The impact of social vulnerability index on survival following autologous stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma - Takeaways - MDSpire

The impact of social vulnerability index on survival following autologous stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma

  • By

  • Kiarash Salafian

  • Christine Mazimba

  • Leonid Volodin

  • Indumathy Varadarajan

  • Asal Pilehvari

  • Wen You

  • Ziyad O. Knio

  • Karen Ballen

  • January 18, 2024

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    The study investigates the impact of the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) on survival outcomes for multiple myeloma patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplant.

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    SVI is a composite score derived from 16 social factors, reflecting a community's vulnerability and ability to respond to health emergencies.

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    Patients from high SVI areas are less likely to receive allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation and may experience worse survival outcomes.

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    The research utilized a single-center retrospective study design, analyzing data from multiple myeloma patients treated between 2012 and 2020.

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    Findings aim to highlight the role of social determinants in treatment outcomes, potentially guiding future healthcare policies and interventions.

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The impact of social vulnerability index on survival following autologous stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma

  • by Kiarash Salafian, Christine Mazimba, Leonid Volodin, Indumathy Varadarajan, Asal Pilehvari, Wen You, Ziyad O. Knio, Karen Ballen

  • January 18, 2024

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