data show durable responses in a subset of patients who had inadequate benefit from ruxolitinib alone, setting the stage for further development of this investigational bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) inhibitor in advanced myelofibrosis treatment.
2025 has brought exciting developments in haematology, with groundbreaking research and real-world progress showcased at EHA, ASH, EBMT and many more leading conferences around the world. We asked our key faculty to share what they believe has been most impactful so far this year – here’s what they told us.
The 67th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition brought over 30,000+ attendees, 5,000+ novel abstracts and 275+ exhibitors corporate supporters, academic leaders and patient-advocacy groups. The meeting highlighted innovations ranging from novel agents to real-world evidence and patient-centred care. In this article, hear from the experts on the key breakthroughs and clinical insights set to shape the future of haematology practice.
The European Hematology Association (EHA) has released its official EHA Perspectives in Hematology reports from the 2025 Annual Congress in Milan, now available in two separate editions covering malignant and non-malignant hematology. Following strong interest in the 2024 pilot report, this expanded format offers deeper insights into scientific and clinical advances across the field.
As touchHAEMATOLOGY approaches 20 years of providing education for busy haematologists, we are looking to the future—and it certainly looks bright!
Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.
What if your medical degree could launch more than a clinical career? In this candid and compelling read, Dr Jon Edelson shares his lessons for early-career clinicians ready to think beyond the bedside and explore the business of medicine.
In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.
Nurses account for the largest group of professionals in the healthcare system and there are an estimated 29 million nurses worldwide (WHO, 2024). Nursing practice needs to be dynamic in order to respond to the changing needs of an aging population and ...
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) held its 66th Annual Meeting from 7–10 December 2024. Among the highlights of the meeting were six late-breaking abstracts that have the potential to influence how healthcare professionals approach a range of condition,s from introducing ...
The IMpactMF trial is a phase 1/1b study evaluating the addition of Imetelstat to ruxolitinib for myelofibrosis patients who show an inadequate response to ruxolitinib alone. By combining these therapies earlier in treatment, the study aims to assess safety, tolerability ...
Join editorial board member Dr John Mascarenhas (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA) as he explores the potential of navtemadlin, an oral MDM2 inhibitor, as a treatment option for myelofibrosis. He discusses thehey take-aways from ...
Few alliances have impacted patient care as significantly as the Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Research Consortium (MPN-RC). Established in 2006, the MPN-RC is an international group dedicated to advancing research and developing innovative treatment strategies for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). In this episode, we speak with John Mascarenhas, MD, about the coalition's founding, operational mechanics and how their efforts have led to paradigm-shifting therapies in the field.
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