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AVP stimulates red blood cell production
Researchers say they have uncovered a new function of arginine vasopressin (AVP). It seems this hormone does more than maintain fluid balance for...
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Team finds no evidence that gadolinium causes neurologic harm
CHICAGO—There is no evidence to suggest that accumulation of gadolinium in the brain speeds cognitive decline, according to research presented at...
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Study reveals potential target for AML treatment
New research has revealed a potential therapeutic target for acute myeloid leukemia (AML)—the methyl transferase enzyme METTL3. Researchers found...
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Inhibitor exhibits activity against range of lymphomas
Preclinical research suggests the dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitor PQR309 has activity against several types of lymphoma and works well in combination...
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FDA grants drug orphan designation for AML, MDS
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to AMV564, a CD33/CD3 bispecific antibody, for the treatment of...
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Group develops MM-specific CAR T-cell therapy
Researchers say they have identified a multiple myeloma (MM)-specific target for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. The team...
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Mogamulizumab BLA receives priority review
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for priority review the biologics license application (BLA) for mogamulizumab....
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FDA grants priority review to NDA for avatrombopag
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review to the new drug application (NDA) for avatrombopag. Avatrombopag is a...
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Study reveals predictor of early mortality in AML
New research has shown an increased risk of early death in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have high levels of indoleamine 2,3...
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Thoughts, emotions linked to opioid use in SCD
Results of a small study suggest that negative thoughts and emotions may increase opioid use in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD)....
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Authors’ contributions to studies often unclear
Although many scientific journals try to provide details about authors’ contributions to a publication by requiring explicit statements,...
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Team identifies genetic differences between MM patients
Researchers say they have identified significant genetic differences between African-American patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and Caucasian...
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How CLL patients weigh treatment efficacy, safety, and cost
New research suggests patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are willing to trade treatment efficacy for a reduced risk of side effects...
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Review suggests low incidence of BIA-ALCL in Canada
Results of a safety review suggest there is a low incidence of breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in Canada....
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CCSs have increased risk of hypertension
A study of childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) suggests these individuals have an increased risk of developing hypertension as adults. The CCSs...