Clinical

Hereditary breast cancers are caused by germline mutations, which are genetic mutations inherited at conception and so called because they originate in germ cells, those that develop into reproductive cells and become eggs in female individuals and sperm in male individuals.

Medical experts examine strategies for care coordination in high-risk patients with cardiometabolic conditions.

Panelists discuss how recent clinical trial results for emerging HER2-directed therapies, including findings from the SOHO-01 study, inetetamab/pyrotinib combination study, and Beamion LUNG-1, are shaping the future landscape of NSCLC treatment, while also highlighting other noteworthy developments presented at this year’s World Conference on Lung Cancer.

Key opinion leaders explore educational initiatives aimed at enhancing guideline adherence in cardiometabolic risk management, emphasizing effective tactics for improving health outcomes.

Panelists discuss how clinicians carefully weigh the efficacy of HER2-directed therapies against their safety profiles, particularly focusing on managing serious adverse events like interstitial lung disease, while also considering emerging strategies to combat resistance to these treatments as research in the field progresses.

Although air pollution is linked to increased exacerbations in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), its role in disease progression remains uncertain, with evidence suggesting that both genetic susceptibility and environmental factors contribute to IPF development.

Caroline Quill, MD, of the University of Rochester Medical Center, highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to enhance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.

Researchers identify certain predictive factors that impact the prognosis of patients with myasthenia gravis and COVID-19 infection.

In recent years, it’s been estimated that 10% to 28% of patients with myeloid disorders develop adult onset inflammatory and autoimmune disorders (IADs), complicating treatment.

Higher pre- and postdiagnosis Alternate Mediterranean Diet (AMED) scores are associated with improved overall survival in patients with ovarian cancer.

Initial evidence suggests alternative approaches such as exercise, dietary modification, and psychosocial therapies may enhance traditional management of pulmonary hypertension.

Most patients diagnosed with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CP-CML) who achieved a deep molecular response on tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy were able to avoid relapse despite discontinuing therapy.

B-cell activating factor receptor chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy caused cytotoxic effects on all chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cell lines.

Researchers investigate the expression of PARP1 in leukemias with BCR::ABL1 p190+ translocation, finding differential expression in ALL, AML, and CML but no significant correlation with clinical parameters.

Parth Rali, MD, Temple University Hospital, is looking forward to approaching pulmonary vascular diseases as a spectrum, especially when assessing pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension, at CHEST 2024.

The researchers have detailed their complete findings of subcutaneous (SC) vs intravenous (IV) efgartigimod in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) from the phase 3 ADAPT-SC trial and initial findings from the open-label extension of the study, ADAPT-SC+.

Medical experts discuss the impact of third-line therapies (regorafenib, fruquintinib, FTD/TPI plus bevacizumab) on patient quality of life and share insights on patient adherence to these treatments.

Medical experts compare the toxicity profiles of FTD/TPI plus bevacizumab, regorafenib, and fruquintinib, and discuss practical strategies for managing treatment-related toxicities with these third-line therapies.

Panelists discuss how identifying type 2 inflammation in patients influences treatment decisions by steering clinicians toward targeted therapies, such as biologics or other immunomodulators, that specifically address the underlying inflammatory mechanisms rather than relying solely on symptomatic treatments.

Ajai Chari, MD, covered both recent FDA approvals and pipeline products, such as non-BCMA chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies and trispecifics, during a symposium on Immunotherapy at the International Myeloma Society 21st Annual Meeting & Exposition.

Investigators from Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute explored questions surrounding minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity testing in an abstract presented at the International Myeloma Society 21st Annual Meeting & Exposition.

In less than a month, from August 20 to September 19, amivantamab (Ami; Rybrevant, Johnson & Johnson) received 2 approvals from the FDA for use in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Panelists discuss how the selection between fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki and ado-trastuzumab emtansine is guided by findings from pivotal trials like DESTINY-Lung01 and DESTINY-Lung02, real-world patient outcomes compared with clinical trial results, and the management of common treatment-related adverse events associated with these HER2-directed therapies.

Panelists discuss how HER2-directed therapies in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are evolving, with experts examining the distinction between HER2 mutation and expression, evaluating the efficacy and safety of current treatments like trastuzumab deruxtecan and ado-trastuzumab emtansine, and considering their potential to reshape treatment approaches as recommended in NCCN guidelines.

A study found that opioid use, with or without benzodiazepines, significantly increases long-term mortality risk in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over the age of 60 years.

September marked Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection and the need for equitable treatment access.

Key opinion leaders explore educational initiatives aimed at enhancing guideline adherence in cardiometabolic risk management, emphasizing effective tactics for improving health outcomes.

The expert panel analyzes strategies for overcoming barriers to prescribing first-line medications for cardiometabolic conditions.

Finerenone is at least as effective in patients who are in the hospital or were recently hospitalized for heart failure as those with stable condition, said Akshay Desai, MD, of Brigham & Women’s Hospital.

An oral session Friday at the International Myeloma Society 21st Annual Meeting & Exposition offered updates for the TRIMM-2 and RedirecTT-1 trials.