In a nutshell This review aims to provide guidelines for the management of nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL). Some background Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) is an uncommon type of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). It accounts for around 5% of HL cases. The outcomes are usually...
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In a nutshell This review provided updates to the NCCN guidelines for pediatric aggressive mature B-Cell lymphomas. Some background Pediatric aggressive mature B-cell lymphomas are the most common types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in children. They include Burkitt lymphoma (BL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). These diseases are...
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In a nutshell This article outlined the current guidelines for treatment for patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). Some background Treatments for patients with cHL have advanced in the last number of years and most patients can be cured. Treatment options include chemotherapy (CT), radiotherapy (RT), and biological...
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In a nutshell This article gives an overview of ovarian stimulation (OS) during assisted reproductive techniques (ART). Some background Many couples with infertility opt to use ART. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an ART in which eggs are collected and fertilized embryos are implanted in the uterus. The first step of IVF is to cause...
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In a nutshell The report recommends how to manage patients with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CP-CML) who failed to respond to 2nd generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). The authors suggested to consider patient-specific factors and personalize treatment for such patients. Some background TKIs deactivate cancerous enzymes which cause...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed the current treatment options for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Some background Treatment options for patients with HL depend on the type of HL, stage of the disease, and the presence of risk factors. The stage of HL represents how widespread or severe the cancer is. Risk factors indicate that there...
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In a nutshell This article provided treatment recommendations for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Some background The standard treatment for patients diagnosed with AML is a chemotherapy combination. Once there are no signs of AML (remission), patients are given post-remission chemotherapy to ensure it does not return. However,...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed biological therapies for patients with melanoma based on which type of disease they have. Some background Patients with melanoma are often treated with surgery to remove tumors first. In some cases, this is not enough. In other cases, patients have inoperable tumors. These patients are offered...
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In a nutshell These updated guidelines aim to provide information on managing acute myeloid leukemia in adult patients. Some background The occurrence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) depends on the age of patients. Case numbers tend to rise significantly in patients aged 60 and over. Therapies for AML in adult...
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In a nutshell This review established recommendations for the treatment of unexplained infertility. Some background There is no clear cause for up to 30% of infertility cases. There are several treatment options for these couples. Expectant management uses intercourse to achieve conception. Ovarian stimulation (OS) treatment...
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In a nutshell These guidelines aimed to provide information on managing acute lymphoblastic leukemia in pediatric patients. Some background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in pediatric patients. Advancements in technology have led to improved survival rates for these...
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In a nutshell These guidelines aimed to provide the latest guidelines on managing acute myeloid leukemia. Some background Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common form of acute leukemia in adults. Recent advances have led to new treatment options for AML such as targeted therapies and low-intensity...
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