The management and treatment of acute leukemias in the elderly population.

abstract：:Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is still the only potentially curative treatment for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. Improvements in donor selection, supportive care and the introduction of reduced-intensity conditioning have led to a decrease in early transplant mortality. However, relapse...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Sockel K,Ehninger G,Hofbauer LC,Platzbecker U

更新日期：2011-12-01 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: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: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：: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:Human term placenta is comprised of various tissues from which different cells can be obtained, including hematopoietic stem cells and mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs). Areas covered: This review will discuss the possibility to incorporate placental tissue cells in cord blood banking. It will discuss ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Teofili L,Silini AR,Bianchi M,Valentini CG,Parolini O

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloid sarcoma (MS) is an extramedullary myeloid neoplasm characterized by proliferation of myeloblasts which can occur in any organ or site. Bronchial and pulmonary involvement, however, is uncommon. We describe a case of bronchial MS in an 81-year-old female with a history of high-grade myelodysplastic syndrome; sh...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Vennepureddy A,Valecha G,Murukutla S,Hussein S,Terjanian T

更新日期：2015-08-01 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：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：:Asparaginase has been a mainstay of therapy in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia since the 1970s. There are two major preparations available and FDA approved in the United States today, one derived from Escherichia coli and the other from Erwinia chrysanthemi. Erwinia asparaginase is antigenically distinct...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Figueiredo L,Cole PD,Drachtman RA

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early evidence has already shown that activated platelets play a role in the intrinsic pathway of coagulation, but the mechanism remained unclear. The finding that the dense granules of platelets contain polyphosphate (polyP), which has procoagulant effects, resolved this missing link between activated platelets and c...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： van der Meijden PE,Heemskerk JW

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Purine analogs made dramatic improvements for patients with hairy cell leukemia (HCL), but patients often relapse, require multiple treatments, and may become refractory. Major developments in treatment of relapsed/refractory HCL occurred with discovery of disease biology. New agents increase the complexit...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Chihara D,Kreitman RJ

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, consumption thrombocytopenia, and organ injury. TTP pathophysiology is based on a severe ADAMTS13 deficiency, the specific von Willebrand factor (VWF)-cl...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Joly BS,Coppo P,Veyradier A

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：:In 2008, we reviewed the practical interface between transfusion medicine and the surgery and critical care of severely injured patients. Reviewed topics ranged from epidemiology of trauma to patterns of resuscitation to the problems of transfusion reactions. In the interim, trauma specialists have adopted damage cont...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Murthi SB,Stansbury LG,Dutton RP,Edelman BB,Scalea TM,Hess JR

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over two-thirds of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma are over 65 years. The treatment goals for the non-transplant-eligible patients should be to prolong survival by achieving the best response, while ensuring quality of life. New upfront treatment combinations based on first generation of novel proteasome inhibitors a...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Mateos MV,Leleu X,Palumbo A,San Miguel JF

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：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

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：:Adult T-cell leukemia-lymphoma (ATL) is a peripheral T-cell malignancy, closely associated with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I infection. Clinically, ATL is classified into four subtypes: acute, lymphoma, chronic and smoldering type. Although the prognosis of chronic and smoldering-type ATL is relatively good,...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Tanosaki R,Tobinai K

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Peripheral T cell lymphomas (PTCL) are a heterogenous group of lymphoproliferative disorders which are generally not curable with conventional chemotherapy and associated with inferior outcomes. Pralatrexate is a novel folate analog, the first FDA approved drug) for the treatment of relapsed/refractory (R/...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Jennifer C Z,Sara Mohamed J,Salma A,Francine F

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Immune surveillance is the dynamic process whereby the immune system identifies and kills tumor cells based on their aberrant expression of stress-related surface molecules or presentation of tumor neoantigens. It plays a crucial role in controlling the initiation and progression of hematologic cancers suc...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Nesic M,El-Galaly TC,Bøgsted M,Pedersen IS,Dybkær K

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：: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：:Many patients with acute myeloid leukemia will eventually develop refractory or relapsed disease. In the absence of standard therapy for this population, there is currently an urgent unmet need for novel therapeutic agents. Targeted therapy with small molecule inhibitors represents a new therapeutic intervention that ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Al-Hussaini M,DiPersio JF

更新日期：2014-08-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Iliopsoas muscle hemorrhage in patients with hemophilia is a serious complication with relevant related morbidity. AREAS COVERED:A Cochrane Library and PubMed (MEDLINE) search of studies related to iliopsoas hematomas in hemophilia was analyzed. Pain in the hip joint area and femoral nerve involvement in ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Rodriguez-Merchan EC,De la Corte-Rodriguez H

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Most patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) enjoy durable remissions following front-line treatment but 30% of patients are refractory or relapse after first line therapy. Salvage chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) can cure an additional 50-55% of relapsing patients but new t...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Donato EM,Fernández-Zarzoso M,De La Rubia J

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00