Multiple Myeloma : an update on disease biology and therapy [PDF]
Multiple myeloma is a malignancy of immunoglobulin producing plasma cells. Clinical features include bone pain due to lytic bone lesions or pathological fractures, anemia, symptomatic hypercalcemia, renal insufficiency, recurrent infections and ...
Cook, Rachel J., Dingli, David
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Analysis of the immune system of multiple myeloma patients achieving long-term disease control by multidimensional flow cytometry [PDF]
Spanish Myeloma Group (GEM) and Grupo Castellano-Leones de Gammapatias Monoclonales, cooperative study groups: et al.Multiple myeloma remains largely incurable.
Blanco, Juan F.+15 more
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Development of multiple myeloma in a patient with chronic hepatitis C: A case report and review of the literature [PDF]
An association between chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and essential mixed cryoglobulinaemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) has been suggested. However, a causative role of HCV in these conditions has not been established.
Abonyi, Margit E.+4 more
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Multiple Myeloma in Indonesia [PDF]
Tujuan: Melihat karakteristik klinis pasien mieloma multipel di Indonesia.Metode: studi deskriptif, potong lintang, multisenter, dilakukan pada November 2008 sampai dengan November 2009.
Reksodiputro, A. H. (Arry)+2 more
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Serum protein fingerprinting by PEA immunoassay coupled with a pattern-recognition algorithms distinguishes MGUS and multiple myeloma [PDF]
Serum protein fingerprints associated with MGUS and MM and their changes in MM after autologous stem cell transplantation (MM-ASCT, day 100) remain unexplored.
Fillerová, Regina+9 more
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B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) in multiple myeloma: rationale for targeting and current therapeutic approaches. [PDF]
Despite considerable advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) in the last decade, a substantial proportion of patients do not respond to current therapies or have a short duration of response.
Chari, Ajai+4 more
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Ixazomib for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma : review from an evidence review group on a NICE single technology appraisal [PDF]
Ixazomib is an oral proteasome inhibitor used in combination with lenalidomide plus dexamethasone (IXA-LEN-DEX) and licensed for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Armoiry, Xavier+6 more
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Acute kidney injury on chronic kidney disease: From congestive heart failure to light chain deposition disease and cast nephropathy in multiple myeloma [PDF]
Acute on chronic renal failure is a common but notably broad diagnosis. We present a 64-year-old man with a history of diastolic heart failure and chronic kidney disease, admitted for an elevated creatinine.
Cheng, Steven+3 more
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Serum Free Light Chains Removal by HFR Hemodiafiltration in Patients with Multiple Myeloma and Acute Kidney Injury. a Case Series [PDF]
Background/Aims: Multiple myeloma (MM) represents 10% of all haematologic malignancies. Renal involvement occurs in 50% of MM patients; of them, 12-20% have acute kidney injury (AKI), with 10% needing dialysis at presentation. While hemodialysis (HD) has
Antolino, Giusy+7 more
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An unusual case of multiple myeloma [PDF]
The case concerns the unusual presentation of a non-secretory multiple myeloma with diarrhoea secondary to large bowel infiltration. In December 2009, a 74-year-old lady presented to hospital and complained of a two year history of intermittent ...
Delicata, Julian, Farrugia, Daniel
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