2024
Beyond HMAs: Novel targets and therapeutic approaches
Getz T, Bewersdorf J, Kewan T, Stempel J, Bidikian A, Shallis R, Stahl M, Zeidan A. Beyond HMAs: Novel targets and therapeutic approaches. Seminars In Hematology 2024 PMID: 39389839, DOI: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2024.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute myeloid leukemiaDelays progression to acute myeloid leukemiaHeterogeneous group of clonal hematopoietic disordersGroup of clonal hematopoietic disordersMolecular International Prognostic Scoring SystemRandomized phase 3 clinical trialProgression to acute myeloid leukemiaInternational Prognostic Scoring SystemLower-risk MDS patientsRisk stratification of patientsPhase 3 clinical trialsCombination of azacitidineHypomethylating agent combinationsCurrent treatment landscapeFirst line therapyPrognostic Scoring SystemBiomarker-directed therapiesClonal hematopoietic disordersLack of therapeutic agentsStratification of patientsEarly phase trialsErythropoiesis stimulating agentsTreated with therapiesVariable clinical featuresStandard of care
2014
Clinical utility of lenalidomide in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes
Zahr A, Aldin E, Komrokji RS, Zeidan AM. Clinical utility of lenalidomide in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes. Journal Of Blood Medicine 2014, Volume 6: 1-16. PMID: 25565910, PMCID: PMC4278786, DOI: 10.2147/jbm.s50482.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMyelodysplastic syndromeClinical trialsClinical utilityRed blood cell transfusion requirementsLower-risk myelodysplastic syndromesHigh-risk myelodysplastic syndromeActivity of lenalidomideDifferent prognostic scoresMajor clinical trialsPeripheral blood cytopeniasEfficacy of lenalidomideClonal hematopoietic disordersQuality of lifeMechanism of actionMDS managementTransfusion requirementsBlood cytopeniasPrognostic scoreClinical outcomesRisk stratificationMechanisms of resistanceIneffective hematopoiesisLenalidomideDrug lenalidomideLeukemic transformation