Prolonged and increased postoperative risk of venous thromboembolism: rationale for even more 'extended' prophylaxis?

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Guidelines provide recommendations on the management of multiple myeloma (MM), but there are no standard algorithms for the choice and sequencing of treatments. As a result, there is widespread variation in the interpretation and implementation of these guidelines. Areas covered: This review will cover: th...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Cavo M,Terpos E,Bargay J,Einsele H,Cavet J,Greil R,de Wit E

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hb H disease is an alpha-thalassemia (α-thal) syndrome characterized by chronic hemolytic anemia that occurs when three of total four α-globin genes lost their function due to completely deletions or different kind of mutations. OBJECTIVE:We here described 66 patients who have been diagnosed for Hb H diseas...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Farashi S,Bayat N,Vakili S,Faramarzi Garous N,Ashki M,Imanian H,Najmabadi H,Azarkeivan A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human acute myeloid leukemia is a heterogeneous disease and the effect of therapeutic targeting of specific molecular mechanisms will probably vary between patient subsets. Cell cycle regulators are among the emerging targets (e.g., aurora and polo-like kinases, cyclin-dependent kinases). Inhibition of communication b...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Reikvam H,Hauge M,Brenner AK,Hatfield KJ,Bruserud Ø

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism is a common cause of morbidity and mortality among patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery. Due to the high incidence of venous thromboembolism in this setting, perioperative anticoagulation is the recommended approach for thromboprophylaxis. Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), fondapar...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Rachidi S,Aldin ES,Greenberg C,Sachs B,Streiff M,Zeidan AM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although guidelines exist to deal with some aspects of platelet transfusion practice, many important clinical issues have not been addressed in large randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Slichter et al. conducted a RCT of prophylactic platelet transfusions to determine the effects of the dose of platelets on clinical ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Cid J,Lozano M

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The discovery of the factor V Leiden (FVL) missense mutation (Arg506Gln) causing factor V resistance to the anticoagulant action of activated protein C was a landmark that allowed a better understanding of the basis of inherited thrombotic risk. FVL mutation is currently the most common known hereditary de...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Campello E,Spiezia L,Simioni P

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Key paper evaluation: Craddock C, et al. Combination Lenalidomide and Azacitidine: A Novel Salvage Therapy in Patients Who Relapse After Allogeneic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. J Clin Oncol. 2019; 37: 580-8. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) is the only potentially cura...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Bewersdorf JP,Stahl M,Zeidan AM

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iron overload is frequently observed in patients with hematologic diseases before and after allogeneic stem-cell transplantation because they usually receive multiple red blood cell transfusions. Elevated pretransplant serum ferritin levels, which are widely used as indicators of body iron status, are significantly as...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Kanda J,Kawabata H,Chao NJ

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboembolic diseases require anticoagulation for their prevention and treatment. New oral anticoagulants, specifically direct factor Xa and thrombin inhibitors, were developed to overcome the limitations of conventional anticoagulants. Their benefit has been demonstrated using fixed doses without laboratory-guided ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Harenberg J,Marx S,Erdle S,Krämer R

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare, incurable B-cell lymphoma, with a median survival of 5-10 years in symptomatic patients. There is no consensus on the standard of care and several agents are currently used in these patients. Areas covered: In this article, we will review the use of standard ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Benevolo G,Nicolosi M,Santambrogio E,Vitolo U

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Secondary central nervous system lymphoma (SCNSL) is a potentially fatal event in the setting of aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas. Nowadays, despite of the very poor outcome of SCNSL, several studies are going to identify the high-risk patients' subgroup that could early develop this detrimental event an...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Santambrogio E,Nicolosi M,Vassallo F,Castellino A,Novo M,Chiappella A,Vitolo U

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ofatumumab is a humanized second-generation monoclonal antibody with the affinity to a transmembrane protein CD20. In in vitro studies, it exhibits higher efficacy towards chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cells compared to rituximab, and it can be explained by the fact that its epitope on the target CD20 protein is ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Grosicki S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemophilia A is a congenital, recessive, X-linked bleeding disorder that is managed with infusions of plasma-derived or recombinant factor (F) VIII. The primary considerations in FVIII replacement therapy today are the: 1) immunogenicity of FVIII concentrates, 2) role of longer-acting FVIII products, 3) prophylactic u...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Aledort L,Ljung R,Mann K,Pipe S

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We analyzed hemoglobin (Hb) levels and degree of anemia in relation to genotype in patients with hemoglobin H (Hb H) disease, thereby providing a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of Hb H disease in the Guangxi region of China. METHODS:Hb analysis was conducted in 615 patients using high per...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Luo S,Chen X,Chen L,Zhong Q,Wang Q,Xu Z,Huang J,Yan T,Tang N

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of bortezomib, a first-generation proteasome inhibitor, changed the standard-of-care for newly diagnosed and relapsed multiple myeloma patients. The next generation of proteasome inhibitors, such as carfilzomib, provides a novel pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile. In vitro data suggest a more...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Khan RZ,Badros A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant IFN-α (rIFN-α) induces complete hematologic remissions in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), but its use has been limited by side effects owing to the relatively high doses used. Now, low-dose rIFN-α is stressed, starting relatively early in the course of the MPNs. In polycythemia vera, thi...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Silver RT,Kiladjian JJ,Hasselbalch HC

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite significant improvements in treatment modalities over the 10 years, the clinical course of patients with follicular lymphoma (FL) remains heterogeneous. Thus, prognostic indexes are still required to direct treatment choices and for the design of clinical trials. Investigators have conducted a variety of studi...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Luminari S,Cox MC,Montanini A,Federico M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is a unique B-cell lymphoma variant that arises from a putative thymic medulla B cell. It constitutes 2-4% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas and occurs most frequently in young females. PMBCL is characterized by a diffuse proliferation of medium-to-large B cells associated with...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Martelli M,Di Rocco A,Russo E,Perrone S,Foà R

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (iNHL) describes a group of B-cell lymphomas with a long median survival and a relapsing-remitting clinical course. Although existing treatments are initially effective, patients often relapse, demonstrating decreasing efficacy with successive treatment courses. Alternative treatments a...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Davies A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Activation of the hemostatic system can occur in many clinical conditions. However, a systemic and strong activation of coagulation complicating clinical settings such as sepsis, trauma or malignant disease may result in the occurrence disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Areas covered: This artic...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Levi M,Sivapalaratnam S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) develops in a significant number of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. This review focuses on PH pathophysiology, risk stratification, and new recommendations for screening and treatment for patients with SCD. Areas covered: ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Shilo NR,Morris CR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The most common forms of hematological malignancies that occur in female reproductive years are lymphoma and leukemia. Areas covered: Several aggressive gonadotoxic regimens such as alkylating chemotherapy and total body irradiation are used frequently in treatment of lymphoma and leukemia leading to subse...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Salama M,Isachenko V,Isachenko E,Rahimi G,Mallmann P

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polycythemia occurs in 1 to 5% of neonates and is associated with complications, including an increased risk of thrombocytopenia. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate incidence, risk factors, management and outcome of thrombocytopenia in neonates with polycythemia. STUDY DESIGN:All neonates with polycythemia admitted to ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Vlug RD,Lopriore E,Janssen M,Middeldorp JM,Rath ME,Smits-Wintjens VE

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal tandem duplication mutations of FMS-like tyrosine kinase-3 (FLT3) have been associated with poor outcomes in acute myelogenous leukemia. Over the course of the last several years, multiple agents have been developed and studied as potential inhibitors of FLT3 with the hope of providing clinical benefit for th...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Fathi AT,Levis M

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are associated with a variety of symptoms and signs which cause major morbidity for the patients. The disorders are associated with increased incidence of thromboembolic and hemorrhagic events which can lead to complications and shortened life expectancy. Areas covered: ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Greenfield G,McMullin MF

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Oral anticoagulants (OACs) are established treatments to reduce thromboembolic risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Due to their mechanisms of action, they are associated with increased bleeding risk. Evaluation with bleeding risk scores may be useful to identify patients at high risk. However...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Kozieł M,Ding WY,Kalarus Z,Lip GYH

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The genomic landscape of Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is characterized by recurrent MYD88 (MYD88L265P) and CXCR4 mutations (CXCR4MUT), detected in 90% and 30% of cases, respectively. The role of CXCR4MUT in clinical features and outcomes to therapy in WM patients is evolving. Areas covered: We perf...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Castillo JJ,Moreno DF,Arbelaez MI,Hunter ZR,Treon SP

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) remains a therapeutic challenge. Patients with relapsed HL should be identified according to their prognostic factors at relapse (duration of remission and extranodal disease or stage). Patients with refractory disease, defined as progression during induction trea...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Sibon D,Brice P

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of neoplasms, preferentially hematological malignancies. Well known since at least ninety years ago, this condition can be misdiagnosed and incorrectly managed due to rapid onset of symptoms, sometimes overlapping with cancer-derived cl...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Criscuolo M,Fianchi L,Dragonetti G,Pagano L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Disorders of iron metabolism are commonly seen in onco-hematological clinical practice. Iron-deficiency anemia and cancer-associated anemia are usually treated with supportive therapies. Optimal management of these conditions are discussed in this perspective paper. Areas covered: A position paper discussi...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Barni S,Gascòn P,Petrelli F,García-Erce JA,Pedrazzoli P,Rosti G,Giordano G,Mafodda A,Múñoz M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00