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August 14, 2024
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Altering gut microbiome may benefit patients with metastatic kidney cancer

Altering gut microbiome may benefit patients with metastatic kidney cancer

Combining gut microbiome manipulation with immunotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy conveyed clinical benefit for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma, results of a randomized phase 1 trial showed.

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August 12, 2024
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Tisagenlecleucel ‘can be curative’ for some children with acute leukemia

Tisagenlecleucel ‘can be curative’ for some children with acute leukemia

Children and young adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia increasingly receive tisagenlecleucel in earlier settings when they have lower disease burden, according to findings presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.

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August 09, 2024
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Top in allergy/asthma: FDA approves peanut oral immunotherapy; WIC food packages proposal

Top in allergy/asthma: FDA approves peanut oral immunotherapy; WIC food packages proposal

The FDA has approved Palforzia, an oral immunotherapy designed to protect children aged 1 to 3 years with peanut allergies from reactions caused by accidental exposure, according to a press release.

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August 09, 2024
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FDA approves novel immunotherapy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

FDA approves novel immunotherapy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

The FDA approved the novel immunotherapy denileukin diftitox-cxdl for treatment of certain patients with relapsed or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

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August 07, 2024
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Keto diet component may increase immunotherapy’s benefit in prostate cancer

Keto diet component may increase immunotherapy’s benefit in prostate cancer

The addition of a pre-ketone supplement to an immunotherapy regimen demonstrated efficacy for treating prostate cancer, according to a study led by researchers at University of Notre Dame.

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August 02, 2024
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Virtual clinic provides rapid, specialized cancer care for patients facing adverse events

Virtual clinic provides rapid, specialized cancer care for patients facing adverse events

Many people who experience side effects from cancer treatment wait nearly a month to see a specialist with the necessary expertise.

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August 01, 2024
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World Lung Cancer Day: Risks of vaping; an ‘unprecedented’ advance in ALK-positive disease

World Lung Cancer Day: Risks of vaping; an &lsquo;unprecedented&rsquo; advance in <i>ALK</i>-positive disease

Today is World Lung Cancer Day.

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July 31, 2024
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Top in endocrinology: Compounded semaglutide dosing errors; type 1 diabetes immunotherapy

Top in endocrinology: Compounded semaglutide dosing errors; type 1 diabetes immunotherapy

The FDA has received reports of adverse events, including gastrointestinal events, fainting, headache, migraine, dehydration, acute pancreatitis and gallstones, that may be tied to overdosing with compounded semaglutide.

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July 31, 2024
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Combination extends survival in advanced ovarian cancer

Combination extends survival in advanced ovarian cancer

The addition of an investigational immunotherapy to chemotherapy prolonged survival for women with advanced ovarian cancer, according to a topline data announcement.

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July 30, 2024
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Immunotherapy combination improves response in unresectable melanoma

Immunotherapy combination improves response in unresectable melanoma

An immunotherapy combination improved outcomes compared with historical control for certain patients with advanced melanoma, according to a topline data announcement.

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