2021
Hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease: updates and future directions
Krishnamurti L. Hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease: updates and future directions. Hematology 2021, 2021: 181-189. PMID: 34889368, PMCID: PMC8791142, DOI: 10.1182/hematology.2021000251.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnemia, Sickle CellClinical Decision-MakingDonor SelectionGraft vs Host DiseaseHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansTransplantation ConditioningConceptsHematopoietic cell transplantationSickle cell diseaseCell transplantationAlternative donorsCell diseaseOutcomes of HCTHLA-identical related donorsSymptomatic sickle cell diseaseNew disease-modifying drugsHost disease (GVHD) prophylaxisHLA-identical siblingsAvailable therapeutic optionsDisease-modifying drugsLong-term outcomesCord blood expansionConditioning regimensDisease prophylaxisRelated donorsOrgan damageHematopoietic progenitor cellsTherapeutic optionsExcellent outcomesCareful counselingAutologous transplantationClinical registry
2020
Assessment of Patient and Caregiver Attitudes and Approaches to Decision-Making Regarding Bone Marrow Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease
Bakshi N, Katoch D, Sinha C, Ross D, Quarmyne M, Loewenstein G, Krishnamurti L. Assessment of Patient and Caregiver Attitudes and Approaches to Decision-Making Regarding Bone Marrow Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease. JAMA Network Open 2020, 3: e206742. PMID: 32469414, PMCID: PMC7260617, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.6742.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone marrow transplantCaregivers of patientsSickle cell diseasePatient decision aidMarrow transplantMedian ageCurative treatmentCell diseaseGroup 2Group 1Caregiver attitudesNovel disease-modifying therapiesDisease-modifying therapiesSickle cell clinicAssessment of patientsFuture prospective studiesRandomized clinical trialsParent trialProspective studyTreatment optionsClinical trialsNeeds assessment phaseMAIN OUTCOMECell clinicPatients