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Treatment and management of multiple myeloma (MM) is continuously evolving, and in this analysis, investigators discuss ever-present issues and potential solutions to optimize care for this patient population.

Results from the V-INITIATE trial showed a substantial 60% reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) from baseline to day 330 in the inclisiran first group compared with a mere 7% reduction in the usual care group.

Young breast cancer survivors without a specific genetic mutation have a lower risk of developing second primary breast cancer within 10 years of diagnosis.

The rate of relapse among patients with TP53-mutated myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) was similar among those who underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant vs those who did not.

Positive responses seen following experiments involving metastasis-associated in colon cancer 1 (MACC1) indicate that the biomarker can be used to better diagnose and treat patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

A medical professional explores the management of bronchiectasis exacerbations, detailing the significance of sputum color, the potential for hemoptysis, and the exacerbation of comorbidities such as COPD and asthma.

Decreased body mass index (BMI) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was linked to a higher risk of severe exacerbations and all-cause mortality, emphasizing the importance of monitoring BMI for managing COPD and predicting outcomes.

The data showed notable responses, even among patients living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who had previous exposure to B-cell receptor–associated kinase inhibitors, the authors said.

Results presented at the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association International Spring Forum describe meaningful improvements in functioning among patients who received the oral gamma secretase inhibitor to treat progressing desmoid tumors.

Panelists discuss desired innovations in health care technology, as well as incentives to further integrate these new technologies into patient care.

Panelists discuss technological developments, including virtual visits and mobile health, and their role in improving cardiovascular care.

A professional discussion on diagnosing type 1 diabetes based on autoimmune antibodies, oral glucose tolerance test results, fasting glucose, and hemoglobin A1C levels.

Overall survival and complete response rates were comparable across a younger and an older cohort of patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

In this investigation, investigators sought insights into the safety and efficacy of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), with a particular focus on how various patient subgroups fared for complete remission (CR).

Medical doctors discuss the future of Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) and their five-year outlook for advancements and potential cures for the disease.

Medical doctors discuss the future of Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) and their five-year outlook for advancements and potential cures for the disease.

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, of Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, discusses the implications of the findings from INTEGUMENT-PED, the phase 3 study assessing the efficacy and safety of once-daily roflumilast cream 0.05% in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).

Pregnant female patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with methotrexate and leflunomide within 3 months of conception faced an increased possibility of adverse pregnancy outcomes, specifically stillbirth or abortion.

Krystyn Van Vliet, PhD, of Cornell University, discusses the scalability of 3D platforms in multiple sclerosis (MS) drug discovery and compares their costs with those of other drug discovery methods.

Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the potential of a disease-modifying therapy in polycythemia vera, treating high-risk vs low-risk patients, and emerging therapies in the pipeline.

Analyzing trends from online conversations among patients with myasthenia gravis (MG), researchers found that issues with current treatments were mentioned in nearly 24% of conversations.

Differing characteristics of the patient and their disease may mean certain providers—academic oncologists, community oncologists, and primary care physicians—may be best suited for follow-up care.

Most recently, the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee unanimously voted to recommend ciltacabtagene autoleucel (Carvykti; Johnson & Johnson) in patients who have received at least 1 line of treatment for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).

Michael Morse, MD, FACP, MHS, professor of medicine at Duke University School of Medicine and medical oncologist at Duke Cancer Center, spoke to the evolution of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment in recent years, as well as ongoing research with potential to impact clinical practice.

A new study found that tumor sites in stage I-III colorectal cancer (CRC) could affect recurrence-free survival and survival after recurrence in patients.

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and atrial fibrillation (AF) exhibited elevated risks of severe cardiac complications, alongside increased in-hospital mortality, costs, and length of stay (LOS).

Most fragility fractures experienced by people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are vertebral, the study found.

Among adults with newly diagnosed cancer, rates of low-value cancer services persisted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in areas ranging from peridiagnosis imaging to end-of-life care.

Patients included in the analysis had psoriatic arthritis and had either not been treated with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or had an inadequate response or an intolerance to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors.

The newest treatment approved for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will be withdrawn from the market due to negative clinical trial results; former President Trump’s surgeon general is advocating for conservative states to support needle exchanges; new US hepatitis C infections dropped slightly in 2022 after more than a decade of steady increases.