Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Isolated KRAS and NRAS mutations in adults with monocytosis and/or cytopenia(s)

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Abstract NRAS and KRAS mutations, commonly identified alongside ancestral co-mutations, are generally regarded as pathogenic in adults presenting with monocytosis and/or cytopenia(s). However, their significance in isolation is not well defined. We studied a multi-institutional…

Inhibiting ferroptosis enhances ex vivo expansion of human haematopoietic stem cells

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Abstract Improved ex vivo expansion of human haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) would considerably advance transplantation and genome-engineered therapies, yet existing culture methods still allow substantial HSC loss. Here we show that this attrition is driven largely by…

Managing Quality of Life Considerations for Patients with Bone Marrow Failure

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Topic(s)
Aplastic Anemia
Bone Marrow Transplant
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Presenter(s)
Erin Kopp, DNP

This 30-minute webinar reviews the range of opportunities for health care providers to incorporate quality of life considerations with bone marrow failure patients and their caregivers. Assessing resources needed for patients and communicating with the entire health care team…

Coordinating Care for Patients With Bone Marrow Failure

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Aplastic Anemia
Bone Marrow Transplant
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Presenter(s)
Beena Mathew, MSN, OCN, RN

This informative 30-minute webinar provides practical recommendations for how health care providers can coordinate care for their bone marrow failure patients. Communication among members of the entire health care team managing these patients will also be discussed. This webinar…

AAMDSIF Resources for Health Professionals

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Topic(s)
Aplastic Anemia
Bone Marrow Transplant
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Diseases
Presenter(s)
Bhumika Patel, MD

Dr. Patel discusses how health care providers, especially those in community settings, can connect patients with aplastic anemia, MDS, or PNH with AAMDSIF patient education resources and support. View, download, or order AAMDSIF patient guides and fact sheets here: https://www

Isolated KRAS and NRAS mutations in adults with monocytosis and/or cytopenia(s)

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Abstract NRAS and KRAS mutations, commonly identified alongside ancestral co-mutations, are generally regarded as pathogenic in adults presenting with monocytosis and/or cytopenia(s). However, their significance in isolation is not well defined. We studied a multi-institutional…

Oral Decitabine/Cedazuridine Plus Venetoclax Yields 91% ORR in High-Risk MDS and CMML

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Key Takeaways The combination therapy achieved a 91% overall response rate, with 45% complete remission and 46% marrow complete remission rates. Median overall survival was 30 months, with 1- and 3-year survival rates of 68.8% and 40.7%, respectively. SHOW MORE Decitabine…

Health Equity for Non Transplant Treatment Panel Discussion

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Topic(s)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Aplastic Anemia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Presenter(s)
Eileen Hu, MD, PhD
Yazan F. Madanat, MD
Addresses the barriers of ageism, geographic and cultural challenges, delays in diagnosis, limited English proficiency, financial toxicity, and long-term supportive care in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical management of bone marrow failure diseases. For more content like…

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