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Forces driving leukemia differ in kids and adults
New research suggests childhood leukemias are forged by different evolutionary forces than leukemias in older adults. Researchers used a...
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US cancer stats: The good and the bad
patient and her father Photo by Rhoda Baer The American Cancer Society’s 2016 report on cancer in the US suggests that, in recent years, overall...
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Increasing eligibility for engineered T-cell therapy
Image courtesy of NIAID A new study suggests that having a certain type of cancer or receiving certain chemotherapeutic agents can affect T-cell...
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Cardiac abnormalities among childhood cancer survivors
Photo by Bill Branson A new study has provided additional insight into the development of cardiac abnormalities in adult survivors of childhood...
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High-risk B-ALL subgroup has ‘outstanding outcomes’
Photo courtesy of ASH ORLANDO, FL—A subgroup of young patients with high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) can have “outstanding...
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Tool may provide new insight into pediatric cancers
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FDA proposes ban on indoor tanning for minors
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HU noninferior to transfusion for stroke prevention in SCD
Photo courtesy of ASH ORLANDO, FL—Hydroxyurea (HU) is noninferior to chronic blood transfusions for reducing the risk of stroke in children with...
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Source of FVIII replacement matters, study shows
Photo courtesy of ASH ORLANDO, FL—The source of factor VIII (FVIII) replacement therapy affects the risk of inhibitor development in previously...
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mAb could provide targeted approach to HLH treatment
ASH Annual Meeting Photo courtesy of ASH ORLANDO, FL—A monoclonal antibody (mAb) targeting interferon-gamma (IFNγ) has shown promise for treating...
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Antiplatelet agent proves ineffective in SCD
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