Jennifer Smith is the editor of Oncology Practice, part of MDedge Hematology/Oncology. She was previously the editor of Hematology Times, an editor at Principal Investigators Association, and a reporter at The Oneida Daily Dispatch. She has a BS in journalism.
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Next-generation sequencing test detects pathogens with high sensitivity
NEW ORLEANS – The test detected pathogens with 92% sensitivity, which was more sensitive than conventional testing methods.
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Inhibitor may overcome ibrutinib resistance in MCL
The inhibitor, IACS-010759, decreased tumor growth and prolonged survival in mouse models of ibrutinib-resistant lymphoma.
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Researchers propose new risk groups for NK-AML
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Investigators used machine learning algorithms to risk stratify patients with normal karyotype acute myeloid leukemia.
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Gabapentin falls short in treating sickle cell pain
NEW ORLEANS – Gabapentin plus standard therapy produced results similar to those of placebo plus standard therapy.
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Researchers win Stand Up To Cancer grants
Five teams received funding for research into leukemia and lung, colon, pancreatic, breast, and ovarian cancers.
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Combo proves most effective in HMA-naive, higher-risk MDS
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Oral rigosertib plus azacitidine produced a 90% response rate in higher-risk patients with myelodysplastic syndromes who...
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More abnormal cells linked to poorer ASCT outcomes in MDS
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Patients with more than 60% cytogenetically abnormal cells at transplant had inferior overall survival and relapse-free...
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LentiGlobin reduces transfusion dependence in young thalassemia patients
NEW ORLEANS – Children and young adults with non-beta0/beta0 thalassemia achieved transfusion independence in two trials.
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Biomarker testing may transform treatment of acute GVHD
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Testing patient blood samples for two biomarkers may help guide early treatment of acute GVHD.
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Tagraxofusp produces high response rate in BPDCN
The overall response rate was 90% in previously untreated patients who received the highest dose.
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Model inspired by Netflix, Amazon may help guide MDS treatment
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – The researchers used an algorithm to help predict response or resistance to lenalidomide with a high degree of accuracy....
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Researchers to be honored at ASPHO
Hematology and oncology researchers will receive awards at the 2019 American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology conference.
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Sorafenib plus GCLAM held safe in AML, MDS phase-1 study
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Sorafenib plus GCLAM has shown promise in a phase 1 trial of patients with AML and MDS.
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Study highlights lack of data on transgender leukemia patients
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Researchers identified transgender leukemia patients by detecting gender-karyotype mismatches.
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ALF 2019 showcases evolving treatment of AML
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Dr. Martin Tallman discusses meeting presentations on the treatment of AML.