Publications by authors named "J Michael Savoy"

The doctor-patient relationship is changing directions in current medical practice, towards greater involvement of the latter. Pain neuroscience education (PNE) must play an important role in the treatment of chronic pain. Despite the complexity of studies, the effectiveness of PNE is proven, especially when integrated into interdisciplinary programs.

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Background: Ivosidenib is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4; however, it induces CYP450 isozymes, including CYP3A4 and CYP2C9, whereas it inhibits drug transporters, including P-glycoprotein. Patients with acute myeloid leukemia are at risk of invasive fungal infections, and therefore posaconazole and voriconazole are commonly used in this population. Voriconazole is a substrate of CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4; therefore, concomitant ivosidenib may result in decreased serum concentrations.

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Background: The combination of low-intensity chemotherapy and inotuzumab ozogamicin (INO), with sequential blinatumomab, is highly effective in older adults with newly diagnosed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and in relapsed or refractory B-cell ALL. Earlier, "dose-dense" administration of blinatumomab could lead to earlier and deeper measurable residual disease (MRD) responses and better outcomes.

Patients And Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of the safety and efficacy of a dose-dense regimen of mini-hyper-CVD (mini-hyperfractionated cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and dexamethasone alternating with mini-methotrexate and cytarabine), INO, and blinatumomab in patients with B-cell ALL.

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CD73 (ecto-5'-nucleotidase) has emerged as an attractive target for cancer immunotherapy of many cancers. CD73 catalyzes the hydrolysis of adenosine monophosphate (AMP) into highly immunosuppressive adenosine that plays a critical role in tumor progression. Herein, we report our efforts in developing orally bioavailable and highly potent small-molecule CD73 inhibitors from the reported hit molecule to lead molecule and then finally to compound .

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Ponatinib plus Hyper-CVAD yields a five-year overall survival of 73% in patients with Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Ponatinib dose intensity is associated with increased incidence of adverse effects (AEs), including vascular events. Ponatinib combined with azole antifungals may further increase the risk of AEs due to increased ponatinib exposure.

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