Filippo Mazzi: IVIG as an Alternative Therapy for Acute Chest Syndrome in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Filippo Mazzi, Medical Doctor at Integrated University Hospital of Verona, Italy, shared a post on LinkedIn about a recent article he and his colleagues co-authored, adding:
“Excited to share our latest publication in Haematologica.
What can we do when a life-saving treatment is not an option?
We report two challenging cases of acute chest syndrome in patients with sickle cell disease who could not receive blood transfusions for religious reasons. We explored the use of intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) as an alternative therapeutic approach, with encouraging clinical outcomes.
These cases highlight how innovative and flexible treatment strategies can help address complex clinical scenarios in sickle cell disease and drive innovation in patient care.
Grateful to all co-authors and collaborators for this work.”
Title: Intravenous immunoglobulins in the management of acute chest syndrome in two Jehovah’s Witnesses with sickle cell disease
Authors: Francesca Begali, Jacopo Ceolan, Silvia Vitale, Simone Villaboni, Matteo Merlo, Rachele Zamperini, Roberto Bertazzo, Soraia Ribeiro Luz, Filippo Mazzi, Lucia De Franceschi
Read the Full Article on Haematologica.
Stay updated on all scientific advances with Hemostasis Today.
-
Jun 24, 2026, 13:50Tijjani Balas: Why Early Detection of DVT Matters
-
Jun 24, 2026, 13:43Brandon Michael Henry: Interpreting Complement Activation After AAV Gene Therapy
-
Jun 24, 2026, 13:37Heba Youssef: Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia – The Prothrombotic Emergency You Cannot Miss
-
Jun 24, 2026, 13:32Jecko Thachil: Understanding the Clinical Spectrum of Vitamin B12
-
Jun 24, 2026, 13:32Namrata Singh: Beyond Low Platelets – Understanding What Triggers ITP
-
Jun 24, 2026, 09:29Advancing Women’s Health Through Collaboration with Jean Hailes for Women’s Health – Stroke Foundation
-
Jun 24, 2026, 09:18The Lasting Immunological Footprint of VITT – JTH
-
Jun 24, 2026, 09:09Umberto Pensato: Dedicated Funding Pathways for Stroke Research in Italy
-
Jun 24, 2026, 09:00Danny Gaskin: BBTS 2026 and the Evolving Role of Transfusion in Maternity Care