2023
Characteristics and Outcomes of Younger Adult Patients (Pts) with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS): A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Abaza Y, Xie Z, Burkart M, Badar T, Desai P, Shallis R, Patel A, Cohen-Nowak A, Oh T, Walker C, Easwar N, Kewan T, Cannova J, Bell-Burdett K, Al Ali N, Sallman D, Roboz G, Carraway H, Zeidan A, Patnaik M, Altman J, Komrokji R. Characteristics and Outcomes of Younger Adult Patients (Pts) with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS): A Multicenter Retrospective Study. Blood 2023, 142: 3232. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2023-188328.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-risk myelodysplastic syndromeMedian overall survivalMulticenter retrospective studyRisk myelodysplastic syndromesOverall survivalYA groupMyelodysplastic syndromeYounger ptsComplete remissionAllo-SCTBaseline characteristicsFrontline therapyHematologic improvementMedian ageRetrospective studyCommon subtypeBlasts-2Exact testUpfront allogeneic stem cell transplantationIntermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromesTherapy-related myelodysplastic syndromeAllogeneic stem cell transplantationDe novo myelodysplastic syndromeExcess blasts-2Marrow complete remission
2022
MDS-529 The Prognostic Value of the Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) Score, Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte (NLR) in Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients in Jordan after Adjusting for IPSS-R Risk Groups
Alrawabdeh J, Alzu'bi M, Hamadneh Y, Odeh N, Alzyoud M, Awidi A, Magableh A, Alshorman A, Al-Fararjeh F, Aladily T, Zeidan A, Bawa'neh H. MDS-529 The Prognostic Value of the Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) Score, Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte (NLR) in Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients in Jordan after Adjusting for IPSS-R Risk Groups. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2022, 22: s321. DOI: 10.1016/s2152-2650(22)01428-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPlatelet-lymphocyte ratioNeutrophil-lymphocyte ratioEASIX scoreMyelodysplastic syndromeFisher's exact testMDS patientsExact testStress Index scoresMedian ageEndothelial activationPrognostic valueFemale ratioRisk groupsIndex scoreMDS/MPN patientsAvailable prognostic systemsMultivariable Cox regressionJordan University HospitalMyelodysplastic syndrome patientsReferral centerIndependent predictorsAML transformationLymphocyte ratioCox regressionUnfavorable prognosis
2020
Feasibility of Peri-Transfusion Quality of Life Assessment for Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Abel G, Klepin H, Magnavita E, Jaung T, Shallis R, Bahl N, Dellinger-Johnston R, Winer E, Zeidan A. Feasibility of Peri-Transfusion Quality of Life Assessment for Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Blood 2020, 136: 25-26. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2020-139919.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchECOG performance statusQuality of lifePerformance statusRBC transfusionMyelodysplastic syndromeExact testRed blood cell transfusionPatients' QOLDana-Farber Cancer InstituteTwo-sided Fisher's exact testMore RBC transfusionsPre-transfusion HbSetting of anemiaBlood cell transfusionHalf of patientsPost-transfusion increaseFisher's exact testCell transfusionPatient characteristicsUnstable anginaMedian HbMean ageTransfusion decisionsHb thresholdQoL assessment
2011
Impact of a Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis “Smart Orderset”: Improved Compliance, Fewer Events
Zeidan A, Streiff M, Ahmed S, Kraus P, Hobson D, Horn P, Shermock K, Tinoco G, Haut E. Impact of a Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis “Smart Orderset”: Improved Compliance, Fewer Events. Blood 2011, 118: 172. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v118.21.172.172.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVTE risk factorsVTE prophylaxisRisk factorsSymptomatic VTEMajor bleedingPharmacologic prophylaxisPatient demographicsExact testRetrospective cohort chart reviewRisk-appropriate VTE prophylaxisCohort chart reviewOutcome adjudication committeeRisk of VTEVTE prophylaxis guidelinesVTE prophylaxis recommendationsPost-hospital dischargeVenous thromboembolism prophylaxisSanofi-AventisPrimary outcome measureFisher's exact testT-testStudent's t-testDaily heparinHospital VTEProphylaxis guidelines