Publications by authors named "Bianca Cirone"

Background: Regular monitoring of CD34 donor chimerism (DC) is a highly sensitive method of predicting relapse in allogeneic stem cell transplant (alloHSCT) recipients with AML/MDS. A fall of CD34 DC below 80% is an indicator of ensuing relapse. There are limited studies assessing the efficacy of donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI) triggered by mixed CD34 DC (MDC), in addressing falling chimerism.

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Advances in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) and supportive care over the past decade have reduced transplant and relapse-related mortality, leading to a greater number of long-term survivors. However, transplant-related late effects, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic diseases, are becoming significant concerns for this group. This review aims to address several key questions regarding cardiovascular late effects in alloHSCT recipients, including the long-term incidence of CVD-related events, the prevalence of risk factors, screening and management recommendations, and evidence for screening and prevention strategies.

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Introduction: This longitudinal study was based on the outcomes of Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) for falling peripheral blood (PB) CD34 and CD3 donor chimerism (DC).

Methods: From 2012 to 2018, data was collected from the BMT database and electronic medical records (EMR). The primary objective was to compare the indication for DLI based on falling PB CD34 or CD3 DC in patients post allo-SCT for AML and MDS and their overall survival (OS).

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