Charlson comorbidity index predicts outcomes of elderly after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome.

CONCLUSION: This cohort study suggests that CCI ≥3 predicts poor outcomes, primarily due to a higher NRM risk. Careful management of GVHD after transplantation could improve outcomes in elderly patients with AML or MDS after allo-HSCT.
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Source: J Formos Med Assoc - January 8, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Chien SH, Yao M, Li CC, Chang PY, Yu MS, Huang CE, Tan TD, Lin CH, Yeh SP, Li SS, Wang PN, Liu YC, Gau JP Tags: J Formos Med Assoc Source Type: research