Summary

Defects in the platelet haemostasis can lead to the development of thrombocytopaenia and thrombosis. During the 2016 annual meeting of the European Hematology Association (EHA) several presentations focussed on prognostic, clinical and biochemical aspects of these conditions. In addition to this, several new therapeutic options were discussed together with a study looking into cancer-associated thrombosis.

(BELG J HEMATOL 2016;7(4):170–3)