Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
11 - First-line BMT for Severe Aplastic Anemia, Pt. 1: Outcomes and Equity
In this two-part episode, Amy DeZern, MD, MHS, with Johns Hopkins and Christin DeStefano, MD, with Uniformed Services University discuss bone marrow transplant as a first-line treatment for severe aplastic anemia, moving beyond the limitations of traditional immunosuppressive therapies for a curative treatment option.
In Part I: Outcomes and Equity, guests explore the benefits of haploidentical transplant, noting quicker recovery times and reduced complications compared to past methods. These advancements are particularly impactful for diverse populations, including military personnel.
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