Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)

Seeing Cancer From All Sides: Richard M. Stone Is Giant of Cancer Care in Leukemia

Original Publication Date
Article Source
External Web Content
Driven by his mother’s advice and his father’s memory, Richard M. Stone, MD, rose to become a global leader in leukemia care and research. Growing up, Richard M. Stone, MD, thought he was going to be an attorney like his father, but his direction in life changed when he was 15…

Science Simplified: What is a Natural History Study?

Original Publication Date
Article Source
External Web Content
Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science accessible and empower rare disease community members with scientific knowledge. Dr…

Ocular GVHD - Diagnosis and Treatment

Thumbnail for video Watch Now

Topic(s)
Managing Your Treatment
Presenter(s)
Sandeep Jain, MD
In this webinar, Dr. Sandeep Jain will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of ocular GvHD which occurs in 40-60% patients following an allogenic transplant. Ocular GVHD may lead to severe ocular surface disease, which can significantly diminish quality of life and restrict daily…

Genetic Testing for Bone Marrow Failure Diseases

Thumbnail for video Watch Now

Topic(s)
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Managing Your Treatment
Presenter(s)
Jadee Neff, M.D., Ph.D., FCAP
In this webinar, Dr. Jadee Neff discusses how genetic testing used in the diagnostic process, how it can help identify possible causes of disease that inform decisions regarding appropriate therapies, identify potential donors for bone marrow transplant, and potential risk for…

Cutaneous Graft v Host Disease - Diagnosis and Treatment

Thumbnail for video Watch Now

Topic(s)
Bone Marrow Transplant
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Managing Your Treatment
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Related Bone Marrow Failure Diseases and Malignancies
Presenter(s)
Edward W. Cowen, M.D., M.H.Sc
In this webinar, Dr. Edward Cowen will discuss cutaneous (skin) graft v host disease (GvHD) - a common post-transplant complication. GvHD can affect different layers of the skin as well as the mouth, genitals, hair and sweat glands. Dr. Cowen will discuss diagnosis, the symptoms…

Edward W. Cowen, M.D., M.H.Sc

Institution
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases at NIH
Physician Status
available for consultation
Primary Disease Area of Focus
Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
About
Edward W. Cowen, M.D., M.H.Sc., leads the NIH Dermatology Consultation Service, conducts independent and collaborative research, and oversees the continuing medication education-accredited Dermatology Grand Rounds, Branch Clinical Fellowship and resident education programs. He is an internationally recognized expert in cutaneous graft-versus-host disease and serves as Director on the American Board of Dermatology as well as on the Editorial Board of JAMA Dermatology. Dr. Cowen’s primary interests include chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), primary immunodeficiency, autoinflammatory skin

Clinical Trials and Children

Until recently, children were rarely included in studies of medical treatments. As a result, much is still unknown about how children respond to drugs, some biologics (such as gene therapy) and medical devices. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), only 20-30% of approved drugs have actually been labeled for use in children.

mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Sparks Strong Antibody Response in Patients With AML and MDS

Original Publication Date
Article Source
External Web Content
The mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe and Effective for Most Patients with Cancer For most patients with cancer, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. This article explains the results of the first study that evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the mRNA vaccines…

Website Feedback

Please use this feedback form to report website issues only. For other issues concerning patients and families, please email help@aamds.org or use the Patient and Family Helpline here.