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Rare diseases (RDs) are generally defined as affecting one in every 20,000, with 5,000–8,000 distinct conditions affecting millions globally.1 Diagnostic complexity and lack of awareness often lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment, averaging 5.6–7.6 years with poor outcomes.2 Centralizing expertise through specialized centres can improve diagnosis and outcomes, advance research and support patient advocacy. Global initiatives, such as those […]

Bob Geng, AAAAI 2021: Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy (Part 1)

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Published Online: Mar 2nd 2021

It was a pleasure to speak with Bob Geng (University of California, San Diego, CA, USA) to give us an overview of immunoglobulin replacement therapy, and subcutaneous human IgG 16.5% in patients with immunodeficiencies.

The abstract entitled ‘Long-Term Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerability of Subcutaneous Human Immunoglobulin 16.5% in Patients with Primary Immunodeficiencies‘ (ABSTRACT NUMBER: 238) was presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Virtual Annual Meeting, February 26-March 1, 2021.

Part 2 of our discussion can be viewed here.

Questions:

1. Could you give us a brief overview of immunoglobulin replacement therapy in patients with primary immunodeficiencies? (0:18)

2. What are the advantages and limitations of subcutaneous human IgG 16.5% compared with other IgG formulations? (1:48)

Disclosures: Consultant and speaker for Takeda and Grifols; consultant for Koru and Kedrion; provided clinical trial support for Octapharma.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media.

Filmed as a highlight of AAAAI 2021 (Virtual).

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