Mariana C. Castells, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School, discusses mast cells. Dr Castells reviews the impact of mast cells on allergic reactions to food allergies and vaccines, and also discuss mast cell activation syndrome. Innovative treatments related to drug desensitization and allergy management are also discussed.
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…
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…
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…
Presented by the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, this program provides opportunities for patients and caregivers to learn and share information regarding a diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis. Pankit…
