This podcast series brings together people affected by SCD and specialist hematologists to shed light on this widely misunderstood condition, bringing the guidelines to life and helping healthcare professionals improve their practice by understanding the patient experience. In the second episode, a mother and daughter affected by sickle cell are joined by hematologist Professor Léon Tshilolo for an interview with Mandi Watty-Miller, an individual with sickle cell trait. They discuss the experien...
Nov 10, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this podcast, Dr. Rijneveld discusses BCR-ABL1-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a specific subgroup of ALL characterized by an expression profile similar to Ph+ ALL, albeit lacking the BCR-ABL1 rearrangement, and by sensitivity to TKIs. She highlights how TKIs were game-changing for the prognostic of these patients, although their cost and associated toxicities (usually low but fatiguing in the long-term), may still be issues in the clinical practice. Interview with: Anita Rijneveld. ...
Nov 09, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Listen to this expert interview to discover characteristics and outcomes of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adults and children. Dr Advani guides us in the biology and genetics of the disease in these two categories of patients, dedicating a special focus to Philadelphia-like ALL and to the clinical and prognostic role of measurable residual disease (MRD). Finally, as CAR-T therapies are becoming available to adult ALL patients, challenges and promises of this approach are discussed in the...
Nov 05, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this podcast, Dr Nemeth reminds us that iron is not only necessary for hematopoiesis and red cell production. A complex relationship exists between iron levels and susceptibility to infections, which involves the different sensibility of microbes to iron as well as the association between iron deficiency and poor response to immunization, as you will discover in this clear overview on the role of iron in host defence. Interview with: Elizabeta Nemeth. Host: Ayan Panjan What did you think of t...
Oct 29, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This podcast series brings together people affected by SCD and specialist hematologists to shed light on this widely misunderstood condition, bringing the guidelines to life and helping healthcare professionals improve their practice by understanding the patient experience. In this first episode, consultant hematologist Dr Jo Howard has a conversation with two individuals affected by sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle cell trait (SCT). They discuss the impact that the condition has on their pe...
Oct 28, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Listen to this podcast to hear a psychologist’s point of view on sickle cell disease (SCD), and how to address the psychological as well as the hematological needs of SCD patients. The importance of specific psychological support services for SCD patients, the concept of social stigmatization as a true complication of the disease, and its consequences for physicians dealing with these patients are discussed in this podcast. Interview with: Kofi Anie. Host: Ayan Panjan What did you think of this ...
Oct 22, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This podcast focuses on the social aspects of SCD, in particular on the challenges confronting adolescents with SCD and their treating physicians. Prof. Hankins speaks about the delicate transition from pediatric to adult care, the use of technology in improving the care of these patients, and the issues associated with access to new treatments. Interview with: Jane Hankins. Host: Shaun McCann What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey. Provide ...
Oct 15, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this podcast, Dr Smith-Whitley illustrates the many different aspects and possible pregnancy complications for mother and fetus in women with SCD. Practical aspects dealt within the clinical practice, such as the management of pain in the pregnant woman, use of transfusions and HU, and reproductive education for SCD patients, are also discussed in the podcast. Interview with: Kim Smith-Whitley. Host: Shaun McCann What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short fe...
Oct 08, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In episode 6 of "EHA Unplugged", Prof. Shaun McCann discusses Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. You will hear him describe the etiology and the clinical manifestations of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), apply the correct diagnostic work-up if the disease is suspected, and discuss the principles of treatment in these patients, including monoclonal antibodies and HCT. What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey. Provide Feedback Would...
Oct 01, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In episode 5 of "EHA Unplugged", Prof. Shaun McCann discusses HSCT in Severe Aplastic Anemia. You will hear him detail the diagnostic criteria of severe aplastic anemia (SAA) and the current therapeutic approaches for this disease. He will also characterize the results of HCT, the best conditioning options and different source of hemopoietic cells for SAA patients. What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey. Provide Feedback Would you like to re...
Sep 24, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In episode 4 of "EHA Unplugged", Prof. Shaun McCann discusses the phenomenon of engraftment and chimerism following hemopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and the main techniques used to determine the origin of the cells in the recipient. What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey. Provide Feedback Would you like to receive EBAH CME credit points for listening to this podcast? Please visit the EHA Campus and finalize the quiz questions. https://...
Sep 17, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In episode 3 of "EHA Unplugged", Prof. Shaun McCann talks about infections in HSCT. What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey. Provide Feedback Would you like to receive EBAH CME credit points for listening to this podcast? Please visit the EHA Campus and finalize the quiz questions. https://ehaedu.org/Campus Subscribe, share, and review this podcast to be able to address topics you enjoy and like to listen to. Follow EHA on Instagram: https://...
Sep 06, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In episode 2 of "EHA Unplugged", Prof. Shaun McCann explains the relationship between HSCT and graft-versus-host disease. What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey. Provide Feedback Would you like to receive EBAH CME credit points for listening to this podcast? Please visit the EHA Campus and finalize the quiz questions. https://ehaedu.org/Campus Subscribe, share, and review this podcast to be able to address topics you enjoy and like to listen...
Sep 03, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In episode 1 of "EHA Unplugged", Prof. Shaun R McCann is describing the history of HSCT. What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey. Provide Feedback Would you like to receive EBAH CME credit points for listening to this podcast? Please visit the EHA Campus and finalize the quiz questions. https://ehaedu.org/Campus Subscribe, share, and review this podcast to be able to address topics you enjoy and like to listen to. Follow EHA on Instagram: htt...
Sep 01, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
