Publications by authors named "B Pan-Petesch"

Background: Haemophilia management aims to prevent bleeding and preserve joint function. Changes in patients' joint health may influence physicians' decisions to adjust treatment. The Haemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) and Haemophilia Early Arthropathy Detection with Ultrasound (HEAD-US) score assess joint health but are not routinely used.

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To assess efficacy and safety of dapsone in adult immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) and a real-word study cohort were performed. Participants were adults with primary ITP, transient response to corticosteroids ± intravenous immunoglobulin, and a platelet count ≤ 30x109/L (or ≤ 50x109/L with bleeding). Patients in the RCT were randomized in arm A (prednisone x3weeks+dapsone for 12 months) or arm B (prednisone alone).

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Purpose: Hemophilia A is a rare bleeding disorder that leads to recurrent hemarthrosis, which can ultimately result in reduced mobility and poor quality of life. Qualitative exit interviews provide insights into patient perspectives and support the interpretation of quantitative trial data, such as patient-reported outcome measures. In the Phase 3 XTEND-1 study (NCT04161495) of efanesoctocog alfa in participants with severe hemophilia A, exit interviews were conducted to understand pre- and post-study experiences with pain and physical functioning and to evaluate participants' treatment experiences.

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Article Synopsis
  • Acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AVWS) is a rare bleeding disorder that can resemble type 1 or type 2A von Willebrand disease (VWD), but this case discusses whether it can also mimic type 2B VWD.
  • A 64-year-old male patient displayed symptoms such as low platelet counts and reduced von Willebrand factor (VWF) activity, with testing showing an unexpected platelet reaction, which is typical for type 2B VWD; however, genetic tests did not support this diagnosis, suggesting AVWS instead.
  • The case concludes that the AVWS was likely caused by a monoclonal immunoglobulin G antibody altering VWF structure, and for any surgical or bleeding situations, administering
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