[Myelodysplastic syndromes -- therapy progress over the last two decades]

Vnitr Lek. 2013 Jul;59(7):635-40.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Myelodysplastic syndrome is one of the most common hematology diseases in the age over the 60. Until recently the therapy of this disease was frustrating and often based only on supportive care. The last decade witnessed the emergence of promising drugs that represent a major breakthrough in the therapy and interest of decoding of the pathogenesis of this disease. In our work we summarize the evolution of MDS therapy with accent on the new drugs contribution.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Immunosuppressive Agents