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Vitamin Supplementation During Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
11/30/2023
Leigh Precopio
Individuals with acute myeloid leukemia often have low levels of vitamin C and vitamin D at the time of diagnosis. Researchers examined how supplementation of these vitamins during treatment impacted...
11/30/2023
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Poor Outcomes for Patients With T‑Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia After Allogenic Transplant
09/08/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers reported on the treatment approaches and outcomes of patients with T‑cell prolymphocytic leukemia after allogeneic transplant in a multicenter, retrospective study.
09/08/2023
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Momelotinib Lowers Transfusion Requirements in Patients With Transfusion‑Dependent Myelofibrosis
09/07/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers set out to determine how momelotinib impacts patients’ overall transfusion burden.
09/07/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
Research Summary
Low-Dose Aspirin Use in Older Adults Increases Incidence of Anemia
08/15/2023
Jessica Ganga
In a post hoc analysis of the ASPREE trial, a team of researchers sought to define the effects of low-dose daily aspirin use in elderly adults.
08/15/2023
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Research Summary
Research Summary
Global Disease Burden of Sickle Cell Disease 11 Times Higher Than Original Estimates
08/02/2023
Researchers sought to establish the global disease burden of sickle cell disease and its mortality rate.
08/02/2023
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Low-Dose Gemcitabine Beneficial Treatment for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
04/21/2023
Jessica Ganga
Researchers evaluated the response rate of gemcitabine in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer given at a low dosage. Their research was presented at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy...
04/21/2023
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CONFERENCE COVERAGE
Overutilization of Potentially Inappropriate Medications Can Cause Cognitive Harm in Older Women With Breast Cancer
04/19/2023
Jessica Bard
The results of a recent study presented at the 2023 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association annual conference suggest health care providers should be vigilant about the overutilization of potentially...
04/19/2023
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conference coverage
High Opioid Use in Patients With Head, Neck Cancer Undergoing Treatment
04/17/2023
Leigh Precopio
In a recent study presented at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association annual conference, researchers examined the use of opioids in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma while undergoing...
04/17/2023
FDA alert
FDA
FDA alert
FDA Approves First Oral Treatment for CKD-Caused Anemia for Adults on Dialysis
02/08/2023
The FDA approves the first-of-its-kind treatment for anemia caused by CKD for adults who receive dialysis following the results of a randomized clinical trial.
02/08/2023
Fractures
Fractures
Aspirin Noninferior to Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Preventing Death in Patients with Fractures
02/02/2023
The researchers compared the efficacy of thromboprophylaxis with aspirin to low-molecular-weight heparin in patients with orthopedic trauma.
02/02/2023