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New Strategies and Combinations Could Help Address AA Relapse
Janus kinase inhibitors can be paired with corticosteroids or used as monotherapy in the treatment of alopecia areata.
Upfront HSCT More Cost-Effective for Patients With AML in Remission
Proceeding with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is more cost-effective than delaying the procedure in patients with intermediate-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
TACE Plus SBRT Effective in Large Tumors Caused by HCC
TACE combined with SBRT enhanced survival rates in patients with large hepatocellular carcinoma tumors, offering promising treatment insights.
Brain Radiotherapy Plus ICIs Boost Survival in SCLC With Brain Metastases
A retrospective analysis found whole brain radiation therapy alongside immune checkpoint inhibitors led to “brilliant” 2-year overall survival rates.
AIM-30 Score Predicts Mortality Following Acute Exacerbation of IPF
Factors such as age, smoking status, and body mass index can help clinicians predict a patient’s risk of 30-day mortality.
Number of Medications a Strong Prognostic Indicator in Lymphoma, CLL, MM
Investigators found certain classes of prescriptions were also associated with outcomes, though they do not believe the association is necessarily a causal one.
TP53 Mutations Remain Important Research Focus in Cancer
TP53 mutations can have a significant impact on the prognosis of diseases like chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but their effect can vary based on numerous factors.
Midkine May Play Key Role in SCLC
New data show midkine expression is heightened in small cell lung cancer, suggesting the growth factor may be an important therapeutic target.
Immune Cell Phenotypes Linked With Hypothyroidism, IPF
Thirty-six immune cell phenotypes were flagged as having an association with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Venetoclax Consolidation a Feasible Strategy After BTKi in CLL
Switching to venetoclax led to sustained high rates of undetectable minimal residual disease, the investigators found.
Links Between Alopecia and Mental Health Vary by Country
The research showed that certain females—but not males—were at a higher risk of anxiety and depression.
Analysis Highlights Comparative Efficacy of Alopecia Areata Drugs
Investigators found that Janus kinase inhibitors were effective in a dose-dependent manner.
Metabolites With Potential Role in IPF Identified by Genome-Wide Association Study
Of 14 metabolites identified, 2 appeared to have “robust” causal relationships with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Itepekimab Shows Mixed Results in Phase 3 COPD Trials
Cachexia Worsens Prognosis in Older Patients With Advanced SCLC
Older patients with small cell lung cancer and significant weight loss were more likely to experience dose interruptions than patients with cachexia.
Depemokimab Reduces Exacerbations Regardless of Baseline Asthma Control
Depemokimab significantly reduces asthma exacerbations, benefiting patients regardless of their baseline asthma control levels. A biologics license application for depemokimab is currently being reviewed by the FDA.
Basophil, Eosinophil Counts Could Be Prognostic Indicators in ET, PV
The finding that basophil counts may have prognostic significance aligns with a growing body of research into basophils in myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Lower Tregs Linked With Survival in Multiple Myeloma
The findings contradict previous research suggesting high-risk patients with multiple myeloma were more likely to have a higher percentage of regulatory T cells (Tregs).
MRD-Guided Ibrutinib Plus Venetoclax Effective in R/R CLL
Patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (R/R CLL) had similar results when they continued on ibrutinib or stopped and started ibrutinib plus venetoclax based on minimal residual disease (MRD) status.
Gene Variants Linked With Survival Outcomes in IPF
The findings suggest a role for assessment of variant-carrying status to predict disease progression in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Decline in SCLC Incidence Expected to Accelerate Through 2050
The incidence of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is projected to drop by 5.9% each year through 2050.
AI Identifies Possible New Therapy for IPF
A deep learning generative model is capable of autonomously learning about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Differentially Expressed Genes May Serve as IPF Biomarkers
The genes are all associated with cellular senescence, which is believed to play an important role in the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Liso-Cel Improves Outcomes in R/R CLL/SLL Following 2 or More Lines of Therapy
Investigators used previous trial data to compare patients receiving the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel) to a real-world cohort receiving standard therapy.
Mitotic Rate, Lymphovascular Invasion Among Risk Factors for Relapse in Melanoma
Patients with early-stage melanoma who experience relapse following wide local excision face worse survival outcomes.
Multi-Hit TP53 Mutations Linked With Poor Outcomes in MPN, AML
Multi-hit TP53 mutations significantly worsened survival in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), revealing critical prognostic insights.
Venetoclax Effective in Older Patients With CLL
Venetoclax demonstrated impressive efficacy in octogenarians with CLL, although treatment management posed some challenges.
Tarlatamab Improves SCLC Outcomes After Platinum Chemotherapy
Median overall survival was 5 months longer in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) who received tarlatamab instead of chemotherapy after progression following platinum-based chemotherapy.
Teledermatology Shows Promise to Reduce Disparities in Skin Cancer Screening
A teledermatology program in Georgia helped identify patients with skin lesions that warranted in-person follow-up with a physician.
AI-Derived Therapy for IPF Shows Potential in Phase 2a Trial
The potential therapy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is notable because not only was the small molecule discovered by artificial intelligence, but the drug’s target itself was, too.