Onco-hematology
Perspective | Should People With Immune Problems Get Third Vaccine Doses?
8 Jul, 2021 | 09:07h | UTCShould People With Immune Problems Get Third Vaccine Doses? – The New York Times (a few articles per month are free)
Related: [Preprint] 3rd AstraZeneca shot gives strong immunity. AND Case series: Safety and immunogenicity of a third dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in solid organ transplant recipients.
Study Commentary: Febrile Neutropenia – Procalcitonin vs. MASCC Score.
8 Jul, 2021 | 08:57h | UTCFebrile Neutropenia – Procalcitonin vs MASCC Score – Journal Feed
RCT: Daratumumab-based treatment for immunoglobulin light-chain amyloidosis.
7 Jul, 2021 | 08:44h | UTC
AHA Expert Consensus Recommendations for Multimodality Imaging in Cardiac Amyloidosis.
5 Jul, 2021 | 01:41h | UTCASNC/AHA/ASE/EANM/HFSA/ISA/SCMR/SNMMI Expert Consensus Recommendations for Multimodality Imaging in Cardiac Amyloidosis:
Part 1 of 2—Evidence Base and Standardized Methods of Imaging
Part 2 of 2—Diagnostic Criteria and Appropriate Utilization – Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging
Review: venous and arterial thromboembolism in patients with cancer.
16 Jun, 2021 | 08:20h | UTCSummary: Venous and Arterial Thromboembolism in Patients With Cancer – American College of Cardiology
Update on the diagnosis and treatment of POEMS (Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal Gammopathy, and Skin Changes) Syndrome.
6 Jun, 2021 | 23:37h | UTCUpdate on the Diagnosis and Treatment of POEMS (Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal Gammopathy, and Skin Changes) Syndrome: A Review – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Guideline | Primary prophylaxis of bacterial infections and Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.
31 May, 2021 | 08:09h | UTC
‘It’s not over yet’: Uncertain protection from Covid vaccines leaves cancer patients in limbo.
17 May, 2021 | 08:45h | UTC‘It’s not over yet’: Uncertain protection from Covid vaccines leaves cancer patients in limbo – STAT
ESC Position Statement: Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac amyloidosis
8 Apr, 2021 | 08:49h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
ESC position paper on diagnosis & treatment of cardiac amyloidosis published today simultaneously at EHJ & EJHF. https://t.co/ad7xn7c1MYhttps://t.co/pZ6tOWICpn@escardio @ESC_Journals @ehj_ed @MarcoMetra
Thread??(1/7) pic.twitter.com/ngsscfd0pB— Pablo Garcia-Pavia (@dr_pavia) April 7, 2021
Recent progress in the treatment of cancer in children
5 Apr, 2021 | 01:15h | UTCRecent progress in the treatment of cancer in children – CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
Cohort study: High thrombotic risk in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy
5 Apr, 2021 | 01:08h | UTCHigh thrombotic risk in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy – Medical University of Vienna
Original study: Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of venous and arterial thromboembolism in immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy – Blood
Preliminary study finds a low-calorie diet and mild exercise may improve survival for young people with leukemia
2 Apr, 2021 | 09:12h | UTC
RCT: Effect of Blinatumomab vs. Chemotherapy in children with high-risk first-relapse B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
3 Mar, 2021 | 08:19h | UTCEffect of Blinatumomab vs Chemotherapy on Event-Free Survival Among Children With High-risk First-Relapse B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related study: Effect of Postreinduction Therapy Consolidation With Blinatumomab vs Chemotherapy on Disease-Free Survival in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With First Relapse of B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Blinatumomab for Treatment of Children With High-risk Relapsed B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia – JAMA (free for a limited period)
CAR T-cell therapy produces deep, sustained remissions in patients with relapsed myeloma
26 Feb, 2021 | 08:31h | UTCOriginal study: Idecabtagene Vicleucel in Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma – New England Journal of Medicine
Integrated palliative and oncology care for patients receiving treatment for acute myeloid leukemia
26 Feb, 2021 | 08:25h | UTCOriginal article: Effectiveness of Integrated Palliative and Oncology Care for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Randomized trial: Oral Azacitidine maintenance therapy for acute myeloid leukemia in first remission
26 Feb, 2021 | 08:23h | UTCOral Azacitidine Maintenance Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in First Remission – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Maintenance Oral Azacitidine for Patients With AML in First Remission: QUAZAR AML-001 Trial – The ASCO Post
Defining the optimal total number of chemotherapy courses in younger patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A comparison of 3 vs. 4 courses
19 Feb, 2021 | 02:06h | UTCDefining the Optimal Total Number of Chemotherapy Courses in Younger Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Comparison of Three Versus Four Courses – Journal of Clinical Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Optimal Number of Treatment Courses Explored in Younger Patients with AML – CancerNetwork
Commentary on Twitter
What is the optimal number of chemotherapy courses in younger patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)? This study evaluates 3 vs 4 courses https://t.co/peC7Xo3BbX #leusm #JCO pic.twitter.com/OGChNkYS0X
— ASCO Publications (@ASCO_pubs) January 6, 2021
Short review: Acute CV complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
18 Feb, 2021 | 02:40h | UTCAcute CV Complications of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation – American College of Cardiology
ASH 2021 guidelines for prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer
15 Feb, 2021 | 00:49h | UTC
RCT: Total Body Irradiation vs. Chemotherapy Conditioning in Childhood ALL
9 Feb, 2021 | 00:39h | UTCCommentary: TBI Beats Chemoconditioning for ALL Transplants in Children – Medscape (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
Total body irradiation or chemotherapy conditioning in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) — outcomes suggest there's still a role for TBI https://t.co/ICTC0iEGN8 #leusm #pedonc #pedcsm #JCO pic.twitter.com/xARMBlSeni
— ASCO Publications (@ASCO_pubs) December 26, 2020
Patients with lymphoma receiving B-Cell–depleting therapies may be at greater risk for persistent COVID-19 infection
9 Feb, 2021 | 01:14h | UTCRelated: Patients on Active Chemotherapy May Not Be at Increased Risk for COVID-19 Infection – The ASCO Post
See also: Anti-CD20 Drugs Tied to Severe COVID in Cancer Patients — Plus: Active chemo treatment may not be a COVID risk factor – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Clinical Cancer Advances 2021: ASCO’s Report on Progress Against Cancer
7 Feb, 2021 | 20:45h | UTCCommentary: ASCO Names Molecular Profiling in GI Cancers as Advance of the Year – OncLive
Preliminary study shows sitagliptin may prevent acute Graft-versus-Host Disease
26 Jan, 2021 | 00:35h | UTCDipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibition for Prophylaxis of Acute Graft-versus-Host Disease – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Sitagliptin promising addition for preventing acute GVHD – HealthDay