abstract：Background:Alpha Thalassemia (α-thal) is a heterogeneous group of hereditary alterations caused by deletions that affect alpha regulatory genes, and the 3.7Kb deletion is the most frequent worldwide. The prevalence ranges from 20% and 35% in Brazil, depending mainly on race, predominant in Afro-descendants. Purpose:Th...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Anselmo FC,Soumanou AG,de Aguiar Ferreira C,Sobrinha FMV,Castro ACS,Brito RO,da Mota AJ,de Souza Gonçalves M,de Moura Neto JP

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Italy has been one of the first European countries hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many patients dying from severe respiratory issues, especially frail subjects. Hematology patients are generally thought to be at high risk of developing severe COVID-19-associated complications. The aim of this work was to...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Botti S,Serra N,Castagnetti F,Chiaretti S,Mordini N,Gargiulo G,Orlando L

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic involvement in familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) ranges from a nonspecific increase in liver enzymes to cryptogenic cirrhosis, and the liver is mostly involved in patients bearing the M694V MEFV mutation in homozygosis. A 44-year-old Jewish woman with FMF developed nonalcoholic steatohepatitis during colchici...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Massaro MG,Pompili M,Sicignano LL,Pizzolante F,Verrecchia E,Vecchio FM,Rigante D,Manna R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapy for hemophilia has evolved in the last 40 years from plasma-based concentrates to recombinant proteins and, more recently, to non-factor therapeutics. Along this same timeline, research in adeno-associated viral (AAV) based gene therapy vectors has provided the framework for early phase clinical trials initial...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Arruda VR,Doshi BS

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human coronaviruses (HCoVs) commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses but can lead to more severe and diffusive diseases. A variety of signs and symptoms may be present, and infections can range in severity from the common cold and sore throat to more serious laryngeal or tracheal infections, bronchitis, a...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Lassandro G,Palladino V,Amoruso A,Palmieri VV,Russo G,Giordano P

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:This study focused on the efficacy and safety of thalidomide for patients with β-thalassemia in a multicenter trial. Methods:Patients with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT) or transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT), who were unable to pursue conventional therapy with transfusion and chelation, we...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Yang K,Wu Y,Zhou Y,Long B,Lu Q,Zhou T,Wang L,Geng Z,Yin X

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:The aim of the study was to enumerate the clinical, hematological, and molecular spectrum of G6PD deficiency in malaria endemic regions of south west Odisha. Methods:Diagnosis of G6PD deficiency was made by using the Di-chloroindophenol Dye test in two south west districts (Kalahandi and Rayagada) of Odis...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Kumar R,Singh MPSS,Mahapatra S,Chaurasia S,Tripathi MK,Oommen J,Bharti PK,Shanmugam R

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an extremely heterogeneous disease that has been associated with global morbidity and early mortality. More effective and inexpensive therapies are needed. During the last five years, the landscape of the pharmacotherapy of SCD has changed dramatically. Currently, 54 drugs have been used o...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Ballas SK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) measurements of galactomannan antigen (GM) seems to be more sensitive than serum testing to detect invasive fungal infection (IFI), a consensus on the most appropriate diagnostic threshold of the BAL GM test is still unclear. Moreover, there is uncertainty as to whether ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Cefalo M,Puxeddu E,Sarmati L,Paterno G,Fontana C,Nasso D,Pane G,De Bellis E,Palmieri R,Buzzati E,Meconi F,Laureana R,Casciani P,Zizzari AG,Rogliani P,de Fabritiis P,Maurillo L,Buccisano F,Cantonetti M,Arcese W,Ven

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The distribution of human parvovirus B19 (HPV B19) infection is ubiquitous and occurs worldwide. The virus has high tropism to red blood cells progenitor's cells leading to temporary infection of bone marrow and transient arrest of erythropoiesis. People with frequent episodes of hemolytic anemia including s...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Urio F,George H,Tluway F,Nyambo TB,Mmbando BP,Makani J

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Thrombophilia is a condition that predisposes to a higher incidence of venous thromboembolisms (VTE), some also in atypical sites. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have proven to be effective in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However, their use can be sometimes challenging in particular setti...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Serrao A,Lucani B,Mansour D,Ferretti A,Baldacci E,Santoro C,Foà R,Chistolini A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:β-thalassemia intermedia (TI) spans a wide spectrum of severity and carries higher morbidity than previously recognized, including extramedullary hematopoiesis, leg ulcers, gallstones, thrombosis, secondary heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, skeletal deformity, growth retardation and endocrine abnormalit...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Yassin MA,Soliman AT,De Sanctis V,Yassin KS,Abdulla MA

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical picture of patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) is associated with several complications some of which could be fatal. The objective of this study is to analyze the causes of death and the effect of sex and age on survival of Brazilian patients with SCA. Data of patients with SCA who were seen and follo...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： do Nascimento EM,de Castro Lobo CL,de Bragança Pereira B,Ballas SK

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at increased risk for developing both non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL). Even if this risk has decreased for NHL after the introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), they remain the most common acquired immune deficien...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Re A,Cattaneo C,Rossi G

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:JAK2V617F is a gain of function point mutation that occurs in Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) patients and deranges their hemopoiesis at cellular level. We speculate that hyperfunctioning JAK2 can modify osteoclast (OCL) homeostasis in MPN patients. We studied 18 newly diagnosed MPN patients and four age-matched nor...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Spanoudakis E,Papoutselis M,Bazdiara I,Lamprianidi E,Kordella X,Tilkeridis C,Tsatalas C,Kotsianidis I

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF), megakaryocyte dysplasia/hyperplasia determines the release of inflammatory cytokines that, in turn, stimulate stromal cells and induce bone marrow fibrosis. The pathogenic mechanism and the cells responsible for progression to bone marrow fibrosis in PMF are not completely understood. T...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Malara A,Abbonante V,Zingariello M,Migliaccio A,Balduini A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an indicator of an exaggerated immune response and eventually adverse outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the clinical and laboratory features and outcomes of patients with HLH. The medical records of 26 HLH adult patients (≥ 16 years of age) were retrospectively analy...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Arslan F,Alp S,Büyükasık Y,Ozkan MC,Şahin F,Basaran S,Cagatay AA,Eraksoy ÖH,Aksu K,Ertunç B,Korten V,Ceylan B,Mert A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral neuropathies are a vast group of diseases with heterogeneous aetiologies, including genetic and acquired causes. Several haematological disorders may cause an impairment of the peripheral nervous system, with diverse mechanisms and variable clinical, electrophysiological and pathological manifestations. In ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Sabatelli M,Laurenti L,Luigetti M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acinetobacter baumannii is an important opportunistic pathogen, responsible for approximately 10% of all gram-negative nosocomial infection. The aim of this study was to determine aminoglycoside and quinolone resistance genes and their antimicrobial susceptibility profile in the clinically A. baumannii. In this cross-...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Mirnejad R,Heidary M,Bahramian A,Goudarzi M,Pournajaf A

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study was conducted to analyze clinical and laboratoristic parameters to individuate specific differences and facilitate differential diagnosis between Measles and Kawasaki Disease (KD) at first evaluation in an emergency room. We found similar clinical features as duration of fever and number of KD...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Buonsenso D,Macchiarulo G,Supino MC,La Penna F,Scateni S,Marchesi A,Reale A,Boccuzzi E

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The monitoring of Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) after allogeneic stem cell transplantation has proven to be useful in preventing life-threatening complications; however, the pathogenic role of HHV-6 after autologous transplantation is not well-characterized, although viral reactivation might be responsible for significa...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Mineri R,Mariotti J,Sarina B,Morabito L,Crocchiolo R,Bramanti S,Sarno T,Tordato F,Carlo-Stella C,Santoro A,Castagna L

更新日期：2018-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Foetal haemoglobin (HbF) is a major modifying factor influencing sickle cell disease (SCD) severity. Despite this, HbF estimation is not routinely done in Nigeria. The relationship between HbF and SCD severity among affected children is also poorly studied. Methods:In this descriptive cross-sectional study,...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Adeodu OO,Akinlosotu MA,Adegoke SA,Oseni SBA

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:POEMS syndrome is a rare, chronic and disabling condition. The causes of this condition remain unknown; however, chronic overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines appears to be a major contributor. Early diagnosis is essential to start treatment before the clinical state of the patient becomes compromised. A complet...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Nozza A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, causing damage and dysfunction in multiple organs. The complications of this disease are numerous, affect every organ and/or tissue in the body and vary considerably among patients over the time challenging its man...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Yassin M,Soliman A,De Sanctis V,Nashwan A,Abusamaan S,Moustafa A,Kohla S,Soliman D

更新日期：2017-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the entire process leading to the start-up of a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation center at the Hiwa Cancer Hospital, in the city of Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Iraqi Region. This capacity building project was funded by the Italian Development Cooperation Agency and implemented with the support of the vo...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Majolino I,Othman D,Rovelli A,Hassan D,Rasool L,Vacca M,Abdalrahman N,Abdullah C,Ahmed Z,Ali D,Ali K,Broggi C,Calabretta C,Canesi M,Ciabatti G,Del Fante C,De Sapio E,Dore G,Frigato A,Gabriel M,Ipsevich F,Kareem

更新日期：2017-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Sitagliptin, a modern antidiabetic agent which is weight neutral and associated with low rate of hypoglycaemias, is being increasingly used in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). However, there is a paucity of data about its efficacy and safety in beta-thalassaemia major (β-TM). This retrospective case series of five patie...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Zonoozi S,Barnard M,Prescott E,Jones R,Shah FT,Tzoulis P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Follicular lymphoma (FL) is an indolent lymphoproliferative disorder of B-cells with variable clinical behavior. It is the second most common subtype of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in western countries but reported to have a lower incidence in Asia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cases of FL diagnosed in the Department o...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Sylvia MT,Dey B,Basu D,Jacob SE,Kar R,Dubashi B

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the report of the clinical case of a patient who presents the association of a JAK-2 positive chronic myeloproliferative neoplasia to a subsequent 5q- myelodysplastic syndrome, developed after about 14 years from the first diagnosis. Patient's symptoms had rapidly worsened, and she became transfusion-dependent...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Vaccarino A,Dogliotti I,Marletto F,Demarchi A,Bazzan M

更新日期：2016-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Homozygous or double heterozygous factor XIII (FXIII) deficiency is characterized by soft tissue hematomas, intracranial and delayed spontaneous bleeding. Alterations of thromboelastography (TEG) parameters in these patients have been reported. The aim of the study was to show results of TEG, TEG Lysis (Lys ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Martinuzzo M,Barrera L,Altuna D,Baña FT,Bieti J,Amigo Q,D'Adamo M,López MS,Oyhamburu J,Otaso JC

更新日期：2016-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Life-threatening bleeding is a major and early complication of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), but in the last years there is a growing evidence of thromboses in APL. We report the first case of a young woman with dyspnea as the first symptom of APL due to massive pulmonary embolism (PE) successfully treated with ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Sorà F,Chiusolo P,Laurenti L,Autore F,Giammarco S,Sica S

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling inhibitors ibrutinib and idelalisib are revolutionizing the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and other B-cell malignancies. These oral agents, both alone and in combination with other drugs, have shown remarkable clinical activity in relapsed or refractory CLL across ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Falchi L,Baron JM,Orlikowski CA,Ferrajoli A

更新日期：2016-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Low-dose cytarabine (LD-AraC) is still regarded as the standard of care in elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) 'unfit' for intensive chemotherapy. In this study, we reported our experience with LD-AraC in patients ≥ 70 years old and compared the results to those of intensive chemotherapy, best...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Heiblig M,Elhamri M,Tigaud I,Plesa A,Barraco F,Labussière H,Ducastelle S,Michallet M,Nicolini F,Plesa C,Wattel E,Salles G,Thomas X

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac iron toxicity is the leading cause of death among β-halassaemia major (TM) patients. Once heart failure becomes overt, it is difficult to reverse. OBJECTIVES:To investigate non-overt cardiac dysfunctions in TM patients using pulsed wave Tissue Doppler Imaging (TD I) and its relation to iron overload...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Ragab SM,Fathy WM,El-Aziz WF,Helal RT

更新日期：2015-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial infections are major complications after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT). They consist mainly of bloodstream infections (BSI), followed by pneumonia and gastrointestinal infections, including typhlitis and Clostridium difficile infection. Microbiological data come mostly from BSI. Coagulase negativ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Balletto E,Mikulska M

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nebulized colistin (NC) is used for the treatment of pneumonia due to multidrug- resistant Gram-negative bacteria. In this one-year case-control study, our objective was to evaluate the effect of NC on the ventilator circuit (VC) components. The case group consisted of 25 mechanically-ventilated patients who received ...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Ghonimat IM,Nazer LH,Aqel F,Mohammad MK,Hawari FI,Le J

更新日期：2015-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Iron overload in patients with beta-thalassemia major (BTM) lead to alterations in the arterial structures and the thickness of the carotid arteries. Doppler ultrasound scanning of extra-cranial internal carotid arteries is non-invasive and relatively quick to perform and may identify children at increased r...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Abdelsamei HA,El-Sherif AM,Ismail AM,Abdel Hakeem GL

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adherence to imatinib(IM) is of utmost importance in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) to maximise treatment effectiveness. The main objective is to measure adherence to IM by evaluating individual patient characteristics, personal behaviour and, treatment related psychological factors influencing adherence...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Kapoor J,Agrawal N,Ahmed R,Sharma SK,Gupta A,Bhurani D

更新日期：2015-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of newer cytotoxic monoclonal antibodies and chimeric antigen receptor modified T cells is opening a new age in the management of B-lineage adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This therapeutic change must be very positively acknowledged because of the limits of intensive chemotherapy programs and allo...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Maino E,Scattolin AM,Viero P,Sancetta R,Pascarella A,Vespignani M,Bassan R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the first case of multiple brain abscesses caused by Nocardia paucivorans in a patient suffering from multiple myeloma on treatment with lenalidomide and dexamethasone. N. paucivorans is a recently described species of the genus Nocardia, which is supposed to have a heightened neurotropism in cases of dissem...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Monticelli J,Luzzati R,Maurel C,Rosin C,Valentinotti R,Farina C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-associated PBL is an AIDS-defining cancer, classified by WHO as a distinct entity of aggressive DLBCL. To date less than 250 cases have been published, of them 17 are pediatric. The pathogenesis of this rare disease is related to immunodeficiency, chronic immune stimulation and EBV. Clinically is a rapid growing d...

journal_title：Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases

authors： Bibas M,Castillo JJ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00