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FDA Expands Use of Amgen Leukemia Drug Blincyto to Patients With Relapse Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday expanded the use of Amgen Inc's leukemia drug Blincyto to include patients who are in remission but still have residual signs...
20 days ago - Medscape
New Approach to Assessing MRD in Acute Leukemia
Minimal residual disease, a benchmark for identifying patients who are at risk for relapse, is typically done using flow cytometry. Next-generation sequencing now refines the...
22 days ago - Medscape
Chemotherapy Pioneer James Holland, MD, Dies at 92
Holland was known for his involvement in developing groundbreaking cooperative clinical trial protocols for the treatment of leukemia and pioneering combination cancer...
24 days ago - Medscape
FDA Panel Gives Nod to New Blincyto Use in ALL
Blinatumomab would become the first treatment for which minimal residual disease positivity would be a selection criterion and MRD negativity an endpoint for acute...
1 month ago - Medscape
EU Says Yes to Mylotarg for AML, No to Adjuvant Sunitinib
Gemtuzumab ozogamicin has been recommended for approval in Europe for use in acute myeloid leukemia, but adjuvant sunitinib after kidney cancer surgery was turned...
1 month ago - Medscape - 2 articles
Vitamin D nutritional status and bone turnover markers in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivors: A PETALE study
The remarkable progress in the treatment of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia has led to a survival rate reaching 90%. This success story is unfortunately linked to...
1 month ago - Clinical Nutrition - 4 articles
City in Alabama sees spike in cancer cases - scientists say it may be from water contaminants
Between 2013 and 2017, the town of Fruithurst in Cleburne County, Alabama, has had eight leukemia diagnoses. Four of those cases were boys under 18 years of age, one of whom...
2 monthes ago - Natural News - 2 articles
Romiplostim Not Tied to Leukemic Progression in Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Contrary to initial reports, romiplostim treatment of thrombocytopenia does not appear to increase the risk of progression from myelodysplastic syndrome to acute myeloid...
2 monthes ago - Medscape
New CAR T Cell for Adult ALL, 'Game Changer' in Pediatric ALL
A new CAR T cell has shown efficacy in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia , as the first of these products is hailed as a 'game changer' in pediatric ALL. Medscape...
2 monthes ago - Medscape
Thailand's saraphi flower found to be effective against leukemia; it inhibits growth of cancerous cells
In Thailand, the herb saraphi's flowers have traditionally been used to treat heart problems and lower fever, and the herb has also been used for appetite enhancement. Now, a...
2 monthes ago - Natural News
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How a good diet can cure your acne: Doctor reveals which foods to avoid
From hormones to genetics to your skincare regime, adult acne can be triggered by many factors. New research shows this can include what you eat.
This Photo Show Exactly How Coffee Is Hindering Your Weight-Loss Goals
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STUDY: Being lesbian, gay or bisexual makes you 36% less likely to be...
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Heart study finds that omega-3 intake cuts your overall risk of death by a THIRD
According to a heart study, the omega-3 index could be used as a biomarker for overall risk of death and cardiovascular disease. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical...
New data: Americans filling far fewer opioid prescriptions
New data show that the number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers filled in the U.S. fell dramatically last year.
48 million people in the U.S. get food poisoning each year; new report...
No matter where you bought your food, be it a street vendor or a classy restaurant, if it wasn't prepared properly you can get food poisoning. Millions of food poisoning cases...
Gene Variation Causes Some Women to Store Fat, Increases Diabetes Risk
Here is one more reason why some women have belly fat and heavy hips. A natural variation of the gene KLF14 causes some women to store fat and this significantly increases...
Another company recalls kratom after illness reported
A company in Utah is recalling “NxtGen Botanicals Maeng Da Kratom” labeled bottles of kratom supplements because they has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. At...
Why Your Fitness Tracker Isn't Picking Up Your Strength-Training Workout
Ever glanced at your fitness tracker while weightlifting and wondered why it was completely off? Your device may be fantastic for tracking heart rate and cardio, but a common...