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Shaheen N, Abosoudah I, Alshahrani M, Alzahrani M, Essa M, Alahmari B, Mutaher E, Kanfar S, Alsaeed A, Alamoudi S, Monagel D, Marei M, Alzahrani M, Alsultan A, Aljefri A, Masari A, Alsharif O, Alsughayir AH, Hejazi A, Aldaama S, Alaskar A. Hematopoietic cell transplantation and cell therapy activity landscape survey in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; a report from the Saudi Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (SSBMT). Bone Marrow Transplant 2024:10.1038/s41409-024-02240-3. [PMID: 38459171 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-024-02240-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) activity was surveyed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The overall rate of HCT per 10,000,000 inhabitants doubled every 10 years. 15,031 HCTs were reported by all the functional HCT centers in KSA since inception of HCT program. Out of total HCT 15,031; 10,232(68%) were reported in adults, and 4799(32%) in the pediatric population. Allogeneic HCT constituted 10,489(70%) of total HCT, with majority from Human Leukocyte Antigen matched identical sibling (85.4%). The autologous HCTs were 4542(30%). During the last five years 2018-2022; in total 5164 HCTs were performed, with the majority had allogeneic HCT 3,085(59.74%), followed by the autologous HCT 3085(40.2%). The top three main indications of the autologous HCT were Multiple Myeloma 299(28%), Hodgkin Lymphoma 293(27.8%), and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 212(20%). Hemoglobinopathies 615(27.6%) were mostly indicated for allogeneic HCT, followed by Acute Myeloid Leukemia 433(19.4%), and Precursors Lymphoid Neoplasms 322(14.4%). The HCT activity landscape survey provides the updated current state and trends for HCT in KSA. The reported HCT numbers differ than what was reported by international registries, since not all the cases have been reported. We urge to have a common data hub nationally in order to capture the actual number of cases.
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Luo L, Lai C, Feng T, Yao Y, Xue H, Xiang G, Luo L, Huang X. Umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells transplantation decreases incidence of liver cancer in end-stage liver disease patients: a retrospective analysis over 5 years. Am J Transl Res 2022; 14:5848-5858. [PMID: 36105061 PMCID: PMC9452340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate effects of umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) transplantation on the risks of liver cancers in end-stage liver disease (ESLD) patients. METHODS Data of 45 ESLD patients received UC-MSCs transplantation (UC-MSCs group) and 50 ESLD patients received non-UC-MSCs transplantation (non-UC-MSCs group) were retrospectively analyzed, and they were followed up for 5 years. RESULTS The incidence of liver cancer was much lower in UC-MSCs group than that in the non-UC-MSCs group (12% vs 2.2%, P=0.008). The survival rate of patients was significantly higher in the UC-MSCs group than that in the non-UC-MSCs group during the five years follow-up (P=0.043). The inflammation and fibrosis scores were lower in the UC-MSCs group than those in the non-UC-MSCs group (P<0.036). Compared with the non-UC-MSCs group, the UC-MSCs group showed largely improved liver cirrhosis degree and lower Child-Pugh scores (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS UC-MSCs transplantation is able to decrease the risks of liver cancers in ESLD patients, which might work by inhibiting inflammation.
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- Le Luo
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Center & Cell Transplantation Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Center & Cell Transplantation Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Center & Cell Transplantation Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Center & Cell Transplantation Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Center & Cell Transplantation Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Center & Cell Transplantation Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Center & Cell Transplantation Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Center & Cell Transplantation Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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Strategic priorities for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the EMRO region. Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Ther 2021; 16:162-169. [PMID: 34688625 DOI: 10.1016/j.hemonc.2021.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The World Health Organization-designated Eastern Mediterranean region (EMRO) consists of 22 countries in North Africa and Western Asia with a collective population of over 679 million. The area comprises some of the wealthiest countries per capita income and some of the poorest. The population structure is also unique and contrasts with western countries, with a much younger population. The region sits in the heart of the thalassemia belt. Many countries have a significant prevalence of sickle cell disease, and cancer is on the rise in the region. Therefore, the strategic priorities for the growth and development of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) differ from country to country based on resources, healthcare challenges, and prevalent infrastructure. Thirty-one reporting teams to the Eastern Mediterranean Blood and Marrow Transplantation Group have active HSCT programs in 12 countries; allogeneic transplants outnumber autologous transplants, and the proportion of allotransplants for non-malignant conditions is higher in the EMRO region than in Western Europe and North America. The vast majority (99%) of allotransplants are from matched related donors. Matched unrelated donors and other alternate donor transplants are underutilized. The chance of finding a matched related donor for allografts is higher, with a significant chance of finding matched donors among non-sibling related donors. Reasons for relatively lower rates of transplants compared with other countries are multifactorial. Capacity building, development of newer centers, innovative funding, and better utilization of information technology are required to make transplantation as an accessible modality to more patients. Cost-effectiveness and cost-containment, regulation, and ensuring quality will all be priorities in planning HSCT development in the region.
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Liu Y, Yuan W, Li M, Cheng L, Yang J, Yin B, Huang X. In situ buccal carcinoma in a teenager after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22781. [PMID: 33120791 PMCID: PMC7581110 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the most effective treatment for the majority of patients who have malignant haemolytic disease. Although the success rate of HSCT has increased, the increasing number of cases suffering from secondary solid malignancies after HSCT has attracted more interest recently. PATIENT CONCERNS A 16-year-old female patient from China presented with a crusty and painful lesion on the left buccal mucosa with a history of chronic graft-versus-host disease following allogeneic HSCT for acute myeloid leukaemia. DIAGNOSIS An incisional biopsy of the lesion showed stratified squamous epithelium mucosa with severe dysplasia (carcinoma in situ). Subsequently, a wide local excision was performed and histological examination revealed early infiltrating squamous epithelial mucosa (carcinoma in situ). INTERVENTIONS She was being treated in the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic with an incisional biopsy of the left buccal mucosa. She also received a wide local excision. OUTCOMES Follow-up for 4 years showed no recurrence. LESSONS This case helps raise awareness of the diagnosis of oral symptoms in young patients after HSCT. Due to the increasing application of HSCT, raising awareness in oral and dental physicians may be required to improve long-term clinical outcome of patients who underwent HSCT.
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Abdulrazeq F, Matsumoto MM, Abduljabbar R, Al-Hajj A, Alayash M, Ballourah R, Issak S, Issak Z. Identifying Barriers to Umbilical Cord Blood Banking in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Obstetricians. Int J Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Res 2020; 14:213-225. [PMID: 33603982 PMCID: PMC7876430 DOI: 10.18502/ijhoscr.v14i4.4474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: The expansion of umbilical cord blood (UCB) banking necessitates a greater understanding among obstetricians in order to responsibly inform parents about UCB collection and storage. Gaps in knowledge can compromise public UCB banking efforts and result in missed opportunities and public misguidance about UCB banking. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was disseminated among obstetricians in Amman, Jordan. The questionnaire aimed to evaluate obstetricians' knowledge of and attitude toward UCB storage and applications, as well as current practice patterns. Results: Ninety-six obstetricians responded (55% response rate), most of whom were Jordanian (71%), female (83%), resident physicians (59%), and working in either private (43%) or public (42%) hospitals, with an average of 6.5 years in practice. Only 26% had personal experience in UCB collection, and 20% had received education on UCB collection. Nearly 75% said their hospitals lacked standard operating procedures, guidelines, or infectious disease screening for UCB units. Overall knowledge about UCB was moderate, and the internet was the most common information source (54%). Overall attitudes were positive, especially in desire to expand personal knowledge about UCB, integrate information into medical residency curricula, and establish a public UCB bank in Jordan. However, many believed that ethical (61%) and religious (56%) controversies surround UCB donation. Conclusion: This study identifies deficiencies in quality control and experience in UCB collection in Jordan, as well as areas of inadequate knowledge and ethical controversies among obstetricians. These issues contribute to public misinformation and limit public UCB donation programs, and requires improved medical education on this topic.
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- Fayez Abdulrazeq
- Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Yemen's University of Science and Technology-Jordan Branch, Farid Abu Minnah Street, Amman, Jordan
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- Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, 924 E. 57 Street, Suite 104, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Yemen's University of Science and Technology-Jordan Branch, Farid Abu Minnah Street, Amman, Jordan
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- Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Yemen's University of Science and Technology-Jordan Branch, Farid Abu Minnah Street, Amman, Jordan
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- Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Yemen's University of Science and Technology-Jordan Branch, Farid Abu Minnah Street, Amman, Jordan
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- Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Yemen's University of Science and Technology-Jordan Branch, Farid Abu Minnah Street, Amman, Jordan
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- Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Yemen's University of Science and Technology-Jordan Branch, Farid Abu Minnah Street, Amman, Jordan
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- Community Medicine and Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Yemen's University of Science and Technology-Jordan Branch, Farid Abu Minnah Street, Amman, Jordan
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Esophagectomy for the patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Int J Clin Oncol 2019; 25:82-88. [PMID: 31549271 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-019-01549-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The number of long-term survivors after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has increased recently. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma occurs at a particularly high incidence as a secondary cancer after HSCT. However, standard treatment for these patients has not been established yet. The objectives of this study were to investigate outcomes of esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma developed in HSCT patients, and to provide the appropriate perioperative management. METHODS Ten HSCT patients underwent esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma between December 2007 and September 2017 at the National Cancer Center Hospital. The surgical outcomes and long-term prognosis of these patients were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS In the former group, 5 of the 7 patients (71.4%) developed pneumonia after esophagectomy, with two of them requiring intubation because of respiratory failure. None of the three patients of the latter group, who received broad-spectrum antibiotics for more than 7 days after the surgery, developed any postoperative complications. The estimated survival probability of these patients at 5 years after the surgery was 53.3%. CONCLUSIONS HSCT patients have an extremely high risk of developing pneumonia after esophagectomy, and the condition can easily become serious. Therefore, broad-spectrum antibiotics should be administered prophylactically to prevent severe pneumonia during the perioperative period in these patients.
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Treatment of Epstein-Barr virus associated central nervous system diseases after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with intrathecal donor lymphocyte infusion. Bone Marrow Transplant 2018; 54:821-827. [PMID: 30518982 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-018-0409-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is an effective measure for the treatment of hematological disease. With the progress and widespread use of allo-HSCT, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) related central nervous system (CNS) diseases have gotten more and more attention because of its poor prognosis and overall survival. Since currently there is no standard treatment for patients with EBV-associated CNS diseases and reported therapies are heterogeneous with mixed results, we attempted to develop a novel therapeutic method. We applied a regimen of intrathecal donor lymphocyte infusion (IDLI) in three patients with EBV-associated CNS diseases after allo-HSCT in addition to immunosuppressants reduction and combined antiviral therapy. All of three patients were responsive to this therapy: all clinical symptoms and EBV load in CSF were resolved 10, 17, and 12 days after initial IDLI, respectively, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed that lesions of case 1 and 2 disappeared 15 and 19 days after initial IDLI, respectively. Even more appealing, there were no acute or chronic adverse reactions during the infusion and up to 23 months of follow-up. In conclusion, IDLI seems to be an effective and safe method for EBV-associated CNS diseases in allo-HSCT recipients. We recommend this treatment modality for further investigation.
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Atsuta Y, Hirakawa A, Nakasone H, Kurosawa S, Oshima K, Sakai R, Ohashi K, Takahashi S, Mori T, Ozawa Y, Fukuda T, Kanamori H, Morishima Y, Kato K, Yabe H, Sakamaki H, Taniguchi S, Yamashita T. Late Mortality and Causes of Death among Long-Term Survivors after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2016; 22:1702-1709. [PMID: 27246369 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2016.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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We sought to assess the late mortality risks and causes of death among long-term survivors of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT). The cases of 11,047 relapse-free survivors of a first HCT at least 2 years after HCT were analyzed. Standardized mortality ratios (SMR) were calculated and specific causes of death were compared with those of the Japanese population. Among relapse-free survivors at 2 years, overall survival percentages at 10 and 15 years were 87% and 83%, respectively. The overall risk of mortality was significantly higher compared with that of the general population. The risk of mortality was significantly higher from infection (SMR = 57.0), new hematologic malignancies (SMR = 2.2), other new malignancies (SMR = 3.0), respiratory causes (SMR = 109.3), gastrointestinal causes (SMR = 3.8), liver dysfunction (SMR = 6.1), genitourinary dysfunction (SMR = 17.6), and external or accidental causes (SMR = 2.3). The overall annual mortality rate showed a steep decrease from 2 to 5 years after HCT; however, the decrease rate slowed after 10 years but was still higher than that of the general population at 20 years after HCT. SMRs in the earlier period of 2 to 4 years after HCT and 5 years or longer after HCT were 16.1 and 7.4, respectively. Long-term survivors after allogeneic HCT are at higher risk of mortality from various causes other than the underlying disease that led to HCT. Screening and preventive measures should be given a central role in reducing the morbidity and mortality of HCT recipients on long-term follow-up.
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- Yoshiko Atsuta
- Japanese Data Center for Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, Nagoya, Japan; Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
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- Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Section, Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Division of Hematology, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Division of Hematology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Therapy, Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya First Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Division of Epidemiology and Prevention, Aichi Cancer Center Research Institute, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children's Medical Center, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya First Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cell Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan
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- Division of Hematology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) 2011–2012: A comprehensive report on behalf of the Eastern Mediterranean Blood and Marrow Transplantation group (EMBMT). Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Ther 2015; 8:167-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hemonc.2015.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2015] [Accepted: 09/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Khansarinejad B, Soleimanjahi H, Mirab Samiee S, Hamidieh AA, Paryan M, Sanahmadi Y, Karami M, Mondanizadeh M. Monitoring human cytomegalovirus infection in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients: using an affordable in-house qPCR assay for management of HCMV infection under limited resources. Transpl Int 2015; 28:594-603. [DOI: 10.1111/tri.12545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2014] [Revised: 11/28/2014] [Accepted: 02/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Behzad Khansarinejad
- Department of Virology; Faculty of Medical Sciences; Tarbiat Modares University; Tehran Iran
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology; Arak University of Medical Sciences; Arak Iran
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- Department of Virology; Faculty of Medical Sciences; Tarbiat Modares University; Tehran Iran
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- Food and Drug Laboratory Research Center; Ministry of Health and Medical Education; Tehran Iran
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- Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center; Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Department of Research and Development; Production and Research Complex; Pasteur Institute of Iran; Tehran Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology; Hamadan University of Medical Sciences; Hamadan Iran
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- Molecular and Medicine Research Center; Arak University of Medical Sciences; Arak Iran
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Matsumoto MM, Dajani R, Matthews KRW. Cord Blood Banking in the Arab World: Current Status and Future Developments. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2015; 21:1188-94. [PMID: 25687797 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2015.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Accepted: 01/14/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Umbilical cord blood transplants are now used to treat numerous types of immune- and blood-related disorders and genetic diseases. Cord blood (CB) banks play an important role in these transplants by processing and storing CB units. In addition to their therapeutic potential, these banks raise ethical and regulatory questions, especially in emerging markets in the Arab world. In this article, the authors review CB banking in five countries in the region, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, selected for their different CB banking policies and initiatives. In assessing these case studies, the authors present regional trends and issues, including religious perspectives, policies, and demographic risk factors. This research suggests strong incentives for increasing the number of CB units that are collected from and available to Arab populations. In addition, the deficit in knowledge concerning public opinion and awareness in the region should be addressed to ensure educated decision-making.
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- Monica M Matsumoto
- James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Science and Technology Policy Program, Rice University, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Hashemite University of Jordan, Zarqa, Jordan
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- James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Science and Technology Policy Program, Rice University, Houston, Texas.
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Hematopoietic SCT in Iranian children 1991–2012. Bone Marrow Transplant 2015; 50:517-22. [DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2014.299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2014] [Revised: 10/26/2014] [Accepted: 11/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Kaya Z, Gültekin KE, Demirtaş OK, Karadeniz D, Çalapkulu Y, Tap Ö. Effects of targeted education for first-year university students on knowledge and attitudes about stem cell transplantation and donation. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2014; 13:76-81. [PMID: 25275861 DOI: 10.6002/ect.2014.0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a life-saving treatment, but donor numbers are lacking in Turkey and elsewhere. Increased awareness of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation among university students might help expand donation. We evaluated the effect of a brief targeted educational intervention on knowledge and attitudes about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and donation among first-year university students in Turkey. MATERIALS AND METHODS There were 301 first-year university students (median age, 18 y) who volunteered: 163 medical students (54%) and 138 law students (46%). Before and after a brief lecture about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, students answered a 5-item yes-or-no questionnaire regarding (1) knowledge about health benefits of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; (2) knowledge about stem cell banking and donation in Turkey; (3) knowledge about the transplantation procedure; (4) prior experience and/or willingness to donate blood; and (5) willingness to donate stem cells. Reasons for motivation to donate blood and/or stem cells were categorized. Results before and after the lecture were evaluated with univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS The response rate was 100%. Significantly greater proportions of students had knowledge about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and willingness to donate blood and stem cells after the lecture. There were no differences between medical and law students before the lecture. After the lecture, a significantly greater proportion of medical students indicated knowledge about health benefits of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, stem cell banking and donation in Turkey, and the transplantation procedure. CONCLUSIONS Brief education about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for university students can increase knowledge and awareness about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cause more positive attitudes about stem cell donation.
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- Zühre Kaya
- From the Pediatric Hematology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Medical School of Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Valizadeh L, Zamanzadeh V, Sayadi L, Taleghani F, Howard AF, Jeddian A. Truth-telling and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Nurs Ethics 2014; 21:518-29. [DOI: 10.1177/0969733013511359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a potential cure for a range of life-threatening diseases, but is also associated with a high mortality rate. Nurses encounter a variety of situations wherein they are faced with discussing bad news with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients. Research objective: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and strategies used by Iranian nurses related to truth-telling and communicating bad news to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients. Research design: A qualitative approach using content analysis of interview data was conducted. Participants and research context: A total of 18 nurses from the main hematopoietic stem cell transplantation center in Iran participated in semi-structured interviews. Ethical considerations: The Institutional Review Board of the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and the Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center affiliated with the Tehran University of Medical Sciences approved the study. Findings: In the first main category, not talking about the disease and potential negative outcomes, the nurses described the strategies of not naming the disease, talking about the truth in indirect ways and telling gradually. In the second main category, not disclosing the sad truth, the nurses described the strategies of protecting patients from upsetting information, secrecy, denying the truth and minimizing the importance of the problem. The nurses used these strategies to minimize psychological harm, avoid patient demoralization, and improve the patient’s likelihood of a fast and full recovery. Discussion: The priority for Iranian hematopoietic stem cell transplantation nurses is to first do no harm and to help patients maintain hope. This reflects the Iranian healthcare environment wherein communicating the truth to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients is commonly considered inappropriate and avoided. Conclusion: Iranian nurses require education and support to engage in therapeutic, culturally appropriate communication that emphasizes effective techniques for telling the truth and breaking bad news, thereby potentially improving patient outcomes and protecting patient rights.
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Atsuta Y, Suzuki R, Yamashita T, Fukuda T, Miyamura K, Taniguchi S, Iida H, Uchida T, Ikegame K, Takahashi S, Kato K, Kawa K, Nagamura-Inoue T, Morishima Y, Sakamaki H, Kodera Y. Continuing increased risk of oral/esophageal cancer after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in adults in association with chronic graft-versus-host disease. Ann Oncol 2014; 25:435-41. [PMID: 24399081 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdt558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The number of long-term survivors after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) showed steady increase in the past two decades. Second malignancies after HSCT are a devastating late complication. We analyzed the incidence of, risk compared with that in the general population, and risk factors for secondary solid cancers. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients were 17 545 adult recipients of a first allogeneic stem cell transplantation between 1990 and 2007 in Japan. Risks of developing secondary solid tumors were compared with general population by using standard incidence ratios (SIRs). RESULTS Two-hundred sixty-nine secondary solid cancers were identified. The cumulative incidence was 0.7% [95% confidence interval (CI), 0.6%-0.9%] at 5 years and 1.7% (95% CI, 1.4%-1.9%) at 10 years after transplant. The risk was significantly higher than that in the general population (SIR=1.8, 95% CI, 1.5-2.0). Risk was higher for oral cancer (SIR=15.7, 95% CI, 12.1-20.1), esophageal cancer (SIR=8.5, 95% CI, 6.1-11.5), colon cancer (SIR=1.9, 95% CI, 1.2-2.7), skin cancer (SIR=7.2, 95% CI, 3.9-12.4), and brain/nervous system cancer (SIR=4.1, 95% CI, 1.6-8.4). The risk of developing oral, esophageal, or skin cancer was higher at all times after 1-year post-transplant. Extensive-type chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) was a significant risk factor for the development of all solid tumors (RR=1.8, P<0.001), as well as for oral (RR=2.9, P<0.001) and esophageal (RR=5.3, P<0.001) cancers. Limited-type chronic GVHD was an independent risk factor for skin cancers (RR=5.8, P=0.016). CONCLUSION Recipients of allogeneic HSCT had a significantly higher ∼2-fold risk of developing secondary solid cancers than the general population. Lifelong screening for high-risk organ sites, especially oral or esophageal cancers, is important for recipients with active, or a history of, chronic GVHD.
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- Y Atsuta
- Department of HSCT Data Management and Biostatistics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya
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Ali N, Adil SN, Shaikh MU, Moosajee M, Masood N. Outcome of match related allogeneic stem cell transplantation procedures performed from 2004 till 2011. Exp Hematol Oncol 2012; 1:13. [PMID: 23210643 PMCID: PMC3514083 DOI: 10.1186/2162-3619-1-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2012] [Accepted: 05/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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We present our initial experience of allogeneic stem cell transplant procedure performed between April 2004 and August 2011 for various haematological disorders. All patients with non-malignant and malignant haematological disorders with HLA matched donors were selected after pre-transplant workup. Ninety seven patients underwent the procedure. Most common indications for transplant were aplastic anaemia in n = 34 (35%), followed by β-Thalassemia major in n = 21 (21.6%) and chronic myeloid leukemia in n = 11 patients (11.3%). Primary graft failure present was present in 2.06%. Incidence of graft versus host disease (GvHD) in our patients was 34%. After median follow-up of five years the overall survival was 71.3% with a mean survival time of 51.2 ± 3.3 months.
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- Natasha Ali
- FCPS Haematology, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, The Aga Khan University and Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
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Mohamed SYA, Fadhil I, Hamladji RM, Ali Hamidieh A, Fahmy O, Ladeb S, Alimoghaddam K, Elhaddad A, Ahmed Nacer R, Alsharif F, Rasheed W, Jahani M, Mousavi SA, Alseraihy A, Abdel-Rahman F, Al Jefri A, Hussein AA, Alabdulaaly A, Ibrahim A, Bekadja MA, Abboud M, Ahmed P, Dennison D, Bakr M, Benchekroun S, Hussain F, Othman TB, Aljurf M, Ghavamzadeh A. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) 2008-2009: Report on behalf of the Eastern Mediterranean Bone Marrow Transplantation (EMBMT) Group. Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Ther 2011; 4:81-93. [DOI: 10.5144/1658-3876.2011.81] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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