Papers Unplugged: TIF Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia (TDT)

What are the latest guidelines for the management of patients with Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia (TDT)?In 2022, the fourth edition of the TIF (Thalassemia International Federation) guidelines for the management of patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) was published. In this podcast, Prof Ali Taher discusses with our host, Dr Nathalie van Havre, the main news of this edition, including genetic work-up, chelation therapy, and prevention and management of complications.Furthermore, Prof Taher illustrates the innovative gene therapy approaches and new drugs (such as luspatercept, the most recently approved drug for TDT) currently available for the treatment of these patients and how they can impact the management of TDT.The podcast is based on the paper "2021 Thalassaemia International Federation Guidelines for the Management of Transfusion-dependent Thalassemia", by Farmakis D et al., published in HemaSphere in 2022 (HemaSphere. 2022;6:e732).Host: Dr Nathalie van Havre; Guest: Prof Ali TaherThis is the sixth of a series of podcasts discussing recently published scientific articles. More podcasts will be available in the future. Stay tuned!Learn MoreWhat did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey.Provide FeedbackWould you like to explore more eLearning or podcasts? Please visit the EHA Campus.https://ehaedu.org/CampusSubscribe, share, and review this podcast to be able to address topics you enjoy and like to listen to.Follow EHA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EHA_Hematology/Facebook: https://e-h-a.link/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eha/Email us: [email protected] to receive the EHA Educational Updates via https://eha.news/subscribe