Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
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MINNEAPOLIS, June 14, 2024 — NMDPSM, a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, and the CIBMTR® (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research®) announced interim results from the ACCESS trial as an oral abstract during the European Hematology Association (EHA)…
Alain MIna, MD
Institution
National Cancer Institute - NCI
Physician Status
accepting new patients
Primary Disease Area of Focus
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
FDA approves imetelstat for low- to intermediate-1 risk myelodysplastic syndromes with transfusion-dependent anemia
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On June 6, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved imetelstat (Rytelo, Geron Corporation), an oligonucleotide telomerase inhibitor, for adults with low- to intermediate-1 risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring four or more red…
Blood Transfusions and Iron Overload
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Living Well with Bone Marrow Failure
Managing Your Treatment
In this webinar, Dr. Thomas Coates will discuss blood transfusions and the potential side effect, iron overload. You may submit questions in advance by emailing help@aamds.org.
Toward a more patient-centered drug development process in clinical trials for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms (MDS): Practical considerations from the International Consortium for MDS (icMDS)
Notable treatment advances have been made in recent years for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes myelodysplastic syndromes:
Advances in the management of higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes: future prospects
Higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes myelodysplastic syndromes: (my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders wh
Understanding Secondary AML: High-Risk MDS to AML
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
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Nathan Punwani, MD, MPH
In this webinar, Dr. Nathan Punwani discusses the development of secondary AML from high risk MDS, treatment options and the quality of life impact for patients.
Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes for Older Patients: Current State of Science, Challenges, and Opportunities
Purpose of review: Myelodysplastic syndromes Myelodysplastic syndromes: (my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dr
