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2022 ICC Recategorization Facilitates Risk Stratification of Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Distinct mutational landscape and poorer outcomes seen for patients with MDS/acute myeloid leukemia versus MDS not otherwise specified

Inflammation Linked to Inferior Outcomes in Leukemia

Inflammation-associated gene score identified in patients with acute myeloid leukemia, which is associated with poor survival outcomes

Delay in Time to Antibiotics Permissible for Inpatient Neutropenic Fever

Time to antibiotics does not significantly affect overall survival at 180 days in patients with hematologic malignancy who develop inpatient neutropenic fever

Progression-Free Survival Increased With Zanubrutinib in Leukemia

Longer progression-free survival seen with zanubrutinib versus ibrutinib for patients with relapsed or refractory chronic or small lymphocytic leukemia

Patient-Centered Communication Tool Feasible for Seniors With Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Patients, caregivers scored higher on AML knowledge and perceived greater efficacy in communicating with oncologists

Single-Tube Multiparametric Flow Cytometry Predicts Treatment Response in Leukemia

Multiparametric flow cytometry has excellent prediction for survival among patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Adherence to Quality Indicators Low in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Compliance with diagnostic and therapeutic indicators was 83 and 78 percent, while compliance with monitoring indicators was lower

Polypharmacy Prevalent Among Older Adults With Blood Cancers

Taking eight or more medications strongly associated with frailty; odds of being prefrail, frail increased with each additional med

Higher Tisagenlecleucel Doses May Improve Outcomes in Youth With B-ALL

Overall, event-free, relapse-free survival improved in patients receiving higher doses of tisagenlecleucel, with no increased toxicity