Real-World Data Demonstrate Efficacy of Beti-Cel Gene Therapy
November 28th 2024Investigators said patients experienced adverse effects in line with those expected for myeloablative conditioning with busulfan following treatment with betibeglogene autotemcel (beti-cel; Zynteglo; bluebird bio).
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Venetoclax May Be an Option for Children With R/R AML, MDS
November 27th 2024The single-center report showed the therapy had a favorable safety profile and manageable side effects in children with relapsed or refractory (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
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US ADHD Stimulant Shortage Highlights Growing Challenges in Adult Treatment
November 27th 2024While name brands like Adderall and Vyvanse may have been recently removed from the FDA Drug Shortage Database, it's unclear if it'll last; meanwhile, many generic forms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication are still in short supply.
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Facility Type Influences Antifibrotic Treatment Rates in Patients With IPF
November 27th 2024A study in Japan found that antifibrotic treatment rates for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) varied by medical facility, with higher treatment rates observed in referral hospitals than in general hospitals or clinics.
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NCCN Guidelines Prioritize Quad Therapy in Multiple Myeloma
November 26th 2024In the most recent update to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for treating patients who have multiple myeloma, a quadruplet regimen became the preferred first-line treatment option for transplant-eligible and -ineligible patients.
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Metformin Improves Symptoms and Gene Expression in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
November 26th 2024Patients with treatment-resistant central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia saw improvement in symptoms and gene expression, suggesting the potential of metformin as a new treatment option.
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Researchers Outline Promising Biomarkers Throughout Course of MS
November 26th 2024As with other disease states, biomarkers that can provide value across diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response, have been heavily sought out to help guide optimal treatment decisions throughout the course of disease.
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Progression-Free Survival in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma Extended With Ixazomib, Data Show
November 26th 2024Despite challenges such as high attrition rates and adverse events, the trial highlights the value of established therapies in improving outcomes, particularly in regions with limited access to chimeric antigen receptor T cells and bispecific antibodies.
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Real-World Data Confirm Ibrutinib's Role in Relapsed CLL
November 26th 2024This multiyear follow-up of more than 3300 patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (R/R CLL) who received ibrutinib—the longest study of its kind—confirms the agent’s efficacy as a salvage treatment but reveals new information about its impact in different subpopulations with varying clinical characteristics.
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Unfavorable Health-Related Social Needs Associated With Lower Cardiovascular Health Scores
November 25th 2024Adults with more unfavorable health-related social needs, such as unemployment or food insecurity, had a higher prevalence of low cardiovascular health, highlighting the importance of addressing social determinants to improve population health.
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