Topic Teaching: It Takes Two to Tango: Interplay Between Ineffective Erythropoiesis and Iron Overload in the Pathogenesis of Thalassemia

Presented by:

Kevin H.M. Kuo, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Clinician-Investigator and Staff Hematologist
University of Toronto

Objectives:

1)    Explore the interplay between transfusion, ineffective erythropoiesis and iron overload in the pathophysiology of thalassemia.
2)    Understand the methods to diagnose and monitor end-organ damage from iron overload.
3)    Describe current treatments available for patients with iron overload.
4)    Discuss the potential use of targeted therapy in ameliorating iron overload and ineffective erythropoiesis in thalassemia.

References:

TBD

Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine.