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At a friendly debate held at the European Hematology Association 2024 Congress, hemophilia experts argued for and against wider access to gene therapy for patients living with the condition.

This investigation used data from The US Oncology Network on trends in lung cancer stage when patients present for care.

A recent study found that neighborhood deprivation is associated with higher breast cancer death rates for non-Hispanic White women, but not Black women. This suggests factors beyond socioeconomic status contribute to the racial disparity.

The results of the 3-year follow-up show meaningful improvement in overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) for tislelizumab plus chemotherapy compared with placebo plus chemotherapy.

Adults aged 70 and older were significantly more likely to develop congestive heart failure if they also experienced olfactory impairment.

Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, explored the mechanism of action in orexin agonists, which has been indicated for idiopathic hypersomnia.

Neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK)–positive locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors can now be treated with the first FDA-approved treatment option.

Abstracts presented at the 2024 European Hematology Association Congress deliver results on regimens involving venetoclax for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Results presented at the 2024 European Hematology Association Congress suggest that chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy can be feasibly and safely delivered in the outpatient setting as treatment for lymphoma.

The arrests of the founders of Done Global, a telehealth company that provides attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication to adults, for allegedly providing prescriptions to unqualified patients and defrauding the government have raised concerns about future access to these medications; US health care spending rose to $4.8 trillion in 2023; bipartisan legislation has been introduced to reform prior authorization with Medicare Advantage.

At a YoungEHA session at the 2024 European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress, speakers discussed the prevalence of waste in laboratories, research, and clinical practice, as well as ways attendees can effect change for a more sustainable future.

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At the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, an abstract presenting real-world data stressed the need for further research regarding the association between immunosuppressant medication and the development of skin cancer.

Data from this new study suggest that tailoring induction therapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) based on cytarabine pharmacogenomic 10–single-nucleotide variant score could better treatment for these young patients, particularly those who are Black.

The most common treatment-related adverse events were injection site reactions, the study found.

Nivolumab/cabozantinib combination therapy showed consistent benefits across various subgroups in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).

A cross-sectional, prospective study found that gray matter atrophy was more prevalent in patients with more severe progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) compared with those with less severe progressive disease.

Different Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors underwent an evaluation for severe alopecia areata (AA) and found deuruxolitinib higher doses (12 mg) and baricitinib (4 mg) showed promise in hair regrowth improvement, but further research must be done to confirm these results while more long-term effects are explored.

Children aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes can now improve their glycemic control with a drug previously only approved for adults.

Researchers have identified a causal link between gut microbiota and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) risk, mediated by certain key immune cell phenotypes.

FDA and the Department of Justice were criticized during a Senate hearing on the youth vaping crisis; a new COVID-19 vaccine promises easier storage and superior protection; the Supreme Court ruled to allow mifepristone to be mailed to patients without an in-person doctor’s visit.

One patient died during this study, which used PET/CT, flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing to define measurable residual disease negativity.

In a recent update, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommended capivasertib combined with fulvestrant for hormone receptor–positive and HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, targeting patients with specific genetic mutations.

Migvis Monduy, MD, medical director of Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders Programs at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, discussed challenges in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) treatment access and how policy changes may support patients with DMD.

A real-world report showed the safety and efficacy of zanubrutinib after a community oncology practice replaced ibrutinib with the newer Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor on its formulary.

The SLEEP 2024 Annual Meeting featured talks on numerous topics throughout the 5-day meeting, including sleep inequities, narcolepsy, and mental health’s association with sleep.

New estimations show a historic increase in health spending last year, which is projected to account for 19.7% of the gross domestic product by 2032.

Misuse of soft mist inhalers (SMIs) is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with low education levels, higher symptom scores, and a shorter disease duration.

New blood donation eligibility guidelines affecting men who have sex with men (MSM) could slightly increase rates of deferring blood donation, according a model that assessed an individual risk-based deferral policy.

There currently are no guidelines on how to treat this patient group, despite a high risk of mortality.