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We present the first prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating Basiliximab prophylaxis for acute
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD):
Also called GVHD, it is a common complication of bone marrow/stem cell transplantation. It is caused when the donor's immune cells, now in the patient, begin to see the the patient'…
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Abstract
Improved ex vivo expansion of human haematopoietic
stem cells
stem cells:
Cells in the body that develop into other cells. There are two main sources of stem cells. Embryonic stem cells come from human embryos and are used in medical research. Adult stem cells in the body repair and maintain the organ or tissue in which they are found. Blood-forming (hemapoietic) stem…
(HSCs)…
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Aged individuals with somatic TP53 mutations manifest clonal
hematopoiesis
hematopoiesis:
(hi-mat-uh-poy-EE-suss) The process of making blood cells in the bone marrow.
(CH) and are at high risk of developing myeloid neoplasms. However, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. Here we show that inflammatory stress confers a competitive advantage to p53 mutant hematopoietic…
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Abstract
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a curative option for
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when…
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To the Editor,
We present the first prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating Basiliximab prophylaxis for acute
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD):
Also called GVHD, it is a common complication of bone marrow/stem cell transplantation. It is caused when the donor's immune cells, now in the patient, begin to see the the patient'…
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NIH
clinical trial
clinical trial:
A type of research study that tests how a drug, medical device, or treatment approach works in people. There are several types of clinical trials. Treatment trials test new treatment options. Diagnostic trials test new ways to diagnose a disease. Screening trials test the best way to detect a…
shows promise for people with treatment-limited, life-…
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy:
(kee-moe-THER-uh-pee) The use of medicines that kill cells (cytotoxic agents). People with high-risk or intermediate-2 risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) may be given chemotherapy to kill bone marrow cells that have an abnormal size, shape, or look. Chemotherapy hurts healthy cells along with…
-free approaches could offer comparable efficacy with less…
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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.
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Decitabine
Decitabine:
It works by reducing the amount of methylation in the body. Methylation is a process that acts like a…
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Jen had a great life. She was married with two children, and she’s just transitioned from teaching to school counseling. At 41, life was busy yet wonderful.Her symptoms were unusual, but not alarming. The leg pain was new, as was the bruising. Then fatigue set in, far beyond usual tiredness from her schedule. A visit to the doctor did not offer a definitive diagnosis. They suggested it was…
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Key points
Outpatient low-dose VenAza plus itraconazole reduced early mortality and hospitalizations while maintaining treatment efficacy.
VenAza offers a safer, cost-effective alternative to intensive
chemotherapy
chemotherapy:
(kee-moe-THER-uh-pee) The use of medicines that kill cells (cytotoxic agents). People with high-risk or intermediate-2 risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) may…
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Key Points
Ivosidenib
Ivosidenib:
A small molecule inhibitor of isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1), which is mutated in several forms of cancer, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
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venetoclax
venetoclax:
Venetoclax is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic leukemia in adults. Venetoclax is used alone or in combination with other cancer medicines…
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Recordings:
Aplastic Anemia
Low Risk MDS
High Risk MDS to AML
Transplant and GVHD
MDS/MPN Overlap
A Patient Story: Shauna McMillian
Managing PNH Complications
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Session Recordings Available:
MDS to MPN Overlap from the 2025 Boston Patient and Family Conference
High Risk MDS from the 2025 Boston Patient and Family Conference
Low Risk MDS from the 2025 Boston Patient and Family Conference
What is Aplastic Anemia? From the 2025 Boston Patient and Family Conference
What is PNH? Webinar recorded at the 2025 Boston Patient and Family Conference…
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Here are links to the conference sessions from the 2025 Kansas City Patient and Family Conference:
MDS/MPN Overlap
PNH and Current Therapies
Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Judy's Story of PNH
Transplant and GVHD
Aplastic Anemia
PNH Complications
High Risk MDS
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Curtis et al. (July 17 issue)1 report evidence of longer
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
graft-versus-host disease (GVHD):
Also called GVHD, it is a common complication of bone marrow/stem cell transplantation. It is caused when the donor's immune cells, now in the patient, begin to see the the patient's body as foreign and mount an immune response. GVHD most commonly effects the…
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Luspatercept has emerged as a novel therapy for
anemia
anemia:
(uh-NEE-mee-uh) A condition in which there is a shortage of red blood cells in the bloodstream. This causes a low red blood cell count. Symptoms of anemia are fatigue and tiredness.
in transfusion-dependent (TD) lower-risk
myelodysplastic syndromes
myelodysplastic syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A…
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How should patients with VEXAS (an acronym for vacuoles [in myeloid and erythroid precursors], E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic) syndrome be treated? Until now, we have only had case reports and small series to guide us. In this issue of Blood, Jachiet and colleagues from the French VEXAS group FRENVEX retrospectively describe their experience with
azacitidine
azacitidine…
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Abstract
Higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (HR-MDS) with RARA gene overexpression is a subset of patients (pts) with an actionable target for
tamibarotene
tamibarotene:
Tamibarotene (brand name: Amnolake), also called retinobenzoic acid, is orally active, synthetic retinoid, developed to overcome all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) resistance, with potential antineoplastic activity…
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Dr. Rory Shallis explains the treatment,
Imetelstat
Imetelstat:
Who should not take RYTELO?
Before taking RYTELO, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. RYTELO may harm your unborn baby and may cause loss of pregnancy. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you…
, for patients with Low Risk MDS…
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Clonal
hematopoiesis
hematopoiesis:
(hi-mat-uh-poy-EE-suss) The process of making blood cells in the bone marrow.
of indeterminate potential (CHIP) is associated with increased mortality and malignancy risk, yet the determinants of clonal expansion remain poorly understood. We performed sequencing at a depth of coverage of >4000× for CHIP mutations in 6976 postmenopausal…
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