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September 12, 2019
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Human herpesvirus 6B linked to increased mortality among certain HSCT recipients

Human herpesvirus 6B linked to increased mortality among certain HSCT recipients

Detection of human herpesvirus 6B in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid appeared associated with higher risk for mortality among allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients with lower respiratory tract disease, according to results of a retrospective, single-center study published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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September 04, 2019
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Clinical trial participation studies show possible survival benefit, misconceptions of patient concerns

Clinical trial participation studies show possible survival benefit, misconceptions of patient concerns

Participation in therapeutic drug trials appeared associated with longer OS among patients with non-small cell lung cancer, according to results of a retrospective study scheduled for presentation at Quality Care Symposium.

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August 22, 2019
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Moving residences in first trimester may increase risk for adverse birth outcomes

Infants born to mothers in Washington state who moved during the first trimester were more likely to be born preterm and have low birth weight, according to findings published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Researchers suggested that providers consider screening patients for plans to move.

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August 19, 2019
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Lumpers, Splitters, and the Move Toward New Taxonomy for Rheumatology

Lumpers, Splitters, and the Move Toward New Taxonomy for Rheumatology

Historians attribute Philip II of Macedon — father of Alexander the Great — as the source of the motto and political principle known as “divide and conquer.” As a ruling technique, the maxim worked, with Phillip ultimately ruling over most of classical Greece; a success that would be repeated with Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte in the centuries to follow.

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August 13, 2019
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Air pollution may accelerate emphysema progression

Air pollution may accelerate emphysema progression

Long-term exposure to common air pollutants is associated with significant progression of emphysema, according to an 18-year study published in JAMA.

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August 09, 2019
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Are there feasible alternatives to BCG for the effective treatment of bladder cancer?

Are there feasible alternatives to BCG for the effective treatment of bladder cancer?

Click here to read the Cover Story, “BCG: a real-world example of health care rationing.”

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July 25, 2019
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HemOnc Today honors Next Gen Innovators

HemOnc Today held a reception at ASCO Annual Meeting to honor its third class of Next Gen Innovators.

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July 15, 2019
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ASH announces award recipients

Several distinguished leaders in hematology will be honored with awards and special lectures at this year’s ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, scheduled for Dec. 7-10 in Orlando, Florida.

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June 01, 2019
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CPX-351 regimen induces high response rates in pediatric relapsed acute myeloid leukemia

CPX-351 regimen induces high response rates in pediatric relapsed acute myeloid leukemia

CHICAGO — CPX-351 appeared well-tolerated and effective followed by a chemotherapy regimen among children with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia, according to results of a phase 1/phase 2 AAML 1421 trial presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.

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May 30, 2019
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Enhanced recovery protocols benefit perioperative care of patients with Crohn’s disease

SAN DIEGO — Patients with Crohn’s disease who were perioperatively managed with an enhanced recovery protocol experienced a reduction in length of stay and faster recovery without an increase in adverse events, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week.

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