Initial treatment of transplant-ineligible patients in multiple myeloma.

abstract：:Here we review the recent literature on Hemophilia gene transfer/therapy. Gene therapy is one of several new technologies being developed as a treatment for bleeding disorders. We will discuss current and pending clinical efforts and attempt to relate how the field is trending. In doing so, we will focus on the use of...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Ward P,Walsh CE

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a myeloproliferative disorder that has become the neoplastic poster child for understanding the disease biology of a malignant disease and targeting effective therapy. The targeted therapy of BCR-ABL inhibition by tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) has provided the epitome f...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Poch Martell M,Sibai H,Deotare U,Lipton JH

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGLL) is a low grade lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by the clonal proliferation of large granular lymphocytes (LGL) and recognised by the WHO. The diagnosis and management of these patients is challenging due to the limited information from prospective studi...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Matutes E

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Primary plasma cell leukemia (PPCL) is one of the most aggressive hematological malignancies. The prognosis of PPCL patients remains poor, although some improvements have been made in recent years. Areas covered: In this review recent clinical and biological advances in PPCL are reported. Some recommendati...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Musto P,Statuto T,Valvano L,Grieco V,Nozza F,Vona G,Bochicchio GB,La Rocca F,D'Auria F

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a low platelet count that has persisted for more than 12 months. Patients with severe, symptomatic disease may have significant morbidity and require treatment. Historically, the underlying cause of ITP was believed to be accelerated plat...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Cheng G

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Inhibitors against factor VIII (FVIII), which develop in around 20-30% of patients with severe hemophilia A, represent a significant complication of on-demand or prophylactic FVIII therapy. Currently, the main treatment option for inhibitor patients is eradication using immune tolerance induction (ITI) the...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Oldenburg J,Young G,Santagostino E,Escuriola Ettingshausen C

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) represents a group of cancers characterized by abnormal blood cell formation and maturation, leading to various degrees of cytopenias and potential transformation to acute myeloid leukemia. Deletion of the long arm of chromosome 5 (del(5q)) is the most common clonal chromos...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Gorshein E,Weber UM,Gore S

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Ferumoxytol is a superparamagnetic molecule originally developed as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging. Elemental iron is contained within the carbohydrate core and is released slowly after infusion allowing a large dose of iron to be administered in a short period of time. Ferumoxytol, origin...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Auerbach M,Chertow GM,Rosner M

更新日期：2018-10-01 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:Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a rare, life-threatening disease. In 1992, Asherson defined it as a widespread coagulopathy related to the antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). CAPS requires rapid diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment. Areas covered: This paper discusses all aspects of...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Carmi O,Berla M,Shoenfeld Y,Levy Y

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:While associated life-threatening and fatal bleeding events are less frequent with the direct factor Xa inhibitors compared to vitamin K antagonists, significant concern surrounding management of major bleeds and urgent periprocedural interruption of these agents exists among clinicians. Andexanet alfa is ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Cervi A,Crowther M

更新日期：2018-11-01 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: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a frequent and serious complication in cancer patients. Nonetheless, patients with hematological cancers receive less attention as compared with their solid tumor counterparts regarding this potentially fatal complication.Areas covered: Risk factors that are associated wit...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Chan TS,Hwang YY,Tse E

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：:Anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), rituximab, ofatumumab and obinutuzumab, have a significant impact in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), particularly in combination with chemotherapy. Over the last few years, several new mAbs have been developed and investigated in CLL. The most promising newe...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Robak T

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent advances and drug approvals in the last decade have substantially changed the landscape of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), which not only improved outcomes for patients but also increased complexity of treatment decisions. The approvals are based on randomized studies of novel agent...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Sanchez L,Barley K,Richter J,Franz J,Cho HJ,Jagannath S,Madduri D,Parekh S,Richard S,Chari A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult immune thrombocytopenia was previously considered a benign disease affecting young people and with a low risk of severe bleeding. This view was challenged by studies published during the past decade, as the median age of adult immune thrombocytopenia patients has been found to be 55-60 years and the incidence in...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Frederiksen H,Christiansen CF,Nørgaard M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypogonadism is the most frequently reported endocrine complication, affecting 40%-80% of thalassemia major (TM) patients. The prevalence and severity of hypogonadism in TM varies among studies, depending on patients' age, genotype, transfusion frequency and starting age and efficiency of iron chelation. A...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： De Sanctis V,Soliman AT,Elsedfy H,Di Maio S,Canatan D,Soliman N,Karimi M,Kattamis C

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a molecularly heterogeneous disease defined by different cellular origins and mechanisms of oncogenic activation. Approximately 10% of DLBCL cases harbor a MYC rearrangement and this has been associated with a more aggressive clinical course following standard thera...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Burotto M,Berkovits A,Dunleavy K

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is increasing among all age groups, with a median age at diagnosis of 67 years. With the increase in the geriatric population, there is a need for the development and validation of treatment strategies for NHL for these patients. Therapy in elderly patients is affected by ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Ninan MJ,Morrison VA

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treatment of elderly patients with acute leukemia is challenging. Older age is associated with increased risk of treatment-related toxicity. Currently, no consensus exists regarding optimal therapy in this patient population. Areas covered: The following review is a comprehensive summary of various therape...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Thomas X

更新日期：2017-11-01 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:Haploidentical stem cell transplantation (Haplo-SCT) is currently a suitable alternative worldwide for patients with hematological diseases, who lack human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched siblings or unrelated donors. Areas covered: This review summarizes the advancements in Haplo-SCT in recent years, prim...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Sun YQ,Chang YJ,Huang XJ

更新日期：2018-04-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by notable inter-patient and intra-clonal heterogeneity that is gradually decoded over the last decade. Despite the deeper and better understanding of its biology and the development of novel therapeutic strategies that have prolonged overall survival, MM still retain...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Ziogas DC,Dimopoulos MA,Kastritis E

更新日期：2018-11-01 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