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Ruxolitinib in elderly patients with myelofibrosis: impact of age and genotype. A multicentre study on 291 elderly patients.
British journal of haematology - 1 Oct 2018
Palandri Francesca, Catani Lucia, Bonifacio Massimiliano, Benevolo Giulia, Heidel Florian, Palumbo Giuseppe A, Crugnola Monica, Abruzzese Elisabetta, Bartoletti Daniela, Polverelli Nicola, Bergamaschi Micaela, Tiribelli Mario, Iurlo Alessandra, Breccia Massimo, Cavazzini Francesco, Tieghi Alessia, Binotto Gianni, Isidori Alessandro, Martino Bruno, D'Adda Mariella, Bosi Costanza, Sabattini Elena, Vitolo Umberto, Aversa Franco, Ibatici Adalberto, Lemoli Roberto M, Sgherza Nicola, Cuneo Antonio, Martinelli Giovanni, Semenzato Giampietro, Cavo Michele, Vianelli Nicola, Sapienza Maria R, Latagliata Roberto
Abstract excerpt
Ruxolitinib is a JAK1/2 inhibitor that may control myelofibrosis (MF)-related splenomegaly and symptoms and can be prescribed regardless of age. While aging is known to correlate with worse prognosis, no specific analysis is available to confirm that ruxolitinib is suitable for use in older populations. A clinical database was created in 23 European Haematology Centres and retrospective data on 291 MF patients...
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