Study Suggests Base-Edited T Cells Could Minimize Immunotherapy Complications in Leukemia Treatment
September 14th 2023The use of base editing to generate universal, off-the-shelf CAR T cells is a promising approach for relapsed leukemia, with potential implications for the future of gene therapy.
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Cancer Diagnoses Significantly Decreased in First Few Months of COVID-19 Pandemic
September 14th 2023Investigators found an approximately 23% decrease in overall cancer incidence in April 2020, specifically for breast, colon, rectal, head and neck cancers, as well as melanoma and endocrine cancer diagnoses.
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Patients With Cancer Using Nonmedical Stimulants Can Continue Using Opioids, Regardless of Prognosis
September 13th 2023Experts agreed that it was appropriate for patients who use methamphetamine or cocaine to continue opioid use if clinician monitoring was increased and tapering was avoided.
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CDC’s ACIP Votes in Favor of Universal Recommendation for 2023-2024 Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines
September 13th 2023The CDC emphasized the need for protein-based vaccine options in endorsing a vote by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the universal recommendation of the 2023-2024 monovalent, XBB containing COVID-19 vaccines.
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Cognitive Training Programs Have No Long-Term Benefit for Children Born Very Preterm
September 13th 2023Children born at 24- through 34-weeks’ gestation could have neurobehavioral problems and developmental dysfunctions, including language, executive function, attention, and behavioral disorders.
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Bispecific Antibodies Achieve High Response Rates, Tolerable Adverse Effects in Multiple Myeloma
September 13th 2023Bispecific antibodies have offered a new treatment approach in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with promising results in preclinical studies for multiple cancers and hematological malignancies.
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Developing and Implementing Immunization Standing Orders and Protocols
Vaccine administration provides benefits at the patient and public health levels, and pharmacists are critical members of health care teams that provide these vital biologic medications.
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