2022
Risk classification at diagnosis predicts post-HCT outcomes in intermediate-, adverse-risk, and KMT2A-rearranged AML
Menghrajani K, Gomez-Arteaga A, Madero-Marroquin R, Zhang MJ, Bo-Subait K, Sanchez J, Wang HL, Aljurf M, Assal A, Bacher V, Badawy SM, Bejanyan N, Bhatt VR, Bredeson C, Byrne M, Castillo P, Cerny J, Chhabra S, Ciurea SO, DeFilipp Z, Farhadfar N, Gadalla S, Gale RP, Ganguly S, Gowda L, Grunwald M, Hashmi S, Hildebrandt G, Kanakry CG, Kansagra A, Khimani F, Krem M, Lazarus H, Liu H, Martino R, Michelis FV, Nathan S, Nishihori T, Olsson R, Reshef R, Rizzieri D, Rowe JM, Savani BN, Seo S, Sharma A, Solh M, Ustun C, Verdonck LF, Hourigan C, Sandmaier B, Litzow M, Kebriaei P, Weisdorf D, Zhang Y, Tallman MS, Saber W. Risk classification at diagnosis predicts post-HCT outcomes in intermediate-, adverse-risk, and KMT2A-rearranged AML. Blood Advances 2022, 6: 828-847. PMID: 34551064, PMCID: PMC8945306, DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2021004881.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myeloid leukemiaPost-HCT outcomesRisk classificationAdverse-risk acute myeloid leukaemiaAdverse-risk diseaseFirst complete remissionIntermediate-risk diseaseLeukemia-free survivalAdjusted multivariable analysisCell transplantation outcomesRisk of relapseNovel treatment strategiesCIBMTR databaseComplete remissionOverall survivalMultivariable analysisRisk stratificationTransplantation outcomesMyeloid leukemiaTreatment strategiesPatientsFinal analysisAdverse riskKMT2ADisease
2021
Breaking the Age Barrier: Physicians’ Perceptions of Candidacy for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Older Adults
Mishra A, Preussler JM, Bhatt VR, Bredeson C, Chhabra S, D'Souza A, Dahi PB, Hacker ED, Gowda L, Hashmi SK, Howard DS, Jakubowski A, Jayani R, Koll T, Lin RJ, Olin RL, Popat UR, Rodriguez C, Rosko A, Sabloff M, Sorror ML, Sung AD, Ustun C, Wood WA, Burns L, Artz A. Breaking the Age Barrier: Physicians’ Perceptions of Candidacy for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Older Adults. Transplantation And Cellular Therapy 2021, 27: 617.e1-617.e7. PMID: 33836312, PMCID: PMC8254775, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtct.2021.03.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAllogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantationHematopoietic cell transplantationGeriatric assessmentOlder adultsPatient ageCell transplantationHCT physiciansHigh-volume teaching hospitalStandardized geriatric assessmentTransplantation-related morbidityAge 75 yearsSignificant unmet needOnline cross-sectional surveyHealth assessment toolClinical support staffCross-sectional surveyMyeloablative regimenRegimen intensityNonmyeloablative conditioningRisk stratificationTransplant physiciansTeaching hospitalAge 41Most physiciansUnmet need
2020
Cui bono? Finding the value of allogeneic stem cell transplantation for lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
Shallis RM, Podoltsev NA, Gowda L, Zeidan AM, Gore SD. Cui bono? Finding the value of allogeneic stem cell transplantation for lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes. Expert Review Of Hematology 2020, 13: 447-460. PMID: 32182435, DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2020.1744433.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAllogeneic stem cell transplantationStem cell transplantationAcute myeloid leukemiaMyelodysplastic syndromeMDS patientsRisk stratificationCell transplantationPrognostic toolLower-risk myelodysplastic syndromesHigh-risk myelodysplastic syndromeLow-risk MDS patientsSevere bone marrow failureLow-risk diseaseLow-risk patientsOnly curative optionPrognosis of patientsBone marrow failureAggressive therapyCurative optionPrognostic impactEtiologic roleDisease progressionMyeloid leukemiaAlloSCTPatientsTransplant Physicians’ Attitudes on Candidacy for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) in Older Patients: The Need for a Standardized Geriatric Assessment (GA) Tool
Mishra A, Preussler J, Al-Mansour Z, Bachanova V, Bhatt V, Bredeson C, Chhabra S, D'Souza A, Dahi P, DeFilipp Z, Gowda L, Hacker E, Hashmi S, Howard D, Jakubowski A, Jayani R, Johnston L, Koll T, Lin R, McCurdy S, Michaelis L, Muffly L, Nathwani N, Olin R, Popat U, Rodriguez C, Rosko A, Runaas L, Sabloff M, Shore T, Shune L, Sorror M, Sung A, Ustun C, Wood W, Burns L, Artz A. Transplant Physicians’ Attitudes on Candidacy for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) in Older Patients: The Need for a Standardized Geriatric Assessment (GA) Tool. Transplantation And Cellular Therapy 2020, 26: s45-s46. DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2019.12.115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHematopoietic cell transplantationKarnofsky performance scoreTransplant physiciansUpper age limitAllogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantationGeriatric assessment toolsNon-myeloablative conditioningMarrow Transplant ResearchOnline cross-sectional surveyHealth assessment toolMajority of centersClinical support staffCross-sectional surveyAssessment toolAdult physiciansMyeloablative regimenOlder ptsRegimen intensityConditioning regimensOlder patientsSupportive careInternational BloodRisk stratificationCell transplantationCurative potential