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Think twice: Choosing Wisely recommendations on testing to avoid in pediatric hematology
ORLANDO – The list, which was released by ASH and the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, includes five unnecessary tests or...
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Myeloma patients over age 70 can benefit from auto-HC transplant
ORLANDO – Researchers said all myeloma patients should be referred a transplant center, regardless of age.
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FDA approves treatment for sickle cell pain crises
Crizanlizumab-tmca (Adakveo) is approved for patients with sickle cell disease who are aged 16 years and older.
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FDA approves anemia treatment for transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia patients
Luspatercept-aamt (Reblozyl) is approved for adults with beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell transfusions.
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ASCO to award $50,000 young investigator grant to study MCL
The award is a 1-year grant of $50,000 to pursue clinical research on mantle cell lymphoma.
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Hematopoietic cell transplant offers realistic cure in secondary AML
The observational trial showed that survival was significantly higher with transplant than with chemotherapy consolidation therapy in patients...
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FDA gives nod to earlier use of Nplate in adults with ITP
The drug is now indicated for newly diagnosed and persistent adult patients with immune thrombocytopenia and an insufficient response to other...
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Translucent particles found in Hemlibra
Genentech says the benefit-risk profile of the hemophilia A product is unchanged, and it will continue to be distributed.
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Progressive myeloma after induction? Go straight to transplant
The study did not find a survival advantage for patients who had salvage therapy to deepen their responses before moving on to transplant.
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Calquence earns breakthrough designation for CLL monotherapy
The Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor is already approved for the treatment of adults with mantle cell lymphoma who have received at least one...
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Low-dose radiation therapy looks effective in hard-to-treat MCL
The treatment approach can be used safely with concurrent chemotherapy.
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ABIM rolls out shorter, tailored MOC exams in oncology
The new pathway allows oncologists to choose a focused exam in hematologic malignancies, breast cancer, or general oncology every 2 years,...
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Cleveland Clinic targets time to treat in cancer
CHICAGO – The Taussig Cancer Institute at the Cleveland Clinic reduced the time to treat for newly diagnosed cancer patients by 33%. Taussig’s...
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Low intensity bridging may be best path to CAR T in adult ALL
CHICAGO – Researchers examined the use of high- and low-intensity chemotherapy bridging for patients waiting for treatment with a CD19-directed...
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FDA approves PI3K inhibitor alpelisib for breast cancer
The PI3K inhibitor is approved for use with fulvestrant for HR-positive, HER2-negative, PIK3CA-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer in...