Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)

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Basophil, Eosinophil Counts Could Be Prognostic Indicators in ET, PV

July 2nd 2025

The finding that basophil counts may have prognostic significance aligns with a growing body of research into basophils in myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Multi-hit TP53 mutations are a significant negative prognostic factor for patients with both MPN and AML, the new study found. | Image credit: MdBabul - stock.adobe.com
Multi-Hit TP53 Mutations Linked With Poor Outcomes in MPN, AML

June 20th 2025

VTCE might be useful to identify portal hypertension beyond splenomegaly in patients with BCR::ABL1-negative MPN. | Image credit:| Dr_Microbe - stock.adobe.com
Spleen Stiffness Measurement Linked With Portal Hypertension in MPNs

June 7th 2025

In VERIFY, Rusfertide Spares Most Patients With PV a Phlebotomy for 32 Weeks, Improves QOL
In VERIFY, Rusfertide Spares Most Patients With PV a Phlebotomy for 32 Weeks, Improves QOL

June 3rd 2025

The findings highlight the limitations of existing risk-stratification algorithms as they apply to adolescents and young adults with ET and PV. | Image credit: Eleni - stock.adobe.com
Interferon Cuts Risk of MF—but Not Thrombosis—in Young Patients With MPNs

May 28th 2025

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September 25th 2024

Korean Study Finds DOAC Use “Seems Effective” in Patients With MPNs

Mary Caffrey
A study based on a decade's worth of Korean insurance data found that use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) to address atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) is effective, with acceptable bleeding risk.
Can Vaccines Be Developed for MPNs? Study Examines the Challenges
September 18th 2024

Can Vaccines Be Developed for MPNs? Study Examines the Challenges

Mary Caffrey
Researchers from Bulgaria conduct an analysis of the potential for therapeutic vaccines in by comparing testing results for patients from their country with an international data set.
Bone marrow from patient with PMF
September 12th 2024

Review Explores Cardiovascular Risk in Certain Patients With MPNs

Mary Caffrey
Inflammation and genetic mutations can drive cardiovascular complications in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, which include disorders such as polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and primary myelofibrosis.
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September 5th 2024

In Myelofibrosis, Ruxolitinib Before and After Allo-HSCT May Improve Success Rate

Mary Caffrey
A review by authors from China examines evidence involving different treatment approaches.
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April 25th 2024

Lack of Mutations Associated With Favorable Prognosis in MPN-U

Laura Joszt, MA
While the Dynamic International Prognostic Scoring System and bone marrow blasts may predict overall survival, the lack of certain mutations is also associated with a better prognosis for myeloproliferative neoplasm, unclassifiable (MPN-U).
Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, screenshot
April 20th 2024

New Data Challenge Traditional Treatment Paradigm in MPNs, Says Dr Raajit Rampal

Laura Joszt, MA
Traditionally, low-risk patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are not given medication, but new data challenge that thinking, said Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, hematologic oncologist, associate attending physician, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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April 12th 2024

Utilization of Momelotinib for Myelofibrosis With Anemia Can Result in Small Savings

Laura Joszt, MA
The introduction of momelotinib to treat myelofibrosis with anemia can result in small savings due to reduced transfusion-related costs, according to a budget impact model.
Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, screenshot
April 7th 2024

Dr Raajit Rampal Discusses Disease Modification and Emerging Therapies in Polycythemia Vera

Laura Joszt, MA
Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the potential of a disease-modifying therapy in polycythemia vera, treating high-risk vs low-risk patients, and emerging therapies in the pipeline.
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April 6th 2024

Follow-Up Needs for Blood Cancer Survivors May Determine Best Type of Provider

Laura Joszt, MA
Differing characteristics of the patient and their disease may mean certain providers—academic oncologists, community oncologists, and primary care physicians—may be best suited for follow-up care.
Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
April 1st 2024

Emerging Data Continue to Evolve Treatment Utilization in MPNs

Laura Joszt, MA
Despite being used for decades, there continues to be emerging data on interferons and how they should be used in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), explains Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, hematologic oncologist, associate attending physician, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Polycythemia vera blood cells | Image credit: Dr_Microbe - stock.adobe.com
March 27th 2024

Younger Patients With PV May Benefit From Earlier Treatment With Cytoreductive Therapies

Laura Joszt, MA
For most patients younger than age 60 with polycythemia vera (PV) who are not considered high risk, cytoreductive therapies are withheld despite being highly effective.
Blood sample for Myeloproliferative disorders panel | Image Credit: MdBabul - stock.adobe.com
March 26th 2024

Pegylated Interferons Have Promise but Also Unmet Potential in MPNs

Jared Kaltwasser
Despite potential benefits, the therapy remains in limited use for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).
Screenshot of Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD
March 22nd 2024

Dr Raajit Rampal Highlights Emerging Therapies in MPNs

Laura Joszt, MA
Interferons have been a major treatment for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) for decades, but emerging therapies are expanding the treatment armamentarium, explained Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Primary myelofibrosis cells | Image credit: LASZLO - stock.adobe.com
March 16th 2024

Disease-, Age-, Genomic-Specific Factors Increase Risk of ET, PV, PrePMF Developing Into Overt MF

Laura Joszt, MA
New research highlights the factors that increase the likelihood that essential thrombocytopenia (ET), polycythemia vera (PV), and prefibrotic primary myelofibrosis (PrePMF) will evolve into overt myelofibrosis (MF).
Polycythemia vera red blood cells | Image credit: Dr_Microbe - stock.adobe.com
March 13th 2024

Patients With MPNs Have Increased Risk of Thrombosis, Hemorrhage, Leukemic Transformation

Laura Joszt, MA
Compared with matched controls, patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) had a higher risk of developing thrombosis, hemorrhage, and leukemic transformation, according to a longitudinal cohort study.
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March 8th 2024

AYA With MPN Face Psychological Needs That Are Poorly Understood

Laura Joszt, MA
A review of research confirms that adolescents and young adults (AYA) with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) face psychological burdens but the exact burden is poorly understood.
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March 6th 2024

NCCN Lists Ropeginterferon Alfa-2B as Preferred First-Line Cytoreductive Therapy for Polycythemia Vera

Ashling Wahner
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends ropeginterferon alfa-2b as first-line cytoreductive therapy for polycythemia vera.
Screenshot of Jennifer Vaughn, MD, in a Zoom video interview
March 1st 2024

Dr Jennifer Vaughn: Patients With MPN, MDS Should Discuss Long-Term Priorities Upfront

Laura Joszt, MA Justina Petrullo
For many patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), their disease will be chronic, giving them a long-term cancer experience, said Jennifer Vaughn, MD, of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital.
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December 7th 2023

Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Polycythemia Vera

Pearl Steinzor
Polycythemia vera (PV) therapy should aim to identify cardiovascular risk factors, according to one review.
Diagnosis of Myelofibrosis. Laboratory blood bottle (tube), glass slide with blood smear, hematology test, stethoscope lying on notebook with printed text hematological diagnosis of Myelofibrosis | shidlovski - stock.adobe.com
November 17th 2023

Enhancing Outcomes and Quality of Life for Patients With Myelofibrosis

Pearl Steinzor
A phase 3 trial in symptomatic and anemic patients with myelofibrosis (MF) met its primary end point, seeing a significant symptom reduction at 24 weeks with momelotinib vs danazol.
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October 24th 2023

The Effects of Aging on Profiling Epigenetic Changes in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Pearl Steinzor
Researchers identified distinct patterns of epigenetic dysregulation in myeloproliferative neoplasms.
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May 15th 2023

Review Highlights Features, Treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome in MPNs

Gianna Melillo
Budd-Chiari syndrome and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are rare, which means available data are limited.
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November 12th 2020

Integrative Medicine Shows Benefits for Patients With MPNs

Jaime Rosenberg
A recent survey of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms found integrative medicine interventions improved symptom burden, fatigue, depression, and improved quality of life.
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