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ReviewInnere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Myelofibrosis: watch and wait or treat?]

Martin Griesshammer

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Review in Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Martin GriesshammerUniversitätsklinik für Hämatologie, Onkologie, Hämostaseologie und Palliativmedizin, Johannes Wesling Klinikum Minden, Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Hans-Nolte-Straße 1, 32429, Minden, Deutschland. martin.griesshammer@muehlenkreiskliniken.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Myelofibrosis (MF) is a rare clonal disease of the haematopoietic stem cell characterised by pathological activation of the JAK/STAT signalling pathway. The disease typically manifests clinically as anaemia, splenomegaly and constitutional symptoms. The therapeutic decision between watchful waiting and active treatment is based primarily on the risk profile, symptoms and molecular genetic findings. While low-risk patients without symptoms can be monitored, those at higher risk or with significant symptoms benefit from early treatment, especially with Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors. Ruxolitinib has been the standard of care since 2012, and newer substances such as momelotinib are expanding the spectrum, especially in anaemic patients. For suitable patients, allogeneic stem cell transplantation remains the only curative option. Future developments are aimed at personalised, disease-modifying therapy that goes beyond mere symptom control.

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Primary MyelofibrosisWatchful WaitingHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansJanus Kinase InhibitorsNitrilesPyrazolesPyrimidinesJanus Kinase InhibitorsNitrilesPyrazolesPyrimidinesruxolitinibJanus kinase inhibitorsMyelofibrosis/molecular geneticsMyelofibrosis/risk stratificationMyeloproliferative neoplasmsStem cell transplantation

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