Letter:

G Zini, G d'Onofrio

Epitaph for erythroleukemia
Haematologica 2004 89: ELT11. [PDF]  

KA Kreuzer, P le Coutre

Re: Lange T et al. Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction should not replace conventional cytogenetics for monitoring patients with chronic myeloid leukemia during early phase of imatinib therapy. Leukemia 2004; 89: 49-57
Haematologica 2004 89: ELT12. [PDF]  

PD Ziakas, S Giannouli, E Psimenou, K Evangelia, AG Tzioufas, M Voulgarelis

Acquired angioedema: a new target for rituximab?
Haematologica 2004 89: ELT13. [PDF]  

P Faustino, A Miranda, I Picanco, EM Kimura, F Ferreira Costa, M de Fatima Sonati

Genetic studies suggest a novel Portuguese origin for hemoglobin Porto Alegre
Haematologica 2004 89: 1009-1010. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y Bang-Ce, L Hongqiong, Z Zhuanfong, L Zhengsong, G Jianling

Simultaneous detection of alpha-thalassemia and beta-thalassemia by oligonucleotide microarray
Haematologica 2004 89: 1010-1012. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RT Calado, MC Pintao, V Rocha, RP Falcao, MA Bitencourt, WA Silva, Jr, E Gluckman, R Pasquini, MA Zago

Lack of mutations in the human telomerase RNA component (hTERC) gene in Fanconi's anemia
Haematologica 2004 89: 1012-1013. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CA Scrideli, RP Queiroz, OM Takayanagui, JE Bernardes, EV Melo, LG Tone

Molecular diagnosis of leukemic cerebrospinal fluid cells in children with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Haematologica 2004 89: 1013-1015. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MS Wu, CT Shun, SP Huang, AL Cheng, LT Chen, JT Lin

Effect of interleukin-1beta and glutathione S-transferase genotypes on the development of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma
Haematologica 2004 89: 1015-1017. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Harenberg, I Jorg, T Fenyvesi

Treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with fondaparinux
Haematologica 2004 89: 1017-1018. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MJ Ashenden, K Sharpe, C Schoch, YO Schumacher

Effect of pre-competition and altitude training on blood models used to detect erythropoietin abuse by athletes
Haematologica 2004 89: 1019-1020. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

Y Aota, M Sumi, T Iguchi, S Okabe, A Gotoh, K Ohyashiki

Type I CD36 deficiency in hematologic disorder
Haematologica 2004 89: EIM17. [PDF]  

Y Daneshbod, PV Kumar, SZ Tabei

IgA myeloma with quadrangular crystalline inclusions
Haematologica 2004 89: EIM18. [PDF]  

M Malagola, G Martinelli, M Rondoni, E Ottaviani, PP Piccaluga, P Ricci, G Visani, M Baccarani

Soft tissue and skeletal involvement in FIP1L1-PDGFR-alpha positive chronic eosinophilic leukemia: imatinib mesylate may induce complete molecular and imaging remission
Haematologica 2004 89: ECR25. [PDF]  

R Escher, D Muhlematter, HS Scott, M Jotterand, A Tobler

Two clonal occurrences of tetrasomy 21 in an atypical chronic myeloid leukemia with wild-type RUNX1 alleles. Additional support for a gene dosage effect of chromosome 21 or RUNX1 in leukemia
Haematologica 2004 89: ECR26. [Abstract] [PDF]  

S Pasic, D Vujic, M Fiorini, LD Notarangelo

T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma in Nijmegen breakage syndrome
Haematologica 2004 89: ECR27. [Abstract] [PDF]  

N Boeckx, VH van der Velden, M Boogaerts, A Hagemeijer, P Vandenberghe, JJ van Dongen

An inv(16)(p13q22) positive acute myeloid leukaemia relapsing as acute precursor B-cell lymphoblastic leukaemia
Haematologica 2004 89: ECR28. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Journal Article:

E Grimaldi, P Esposito, M De Caterina, P Ferranti

Further characterisation of Hb Okazaki [b93 (F8) Cys-Arg], a rare hemoglobin variant found in a family from Naples, Italy
Haematologica 2004 89: ECR24. [PDF]  

T Sanguansermsri, S Sengchanh, D Horst, A Eigel, G Flatz, J Horst

The Southeast Asian 12.5 KB (delta-beta) degrees-deletion: a common beta-thalassemia in Mon-Khmer groups (Lao Theung) of South Laos
Haematologica 2004 89: ECR29. [Abstract] [PDF]  

U Germing, C Strupp, A Kundgen, D Bowen, C Aul, R Haas, N Gattermann

No increase in age-specific incidence of myelodysplastic syndromes
Haematologica 2004 89: 905-910. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AM Florena, C Tripodo, E Iannitto, R Porcasi, S Ingrao, V Franco

Value of bone marrow biopsy in the diagnosis of essential thrombocythemia
Haematologica 2004 89: 911-919. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Beghini, CB Ripamonti, R Cairoli, G Cazzaniga, P Colapietro, F Elice, G Nadali, G Grillo, OA Haas, A Biondi, E Morra, L Larizza

KIT activating mutations: incidence in adult and pediatric acute myeloid leukemia, and identification of an internal tandem duplication
Haematologica 2004 89: 920-925. [Abstract] [PDF]  

E Barragan, J Cervera, P Bolufer, S Ballester, G Martin, P Fernandez, R Collado, MJ Sayas, MA Sanz

Prognostic implications of Wilms' tumor gene (WT1) expression in patients with de novo acute myeloid leukemia
Haematologica 2004 89: 926-933. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Venditti, G Del Poeta, L Maurillo, F Buccisano, MI Del Principe, C Mazzone, A Tamburini, C Cox, P Panetta, B Neri, L Ottaviani, S Amadori

Combined analysis of bcl-2 and MDR1 proteins in 256 cases of acute myeloid leukemia
Haematologica 2004 89: 934-939. [Abstract] [PDF]  

T Marafioti, C Mancini, S Ascani, E Sabattini, PL Zinzani, M Pozzobon, K Pulford, B Falini, ES Jaffe, HK Muller-Hermelink, DY Mason, SA Pileri

Leukocyte-specific phosphoprotein-1 and PU.1: two useful markers for distinguishing T-cell-rich B-cell lymphoma from lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin's disease
Haematologica 2004 89: 957-964. [Abstract] [PDF]  

I Wlodarska, M Stul, C De Wolf-Peeters, A Hagemeijer

Heterogeneity of BCL6 rearrangements in nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin's lymphoma
Haematologica 2004 89: 965-972. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G D'Andrea, A Bossone, MR Lupone, F Peyvandi, G Maisto, F Perricone, E Grandone, M Margaglione

Molecular characterization of a factor VII deficient patient supports the importance of the second epidermal growth factor-like domain
Haematologica 2004 89: 979-984. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Adams, L Breckler, P Stevens, J Thom, R Baker, R Oostryck

Anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor activity in subjects with antiphospholipid syndrome is associated with increased thrombin generation
Haematologica 2004 89: 985-990. [Abstract] [PDF]  

F Ferrara, S Palmieri, G Mele

Prognostic factors and therapeutic options for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia
Haematologica 2004 89: 998-1008. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Editorial:

M Ashenden

Contemporary issues in the fight against blood doping in sport
Haematologica 2004 89: 901-903. [PDF]  

Blood doping research in Haematologica
Haematologica 2004 89: 903. [PDF]  

Diagnosis and treatment of essential thrombocythemia
Haematologica 2004 89: 904. [PDF]  

Controlled Clinical Trial:

S Brunet, J Esteve, J Berlanga, JM Ribera, J Bueno, JM Marti, J Bargay, R Guardia, A Julia, A Granena, E Montserrat, J Sierra, Grupo Cooperativo de Estudio y Tratamiento de las Leucemias Agudas y Mielodisplasias

Treatment of primary acute myeloid leukemia: results of a prospective multicenter trial including high-dose cytarabine or stem cell transplantation as post-remission strategy
Haematologica 2004 89: 940-949. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Clinical Trial, Phase II:

S Amadori, S Suciu, R Willemze, F Mandelli, D Selleslag, R Stauder, A Ho, C Denzlinger, G Leone, P Fabris, P Muus, M Vignetti, A Hagemeijer, F Beeldens, O Anak, T De Witte, EORTC leukemia group, GIMEMA leukemia group

Sequential administration of gemtuzumab ozogamicin and conventional chemotherapy as first line therapy in elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia: a phase II study (AML-15) of the EORTC and GIMEMA leukemia groups
Haematologica 2004 89: 950-956. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Clinical Trial, Phase III:

F Merli, M Bertini, S Luminari, R Mozzana, R Berte, M Trottini, C Stelitano, B Botto, M Pizzuti, G Quintana, A De Paoli, M Federico, Intergruppo Italiano Linfomi

Quality of life assessment in elderly patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma treated with anthracycline-containing regimens. Report of a prospective study by the Intergruppo Italiano Linfomi
Haematologica 2004 89: 973-978. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Clinical Trial:

E Varlet-Marie, M Audran, M Lejeune, B Bonafoux, MT Sicart, J Marti, D Piquemal, T Commes

Analysis of human reticulocyte genes reveals altered erythropoiesis: potential use to detect recombinant human erythropoietin doping
Haematologica 2004 89: 991-997. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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