Hematology & Transfusion Medicine

Benefits of Patient Access Program (PAP) and Compassionate Access Program (CAP) for Treatment of Hematological Malignancy: Experience from a Tertiary Hospital

        Abstract Haematological malignancies are life-threatening disorders requiring specialized care, including costly medications and therapies. In resource-limited settings, the financial burden often limits access to optimal treatment. Patient Access Programs (PAP) and Compassionate Access Programs (CAP) have been instrumental in bridging this gap, ensuring equitable treatment access. This article explores the benefits

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Hematology & Transfusion Medicine

Social and Financial Barriers to Optimum TKI Treatment in Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia: A Knowledge-Attitudes-Practices Study from a Tertiary Hospital of Bangladesh

             Abstract Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a haematologic malignancy effectively managed with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). However, social and financial barriers often limit optimal treatment, especially in low-resource settings like Bangladesh. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of CML patients regarding TKI therapy and

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Hematology & Transfusion Medicine

Addressing Stigma in Haemophilia Management: Insights from Two Tertiary Hospitals in a Low-Income Country

Background and Aims: Haemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder that poses significant health and social challenges, especially in low-income countries where stigma and misconceptions hinder effective management. Stigma leads to social isolation, discrimination, and psychological distress among patients and caregivers, while also impacting healthcare access and treatment adherence. This study aims to explore the stigma

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Hematology & Transfusion Medicine

A Pragmatic Approach to Manage Long-Term Adverse Effects in CML Treatment

A Pragmatic Approach to Manage Long-Term Adverse Effects in CML Treatment Abstract Introduction and Objectives: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a hematologic malignancy effectively managed with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Despite their success in prolonging survival, TKIs are associated with long-term adverse effects that can significantly impact patient quality of life and treatment adherence. This

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Hematology & Transfusion Medicine

A Compound Heterozygote case of Transfusion dependent Thalassaemia (TDT)

    Abstract Hemoglobin H (Hb H) disease is a moderate to severe form of alpha thalassemia resulting from impaired alpha globin production. We report a case of a patient with Hb H disease caused by compound heterozygosity for a deletional -3.7 mutation and a Hb Constant Spring (Hb CS) mutation. The patient presented with

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Obstetrics & Gynecology

Diaphramatic hernia in pregnancy : An unusal finding

A patient Mrs. X, 20 years old,Primigravida came at North East Medical College Hospital with 38 weeks of pregnancy with obstruted labour with moderate anaemia on 15th December, 2024. On admission she was dehydrated, tacypnic, pulse 120/ bpm, blood pressure 120/70 mm of hg.haemoglobin 7 g/dL. She was supposed to underwent Caessarian Section in a

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