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ReviewBlood research2025

Evidence-based Korean guidelines for the clinical management of multiple myeloma: addressing 12 key clinical questions.

Sung-Hoon Jung, Youngil Koh, Min Kyoung Kim, Jin Seok Kim, Joon Ho Moon, Chang-Ki Min, Dok Hyun Yoon, Sung-Soo Yoon, Je-Jung Lee, Chae Moon Hong and 34 more

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Review in Blood research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Assessment tools for peripheral neuropathy in multiple myeloma.The Korean journal of internal medicine · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

44 authors.

Sung-Hoon JungDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Republic of Korea.
Youngil KohDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Min Kyoung KimDivision of Hemato-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
Jin Seok KimDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Joon Ho MoonDepartment of Hematology/Oncology, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
Chang-Ki MinSeoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Dok Hyun YoonDepartment of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sung-Soo YoonDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Je-Jung LeeDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Republic of Korea.
Chae Moon HongDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
Ka-Won KangDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jihyun KwonDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Kyoung Ha KimDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Dae Sik KimDivision of Oncology & Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sung Yong KimHematology & Oncology, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sung-Hyun KimDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Yu Ri KimDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Young Rok DoDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
Yeung-Chul MunDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sung-Soo ParkSeoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Young Hoon ParkDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ho Jin ShinDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Hyeon-Seok EomDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Center for Hematologic Malignancy, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Republic of Korea.
Sang Eun YoonDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-Ro, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sang Mee HwangDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Won Sik LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hematology, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Myung-Won LeeDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Jun Ho YiDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ji Yun LeeDivision of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Ji Hyun LeeDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Ho Sup LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Sung-Nam LimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Inje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Jihyang LimDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ho-Young YhimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
Yoon Hwan ChangDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jae-Cheol JoDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
Jinhyun ChoDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Hyungwoo ChoDepartment of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Yoon Seok ChoiDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hee Jeong ChoDepartment of Hematology/Oncology, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
Ari AhnDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jong Han ChoiDepartment of Endocrine and Metabolism Medicine, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyun Jung KimInstitute for Evidence-Based Medicine, Cochrane Korea College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Kihyun KimDivision of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-Ro, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. kihyunkimk@gmail.com.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM), a hematological malignancy, is characterized by malignant plasma cell proliferation in the bone marrow. Recent treatment advances have significantly improved patient outcomes associated with MM. In this study, we aimed to develop comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of MM. We identified 12 key clinical questions essential for MM management, guiding the extensive literature review and meta-analysis of the study. Our guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations by integrating patient preferences with survey data. These recommendations include current and emerging diagnostic tools, therapeutic agents, and treatment strategies. By prioritizing a patient-centered approach and rigorous data analysis, these guidelines were developed to enhance MM management, both in Korea and globally.

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GuidelinesMeta-analysisMultiple myelomaPrognosisTreatment

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PMID39903326
PMCPMC11794900

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