Reports from Bern University Hospital Add New Study Findings to Research in Neutropenia (Isolated Severe Neutropenia in Adults, Evaluation of Underlying Causes and Outcomes, Real-World Data Collected over a 5-Year Period in a Tertiary Referral...).

A new report from Bern University Hospital in Switzerland presents fresh data on neutropenia, a condition characterized by a low count of neutrophils in the blood. The study focused on isolated severe neutropenia in adults and aimed to identify underlying causes and analyze management and outcomes. The researchers found that isolated severe neutropenia is rare, even in a tertiary hospital, and identified drugs and infections as the main underlying causes. The study highlights the need for diagnostic work-up and management strategies for this condition, including raising awareness about the use of certain medications and considering therapy for chronic forms of neutropenia. [Extracted from the article]