Farnaz Tabatabaian, MD, MS, associate professor, Division of Allergy & Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, provides background on mast cell biology and discusses mastocytosis presentation. Dr Tabatabaian also reviews current and emerging therapeutic options for patients.
Systemic mastocytosis, a rare blood disorder, affects the entire body. There are many challenges associated with living with this systemic mastocytosis that are centered around reducing the frequency…
Distinguishing indolent from advanced systemic mastocytosis is notoriously complex, even for seasoned clinicians. To simplify diagnosis, researchers developed a mathematical model using basic lab values, achieving 93% predictive…
In this detailed webinar on systemic mastocytosis, Dr. Miti introduces Professor Prithviraj Bose, an expert in the field, who discusses the complexities of diagnosing and managing systemic mastocytosis…
Avapritinib, branded as Ayvakit, became the first FDA-approved treatment for indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) in 2023, marking a major advancement for patients. ISM, driven by the KIT D816V…
In an interview conducted at the 2024 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, Prithviraj Bose, MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center,…
In an expert roundtable discussion, Matthew P. Giannetti, MD, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Mastocytosis Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Lauren M. Madigan, MD, University of Utah, University…
