In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if sorafenib (Nexavar) would be a useful maintenance therapy for acute myeloid leukemia patients who have received a stem cell transplant. This study concluded that sorafenib is useful as a maintenance therapy in these patients. Some background Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) occurs when abnormal...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate whether haploidentical stem cell transplantation was safe and effective for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. This study concluded that haploidentical stem cell transplantation is safe and effective for older patients. Some background Acute myeloid leukemia...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to identify ways to predict long-term outcomes of stem cell transplants for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This study concluded that factors such as age, age and disease status at time of transplant and presence of chronic GVHD influenced the risk score for acute...
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In a nutshell This study compared outcomes of two types of stem cell transplants (autologous and allogeneic) for Richter’s syndrome (transformed CLL). Authors reported a significant survival benefit following both types of stem cell transplant. Some background Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It has been...
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