2023
When to use which molecular prognostic scoring system in the management of patients with MDS?
Kewan T, Bewersdorf J, Gurnari C, Xie Z, Stahl M, Zeidan A. When to use which molecular prognostic scoring system in the management of patients with MDS? Best Practice & Research Clinical Haematology 2023, 36: 101517. PMID: 38092484, DOI: 10.1016/j.beha.2023.101517.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsClinical Decision-MakingHumansLeukemia, Myeloid, AcuteMutationMyelodysplastic SyndromesPrognosisConceptsInternational Prognostic Scoring SystemPrognostic scoring systemAcute myeloid leukemiaScoring systemRisk stratificationRecurrent molecular alterationsHigh-risk patientsAppropriate risk stratificationManagement of patientsRecurrent genetic mutationsIntensive therapyMyeloid leukemiaTreatment strategiesPrognostic toolDisease pathogenesisMolecular alterationsHematopoietic cancersClinical decisionHeterogeneous groupGenetic mutationsNext-generation sequencingPrognostic systemPatientsVariable propensitySubsequent revision
2019
Treatment sequence of lenalidomide and hypomethylating agents and the impact on clinical outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes
Zeidan AM, Klink AJ, McGuire M, Feinberg B. Treatment sequence of lenalidomide and hypomethylating agents and the impact on clinical outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2019, 60: 2050-2055. PMID: 30636526, DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2018.1551538.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMyelodysplastic syndromeFirst-line useLonger treatment durationAgent azacitidineTreatment discontinuationClinical outcomesMedian timeInsurance disenrollmentUS payersTreatment durationLenalidomidePatientsTreatment sequenceOptimal sequencingSyndromeSurvivalOutcomesDiscontinuationAzacitidineDecitabineDisenrollment
2018
To chelate or not to chelate in MDS: That is the question!
Zeidan AM, Griffiths EA. To chelate or not to chelate in MDS: That is the question! Blood Reviews 2018, 32: 368-377. PMID: 29602612, DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2018.03.002.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsChelation TherapyClinical Decision-MakingDisease ManagementHumansIron Chelating AgentsIron OverloadMyelodysplastic SyndromesConceptsIron chelation therapyMyelodysplastic syndromeIron overloadMDS patientsChronic transfusion supportAcute myeloid leukemiaBone marrow failureDisease-related alterationsTransfusion supportSurvival impactRandomized trialsInferior outcomesMyeloid leukemiaChelation therapyClinical consequencesMarrow failurePatientsHeterogeneous groupIron metabolismTherapyInherent risksSyndromePhysical manifestationsLeukemiaHemopathies
2016
Selecting initial treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in older adults
Podoltsev NA, Stahl M, Zeidan AM, Gore SD. Selecting initial treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in older adults. Blood Reviews 2016, 31: 43-62. PMID: 27745715, DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2016.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAcute myeloid leukemiaTreatment-related mortalityInduction chemotherapyComplete remissionInitial treatmentMyeloid leukemiaNovel agentsOlder adultsMedian overall survivalGroup of patientsPhase III developmentDisease-related characteristicsMechanism of actionCPX-351Overall survivalLow-intensity treatmentClinical trialsTreatment outcomesPatientsRemissionChemotherapyLeukemiaMortalityTreatmentAdults