Multiple myeloma: diagnosis and treatment
SV Rajkumar, S Kumar - Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2016 - Elsevier
The diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma has changed dramatically in the past
decade. The disease definition has been updated to include highly specific biomarkers in …
decade. The disease definition has been updated to include highly specific biomarkers in …
Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in non‐HIV immunocompromised patients
A Stern, H Green, M Paul, L Vidal… - Cochrane database of …, 2014 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a disease affecting immunocompromised
patients. PCP among these patients is associated with significant morbidity and mortality …
patients. PCP among these patients is associated with significant morbidity and mortality …
[HTML][HTML] Multiple myeloma and infections: a population-based study on 9253 multiple myeloma patients
C Blimark, E Holmberg, UH Mellqvist, O Landgren… - …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with multiple myeloma. To
estimate the risk of bacterial and viral infections in multiple myeloma patients, we used …
estimate the risk of bacterial and viral infections in multiple myeloma patients, we used …
[HTML][HTML] European Myeloma Network guidelines for the management of multiple myeloma-related complications
E Terpos, M Kleber, M Engelhardt, S Zweegman… - …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract The European Myeloma Network provides recommendations for the management
of the most common complications of multiple myeloma. Whole body low-dose computed …
of the most common complications of multiple myeloma. Whole body low-dose computed …
International Myeloma Working Group recommendations for global myeloma care
Recent developments have led to remarkable improvements in the assessment and
treatment of patients with multiple myeloma (MM). New technologies have become available …
treatment of patients with multiple myeloma (MM). New technologies have become available …
[HTML][HTML] Secondary immunodeficiency in hematological malignancies: focus on multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Secondary immunodeficiency is reported in most patients with hematological malignancies
such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia and multiple myeloma. The aim of our review was to …
such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia and multiple myeloma. The aim of our review was to …
Levofloxacin prophylaxis in patients with newly diagnosed myeloma (TEAMM): a multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised, phase 3 trial
MT Drayson, S Bowcock, T Planche, G Iqbal… - The Lancet …, 2019 - thelancet.com
Background Myeloma causes profound immunodeficiency and recurrent, serious infections.
Around 5500 new cases of myeloma are diagnosed per year in the UK, and a quarter of …
Around 5500 new cases of myeloma are diagnosed per year in the UK, and a quarter of …
Secondary immunodeficiency in lymphoproliferative malignancies
V Friman, O Winqvist, C Blimark… - Hematological …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Secondary immunodeficiencies occur as a consequence of various diseases, including
hematological malignancies, and the use of pharmacological therapies, such as …
hematological malignancies, and the use of pharmacological therapies, such as …
Prevention of infections including vaccination strategies in multiple myeloma
H Ludwig, S Kumar - American journal of hematology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in multiple myeloma. The increased
risk for bacterial and viral infections results mainly from the disease‐inherent and treatment …
risk for bacterial and viral infections results mainly from the disease‐inherent and treatment …
Management of infectious complications in multiple myeloma patients: expert panel consensus-based recommendations
The introduction of new therapeutic agents in multiple myeloma (MM), including proteasome
inhibitors, immunoregulatory drugs and monoclonal antibodies, has improved the outcomes …
inhibitors, immunoregulatory drugs and monoclonal antibodies, has improved the outcomes …