2024
Targeted therapies for myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms (MDS): current landscape and future directions
Bidikian A, Bewersdorf J, Shallis R, Getz T, Stempel J, Kewan T, Stahl M, Zeidan A. Targeted therapies for myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms (MDS): current landscape and future directions. Expert Review Of Anticancer Therapy 2024, 24: 1131-1146. PMID: 39367718, DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2024.2414071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchErythropoiesis-stimulating agentsTargeted therapyLR-MDSHR-MDSHypoxia-inducible factorAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationLandscape of targeted therapiesHematopoietic stem cell transplantationHeterogeneous group of hematologic malignanciesGroup of hematologic malignanciesMolecular prognostic toolsDuration of responseStem cell transplantationTrial designClinical trial designHypomethylating agentsCell transplantationHematologic malignanciesImprove patient outcomesRNA splicing machineryImmune evasionPrognostic toolTGF-betaTherapyEffective treatmentTreatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes for Older Patients: Current State of Science, Challenges, and Opportunities
Kewan T, Stahl M, Bewersdorf J, Zeidan A. Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes for Older Patients: Current State of Science, Challenges, and Opportunities. Current Hematologic Malignancy Reports 2024, 19: 138-150. PMID: 38632155, DOI: 10.1007/s11899-024-00733-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHematopoietic stem cell transplantationAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationLower-risk MDSErythropoiesis-stimulating agentsHypomethylating agentsIPSS-MHR-MDSRisk stratificationMolecular International Prognostic Scoring SystemRisk of leukemia progressionTreated with hypomethylating agentsInternational Prognostic Scoring SystemTreatment of myelodysplastic syndromesOral hypomethylating agentsHigh-risk MDSPrognostic Scoring SystemStem cell transplantationEnhanced risk stratificationRecent FindingsRecent advancesRefine treatment strategiesQuality-of-life improvementAssociated with treatmentTreatment decision-makingIntensive chemotherapyMDS patients
2023
Novel Approaches and Future Directions in Myelodysplastic Syndrome Treatment
Bewersdorf J, Xie Z, Zeidan A. Novel Approaches and Future Directions in Myelodysplastic Syndrome Treatment. The Cancer Journal 2023, 29: 195-202. PMID: 37195776, DOI: 10.1097/ppo.0000000000000658.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsHigh-risk MDS patientsInternational Prognostic Scoring SystemPhase III clinical trialsErythropoiesis-stimulating agentsPrognostic scoring systemRisk stratification toolAdvanced clinical testingStandard of careAcute myeloid leukemiaTelomerase inhibitor imetelstatEncouraging early resultsMyelodysplastic Syndromes TreatmentAnemic patientsAgent monotherapyMDS patientsStratification toolSyndrome treatmentCombination therapyDysplastic changesClinical trialsMyeloid leukemiaTreatment decisionsClonal disorderTreatment selectionClinical testingWhy do we not have more drugs approved for MDS? A critical viewpoint on novel drug development in MDS
Frumm S, Shimony S, Stone R, DeAngelo D, Bewersdorf J, Zeidan A, Stahl M. Why do we not have more drugs approved for MDS? A critical viewpoint on novel drug development in MDS. Blood Reviews 2023, 60: 101056. PMID: 36805300, DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2023.101056.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsMyelodysplastic syndromeDNA methyltransferase inhibitorLow risk (LR) MDSHigh-risk myelodysplastic syndromeHigh transfusion needsRisk myelodysplastic syndromesCurrent treatment landscapeErythropoiesis-stimulating agentsNovel drug developmentHR-MDSTreatment landscapeTransfusion needsTargetable mutationsClinical trialsMDS pathogenesisNew agentsRing sideroblastsMore drugsUnmet needTherapy developmentDrug developmentMethyltransferase inhibitorFactor mutationsApprovalInflammation
2021
Risk-Adapted, Individualized Treatment Strategies of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
Bewersdorf JP, Zeidan AM. Risk-Adapted, Individualized Treatment Strategies of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). Cancers 2021, 13: 1610. PMID: 33807279, PMCID: PMC8036734, DOI: 10.3390/cancers13071610.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsChronic myelomonocytic leukemiaMyelodysplastic syndromeMyelomonocytic leukemiaAllogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantRed blood cell transfusionClinical symptom burdenLR-MDS patientsOverall survival benefitBlood cell transfusionHematopoietic cell transplantHigh-risk patientsMainstay of therapyErythropoiesis-stimulating agentsRisk of progressionRisk stratification toolIndividualized treatment strategiesAcute myeloid leukemiaRoutine clinical useAgent azacitidineAllo-HCTCell transfusionMost patientsSupportive careSurvival benefitSymptom burdenClinical Management of Anemia in Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes: An Update on Emerging Therapeutic Options
Lewis R, Bewersdorf JP, Zeidan AM. Clinical Management of Anemia in Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes: An Update on Emerging Therapeutic Options. Cancer Management And Research 2021, 13: 645-657. PMID: 33531837, PMCID: PMC7846829, DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s240600.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsLower-risk myelodysplastic syndromesErythropoiesis-stimulating agentsTherapeutic optionsSymptomatic anemiaMyelodysplastic syndromeRed blood cell transfusionFurther therapeutic optionsBlood cell transfusionAvailable therapeutic optionsMajority of patientsManagement of anemiaPrimary clinical goalQuality of lifeResultant cytopeniasCell transfusionFrequent transfusionsImmunosuppressive therapyClinical improvementMost patientsSelect patientsTransfusion burdenClinical managementIron overloadNovel agentsAdditional therapeutics