More about

Washington University School Of Medicine In St Louis

News
February 26, 2025
3 min read
Save

Brentuximab vedotin regimen extends OS in heavily pretreated DLBCL

Brentuximab vedotin regimen extends OS in heavily pretreated DLBCL

The addition of brentuximab vedotin to lenalidomide and rituximab extended survival among heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

News
February 24, 2025
4 min read
Save

Novel JAK inhibitor may improve safety of certain stem cell transplants

Novel JAK inhibitor may improve safety of certain stem cell transplants

The addition of itacitinib to standard graft-versus-host-disease prophylaxis may reduce severe toxicities following haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, according to results of a single-arm study.

News
January 27, 2025
2 min read
Save

BLOG: ‘It’s easier than you think’ to teach genomic alterations in AML

BLOG: ‘It’s easier than you think’ to teach genomic alterations in AML

I recently was invited to give a presentation about genomic alterations in AML at the 2024 ASTCT Clinical Education Conference for advanced practice providers, nurses and fellows.

News
January 06, 2025
1 min read
Save

Bundled payment program associated with savings for medical, surgical episodes

Bundled payment program associated with savings for medical, surgical episodes

According to published results, the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement–Advanced program was associated with savings of $882 for medical episodes and $587 for surgical or procedural episodes.

News
December 27, 2024
2 min read
Save

BLOG: Gene therapies for children with sickle cell disease

BLOG: Gene therapies for children with sickle cell disease

An increasing number of gene therapies correct genetic disorders, including hemoglobinopathies.

News
December 26, 2024
5 min read
Save

Sarcopenia unlikely for most after weight loss, but more data needed on older adults

Sarcopenia unlikely for most after weight loss, but more data needed on older adults

Most adults who lose weight as part of obesity therapy should not experience sarcopenia due to a decrease in fat-free mass, but more research is needed on the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists and similar drugs on older adults.

News
September 24, 2024
2 min read
Save

Interposition arthroplasty may be alternative treatment option for hallux rigidus

Interposition arthroplasty may be alternative treatment option for hallux rigidus

According to presented results, both metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis and modified oblique Keller capsular interposition arthroplasty may yield positive 10-year outcomes for patients with advanced hallux rigidus.

News
August 03, 2024
2 min read
Save

ASTRO members receive fellows designation

ASTRO members receive fellows designation

American Society for Radiation Oncology selected 48 members to receive ASTRO fellow designation.

News
June 14, 2024
4 min read
Save

Aim to lower cardiometabolic disease risk when considering dietary pattern for obesity

Aim to lower cardiometabolic disease risk when considering dietary pattern for obesity

PHILADELPHIA — Some dietary change may improve cardiometabolic measures beyond weight loss and providers should create a diet that will most benefit each individual with obesity, according to a speaker.

News
June 04, 2024
4 min read
Save

Prevalence, economic burden of heart disease, stroke likely to rise greatly in US by 2050

Prevalence, economic burden of heart disease, stroke likely to rise greatly in US by 2050

Due to demographic changes and a rise in risk factors, the prevalence and economic burden of heart disease and stroke in the United States are expected to increase dramatically by 2050, according to the American Heart Association.

View more