Articles related to MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES

A study published in Blood Advances finds that higher levels of NETosis in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are not linked to thrombotic events. The study determined that while NETosis may play a role in facilitating thrombosis, it is not a sole causative determinant in MPN-associated thrombophilia.

Bone marrow failure in children and young adults is often suspected to be inherited; however, in many cases, diagnosis remains uncertain. A new study involving 179 patients (from 173 families) found that implementing precision medicine at diagnosis can improve patient management, along with the use of family counseling. This study published in Blood expands the “portrait” of IBMF syndromes and explores some newly recognized disease entities.

This article presents a review and commentary of selected presentations from the all-virtual 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Meeting and Exposition, which took place in December 2020. Coverage includes safety and efficacy results from various trials and studies, including MEDALIST, DACOTA, P-2001, M15-531, ACE-536-MF-001, Sintra-REV, and COMMANDS.

Can transfusion independence for multiple weeks be possible in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes? Read on to discover promising information you can share with your patients about reducing the severity of their anemia.