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ArticleEJHaem2025

Warm Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia Management in Asia-Pacific: A Delphi Panel Expert Consensus and Systematic Literature Review.

Phil Choi, Alberta Hoi, Rong Fu, Jun-Ho Jang, Yok Lam Kwong, Yoshitaka Miyakawa, Chi-Chiu Mok, Hiroaki Niiro, Yasutaka Ueda, Robert Bagnall and 5 more

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15 authors.

Phil ChoiCaberra Hospital Canberra Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9340-8125
Alberta HoiDepartment of Rheumatology Monash Health School of Clinical Sciences Monash University Melbourne Australia.
Rong FuDepartment of Hematology General Hospital Tianjin Medical University Tianjin China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9928-9224
Jun-Ho JangSamsung Medical Center Seoul South Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7423-4676
Yok Lam KwongThe University of Hong Kong Hong Kong China.
Yoshitaka MiyakawaSaitama Medical University Morohongo Japan.
Chi-Chiu MokTuen Mun Hospital Tuen Mun Hong Kong China.
Hiroaki NiiroKyushu University Kyushu Japan.
Yasutaka UedaOsaka University Osaka Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1562-1013
Robert BagnallHealth Economics and Market Access Amaris Consulting Barcelona Spain.
Petya KodjamanovaHealth Economics and Market Access Amaris Consulting London UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8847-5769
Da Eun AhnHealth Economics and Market Access Amaris Consulting London UK.
Nakul SaxenaJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines Singapore Singapore.
Bryan WahkingJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines Singapore Singapore.
Shin-Seok LeeChonnam National University Medical School & Hospital Donggu Gwangju South Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the burden of warm autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (wAIHA) and treatment practices in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Methods: A systematic literature review (SLR) of observational studies in adult patients with wAIHA was conducted. Based on these findings, a Delphi panel was convened to develop consensus recommendations on diagnosis, treatment goals and algorithms by subtypes, unmet needs and research priorities. Results: The SLR included 37 publications. Clinical guidelines consistently recommend direct antiglobulin testing for diagnosis and corticosteroids as first-line treatment. Real-world data showed corticosteroid use in over 80% of patients, with response rates of 81%-96%, and relapse rates of 18%-45%. The Delphi panel recommended routine screening for underlying conditions and early therapeutic interventions. Key challenges identified included restricted access to rituximab in parts of the APAC region and gaps in physician awareness. Research priorities included optimising therapy, assessing long-term outcomes and improving disease awareness. Conclusion: This research emphasises the need for evidence-based, regionally adaptable treatment algorithms for wAIHA in the APAC region. Ongoing data gaps related to epidemiology, outcomes and quality of life must be addressed to enhance patient care. Trial Registration: The authors have confirmed clinical trial registration is not needed for this submission.

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clinical burdeneconomic burdenepidemiologywarm autoimmune haemolytic anaemia

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PMID41210898
PMCPMC12591179

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