Publications by authors named "E Umit"

BCR::ABL1-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) pose a substantial risk of thrombosis, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Anticoagulant therapy, historically based on vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), has limitations in preventing recurrent thrombotic events and managing bleeding complications. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) offer a potential alternative with improved pharmacokinetics and compliance.

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Article Synopsis
  • Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a genetic condition characterized by irregular blood vessel formations that can lead to excessive bleeding, and treatments using antiangiogenic and immunomodulatory drugs like thalidomide show promise in managing the disease.
  • A systematic review evaluated 53 articles, ultimately including 15 studies on thalidomide, which was found to be effective in reducing symptoms like bleeding, but with a high adverse event rate of up to 85%.
  • While lenalidomide and pomalidomide were explored with some success, more research is needed to determine the best treatment approach regarding timing, dosage, and overall therapy strategies for HHT.
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Objective: Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an acquired disorder of platelets with a complex and unclear mechanism of increased immune destruction or impaired production of platelets. While the management of ITP is evolving, there is still a need for guidance, particularly in certain circumstances such as pregnancy, emergencies, or patients requiring co-medications. We aimed to determine the tendencies of hematologists in Türkiye in the event of such special considerations.

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The Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Symptom Assessment Total Symptom Score (MPN-SAF TSS) is a surrogate marker for symptom evaluation in chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). However, insufficient data are available regarding the relationship among the MPN-SAF TSS, mutation allele burden, and thrombosis. In this retrospective analysis, we aimed to determine the genetic burdens, clinical features, and relationships with MPN-SAF TSS in MPN patients.

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Objective: Primary immune thrombocytopenia (pITP) is an acquired autoimmune disorder related to the increased destruction and/or impaired production of platelets. Its diagnosis and management are challenging and require expertise and the interpretation of international consensus reports and guidelines with national variations in availability. We aimed to assess the agreement of hematologists in Türkiye on certain aspects of both first-line and second-line management of patients with pITP.

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