{"title":"Addressing the perimenopause: what’s blood got to do with it?","authors":"Briony A. Cutts , Kristy Fennessy","doi":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102698","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102698","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A state of the art lecture titled, “Addressing the Perimenopause: What’s Blood Got to Do with It?” was presented at the International Society on Haemostasis and Thrombosis (ISTH) Congress in 2024. Perimenopause is when fluctuations of previously cyclically regulated hormones occur prior to menopause, resulting in a number of symptoms that can negatively impact a woman’s quality of life. Thrombosis and hemostasis experts are often approached to help investigate and manage clinical issues associated with perimenopause. This includes the safety of using menopause hormonal therapy in a past history or family history of venous thromboembolism, arterial thrombosis or thrombophilia, heavy menstrual bleeding, and iron deficiency anemia. A review of recent literature and clinical practice guidelines was undertaken to help determine the role of iron deficiency anemia in perimenopause, thrombotic risk in the setting of using menopause hormonal therapy, and indications for thrombophilia testing prior to commencing menopause hormonal therapy. Finally, we summarize relevant new data on this topic presented during the ISTH 2024 Congress.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20893,"journal":{"name":"Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis","volume":"9 2","pages":"Article 102698"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143580128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marie-Astrid van Dievoet , Clara David , Audrey Dieu , Cedric Hermans , Thierry Pirotte , Jonathan Douxfils , Ton Lisman , Xavier Stephenne
{"title":"Persisting thrombomodulin resistance at 3 months after liver transplantation in children with cirrhosis","authors":"Marie-Astrid van Dievoet , Clara David , Audrey Dieu , Cedric Hermans , Thierry Pirotte , Jonathan Douxfils , Ton Lisman , Xavier Stephenne","doi":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102709","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102709","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The coagulation cascade in pediatric cirrhotic patients appears rebalanced, similar to adults, with few true hemostasis-related bleeds or thromboembolic events before liver transplantation. Vascular thrombosis is an important post–liver transplantation complication. Few papers have addressed the recovery of the coagulation cascade after liver transplantation.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>We aimed to assess the coagulation cascade, with both measurement of individual factors and a global hemostasis assay, before living donor liver transplantation and to investigate its recovery 3 months after transplantation, when liver function has normalized.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>From January 2022 to July 2023, pediatric cirrhotic patients were prospectively enrolled 1 day before liver transplantation. An age-matched control group was included for comparison. Routine hemostasis tests, levels of coagulation factors and natural anticoagulants, and thrombomodulin-modified thrombin generation were determined on automated coagulation analyzers at inclusion and 3 months after liver transplantation.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twenty-seven pediatric patients with cirrhosis, primarily of cholestatic origin, and 10 controls were enrolled. Sixteen patients were sampled 3 months after liver transplantation. Pediatric end-stage liver disease scores ranged from −10 to 44. A rebalanced coagulation cascade was confirmed in cirrhotic children, indicated by a thrombomodulin-modified thrombin generation assay similar to controls, although with higher interpatient variability. Interestingly, 3 months posttransplant, coagulation was not completely normalized. In the majority of patients resistance to thrombomodulin persisted.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study confirmed a rebalanced coagulation system in pediatric cirrhotic patients before liver transplantation. Three months posttransplant thrombomodulin resistance persisted. Whereas this contributes to thrombotic complications observed after liver transplantation, remains to be elucidated.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20893,"journal":{"name":"Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis","volume":"9 2","pages":"Article 102709"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143739847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lauren G. Banaszak , Paula A. Clark , Christopher G. Peterson , John Sheehan
{"title":"Acquired Bernard–Soulier-like syndrome due to a plasma-based inhibitor treated successfully with rituximab","authors":"Lauren G. Banaszak , Paula A. Clark , Christopher G. Peterson , John Sheehan","doi":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102727","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102727","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Bernard-Soulier syndrome (BSS) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by deficient platelet glycoprotein Ib-IX-V expression resulting in abnormal bleeding, thrombocytopenia, giant platelets, and reduced platelet aggregation response to ristocetin that manifests in childhood. Acquired BSS is a rare disorder characterized by Bernard–Soulier (BS)-like platelet dysfunction in a patient without a history consistent with a bleeding disorder.</div></div><div><h3>Key Clinical Question</h3><div>Can acquired BSS respond to immune-directed therapy?</div></div><div><h3>Clinical Approach</h3><div>We describe a case of a 79-year-old man presenting with refractory epistaxis found to have an isolated BS-like platelet function defect due to a plasma-based inhibitor. He was treated with rituximab with immediate cessation of bleeding and normalization of platelet function studies.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>To our knowledge, this is the first case of acquired BS-like syndrome described in the absence of systemic illness due to a presumed autoantibody, and we report the successful use of rituximab for treatment of this rare disorder.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20893,"journal":{"name":"Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis","volume":"9 2","pages":"Article 102727"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Calvin B. van Kwawegen , Hester Pastoor , Jeroen Eikenboom , Karin Fijnvandraat , Paula Ypma , Floor C.J.I. Heubel-Moenen , Karin P.M. van Galen , Evelien P. Mauser-Bunschoten , Karina Meijer , Saskia E.M. Schols , Marjon H. Cnossen , Johanna G. van der Bom , Joke de Meris , Ferdows Atiq , Marieke J.H.A. Kruip , Frank W.G. Leebeek
{"title":"Sexuality and bleeding in von Willebrand disease","authors":"Calvin B. van Kwawegen , Hester Pastoor , Jeroen Eikenboom , Karin Fijnvandraat , Paula Ypma , Floor C.J.I. Heubel-Moenen , Karin P.M. van Galen , Evelien P. Mauser-Bunschoten , Karina Meijer , Saskia E.M. Schols , Marjon H. Cnossen , Johanna G. van der Bom , Joke de Meris , Ferdows Atiq , Marieke J.H.A. Kruip , Frank W.G. Leebeek","doi":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102712","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102712","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Sexuality is a fundamental aspect of quality of life, often impacted by chronic or inherited diseases like von Willebrand disease (VWD), an inherited bleeding disorder characterized by mucosal bleeding, including heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). To date, no studies have investigated the impact of VWD on sexuality.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study aimed to identify sexual restrictions and symptoms in VWD patients, differentiating between men and women and between premenopausal and nonmenstruating women.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We performed a nationwide, multicenter, prospective cohort study, the Willebrand in the Netherlands-Prospective study, including adult VWD patients (>18 years) who completed questionnaires on sexuality and health-related quality of life (SF-36). Additional data were collected via blood tests and a self-reported bleeding assessment tool (International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Bleeding Assessment Tool).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We included 549 VWD patients with a median age of 51 years (IQR, 37-66 years), of whom the majority were women (<em>n</em> = 347; 63.2%). Patients were diagnosed with type 1 (57.2%), type 2 (39.2%), or type 3 VWD (3.6%). Sexual restrictions due to VWD were reported by 3.5% of men (<em>n</em> = 7) and 9.8% of women (<em>n</em> = 34; <em>P</em> < .01). Bleeding during sexual activity was reported by 33.1% (<em>n</em> = 115) of women. Premenopausal patients more often reported sexual restrictions than nonmenstruating patients (15.5% vs 5.2%, <em>P</em> = .01), with HMB as the most important determinant (odds ratio, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.12-2.46). Most patients (<em>n</em> = 455; 82.9%) reported that sexuality was not discussed during routine clinic visits.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Women with VWD experience more sexual restrictions than men and report more postcoital bleeding than the general population. Premenopausal women are particularly affected, mostly due to HMB. This highlights the need for health care providers to address sexual health during consultations and treat HMB to improve overall care for VWD patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20893,"journal":{"name":"Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis","volume":"9 2","pages":"Article 102712"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gordon Chu , Nienke van Rein , Menno V Huisman , Lars Pedersen , Henrik T. Sørensen , Suzanne C. Cannegieter , Frederikus A. Klok
{"title":"Major bleeding and thromboembolic complications associated with antithrombotic treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter and incident cancer","authors":"Gordon Chu , Nienke van Rein , Menno V Huisman , Lars Pedersen , Henrik T. Sørensen , Suzanne C. Cannegieter , Frederikus A. Klok","doi":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102697","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102697","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Anticoagulant management of patients with atrial fibrillation with active cancer is complex because cancer increases the risk of thrombosis as well as bleeding. Previous studies have investigated the impact of any type of cancer, while outcomes may differ per specific type. We performed the present study to provide more insight into the impact of specific types of cancer on clinical outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>We examined major bleeding (MB) and thromboembolism (TE) rates associated with antithrombotic treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF) who develop cancer and examined whether cancer type affected MB and TE risks.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This Danish population-based cohort study included all patients aged ≥ 50 years discharged with incident AF between January 1, 1995, and December 31, 2016, and identified those who subsequently developed cancer. Data on cancer type, outcomes, and antithrombotic exposure were obtained from hospital and drug prescription databases. Follow-up continued from the time of cancer diagnosis until the occurrence of an outcome or the end of the 2-year follow-up. Incidence rates (IRs) per 100 patient-years and adjusted hazard ratios with corresponding 95% CIs were calculated using Cox regression.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 22,996 patients with AF with subsequent incident cancer were identified. These patients had higher MB (IR, 5.36 [95% CI, 5.09-5.64] vs 2.27 [95% CI, 2.22-2.32]) and TE (IR, 3.91 [95% CI, 3.68-4.15] vs 2.71 [95% CI, 2.66-2.76]) rates than those without cancer. The higher MB rate was observed across all antithrombotic exposure categories. Urogenital (IR, 6.43 [95% CI, 5.94-6.95]) and intracranial cancer (IR, 6.36 [95% CI, 3.85-9.76]) demonstrated the highest MB rates; hematologic (IR, 4.92 [95% CI, 4.12-5.82]) and gastrointestinal cancer (IR, 4.82 [95% CI, 4.31-5.36]) had the highest TE rates. A particularly high MB rate was observed in patients with AF with gastrointestinal cancer and triple antithrombotic therapy (IR, 39.0 [95% CI, 15.5-79.1]).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Patients with AF with certain incident cancer types experienced higher rates of MB and TE than those without cancer. Dual/triple antithrombotic therapy in patients with AF with incident cancer was associated with high bleeding rates, particularly with gastrointestinal cancer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20893,"journal":{"name":"Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis","volume":"9 2","pages":"Article 102697"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143592077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Martijn R. Brands , Elisabeth M. Taal , Martijn Oude Voshaar , Mariëtte H.E. Driessens , Caroline M.E. van Veen , Marieke J.H.A. Kruip , Paul L. den Exter , Britta A.P. Laros-van Gorkom , Marjet A. Stein-Wit , Kathelijn Fischer , Stephan Meijer , Karina Meijer , Marlène Beijlevelt , Karin Fijnvandraat , Samantha C. Gouw
{"title":"Real-world bleeding rates on emicizumab: the value of using nationwide digital treatment diary data in clinical research","authors":"Martijn R. Brands , Elisabeth M. Taal , Martijn Oude Voshaar , Mariëtte H.E. Driessens , Caroline M.E. van Veen , Marieke J.H.A. Kruip , Paul L. den Exter , Britta A.P. Laros-van Gorkom , Marjet A. Stein-Wit , Kathelijn Fischer , Stephan Meijer , Karina Meijer , Marlène Beijlevelt , Karin Fijnvandraat , Samantha C. Gouw","doi":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102717","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102717","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>People with hemophilia in the Netherlands log bleeds and infusions through a digital treatment diary. With the current innovations in hemophilia treatments, the use of patient-reported bleeding data will become increasingly important.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To assess real-world bleeding rates on emicizumab in a nationwide cohort of people with severe hemophilia A, and assess the value of digital treatment diary data.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>People with severe hemophilia A of all ages with and without inhibitors using emicizumab who use the digital treatment diary were included. From 2018 to October 2023, data on bleeds treated with clotting factor concentrate were collected from digital treatment diaries and electronic health records. Mean (95% CI) annualized (joint) bleeding rates were calculated using negative-binomial regression analyses. Proportions of people with zero-treated (joint) bleeds were assessed using Kaplan–Meier survival analysis. We calculated the proportion of all bleeds that were recorded in digital treatment diaries.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The 232 included persons (median age, 27 years; IQR, 13-51) who used emicizumab for a median of 27 months (IQR, 14-31 months). The mean treated annualized bleeding rate and annualized joint bleeding rate were 1.5 (CI, 1.3-1.8) and 0.8 (CI, 0.6-1.0), respectively. At 24 weeks, 63% had zero-treated bleeds, and 80% had zero-treated joint bleeds. Of treated bleeds, 67% (310/460) were reported in digital treatment diaries.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Bleeding rates among Dutch people with severe hemophilia A using emicizumab were comparable to other real-world studies. We formulated recommendations to improve the quality of patient-reported bleeding data, such as establishing guidelines for recording bleeds and improving interoperability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20893,"journal":{"name":"Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis","volume":"9 2","pages":"Article 102717"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143683445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A rare case of factor X deficiency induced by valproic acid","authors":"Pierre-Antonin Rigon , Vincent Ernest","doi":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102721","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102721","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Factor X (FX) deficiency (FXD) significantly disrupts coagulation, potentially leading to severe bleeding. While inherited FXD is rare, with a prevalence of 1 in 500,000, acquired FXD is also uncommon and frequently linked to conditions such as light-chain amyloidosis. In rare cases, certain medications can cause FXD.</div></div><div><h3>Key Clinical Question</h3><div>Here, we present a rare case of acquired FXD induced by valproic acid (VPA). This deficiency is associated with the presence of anti-FX antibodies.</div></div><div><h3>Clinical Approach</h3><div>A 65-year-old man undergoing treatment for various conditions, including chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, developed severe FXD (activity <2 U/L) following VPA administration for epilepsy. During FXD, the patient experienced significant bleeding episodes, necessitating FX replacement with prothrombin complex concentrate. Upon discontinuation of VPA, FX activity improved in 9 days, possibly suggesting a role of the drug in FXD. Interestingly, antibodies directed against FX have been identified.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This case emphasizes the necessity for clinicians to be vigilant of hemostasis disorders associated with VPA, even though such occurrences are rare.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20893,"journal":{"name":"Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis","volume":"9 2","pages":"Article 102721"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143683447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Indika Rajakaruna , Mohammad Hossein Amirhosseini , Mike Makris , Mike Laffan , Yang Li , Deepa J. Arachchillage
{"title":"Comparison of 7 artificial intelligence models in predicting venous thromboembolism in COVID-19 patients","authors":"Indika Rajakaruna , Mohammad Hossein Amirhosseini , Mike Makris , Mike Laffan , Yang Li , Deepa J. Arachchillage","doi":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102711","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102711","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>An artificial intelligence (AI) approach can be used to predict venous thromboembolism (VTE).</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To compare different AI models in predicting VTE using data from patients with COVID-19.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We used feature ranking through recursive feature elimination with AI algorithms (logistic regression and random forest classifier) and standard statistical methods to identify the significant factors that contribute to developing VTE in COVID-19 patients using a large dataset from “Coagulopathy associated with COVID-19,” a multicenter observational study. We developed 7 AI models (Multilayer perceptron classifier, Artificial neural network with backpropagation, eXtreme gradient boosting, Support vector classifier, Stochastic gradient descent classifier, Random forest classifier and Logistic regression classifier) using the selected significant features to predict the development of VTE during hospitalization and used K-fold cross-validation and hyperparameter tuning to validate and optimize the models. The models’ predictive power was tested on 2649 (33% of 8027 overall patients), which were previously separated and not used during model training and validation stages.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Age, female sex, white ethnicity, comorbidities (diabetes, liver disease, autoimmune disease), and laboratory features (increased hemoglobin, white cell count, D-dimer, lactate dehydrogenase, ferritin), and presence of multiorgan failure were major factors associated with the development of thrombosis. Support vector classifier (SVC) model outperformed all other models, achieving an accuracy of 97%. The SVC model also led in precision (0.98), recall (0.97), and F1 score (0.97), and recorded the lowest log-loss score (0.112 on the test dataset), reflecting better model convergence and an improved fit to the data. Additionally, it achieved the highest area under the curve score (0.983).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The SVC model delivered the best overall performance outperforming similar studies that developed deep learning and machine-learning models for COVID-19.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20893,"journal":{"name":"Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis","volume":"9 2","pages":"Article 102711"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143683443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christian Andrea Di Buduo , Vittorio Abbonante , Alessandro Malara , Alessandra Balduini , Amie K. Waller , Steve P. Watson , Eleyna M. Martin , Lloyd Bridge , Jonathan Gibbins , Ingeborg Hers , Claire Masson , Anita Eckly , Natalie S. Poulter , Beatriz Martínez-García , Sonia Aguila , Paolo Gresele , Stefania Momi , Paul Amstrong , Matthew Rondina , Sara Troitiño , Chris Ward
{"title":"Illustrated capsules from the Advanced Course in Platelet Research","authors":"Christian Andrea Di Buduo , Vittorio Abbonante , Alessandro Malara , Alessandra Balduini , Amie K. Waller , Steve P. Watson , Eleyna M. Martin , Lloyd Bridge , Jonathan Gibbins , Ingeborg Hers , Claire Masson , Anita Eckly , Natalie S. Poulter , Beatriz Martínez-García , Sonia Aguila , Paolo Gresele , Stefania Momi , Paul Amstrong , Matthew Rondina , Sara Troitiño , Chris Ward","doi":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102715","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102715","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This series of illustrated capsules summarizes the presentations made by the speakers at the first International Advanced Course in Platelet Research held in Murcia (Spain) from 27 to 28 September, 2024. This is the first course to receive a Fundamental Research Workshop Grant from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) and was also supported administratively and scientifically by the Spanish Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (SETH). This unique course focused on new methodologies applied in platelet research and how these are increasing our understanding of platelet formation, their multifunctionality in different physiological and pathological contexts, and contributing to the development of new platelet-targeted therapies to improve the management of hemostatic/thrombotic pathologies. It aligns with the objectives of several Scientific and Standardization Committees of the ISTH, including Platelet Physiology and Genomics in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, as well as with the academic objectives of the ISTH and SETH. The program was designed by the coordinator (J. Rivera), and the scientific advisory board (SAB: S.P. Watson, K. Freson, A. Balduini, and J. Di Paola) and comprised 9 scientific sessions with 25 presentations, each with time for extensive open discussion. Additionally, 33 abstract posters were presented, with the 3 highest scoring selected as oral presentations. The course was held in a single location and with an informal atmosphere to facilitate networking among participants. The course received very positive feedback from the 140 attendees. The course was supported by the ISTH, SETH, University of Murcia, CIBERER-ISCIII, Fundación Séneca (22426/OC/24), the United Kingdom Platelet Society and various pharmaceutical companies. We believe that the extraordinary scientific and human experience of this course may act as a stimulus for future courses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20893,"journal":{"name":"Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis","volume":"9 2","pages":"Article 102715"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143642969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wouhabe Bancheno , Donna Alexander , Mekdem Melaku , Bary Malik
{"title":"Thrombotic microangiopathic anemia in patients with sickle cell disease and its variants during a vaso-occlusive crisis","authors":"Wouhabe Bancheno , Donna Alexander , Mekdem Melaku , Bary Malik","doi":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102734","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rpth.2025.102734","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20893,"journal":{"name":"Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis","volume":"9 2","pages":"Article 102734"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143777616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}