Outcomes of allogeneic stem cell transplant in adult Philadelphia negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients treated with the pediatric-inspired GIMEMA 1913 protocol. A Campus ALL study.

Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is the best consolidative treatment for high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The Campus ALL study group analyzed the clinical outcomes of patients treated in the real-life with the pediatric-inspired and minimal/measurable residual disease (MRD)-oriented GIMEMA LAL1913 protocol who underwent alloHSCT. Key factors impacting on outcomes were MRD and remission status (1 complete remission vs 2 complete remission) at transplant.

Clinical impact of tyrosine kinases related mutations in NPM1 mutated acute myeloid leukaemia: A report from the Northern Italy Leukaemia Group (NILG) multicentre randomized trial 02/06.

Co-mutational patterns play a role in the clinical outcome of nucleophosmin-1 (NPM1) mutated acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Tyrosine kinase (TK) related gene mutations are included in these additional mutations, but their impact on prognosis of NPM1-mutated AML is unknown. We analyzed the outcomes of patients with NPM1 AML with TK related mutations treated with intensive chemotherapy in the prospective randomized trial NILG AML 02/06, with regards to NPM1-FLT3-ITD and NPM1-isolated.

Busulfan-fludarabine versus busulfan-cyclophosphamide for allogeneic transplant in acute myeloid leukemia: long term analysis of GITMO AML-R2 trial.

We report the long-term results of a randomized trial (GITMO, AML-R2), comparing 1:1 the combination of busulfan and cyclophosphamide (BuCy2, n = 125) and the combination of busulfan and fludarabine (BuFlu, n = 127) as conditioning regimen in acute myeloid leukemia patients (median age 51 years, range 40-65) undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. With a median follow-up of 6 years, significantly better non-relapse mortality (NRM) was confirmed in BuFlu recipients, which is sustained up to 4 years after transplant (10% vs. 20%, p = 0.

Evaluation of Circulating Endothelial Cells as Direct Marker of Endothelial Damage in Allo-Transplant Recipients at High Risk of Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease/Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome.

Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), also known as veno-occlusive disease (VOD), is a rare but potentially fatal complication following allogenic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT). Timely identification of SOS/VOD to allow for prompt treatment is critical, but identifying a VOD-predictive biomarker remains challenging. Given the pivotal role of endothelial dysfunction in SOS/VOD pathophysiology, the CECinVOD study prospectively evaluated levels of circulating endothelial cells (CECs) in patients undergoing allo-HCT with a myeloablative conditioning (MAC) regimen to investigate the potential of CEC level in predicting and diagnosing SOS/VOD.

Optimal Use of Novel Immunotherapeutics in B-Cell Precursor ALL.

Novel immune therapies are currently being used for patients with R/R ALL based on their ability to induce not only hematologic but also molecular remission. Despite promising results, specific clinical conditions, such as high tumor burden or extra medullary relapse, are still associated with a remarkably poor clinical outcome. Therefore, how to optimize the choice and the timing of such new treatments within different clinical settings remains a matter of debate.

SPiNCAR: A systematic model to evaluate and guide actions for tackling AMR.

Background: Italy records very alarming levels antimicrobial resistance (AMR), so a National Action Plan on Antimicrobial resistance (PNCAR) was developed, adopting the AMR European Union's recommendations based on the results of the ECDC site visit of January 2017. For achieving PNCAR objectives, it is necessary to support and harmonize the implementation of recommendations in all the different healthcare levels (regional authorities and local trusts), so the SPiNCAR project was launched to create a tool for reaching this goal.

Methods: We developed a framework based on a scientific literature and national and international guidelines.

Concurrent Diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Symptomatic COVID-19 Infection: a Case Report Successfully Treated with Azacitidine-Venetoclax Combination.

SARS-COV2 pandemic has caused profound challenges in health care systems worldwide. Patients affected by hematological neoplasms appear to be particularly at risk of developing COVID-19 complications, with unfavorable outcomes. Here, we present the case of a 57-years-old woman diagnosed with severe COVID-19 pneumonia and concurrent acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Health burden and economic impact of measles-related hospitalizations in Italy in 2002-2003.

Background: A large measles outbreak occurred in Italy in 2002-2003. This study evaluates the health burden and economic impact of measles-related hospitalizations in Italy during the specified period.

Methods: Hospital discharge abstract data for measles hospitalizations in Italy during 2002-2003 were analysed to obtain information regarding number and rates of measles hospitalizations by geographical area and age group, length of hospital stay, and complications.