Journal of Blood Medicine, Volume 6, Issue (2015)

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Review Article
Clinical utility of lenalidomide in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes
Abdallah Abou Zahr, Ehab Saad Aldin, Rami S Komrokji & Amer M Zeidan
Pages: 1-16
Published online: 22 Dec 2014
AbstractforClinical utility of lenalidomide in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Original Research

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Responses of advanced directives by Jehovah’s Witnesses on a gynecologic oncology service
Nimesh P Nagarsheth, Nikhil Gupta, Arpeta Gupta, Erin Moshier, Herbert Gretz & Aryeh Shander
Pages: 17-23
Published online: 24 Dec 2014
AbstractforResponses of advanced directives by Jehovah’s Witnesses on a gynecologic oncology service | Full Text | References | PDF (780.6 KB)
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Short Report

Brief Report
Post hoc analysis of the relationship between baseline white blood cell count and survival outcome in a randomized Phase III trial of decitabine in older patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia
Christopher Arthur, Jaroslav Cermak, Jacques Delaunay, Jiří Mayer, Grzegorz Mazur, Xavier Thomas, Agnieszka Wierzbowska, Mark M Jones, Erhan Berrak & Hagop Kantarjian
Pages: 25-29
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforPost hoc analysis of the relationship between baseline white blood cell count and survival outcome in a randomized Phase III trial of decitabine in older patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia | Full Text | References | PDF (342.2 KB)
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Original Research

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Seroprevalence of human T-cell lymphoma/leukemia virus type-1 (HTLV-1) antibodies among blood donors at Enugu, Nigeria
Augustine Ejike Okoye, Obike Godswill Ibegbulam, Robinson Chukwudi Onoh, Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu, Chukwudi Simon Anigbo & Charles Emeka Nonyelu
Pages: 31-36
Published online: 19 Jan 2015
AbstractforSeroprevalence of human T-cell lymphoma/leukemia virus type-1 (HTLV-1) antibodies among blood donors at Enugu, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (209.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Romiplostim as a treatment for immune thrombocytopenia: a review
Sarah Chalmers & Michael D Tarantino
Pages: 37-44
Published online: 19 Jan 2015
AbstractforRomiplostim as a treatment for immune thrombocytopenia: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (208.1 KB)
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Infused autograft lymphocyte to monocyte ratio predicts survival in classical Hodgkin lymphoma
Luis F Porrata, David J Inwards, Stephen M Ansell, Ivana N Micallef, Patrick B Johnston, William J Hogan & Svetomir N Markovic
Pages: 45-53
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforInfused autograft lymphocyte to monocyte ratio predicts survival in classical Hodgkin lymphoma | Full Text | References | PDF (677.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell harvesting: technical advances and clinical utility
Olivier Hequet
Pages: 55-67
Published online: 18 Feb 2015
AbstractforHematopoietic stem and progenitor cell harvesting: technical advances and clinical utility | Full Text | References | PDF (303.1 KB)
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Review Article
Recent trends in the gene therapy of β-thalassemia
Alessia Finotti, Laura Breda, Carsten W Lederer, Nicoletta Bianchi, Cristina Zuccato, Marina Kleanthous, Stefano Rivella & Roberto Gambari
Pages: 69-85
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforRecent trends in the gene therapy of β-thalassemia | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Original Research

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The benefit of consolidation radiotherapy to initial disease bulk in patients with advanced Hodgkin’s disease who achieved complete remission after standard chemotherapy
Yasser Bayoumi, Abdulaziz Al-Homaidi, Syed Zaidi, Imran Tailor, Ibrahiem Motiabi, Nawal Alshehri, Assem Al-Ghazali & Samer Almudaibigh
Pages: 87-92
Published online: 20 Mar 2015
AbstractforThe benefit of consolidation radiotherapy to initial disease bulk in patients with advanced Hodgkin’s disease who achieved complete remission after standard chemotherapy | Full Text | References | PDF (449.3 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
A case of Hodgkin’s lymphoma with severely impaired liver function treated successfully with gemcitabine followed by ABVD
Rajshekhar Chakraborty, Shiva Kumar Reddy Mukkamalla, Garfield Gutzmore & Hon Cheung Chan
Pages: 93-97
Published online: 23 Mar 2015
AbstractforA case of Hodgkin’s lymphoma with severely impaired liver function treated successfully with gemcitabine followed by ABVD | Full Text | References | PDF (174 KB)
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Relationship between NADPH and Th1/Th2 ratio in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma who have been exposed to pesticides
Meriem Rabia Zahzeh, Bouchra Loukidi, Warda Meziane, Mustapha Haddouche, Naima Mesli, Zahia Zouaoui & Mourad Aribi
Pages: 99-107
Published online: 31 Mar 2015
AbstractforRelationship between NADPH and Th1/Th2 ratio in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma who have been exposed to pesticides | Full Text | References | PDF (898.2 KB)
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Prevalence of HIV-related thrombocytopenia among clients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara, southwestern Uganda
Ivan M Taremwa, Winnie R Muyindike, Enoch Muwanguzi, Yap Boum II & Bernard Natukunda
Pages: 109-113
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforPrevalence of HIV-related thrombocytopenia among clients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara, southwestern Uganda | Full Text | References | PDF (240.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Management of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema: role of ecallantide
Hannah Duffey & Rafael Firszt
Pages: 115-123
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforManagement of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema: role of ecallantide | Full Text | References | PDF (507.9 KB)
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Original Research

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Occurrence of anti-D alloantibodies among pregnant women in Kasese District, Western Uganda
Yona Mbalibulha, Enoch Muwanguzi, Godfrey R Mugyenyi & Bernard Natukunda
Pages: 125-129
Published online: 17 Apr 2015
AbstractforOccurrence of anti-D alloantibodies among pregnant women in Kasese District, Western Uganda | Full Text | References | PDF (235.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Profile of efraloctocog alfa and its potential in the treatment of hemophilia A
Lindsey A George & Rodney M Camire
Pages: 131-141
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforProfile of efraloctocog alfa and its potential in the treatment of hemophilia A | Full Text | References | PDF (679.2 KB)
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Review Article
Acquired hemophilia A: emerging treatment options
Maissaa Janbain, Cindy A Leissinger & Rebecca Kruse-Jarres
Pages: 143-150
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforAcquired hemophilia A: emerging treatment options | Full Text | References | PDF (499.4 KB)
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Original Research

Article
The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is associated with severity of rheumatic mitral valve stenosis
Erkan Baysal, Cengiz Burak, Serkan Cay, Tolga Aksu, Bernas Altıntaş, Barış Yaylak, Utkan Sevük & Önder Bilge
Pages: 151-156
Published online: 13 May 2015
AbstractforThe neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is associated with severity of rheumatic mitral valve stenosis | Full Text | References | PDF (288.5 KB)
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Prognostic significance of ASXL1, JAK2V617F mutations and JAK2V617F allele burden in Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms
Ipek Yonal-Hindilerden, Aynur Daglar-Aday, Basak Akadam-Teker, Ceylan Yilmaz, Meliha Nalcaci, Akif Selim Yavuz & Deniz Sargin
Pages: 157-175
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforPrognostic significance of ASXL1, JAK2V617F mutations and JAK2V617F allele burden in Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Critical appraisal of dabigatran in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Kelechi C Ogbonna & Dave L Dixon
Pages: 177-184
Published online: 11 Jun 2015
AbstractforCritical appraisal of dabigatran in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism | Full Text | References | PDF (391.4 KB)
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Expert Opinion

Editorial
Issues in assessing products for the treatment of hemophilia – the intersection between efficacy, economics, and ethics
Albert Farrugia, Declan Noone, Uwe Schlenkrich, Steffen Schlenkrich, Brian O’Mahony & Josephine Cassar
Pages: 185-195
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforIssues in assessing products for the treatment of hemophilia – the intersection between efficacy, economics, and ethics | Full Text | References | PDF (851.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Iron chelation therapy in transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients: current strategies and future directions
Antoine N Saliba, Afif R Harb & Ali T Taher
Pages: 197-209
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforIron chelation therapy in transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients: current strategies and future directions | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Original Research

Article
Predictors of atrial fibrillation recurrence after cryoballoon ablation
Tolga Aksu, Erkan Baysal, Tümer Erdem Guler, Sukriye Ebru Golcuk, İsmail Erden & Kazim Serhan Ozcan
Pages: 211-217
Published online: 29 Jun 2015
AbstractforPredictors of atrial fibrillation recurrence after cryoballoon ablation | Full Text | References | PDF (289.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and current and emerging treatment options
Tia Solh, Ashley Botsford & Melhem Solh
Pages: 219-227
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforGlanzmann’s thrombasthenia: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and current and emerging treatment options | Full Text | References | PDF (317.5 KB)
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Review Article
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in sickle cell disease: patient selection and special considerations
Monica Bhatia & Sujit Sheth
Pages: 229-238
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforHematopoietic stem cell transplantation in sickle cell disease: patient selection and special considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (410.2 KB)
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Review Article
Tranexamic acid for the prevention and management of orthopedic surgical hemorrhage: current evidence
Christopher Kim, Sam Si-Hyeong Park & J Roderick Davey
Pages: 239-244
Published online: 25 Aug 2015
AbstractforTranexamic acid for the prevention and management of orthopedic surgical hemorrhage: current evidence | Full Text | References | PDF (189.6 KB)
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Emerging and future therapies for hemophilia
Marcus E Carr & Bartholomew J Tortella
Pages: 245-255
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforEmerging and future therapies for hemophilia | Full Text | References | PDF (717.2 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in idiopathic hypereosinophilia with warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Alexander J Sweidan, Adam K Brys, David D Sohn & Milan R Sheth
Pages: 257-260
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforDiagnostic and therapeutic considerations in idiopathic hypereosinophilia with warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia | Full Text | References | PDF (775 KB)
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Original Research

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Rate and predictors of low serum ferritin levels among healthy parturient women in Enugu, Nigeria
Fausta Chioma J Emegoakor, Chukwuemeka Anthony Iyoke, Hyginus Uzo Ezegwui, Frank Okechukwu Ezugwu, Odidika Ugochukwu Umeora & Izuchukwu Obumneme Ibeagha
Pages: 261-267
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforRate and predictors of low serum ferritin levels among healthy parturient women in Enugu, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (272.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Panobinostat for the treatment of multiple myeloma: the evidence to date
Hanna Bailey, David D Stenehjem & Sunil Sharma
Pages: 269-276
Published online: 08 Oct 2015
AbstractforPanobinostat for the treatment of multiple myeloma: the evidence to date | Full Text | References | PDF (227.3 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Clinical and laboratory characteristics associated with a high optical density anti-platelet factor 4 ELISA test
Benjamin Y Lu, David Kudlowitz & Lawrence B Gardner
Pages: 277-283
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforClinical and laboratory characteristics associated with a high optical density anti-platelet factor 4 ELISA test | Full Text | References | PDF (526.6 KB)
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Hydroxyurea decreases hospitalizations in pediatric patients with Hb SC and Hb SB+ thalassemia
Jeffrey D Lebensburger, Rakeshkumar J Patel, Prasannalaxmi Palabindela, Christina J Bemrich-Stolz, Thomas H Howard & Lee M Hilliard
Pages: 285-290
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforHydroxyurea decreases hospitalizations in pediatric patients with Hb SC and Hb SB+ thalassemia | Full Text | References | PDF (177.2 KB)
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