Osimertinib Bests Platinum-Pemetrexed in T790M+ NSCLC
Significantly longer duration of progression-free survival with osimertinib vs platinum-pemetrexed
ASH: Single Dose of Gene Therapy Effective in Hemophilia B
Small, preliminary trial suggests it may free hemophilia B patients from transfusions
Personalized Vaccine Effective Against Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Made by combining immune cells, cancer cells, it's kept some patients in remission for nearly five years
American Society of Hematology, Dec. 3-6
The 58th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology was held from Dec....
SABCS: Molecular Changes Occur When Breast CA Spreads to Brain
Finding might lead to better treatment, researchers say
Prevalence of Disability 2.7 Percent at U.S. Medical Schools
Most common disability is ADHD followed by learning disabilities and psychological disabilities
Learning Interventions Can Improve Med Student Well-Being
Environmental interventions such as pass/fail grading system, mental health programs beneficial
Number of Cancer Cases, Deaths Up Globally
Researchers cite population aging and growth
SABCS: No Survival Benefit Seen for Letrozole Beyond Five Years
Study found women who continued with letrozole did experience other benefits, however
ASH: Synthetic Blood Cell Passes Proof-of-Concept Testing
Synthetic product made from purified human hemoglobin proteins coated with a synthetic polymer