Leukemia: Fact Sheet for Patients
Almost everyone has heard of leukemia, but most people do not have a good understanding of this complex disease. How can healthcare providers explain the basics of leukemia to their patients?
Leukemia
Flotetuzumab Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Researchers sought to find out if flotetuzumab shows activity with an acceptable safety profile in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and primary induction failure or early relapse.
Thymoglobulin as GVHD Prophylaxis in AML Conditioning Regimens
Study authors retrospectively evaluated effect of thymoglobulin addition in RIC and MAC regimens on the cumulative incidence and severity of acute and chronic GVHD, overall survival, and relapse rate in adult AML patients who underwent URD PBSCT.
Fractionated Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin Not Linked With Increased VOD/SOS Risk in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Among patients with de novo AML, fractionated-dose gemtuzumab ozogamicin does not appear to increase the risk of hepatic VOD/SOS after HSCT.
Study Data Detail Biological Basis for Health Disparity in Pediatric B-Cell ALL
Investigators of this single-center analysis compare the incidence of CRLF2 rearrangement and IKZF1 deletion in Hispanic/Latino vs non-Hispanic/Latino children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL).
Fractionated Busulfan Improves NRM and Survival in AML and MDS
Researchers compare fractionated busulfan myeloablative conditioning to traditional RIC in elderly patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
American Society of Hematology Releases Updated Guidelines for Treating Newly Diagnosed AML in Older Adults
This review of the guidelines is presented as 6 questions and answers that help direct treatment decision for patients 65 and older with newly diagnosed AML.
5 Ways to Make Patients Feel More Comfortable in Office During Covid
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, its toll has extended beyond physical and into the emotional realm. A recent study in JAMA Network Open suggested that the prevalence of depression symptoms in the United States was more than 3 times as great during the presence of COVID-19 as it was prior to the pandemic.¹ Americans are…
5 Ways to Help Spanish-Speaking Parents at Your Healthcare Center
Patients who speak Spanish primarily or exclusively have a unique set of struggles and barriers when getting medical care, whether as a patient or caregiver. A language barrier can be stressful and burdensome for parents trying to get help for their child. What can be done about this? A recent study from Academic Pediatrics examined…
Abatacept May Help Prevent Severe Acute Graft-vs-Host Disease
A team of investigators sought to determine the ability of abatacept to decrease the risk of severe acute graft-vs-host disease in patients undergoing unrelated donor allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant.
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