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Up to 60% of arteriovenous fistulas fail to develop properly due to smooth muscle cell hyperplasia.

This trial is the first to assess the use of isatuximab as a first-line treatment for newly diagnosed, transplant-eligible patients up to 70 years of age, according to the study authors.

Patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer doubled their median progression-free survival following a switch to fulvestrant plus palbociclib.

Patients with breast cancer treated with pyrotinib plus capecitabine had a 31% lower risk of death than those treated with lapatinib and capecitabine

New technology provides information on the benefit of adding atezolizumab to chemotherapy as a neoadjuvant treatment for patients with early high-risk and locally advanced triple-negative breast cancer.

Zofran aids in the prevention of nausea and vomiting.

Experts reviewed the efficacy and safety of the recommended treatment regimens and discussed which treatment strategy they would recommend for their patients.

NRx Pharmaceuticals announces that no new concerns were identified by an independent data safety monitoring board, which recommends continued enrollment.

However, active disease alone for hospitalized patients was not associated with greater odds of dying from COVID-19, nor was receiving ongoing cancer treatment.

Data from a couple of new molecules could be encouraging for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

The findings are consistent with an interim analysis showing that the drug significantly reduced the risk of hospitalization or death for any cause by 89% compared with the placebo.

Since its initial approval in 2016 for urothelial carcinoma, atezolizumab has received FDA approval for an additional 5 types of carcinomas.

Technology, COVID-19, and scope expansion—here’s how pharmacists can capitalize on opportunities coming in the new year.

Serotypes 22F, 33F, and 3 represent more than a quarter of invasive pneumococcal disease in children under the age of 5

Offering individual advice and counseling to patients can help combat the risks of driving under the influence of prescription drugs.

In addition to data showing the durable efficacy of acalabrutinib, other data presented at ASH 2021 demonstrate that the new tablet formulation of the drug supports ease of use for patients

Emicizumab-kxwh demonstrated a favorable safety profile and effective bleed control in people with mild or moderate hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors.

The study demonstrates a need for novel tolerable and efficacious therapeutic agents to address the burden of illness in patients with multiple myeloma, according to the investigators.

The study examined safety, immune response (immunogenicity), and adverse effects of 7 vaccines when used as a third booster jab.

Pharmacists have an important role in the optimization of AML therapies.

Most adverse effects are very tolerable and easily managed, including headaches, diarrhea, and some neutropenias or infections

Data support daratumumab as part of a standard of care regimen in the frontline setting for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Results from a study show that elderly individuals who are black or who have an immediate family member with a current or past blood cancer have higher rates of these conditions.

The investigators said this increase in risk is particularly pronounced in those with more advanced disease.

Acalabrutinib could offer a high level of confidence for patients looking at a long course of disease.

Overall, approximately 41% of those receiving Axi-cel and 16% of those receiving standard of care survived for 2 years without needing additional cancer treatment or experiencing cancer progression.

Myriam Mendila, MD, chief medical officer and global head of medical affairs at Novartis Oncology, discusses ongoing trials assessing efficacy and safety of asciminib in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia.

The standard-of-care for patients with LBCL consists of chemotherapy and additional high intensity chemotherapy followed by stem cell transplantation.