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FLYER: R-CHOP 4 safer, as effective for low-risk DLBCL patients under 60
SAN DIEGO – Progression-free, event-free, and overall survival were comparable with that of patients assigned to six cycles of therapy.
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Sickle cell disease phenotype reversed by gene therapy
SAN DIEGO – Genetically modified autologous stem cells increased protective fetal hemoglobin and decreased sickle hemoglobin in an adult with...
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Daily hydroxyurea effective, safe for African children
SAN DIEGO – Hydroxyurea was associated with reduced rates of malaria and in other infections, resulting in improved survival.
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Flipping the fetal hemoglobin switch reverses sickle cell symptoms
SAN DIEGO – One adult with sickle cell disease had near-complete remission of symptoms after 6 months of follow-up.
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A novel tracer shows promise for detecting CD8 T-cells in advanced solid tumors
WASHINGTON – PET with 89Zr-IAB22M2C provides detailed information on CD8 T-cell biodistribution in patients with advanced solid tumors...
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Your guide to ASH 2018: Abstracts to watch
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Feds call for EHR interoperability. Again.
“Patients need to be able to access their own records. Period,” HHS Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan said.
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SABCS 2018: Can CTCs determine treatment for advanced breast cancer?
Results of the phase 3 STIC CTC trial will address the clinical utility of circulating tumor cells in choosing treatment approaches.
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SABCS 2018: PHARE, KATHERINE, and KATE2 in HER2+ breast cancer
Studies in HER2+ breast cancer to be presented at SABCS include a comparison of 6 vs. 12 months of trastuzumab, T-DM1 vs. trastuzumab following...
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Use of smartphone app improves pain outcomes
SAN DIEGO – A smartphone app with artificial intelligence elements improved pain outcomes and reduced hospital...
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SABCS 2018: Further analysis on IMpassion130 for mTNBC
Investigators presented results of the phase 3 IMpassion130...