Jennifer Smith is the editor of Oncology Practice, part of MDedge Hematology/Oncology. She was previously the editor of Hematology Times, an editor at Principal Investigators Association, and a reporter at The Oneida Daily Dispatch. She has a BS in journalism.
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FDA approves fedratinib for myelofibrosis
Fedratinib is approved to treat adults with intermediate-2 or high-risk primary or secondary myelofibrosis.
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Review reveals lack of data on mild hemophilia A
A review of 17 studies showed limited and inconsistent data on bleeding, joint pain, quality of life, and other outcomes.
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Cancer centers announce new faculty
New appointments at Georgia Cancer Center, Fox Chase, and the Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation.
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Transient opioid use linked to COPD exacerbation
Opioid exposure in the prior 7 days was associated with an 80.8% increase in the odds of exacerbation.
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Timing, volume of transfusion may not matter in children with severe anemia
The TRACT trial showed no significant differences in 28-day mortality or other clinical outcomes by transfusion timing or volume.
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ASTRO announces new president-elect, board members
The new ASTRO president-elect plans to address physician burnout, restrictive prior authorization practices, and diversity in the workforce.
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U.S. fertility rate, teen births are on the decline
The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also found an increase in vaginal births after previous cesarean delivery.
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Results support first-line T-DM1 in HER2+ breast cancer
A phase 3 trial showed similar overall survival times in patients who received trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1), T-DM1 plus pertuzumab, or...
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BTK mutations linked to CLL progression on ibrutinib
The findings support mutational analysis in CLL patients on ibrutinib, according to researchers.
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CAR T-cell therapy less effective in transformed follicular lymphoma
The complete response rate and duration of response were better in patients with follicular lymphoma than in those with transformed follicular...
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Guidelines update donor selection criteria for HSCT
The evidence-based guidelines provide recommendations for selecting adult donors and cord blood units for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell...
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Large genetic cohort supports NfL as Alzheimer’s biomarker
LOS ANGELES – Mutation carriers in the world’s largest early onset AD cohort saw significant increases in neurofilament light (NfL) from age 22...
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Test could inform care of patients with pancreatic cysts
The test, CompCyst, correctly identified 91% of patients who required surgery, 49% of those who required monitoring, and 60% of patients who...
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Investigators target brain metastases in NSCLC
In a retrospective study of matched primary and metastases samples, PI3K signaling was associated with an increased risk of brain metastases, and...
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Endoscopic treatment effective in T1b esophageal cancer
A systematic review suggests endoscopic treatment is appropriate for T1b esophageal cancers with a low risk of metastasis.