Daratumumab for De-sensitization of Donor Specific Antibodies: Is it a Quicker and Easier way?

Antibodies directed against donor-specific HLA loci (DSA) has been proved as a main culprit for graft rejection, more specifically in HLA mismatched and haplo-identical transplant settings. There is no standardized regimen to manage the presence of DSAs in allogeneic stem cell transplantations (allo-SCTs). Most widely regimen includes combination of rituximab (anti CD20 antibody), Immunoglobulin (IVIG), plasma exchange, and buffy coat infusion, which is costly and time-consuming.

Effect of age, comorbidity and remission status on outcome of COVID-19 in patients with hematological malignancies.

Background: There is scarcity of data on outcome of COVID-19 in patients with hematological malignancies. Primary objective of study was to analyse the 14-day and 28-day mortality. Secondary objectives were to correlate age, comorbidities and remission status with outcome.

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Fanconi Anemia: A Single Center Experience from India.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the only treatment option for the hematological manifestations of Fanconi anemia (FA). Fludarabine based reduced intensity conditioning regimens have helped in improving outcomes significantly in FA patients. We retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of FA patients who underwent allogeneic HSCT at BLK Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi from June 2011 to September 2019.

Tacrolimus Induced Diabetic Ketoacidosis Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.

Risk of diabetes mellitus increases after solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Diabetic ketoacidosis has been reported after solid organ transplantation in patients receiving tacrolimus but has rarely been reported after stem cell transplantation. The major risk factors for diabetic ketoacidosis are immunosuppressive drugs used after transplantation.

Cytarabine ears - A side effect of cytarabine therapy.

Cytarabine, a pyramidine analog, is used for treating various hematological malignancies such as acute leukemias and lymphomas. Side effects of cytarabine are dose dependent and include bone marrow suppression, fever, cerebellar toxicity, cardiomyopathy, hepato-renal insufficiency, necrotizing enterocolitis, pancreatitis, acute respiratory distress, corneal toxicity and dermatological side effects. The dermatological side effects can be immediate or due to delayed hypersensitivity reactions.

Cytomegalovirus reactivation and disease amongst patients with allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Eastern India: Epidemiology, outcome and healthcare cost.

Purpose: Data from developing countries about incidence, prognosis and healthcare cost of cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation amongst patients with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) remain scarce. The purpose of the study was to describe the epidemiology, outcome and cost implications of CMV reactivation and CMV disease amongst patients with AHSCT in cancer hospital in Eastern India.

Materials And Methods: The study design was a retrospective audit of clinical records.