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Efficacy, Insurance Coverage Drive Alopecia Areata Treatment Preferences
New research suggests people with alopecia areata view hair regrowth efficacy as the most important factor when choosing a therapy, regardless of their disease severity.
Disparities in Allo-HCT Use for AML Persist Despite Advances
Disparities in access to allo-HCT for AML persist, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable treatment for all patients.
CSU Educational Pilot Shows Drug Access a Major Hurdle
Participants in the pilot program had high baseline knowledge about their chronic spontaneous urticaria, but the same was not always true of their physicians.
Novel CLL Therapies Prompt New Treatment Considerations
A review article focused on first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia highlights the importance of shared decision-making.
MRI Guideline Adherence Is Lacking in Soft Tissue Sarcoma
A single-center study found it was rare for patients with soft tissue sarcoma to have a complete set of MRI imaging.
Proteomic Biomarkers Hold Promise in IPF
Mass spectrometry technology identified proteomic biomarkers of IPF, but more work will be needed to fully translate these findings to the clinic.
Model Aids IPF Diagnosis and Treatment in TCM
Traditional Chinese medicine relies on nonlinear, unstructured data, but a new report suggests its practitioners can still benefit from machine learning, including in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Potential Biomarkers of RSV Bronchiolitis Severity Identified
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains a leading cause of acute bronchitis in children, but new research may enable earlier intervention.
Real-World Data Highlight Favorable Responses to Liso-Cel for R/R CLL
Real-world evidence highlights the effectiveness of lisocabtagene maraleucel in treating relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (R/R CLL).
Patient-Reported Outcomes Highlight Impacts of Chronic Inducible Cold Urticaria
Chronic inducible cold urticaria is rare, but a new study suggests it can have significant impacts on patients’ daily lives.
Long-Term ALPINE Data Demonstrate Zanubrutinib’s Efficacy in R/R CLL/SLL
With a follow-up of up to 6 years, the median progression-free survival for long-term extension participants was 52.5 months.
Trabectedin Plus Olaparib Improves PFS in Some Patients With STS
The benefit of trabectedin plus olaparib to all-comers with soft tissue sarcoma was marginal, but the response was more pronounced in certain subgroups.
Time to Progression a Key Prognostic Indicator in R/R DLBCL
Patients with DLBCL who were treated with R-CHOP and quickly relapsed or were refractory to therapy had poor outcomes on second-line therapy.
Pembrolizumab Achieved pCR in Patient With Recurrent DDLPS
The patient was a rare case of a patient with dedifferentiated liposarcoma and a high tumor mutational burden.
Study: People With PF Prefer “Blended” Patient Education Approach
Patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) obtain much of their information from the internet, a new report finds, even though a significant amount of information on the internet is incomplete or inaccurate.
Convolutional Neural Network Improves MS Lesion Segmentation
Developers say more accurate automated multiple sclerosis lesion segmentation can improve research and patient care.
In CLL, New Therapies Offer Potential for Personalized Approaches
There is no cure for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but an array of new therapeutic strategies are improving outcomes for patients.
Severe RSV Risk Factors Prevalent Among Vaccine-Ineligible Patients
More than one-quarter of US adults have a risk factor for severe RSV infection, but their eligibility for the RSV vaccine depends on their age.
Global Burden of CLL Decreasing, but Key Challenges Remain
Global chronic lymphocytic leukemia incidence and mortality is declining, but the disease’s prevalence has increased modestly.
Real-World Usage of Nintedanib for PPF Differs From Trial Settings
New research shows patients commonly take lower doses of nintedanib, and the majority are also taking immunomodulatory drugs.
Real-World Data Show Most CRS, ICANS Cases Happen Within 15 Days of Liso-Cel Infusion
In real-world usage, 97% of cases of cytokine release syndrome following treatment with lisocabtagene maraleucel happened within 15 days of infusion.
TAM Receptors Promising Therapeutic Targets in Rheumatoid Arthritis
TAM receptors could emerge as promising therapeutic targets for rheumatoid arthritis, offering insights into immune regulation and potential treatment strategies.
Elevated Adipokines an Independent Risk Factor for Fracture in RA
Patients with elevated levels of multiple adipokines had the highest risk, the authors found.
Ocrelizumab Leads to Lower Hospitalization Rates vs Rituximab in MS
New research comparing the safety profiles of the 2 multiple sclerosis therapies suggests ocrelizumab is associated with lower rates of all-cause hospitalization and hypogammaglobulinemia.
Genetic, Clinical Variables Can Predict Pulmonary Fibrosis Risk in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Combining genetic features with clinical data improved the performance of a pulmonary fibrosis prediction score for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
CAR T-Cell Therapies, Bispecific Antibodies Usher in New Era in R/R MCL
Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies, along with bispecific antibodies, have changed the treatment paradigm for patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma.
Trial Data Yield Risk-Based NRSTS Treatment Strategies
A new analysis based on two prospective trials helps clarify the roles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Review Highlights IGHV Testing Complexities in CLL
Immunoglobulin heavy chain variable is an important prognostic biomarker in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but the authors of a new review say its role has yet to be fully understood.
Financial Distress Can Significantly Impact Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
The causes of financial hardship among people with rheumatoid arthritis are not necessarily based on the cost of disease-modifying therapies, according to new research.
Consensus Document Outlines Optimal Pediatric Chest Wall Rhabdomyosarcoma Care
Only about 2% of cases of rhabdomyosarcoma primarily arise from the chest wall, and such cases require careful planning.