Comparative evaluation of red blood cell storage lesion in red cell concentrates (RCCs) prepared from regular and first-time blood donors
Donor variation is one of the important factor can effect on RBC storage lesion. Consequently, it is possible that the frequency of blood donation can be effective in this regard. Given the few studies that have been conducted, the aim of this study is to compare red blood cell storage damage in two groups of repeat and first-time donors.
Current experiences with teclistamab in patients with multiple myeloma and renal impairment
Renal impairment (RI), defined as a creatinine clearance of < 40 mL/min, affects up to half of patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Patients with MM and RI historically had poorer outcomes, likely due to the limited access to novel treatments available through clinical trials. Strict eligibility criteria for MM clinical trials often exclude patients with RI, necessitating reliance on patient data acquired from real-world (RW) clinical practice to guide therapeutic decisions. Therefore, there is a need for RW data and expert recommendations to guide treatment strategies for patients with MM and RI.
The impact of individualized prophylactic treatment based on pharmacokinetic parameters on the prognosis of patients with severe hemophilia A
To evaluate the effectiveness of PK-guided prophylaxis in severe hemophilia A.
DGPCNet: anemia detection from multimodal palm, fingernails, and eye conjunctiva images using deep global pyramid convolutional network
Anemia is one of the most common hematological disorders causing fatigue, increased vulnerability to infection, low birth weight, and threatening the physical and mental development of children. Hence, the early identification reduces the risk of patients and facilitates early intervention. On the other hand, the blood collection of the adults is simple, and the results will be precise, and directly show the cause of anemia in adults. Noninvasive techniques for anemia diagnosis are specific for young children and pediatric patients improving the cost effectiveness.
Quantifying the optimal factor VIII levels to achieve patient-centric and clinician-relevant outcomes among people with hemophilia A: a SHELF elicitation study
Hemophilia A is an inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of clotting factor VIII (FVIII), leading to joint bleeding and arthropathy. While prophylactic FVIII therapy reduces bleeding, evidence suggests maintaining higher FVIII levels (FL) may better protect joint health, particularly in physically active individuals and those with joint damage. However, data on optimal FLs required to prevent joint deterioration and complications remains limited.
Beyond progression-free survival (PFS): time to next treatment (TTNT) as a patient-centered metric of clinical benefit in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
In chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), progression-free survival (PFS) remains a fundamental efficacy endpoint; however, it does not fully capture patient-centric measures such as treatment discontinuation or adherence. Time to next treatment (TTNT) offers a pragmatic alternative, encompassing not only the interval until initiation of subsequent therapy but also reflecting treatment tolerability and compliance.
Pain in sickle cell disease: a prospective multicentre community-based cohort study in underserved Indian communities
Pain is the most prevalent and debilitating symptom of sickle cell disease (SCD). However, there is a paucity of community-based, longitudinal data from low- and middle-income countries. This study is to systematically document phenotypic details of SCD-related pain in a cohort through a prospective, year-long study in underserved regions of five Indian states.
Masked polycythemia vera: diagnostic challenges and clinical implications
Current trends and future artificial intelligence applications in transfusion medicine: a bibliometric analysis
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly vital in transfusion medicine for enhancing service quality and efficiency. However, bibliometric studies in this area are scarce. This analysis maps current and emerging research trends.
Stem cell boost for immune effector cell associated hematotoxicity in multiple myeloma: minimizing long-term complications and expanding post CAR T-cell therapy relapse options
Cytopenia is one of the most common adverse events after BCMA chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy in the treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma (MM). The term Immune Effector Cell Associated Hematotoxicity (ICAHT) was coined to describe the unique hematological toxicities following novel CAR T cell therapies. The management of prolonged ICAHT ( > 30 days) is quite challenging, and patients have high incidences of infections, require prolonged transfusion support and have an increased non-relapse mortality. Stem cell boost (SCB) leads to prompt and durable count recovery and can minimize long-term complications while enabling therapeutic options in the post CAR T-cell therapy relapse setting.
Real-world analysis and cost-effectiveness of iron chelation therapy adherence in transfusion-dependent thalassemia
Adherence to iron chelation therapy (ICT) is essential for preventing iron overload complications and optimizing health outcomes in transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) patients. This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of ICT adherence in Malaysia.
Somatic variants and frequencies of familial myeloma germline predisposition genes among patients within the CoMMpass dataset
Genetic factors associated with familial multiple myeloma (MM) have been studied, yet the somatic engagement of germline predisposition genes remains underexplored. This study aims to systematically analyze somatic variants in previously reported germline familial myeloma predisposition genes.
May obesity increase the risk of lymphoma? Insights from genetic evidence
Lymphoma poses a significant public health challenge with complex subtypes. While obesity and adipokines have been linked to lymphoma, causal relationships remain unclear. This study uses Mendelian randomization (MR) to systematically assess these associations.
Reassuring clinicians and patients using SGLT-2 inhibitors: is there a need to worry about blood complications?
Evaluating quality-of-life outcomes during decitabine therapy in older adults with acute myeloid leukemia: overview of reported studies and assessment instruments
Novel therapeutics for immune thrombocytopenia: an evolving treatment landscape
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune-bleeding disorder; its management is shifting from empiricimmunosuppression and splenectomy to targeted, pathway-specific drugs that raise platelet counts with fewer long-term toxicities.
Updated guidelines in the treatment of myeloma bone disease in 2025: consensus statement by the Medical and Scientific Advisory Group of Australia (MSAG) to Myeloma Australia
Multiple myeloma is a hematological malignancy characterized by clonal plasma cell proliferation within the bone marrow, often resulting in osteolytic bone disease. Traditionally, bisphosphonates, such as zoledronic acid and pamidronate, have been used in the prophylaxis and treatment of myeloma bone disease (MBD).
Safety and efficacy of non-first-line drugs in the treatment of immune thrombocytopenia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
This systematic review and network meta-analysis(NMA) comprehensively evaluated the efficacy and safety of non-first-line drugs in the treatment of adult patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
Mechanism regulation of endoplasmic reticulum stress in multiple myeloma cells: modulation of the UPR, UPS, autophagy, HSPs, and potential therapeutic targets
Multiple myeloma (MM) progression results from complex interactions between tumor cells, cytokines, and the tumor microenvironment (TME). MM cells constantly produce paraprotein, causing endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS). Cell survival relies on adaptive mechanisms such as the unfolded protein response (UPR), autophagy, and heat shock proteins (HSPs). This review emphasizes the role of ERS in MM cell survival and explores emerging therapeutic strategies targeting ERS-related pathways, including chemical agents, natural compounds, and inhibitors of autophagy, HSPs, or the proteasome.
Analysis of diagnostic value of lncRNA HCP5 in immune thrombocytopenia and its predictive value for disease progression
Studies showed that lncRNA HCP5 was associated with a variety of autoimmune diseases. This study evaluated the diagnostic potential of lncRNA HCP5 for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and its prognostic value in predicting disease progression, offering clinical application insights.
Subclinical myocardial dysfunction in essential thrombocythemia: role of global longitudinal strain
The present study aimed to evaluate cardiac global longitudinal strain (GLS) in patients diagnosed with essential thrombocytosis (ET).
