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October 02, 2023
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What is a hematologist?

What is a hematologist?

A hematologist is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.

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October 02, 2023
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What is hematology?

What is hematology?

Hematology is the science or study of blood and blood diseases.

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September 18, 2023
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CML specialist honored for contributions to hematologic oncology treatment, research

CML specialist honored for contributions to hematologic oncology treatment, research

Jorge Cortes, MD, received Society of Hematologic Oncology’s Michael J. Keating Outstanding Achievement Award.

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September 15, 2023
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Leukemia specialist receives award for impact in hematologic malignancies field

Leukemia specialist receives award for impact in hematologic malignancies field

Hagop Kantarjian, MD, received Society of Hematologic Oncology’s Emil J Freireich Distinguished Pioneer Award.

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August 28, 2023
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Renowned leukemia specialist finds innovation is ‘common ground’ between medicine, painting

Renowned leukemia specialist finds innovation is ‘common ground’ between medicine, painting

Hagop Kantarjian, MD, is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the medical field.

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August 22, 2023
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FDA places partial hold on studies of magrolimab for acute myeloid leukemia

FDA places partial hold on studies of magrolimab for acute myeloid leukemia

The FDA placed a partial clinical hold on studies of magrolimab as treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, the agent’s manufacturer announced.

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August 14, 2023
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FDA places formal hold on CAR-T trial paused after patient death

FDA places formal hold on CAR-T trial paused after patient death

The FDA placed a formal clinical hold on a phase 1 trial that has been paused since the death of a study participant more than 2 months ago.

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July 21, 2023
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FDA approves Vanflyta for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia

FDA approves Vanflyta for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia

The FDA approved quizartinib for use in combination with standard chemotherapy for treatment of patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia with FLT3 internal tandem duplication mutations.

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July 20, 2023
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Man remains in treatment-free HIV remission after stem cell transplant

Man remains in treatment-free HIV remission after stem cell transplant

A man has remained in treatment-free HIV remission for nearly 2 years after receiving a stem-cell transplant to treat a rare and aggressive form of leukemia, researchers reported Wednesday.

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July 20, 2023
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Healio Minute Podcast, Leukemia Edition: Top Headlines - Week of July 17, 2023

Healio Minute Podcast, Leukemia Edition: Top Headlines - Week of July 17, 2023

In this edition, obesity linked to adverse outcomes among AYAs; pirtobrutinib produces high response rates; CDC study reveals overall increase in pediatric cancer incidence and more.

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